Jakob Lorentzen

Jakob Lorentzen

Clinical Professor


  1. 2023
  2. Published
  3. 2022
  4. Published

    Contribution of sensory feedback to soleus muscle activity during voluntary contraction in humans

    Rasul, A., Lorentzen, Jakob, Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Sinkjær, T. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2022, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 127, 4, p. 1147-1158 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Corticomuscular coherence is reduced in relation to dorsiflexion fatigability to the same extent in adults with cerebral palsy as in neurologically intact adults

    Forman, C. R., Jacobsen, K. J., Karabanov, Anke Ninija, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2022, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 122, 6, p. 1459-1471 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Muscle Contractures in Adults With Cerebral Palsy Characterized by Combined Ultrasound-Derived Echo Intensity and Handheld Dynamometry Measures

    Svane, Christian, Forman, C. R., Rasul, A., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2022, In: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 48, 4, p. 694-701 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    The effect of cathodal transspinal direct current stimulation on tibialis anterior stretch reflex components in humans

    Therkildsen, Eva Rudjord, Nielsen, Jens Bo, Beck, M. M., Yamaguchi, T. & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2022, In: Experimental Brain Research. 240, p. 159–171 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Using both electromyography and movement disorder assessment improved the classification of children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Born, A. P., Svane, Christian, Forman, C., Laursen, B., Langkilde, Annika Reynberg, Uldall, P. & Høi-Hansen, Christina Engel, 2022, In: Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 111, 2, p. 323-335 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. 2021
  10. Published

    COpenhagen Neuroplastic TRaining against Contractures in Toddlers (CONTRACT): Protocol of an open-label randomised clinical trial with blinded assessment for prevention of contractures in infants with high risk of cerebral palsy

    Willerslev-Olsen, Maria, Lorentzen, Jakob, Røhder, Katrine, Ritterband-Rosenbaum, A., Justiniano, M., Guzzetta, A., Lando, A. V., Jensen, A. M. B., Greisen, Gorm, Ejlersen, S., Pedersen, L. Z., Andersen, B., Lipthay Behrend, P. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 7, e044674.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Factors correlated with running economy among elite middle- and long-distance runners

    Hansen, C. E., Stensvig, Martin Blok, Wienecke, Jacob, Villa, Chiara, Lorentzen, Jakob, Rasmussen, J. & Simonsen, Erik Bruun, 2021, In: Physiological Reports. 9, 20, 15 p., e15076.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Increased Ankle Plantar Flexor Stiffness Is Associated With Reduced Mechanical Response to Stretch in Adults With CP

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Barber, L., 2021, In: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 9, 12 p., 604071.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Neuroplasticity at Home: Improving Home-Based Motor Learning Through Technological Solutions. A Review

    Forman, C. R., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2021, In: Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 2, 7 p., 789165.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Muscle Contractures in Individuals With Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

    Svane, Christian, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2021, In: Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation. 3, 1, 19 p., 100104.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Quantitative MRI and Clinical Assessment of Muscle Function in Adults With Cerebral Palsy

    Svane, Christian, Forman, C. R., Rasul, A., Nielsen, C. H., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2021, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 12, 771375.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. 2020
  17. Published

    Bilateral and asymmetrical contributions of passive and active ankle plantar flexors stiffness to spasticity in humans with spinal cord injury

    Chen, B., Sangari, S., Lorentzen, Jakob, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Perez, M. A., 2020, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 124, 3, p. 973-984 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Gait training facilitates push-off and improves gait symmetry in children with cerebral palsy

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Willerslev-Olsen, Maria, Bouyer, L., Farmer, S. F. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2020, In: Human Movement Science. 69, 12 p., 102565.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Spastic movement disorder: should we forget hyperexcitable stretch reflexes and start talking about inappropriate prediction of sensory consequences of movement?

    Nielsen, Jens Bo, Christensen, Mark Schram, Farmer, S. F. & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2020, In: Experimental Brain Research. 238, p. 1627-1636 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    The benefits of strength training in cerebral palsy

    Lorentzen, Jakob & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2020, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 62, 11, p. 1232 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debateResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation increases corticospinal transmission and enhances voluntary motor output in humans

    Yamaguchi, T., Beck, M. M., Therkildsen, Eva Rudjord, Svane, Christian, Forman, C. R., Lorentzen, Jakob, Conway, B. A., Lundbye-Jensen, Jesper, Geertsen, S. S. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2020, In: Physiological Reports. 8, 16, 12 p., e14531.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Wearable electromyography recordings during daily life activities in children with cerebral palsy

    Michelsen, J. S., Lund, M. C., Alkjær, Tine, Finni, T., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2020, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 62, 6, p. 714-722 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. 2019
  24. Published

    Characterization of torque generating properties of ankle plantar flexor muscles in ambulant adults with cerebral palsy

    Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Lorentzen, Jakob, Barber, L. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2019, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 119, 5, p. 1127-1136 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy are severely affected as compared to bilateral spastic cerebral palsy

    Préel, M., Rackauskaite, G., Larsen, M. L., Laursen, B., Lorentzen, Jakob, Born, A. P., Langhoff-Roos, J., Uldall, P. & Høi-Hansen, C. E., 2019, In: Acta Paediatrica. 108, 10, p. 1850-1856 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Contribution of corticospinal drive to ankle plantar flexor muscle activation during gait in adults with cerebral palsy

    Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Lorentzen, Jakob & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2019, In: Experimental Brain Research. 237, 6, p. 1457-1467 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Effects on Parental Stress of Early Home-Based CareToy Intervention in Low-Risk Preterm Infants

    Sgandurra, G., Beani, E., Inguaggiato, E., Lorentzen, Jakob, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Cioni, G., 2019, In: Neural Plasticity. 2019, 8 p., 7517351.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    Maturation of feedforward toe walking motor program is impaired in children with cerebral palsy

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Willerslev-Olsen, Maria, Larsen, H. H., Farmer, S. F. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2019, In: Brain. 142, 3, p. 526-541 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Suboptimal nutrition and low physical activity are observed together with reduced plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentration in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP)

    Hansen, S. L., Lorentzen, Jakob, Pedersen, L. T., Hendrich, F. L., Jorsal, M., Pingel, Jessica, Nielsen, Jens Bo & Kiens, Bente, 2019, In: Nutrients. 11, 3, 16 p., 620.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Sustained involuntary muscle activity in cerebral palsy and stroke: same symptom, diverse mechanisms

    Forman, C. R., Svane, Christian, Kruuse, Christina Rostrup, Gracies, J., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2019, In: Brain Communications. 1, 1, 13 p., fcz037.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. 2018
  32. Published

    On Denny-Brown's 'spastic dystonia' - What is it and what causes it?

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Pradines, M., Gracies, J. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, Jan 2018, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 129, 1, p. 89-94

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Feedforward neural control of toe walking in humans

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Willerslev-Olsen, M., Hüche Larsen, H., Svane, Christian, Forman, C., Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Farmer, S. F., Kersting, U. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2018, In: Journal of Physiology. 596, 11, p. 2159-2172 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Impaired muscle growth precedes development of increased stiffness of the triceps surae musculotendinous unit in children with cerebral palsy

    Willerslev-Olsen, Maria, Choe Lund, M., Lorentzen, Jakob, Barber, L., Kofoed-Hansen, M. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2018, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 60, 7, p. 672-679 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Spasticity in adults with cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis measured by objective clinically applicable technique

    Yamaguchi, T., Hvass Petersen, T., Kirk, H., Forman, C. R., Svane, Christian, Kofoed-Hansen, M., Boesen, F. & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2018, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 129, 9, p. 2010-2021 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. 2017
  37. Published

    To be active through indoor-climbing: an exploratory feasibility study in a group of children with cerebral palsy and typically developing children

    Christensen, Mark Schram, Jensen, T., Voigt, C. B., Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 15 Jun 2017, In: B M C Neurology. 17, 20 p., 112.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    A randomized clinical trial in preterm infants on the effects of a home-based early intervention with the 'CareToy System'

    Sgandurra, G., Lorentzen, Jakob, Inguaggiato, E., Bartalena, L., Beani, E., Cecchi, F., Dario, P., Giampietri, M., Greisen, Gorm, Herskind, A., Nielsen, Jens Bo, Rossi, G. & Cioni, G., 2017, In: P L o S One. 12, 3, 13 p., e0173521.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Contribution of sensory feedback to plantar flexor muscle activation during push-off in adults with cerebral palsy

    Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Jensen, Peter, Kirk, H., Bouyer, L. J., Lorentzen, Jakob & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2017, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 118, 6, p. 3165-3174 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Treadmill training with an incline reduces ankle joint stiffness and improves active range of movement during gait in adults with cerebral palsy

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Kirk, H., Fernandez-Lago, H., Frisk, Rasmus Feld, Nielsen, N. S., Jorsal, M. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2017, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 39, 10, p. 987-993 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. 2016
  42. Published

    Botulinum toxin injection causes hyper-reflexia and increased muscle stiffness of the triceps surae muscle in the rat

    Pingel, Jessica, Wienecke, Jacob, Lorentzen, Jakob & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2016, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 116, 6, p. 2615-2623 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Explosive resistance training increases rate of force development in ankle dorsiflexors and gait function in adults with cerebral palsy

    Kirk, H., Geertsen, S. S., Lorentzen, Jakob, Krarup, K. B., Bandholm, Thomas Quaade & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2016, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30, 10, p. 2749-2760 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Muscle growth is reduced in 15-month-old children with cerebral palsy

    Herskind, A., Ritterband-Rosenbaum, A., Willerslev-Olsen, M., Lorentzen, Jakob, Hanson, L., Lichtwark, G. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2016, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 58, 5, p. 485-491 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. 2015
  46. Published

    Impaired gait function in adults with cerebral palsy is associated with reduced rapid force generation and increased passive stiffness

    Geertsen, S. S., Kirk, H., Lorentzen, Jakob, Jorsal, M., Johansson, C. B. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2015, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 126, 12, p. 2320-2329 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Science-based neurorehabilitation: Recommendations for neurorehabilitation from basic science

    Nielsen, Jens Bo, Willerslev-Olsen, Maria, Christiansen, L., Lundbye-Jensen, Jesper & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2015, In: Journal of Motor Behavior. 47, 1, p. 7-17 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  48. 2012
  49. Published

    Assessment of a portable device for the quantitative measurement of ankle joint stiffness in spastic individuals

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Grey, M. J., Geertsen, S. S., Biering-Sørensen, Fin, Brunton, K., Gorassini, M. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2012, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 123, 7, p. 1371-1382 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Neural tension technique is no different from random passive movements in reducing spasticity in patients with traumatic brain injury

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Nielsen, D., Holm, K., Baagøe, S., Grey, M. J. & Nielsen, Jens Bo, 2012, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 34, 23, p. 1978-1985 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  51. 2010
  52. Published

    Distinguishing active from passive components of ankle plantar flexor stiffness in stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis

    Lorentzen, Jakob, Grey, M. J., Crone, C., Mazevet, D., Biering-Sørensen, Fin & Nielsen, J. B., 1 Nov 2010, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 121, 11, p. 1939-1951

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  53. Published

    Quantitative Evaluation of Spasticity

    Lorentzen, Jakob, 2010, Copenhagen: Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Copenhagen. 143 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportPh.D. thesisResearch

  54. 2009
  55. Published

    Spasticitet: hvad er det nu lige det er

    Nielsen, Jens Bo & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2009, In: Fysioterapeuten. 4, p. 12-20 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  56. 2008
  57. Published

    Post-activation depression of Soleus stretch reflexes in healthy and spastic humans

    Grey, M. J., Klinge, K., Crone, C., Lorentzen, Jakob, Biering-Sørensen, Fin, Ravnborg, M. & Nielsen, J. B., Feb 2008, In: Experimental Brain Research. 185, 2, p. 189-197 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  58. 2005
  59. Published

    Patientoplevet kvalitet belyst ved to nationale undersøgelser

    Freil, M., Lorentzen, Jakob, Rasmussen, L., Gut, R. & Knudsen, J. L., 14 Nov 2005, In: Ugeskrift for Laeger. 167, 46, p. 4375-9 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  60. Published

    Patientinformation på medicinske sengeafsnit

    Ishøy, T., Rasmussen, L., Lorentzen, Jakob & Qvist, P., 9 May 2005, In: Ugeskrift for Laeger. 167, 19, p. 2060-3 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  61. Published

    Research team for traumatic brain injury Rehabilitation

    Schow, T., Poulsen, I. & Lorentzen, Jakob, 2005. 0 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  62. 2004
  63. Published

    Tvaersektorielt samarbejde om ambulante medicinske patienter

    Qvist, P., Rasmussen, L. & Lorentzen, Jakob, 3 May 2004, In: Ugeskrift for Laeger. 166, 19, p. 1775-8 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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