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Neck pain prevalence and associated occupational factors in Portuguese office workers

Nunes, A., Espanha, M., Teles, J., Carnide, F., Petersen, K., Arendt-Nielsen, L. (2021). Neck pain prevalence and associated occupational factors in Portuguese office workers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 85, 103172. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103172.

The effectiveness of a randomised clinical trial of PLE2NO self-management and exercise programme for knee osteoarthritis to improve self-efficacy.

Marconcin, P., Yázigi, F., Teles, J., Campos, P., Espanha, M. (2021). The effectiveness of a randomised clinical trial of PLE2NO self-management and exercise programme for knee osteoarthritis to improve self-efficacy.. Musculoskeletal Care, 1–8, doi: 10.1002/msc.1573.

Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the self-efficacy to manage chronic disease 6-item scale for european Portuguese

Marconcin P, Tomé G, Carnide F, Yázigi F, Campos P, Pais S, Espanha M. (2021). Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the self-efficacy to manage chronic disease 6-item scale for european Portuguese. Acta Reumatol Port., 46(1), 15-22.

Tendências do Fitness em Portugal para 2021

Franco, S., Santos-Rocha, R., Ramalho, F., Simões, V., Isabel, V., & Ricardo Ramos, L. (2021). Tendências do Fitness em Portugal para 2021. Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte, 21(2), 242–258. doi: 10.6018/cpd.467381.

Qualitative ultrasonography scale of the intensity of local twitch response during dry needling and its association with modified joint range of motion: a cross-sectional study

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Cerda, M., Becerra, P., Tapia, C., Nunez-Cortes, R., Latorre-Garcia, R., Freitas, S. R., & Cuesta-Vargas, A. (2021). Qualitative ultrasonography scale of the intensity of local twitch response during dry needling and its association with modified joint range of motion: a cross-sectional study. BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, 22(1), doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04592-z.

Leucine metabolites do not induce changes in phase angle, bioimpedance vector analysis patterns, and strength in resistance trained men

Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Reis, J. F., Valamatos, M. J., Toselli, S., & Monteiro, C. P. (2021). Leucine metabolites do not induce changes in phase angle, bioimpedance vector analysis patterns, and strength in resistance trained men. APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM, 46(6), 669–675. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2020-0915.

Concurrent Validation of 3D Joint Angles during Gymnastics Techniques Using Inertial Measurement Units

Barreto, J., Peixoto, C., Cabral, S., Williams, A. M., Casanova, F., Pedro, B., & Veloso, A. P. (2021). Concurrent Validation of 3D Joint Angles during Gymnastics Techniques Using Inertial Measurement Units. ELECTRONICS, 10(11), doi: 10.3390/electronics10111251.

Validation of quantitative gait analysis systems for Parkinson’s disease for use in supervised and unsupervised environments

lberto, S., Cabral, S., Proenca, J., Pona-Ferreira, F., Leitao, M., Bouca-Machado, R., Kauppila, L. A., Veloso, A. P., Costa, R. M., Ferreira, J. J., & Matias, R. (2021). Validation of quantitative gait analysis systems for Parkinson’s disease for use in supervised and unsupervised environments. BMC NEUROLOGY, 21(1), doi: 10.1186/s12883-021-02354-x.

Effects of Four Different Velocity-Based Training Programming Models on Strength Gains and Physical Performance.

Riscart-López J, Rendeiro-Pinho G, Mil-Homens P, Soares-daCosta R, Loturco I, Pareja-Blanco F, León-Prados JA. (2021). Effects of Four Different Velocity-Based Training Programming Models on Strength Gains and Physical Performance.. J Strength Cond Res., 35(3), 596-603. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003934.

Test-Retest Reliability of a 6DoF Marker Set for Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy Children

Ricardo, D., Teles, J., Raposo, M. R., Veloso, A. P., & João, F. (2021). Test-Retest Reliability of a 6DoF Marker Set for Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy Children. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 11(14), doi: 10.3390/app11146515.

Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on the Gait Patterns in Children with Spastic Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review

Ricardo, D., Raposo, M. R., Cruz, E. B., Oliveira, R., Carnide, F., Veloso, A. P., & João, F. (2021). Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on the Gait Patterns in Children with Spastic Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review. CHILDREN-BASEL, 8(10), 903. doi: 10.3390/children8100903.

Neck pain prevalence and associated occupational factors in Portuguese office workers

Nunes A, Espanha M, Teles T, Petersen K, Arendt-Nielsen L, Carnide F (2021). Neck pain prevalence and associated occupational factors in Portuguese office workers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 85, 103172. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103172.

Comparison of the accuracy of a free 3D camera system with the Ariel performance system

Miranda-Oliveira, P., Branco, M., Fernandes, O. J., & Santos-Rocha, R. (2021). Comparison of the accuracy of a free 3D camera system with the Ariel performance system. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization, 1-8, doi: 10.1080/21681163.2021.1931963.

Learning to Cycle: Are Physical Activity and Birth Order Related to the Age of Learning How to Ride a Bicycle?

Merce, C., Branco, M., Catela, D., Lopes, F., Rodrigues, L. P., & Cordovil, R. (2021). Learning to Cycle: Are Physical Activity and Birth Order Related to the Age of Learning How to Ride a Bicycle?. Children-Basel, 8(6), 487. doi: 10.3390/children8060487.

Contralateral training effects of low-intensity blood-flow restricted and high-intensity unilateral resistance training

Mendonça, G. V, Vila-Cha, C., Teodosio, C., Goncalves, A. D., Freitas, S. R., Mil-Homens, P., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2021). Contralateral training effects of low-intensity blood-flow restricted and high-intensity unilateral resistance training. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY, 121(8), 2305–2321. doi: 10.1007/s00421-021-04708-2.

Phase angle cutoff value as a marker of the health status and functional capacity in breast cancer survivors

Martins, A. D., Oliveira, R., Brito, J. P., Costa, T., Ramalho, F., Pimenta, N., & Santos-Rocha, R. (2021). Phase angle cutoff value as a marker of the health status and functional capacity in breast cancer survivors. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, 235, 113400. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2021.113400.

Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and Functional Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Martins, A. D., Brito, J. P., Oliveira, R., Costa, T., Ramalho, F., Santos-Rocha, R., & Pimenta, N. (2021). Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and Functional Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study. HEALTHCARE, 9(9), 1205. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9091205.

The Study of Maturational Timing Effect in Elite Portuguese Adolescent Basketball Players: Anthropometric, Functional and Game Performance Implications

Fragoso, I., Ramos, S., Teles, J., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A.P., Massuça, L.M. (2021). The Study of Maturational Timing Effect in Elite Portuguese Adolescent Basketball Players: Anthropometric, Functional and Game Performance Implications. Applied Sciences, 11(21), 9894. doi: 10.3390/app11219894.

Predictive Factors of Short-Term Related Musculoskeletal Pain in the Automotive Industr

Assunção A, Moniz-Pereira V, Fujão C, Bernardes S, Veloso AP, Carnide F. (2021). Predictive Factors of Short-Term Related Musculoskeletal Pain in the Automotive Industry. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), 13062. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182413062.

Combined Use of Chitosan and Olfactory Mucosa Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells to Promote Peripheral Nerve Regeneration In Vivo

Alvites, R. D., Branquinho, M. V, Sousa, A. C., Amorim, I., Magalhães, R., João, F., Almeida, D., Amado, S., Prada, J., Pires, I., Zen, F., Raimondo, S., Luis, A. L., Geuna, S., Varejão, A. S. P., & Maurício, A. C. (2021). Combined Use of Chitosan and Olfactory Mucosa Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells to Promote Peripheral Nerve Regeneration In Vivo. STEM CELLS INTERNATIONAL, 2021, 6613029. doi: 10.1155/2021/6613029.

Modeling the musculoskeletal loading in bone remodeling at the hip of a child

Terryn, P. J., Fernandes, P. R., João, F., Veloso, A., & Baptista, F. (2021). Modeling the musculoskeletal loading in bone remodeling at the hip of a child. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE, 210(106365), doi: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2021.106365.

Intermuscular Coordination in the Power Clean Exercise: Comparison between Olympic Weightlifters and Untrained Individuals-A Preliminary Study

Santos, P. D. G., Vaz, J. R., Correia, P. F., Valamatos, M. J., Veloso, A. P., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2021). Intermuscular Coordination in the Power Clean Exercise: Comparison between Olympic Weightlifters and Untrained Individuals-A Preliminary Study.. SENSORS, 21(5), 1904. doi: 10.3390/s21051904.

Monitoring Training Volume Through Maximal Number of Repetitions or Velocity-Based Approach

Sánchez-Moreno M, Rendeiro-Pinho G, Mil-Homens PV, Pareja-Blanco F. (2021). Monitoring Training Volume Through Maximal Number of Repetitions or Velocity-Based Approach. Int J Sports Physiol Perform, 16(4), 527-534. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2020-0214.

Training programmes to learn how to ride a bicycle independently for children and youths: a systematic review.

Merce, C., Pereira, J. V., Branco, M., Catela, D., & Cordovil, R. (2021). Training programmes to learn how to ride a bicycle independently for children and youths: a systematic review.. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 16, doi: 10.1080/17408989.2021.2005014.

Phase Angle Is a Marker of Muscle Quantity and Strength in Overweight/Obese Former Athletes

Matias, C. N., Campa, F., Nunes, C. L., Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Cardoso, M., Valamatos, M. J., Homens, P. M., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C., & Silva, A. M. (2021). Phase Angle Is a Marker of Muscle Quantity and Strength in Overweight/Obese Former Athletes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(12), 6649. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18126649.

Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head active stiffness response until failure in professional footballers with vs. without previous hamstring injury.

Freitas, S. R., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Correia, J. P., Witvrouw, E., Oliveira, & Vaz, J. R. (2021). Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head active stiffness response until failure in professional footballers with vs. without previous hamstring injury.. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE,, 22(7), 1132-1140. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2021.1910347.

Predictive factors of short-term related musculoskeletal pain in the automotive industry.

Assunção A, Moniz Pereira V, Fujão C, Bernardes S, Veloso AP, Carnide F (2021). Predictive factors of short-term related musculoskeletal pain in the automotive industry.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), 13062. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182413062.

Altered Functional Connectivity in the Motor and Prefrontal Cortex for Children With Down’s Syndrome: An fNIRS Study

Xu, S. Y., Lu, F. M., Wang, M. Y., Hu, Z. S., Zhang, J., Chen, Z. Y., Armada-da-Silva, P. A. S., & Yuan, Z. (2020). Altered Functional Connectivity in the Motor and Prefrontal Cortex for Children With Down’s Syndrome: An fNIRS Study. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 14, 1–10. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2020.00006.

Energy intake and expenditure in children and adolescents, contributions of biological maturity

Silva, A.L., Teles, J., Olivares, L.F., Fragoso, I. (2020). Energy intake and expenditure in children and adolescents, contributions of biological maturity. American Journal of Human Biology, 33(6), e23529. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23529.

Health-related quality of life of Portuguese children and adolescents according to diet quality and food intake

Silva, A.L., Fragoso, I., Teles, J. (2020). Health-related quality of life of Portuguese children and adolescents according to diet quality and food intake. Quality of Life Research, 29(8), 2197-2207. doi: 10.1007/s11136-020-02475-9.

Portuguese adolescents diet quality, lifestyle variables and body composition, in relation to precise measures of maturity

Silva, A.L., Fragoso, I., Barrigas, C., Teles, J. (2020). Portuguese adolescents diet quality, lifestyle variables and body composition, in relation to precise measures of maturity. Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 13(1), 29-41. doi: 10.3233/MNM-190346.

The Effect of Strength Training on Vastus Lateralis' Stiffness: An Ultrasound Quasi-Static Elastography Study

Santos, R., Valamatos, MJ., Mil-Homens, P., Armada-da-Silva, P. (2020). The Effect of Strength Training on Vastus Lateralis' Stiffness: An Ultrasound Quasi-Static Elastography Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 4381. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124381.

Relationship Between Tethered Swimming in a Flume and Swimming Performance

Ruiz-Navarro, J. J., Morouço, P. G., & Arellano, R. (2020). Relationship Between Tethered Swimming in a Flume and Swimming Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(8), 1087-1094. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0466.

The European Portuguese version of the ASAS Health Index for Patients with Spondyloarthritis: measurement properties

Rodrigues-Manica, S., Cruz, E., Ramiro, S., Sousa, S., Aguiar, R., Sepriano, A., Machado, P., Branco, J., Kiltz, U., Pimentel-Santos, F. (2020). The European Portuguese version of the ASAS Health Index for Patients with Spondyloarthritis: measurement properties. Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, 45(1), 26-33.

How Do Physical Therapists Measure Treatment Outcomes in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain? A Systematic Review

Pires, D., Cruz, E.B., Gomes, L.A., Nunes, C. (2020). How Do Physical Therapists Measure Treatment Outcomes in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain? A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy, 100(6), 1020-1034. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa030.

The role of pain and disability changes after physiotherapy treatment on global perception of improvement in patients with chronic low back pain

Pires, D., Cruz, E.B., Canhão, H., Nunes, C,. (2020). The role of pain and disability changes after physiotherapy treatment on global perception of improvement in patients with chronic low back pain.. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 47, 102139. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102139.

Beyond pain and disability: an explanatory mixed methods study exploring outcomes after physiotherapy intervention in patients with chronic low back pain

Pires, D., Cruz, E.B,. Costa, D., & Nunes, C. (2020). Beyond pain and disability: an explanatory mixed methods study exploring outcomes after physiotherapy intervention in patients with chronic low back pain.. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(6), 882-891. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1781938.

Effects of knee flexor submaximal isometric contraction until exhaustion on semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head shear modulus in healthy individuals

Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Oliveira, R., Neto, T., Cruz-Montecinos, C., Cerda, M., Correia, J. P., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2020). Effects of knee flexor submaximal isometric contraction until exhaustion on semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head shear modulus in healthy individuals.. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 16433. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-73433-1.

Muscle contributions to maximal single-leg forward braking and backward acceleration in elite athletes

Mateus, R. B., Ferrer-Roca, V., João, F., & Veloso, A. P. (2020). Muscle contributions to maximal single-leg forward braking and backward acceleration in elite athletes. Journal of biomechanics, 112, 110047. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110047.

The Association of Grip Strength with Depressive Symptoms among Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Different Chronic Diseases

Marconcin, P., Peralta, M., Ferrari, G., Matos, M. G., Espanha, M., Murawska-Cialowicz, E., & Marques, A. (2020). The Association of Grip Strength with Depressive Symptoms among Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Different Chronic Diseases. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(19), 6942. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17196942.

Self-reported variables as determinants of Upper limb Musculoskeletal Symptoms in assembly line workers.

Guerreiro, M.M,. Serranheira, F,. Cruz, E.B., Sousa-Uva, A, (2020). Self-reported variables as determinants of Upper limb Musculoskeletal Symptoms in assembly line workers.. Safety and Health at Work, 11(4), 491-499. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.07.008.

Is there a relationship between back squat depth, ankle flexibility, and Achilles tendon stiffness?

Gomes, J., Neto, T., Vaz, J. R., Schoenfeld, B. J., & Freitas, S. R. (2020). Is there a relationship between back squat depth, ankle flexibility, and Achilles tendon stiffness?. Sports Biomechanics, 21(7), 782-795. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1690569.

Is Biceps Femoris Aponeurosis Size an Independent Risk Factor for Strain Injury?

Freitas, S. R., Abrantes, F., Santos, F., Mascarenhas, V., Oliveira, R., Firmino, T., Mendes, B., Cerda, M., & Vaz, J. R. (2020). Is Biceps Femoris Aponeurosis Size an Independent Risk Factor for Strain Injury?. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(8), 552–557. doi: 10.1055/a-1028-7322.

Estimation of an Elite Road Cyclist Performance in Different Positions Based on Numerical Simulations and Analytical Procedures

Forte, P., Morouço, P., Barbosa, T. M., Marinho, D., & Morais, J. (2020). Estimation of an Elite Road Cyclist Performance in Different Positions Based on Numerical Simulations and Analytical Procedures. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8, 538. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00538.

Prognostic indicators for poor outcomes in low back pain patients consulted in primary care

Cruz, E.B., Canhão, H., Fernandes, R., Caeiro, C., Branco, J.C., Rodrigues, A.M., et al. (2020). Prognostic indicators for poor outcomes in low back pain patients consulted in primary care. PLoS ONE, 15(3), e0229265. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229265.

Effective Connectivity Study Guiding the Neuromodulation Intervention in Figurative Language Comprehension Using Optical Neuroimaging

Couto, T. A., Xu, S., Armada-Da-Silva, P., Wu, C., Neergaard, K., Wang, M. Y., Zhang, J., Xiang, Y., & Yuan, Z. (2020). Effective Connectivity Study Guiding the Neuromodulation Intervention in Figurative Language Comprehension Using Optical Neuroimaging. Neural Plasticity, 2020, doi: 10.1155/2020/8882207.

Measuring psychosocial factors and predicting work ability among cemetery workers. Work-A Journal of Prevention

Cotrim, T., Soares, G., Ferreira, P., Barnabé, R., Teles, J., Prata, N. (2020). Measuring psychosocial factors and predicting work ability among cemetery workers. Work-A Journal of Prevention. Assessment & Rehabilitation, 65(1), 111-119. doi: 10.3233/WOR-193063.

Rapid hamstrings to quadriceps ratio at long muscle lengths in professional football players with previous hamstring strain injury

Correia, P., Santos, P., Mil-Homens, P., Gomes, M., Dias, A., Valamatos, MJ. (2020). Rapid hamstrings to quadriceps ratio at long muscle lengths in professional football players with previous hamstring strain injury. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(10), 1405-1413. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.171474.

Normative reference values of the handgrip strength for the Portuguese workers

Bernardes, S., Assunção, A., Fujão, C., Carnide, F. (2020). Normative reference values of the handgrip strength for the Portuguese workers. PLOS One, 15(8), e0236555. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236555.

Adaptation of Proximal Femur to Mechanical Loading in Young Adults: Standard vs. Localized Regions Evaluated by DXA

Baptista, F., Lopes, E., Matute-Llorente, Á., Teles, J., Zymbal, V. (2020). Adaptation of Proximal Femur to Mechanical Loading in Young Adults: Standard vs. Localized Regions Evaluated by DXA. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 23(1), 73-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2018.07.012.

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