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Can Group Exercise Programs Improve Health Outcomes in Pregnant Women? An Updated Systematic Review

de Castro, R., Antunes, R., Mendes, D., Szumilewicz, A., & Santos-Rocha, R. (2022). Can Group Exercise Programs Improve Health Outcomes in Pregnant Women? An Updated Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4875. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19084875.

Accuracy of Inertial Measurement Units When Applied to the Countermovement Jump of Track and Field Athletes

Miranda-Oliveira, P., Branco, M., & Fernandes, O. (2022). Accuracy of Inertial Measurement Units When Applied to the Countermovement Jump of Track and Field Athletes. Sensors, 22(19), 7186. doi: 10.3390/s22197186.

The association of healthy lifestyle behaviors with overweight and obesity among older adults from 21 countries

24. Marconcin, P., Ihle, A., Werneck, A.O., Gouveia, E. R., Ferrari, G., Peralta, M., Marques, A. (2021). The association of healthy lifestyle behaviors with overweight and obesity among older adults from 21 countries. Nutrients, 13, 315. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13020315.

Learning to Cycle: A Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison

Cordovil, R., Mercê, C., Branco, M., Lopes, F., Catela, D., Hasanen, E., Laukkanen, A., Tortella, P., Fumagalli, G., Sá, C., Jidovtseff, B., Zeuwts, L., De Meester, A., Bardid, F., Fujikawa, R., Veldman, S., Zlatar, S., & Estevan, I. (2022). Learning to Cycle: A Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 861390. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.861390.

Learning to Cycle: From Training Wheels to Balance Bike

Mercê, C., Branco, M., Catela, D., Lopes, F., & Cordovil, R. (2022). Learning to Cycle: From Training Wheels to Balance Bike. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1814. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031814.

Grip strength as a predictor of depressive symptoms among vulnerable elderly Europeans with musculoskeletal conditions

23. Marconcin, P., Marques, A., Henriques-Neto, D., Gouveia, É. R., Ferrari, G., Peralta, M., & Ihle, A. (2021). Grip strength as a predictor of depressive symptoms among vulnerable elderly Europeans with musculoskeletal conditions. Scientific Reports, 11/1, 21329. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-00751-3.

Variation on Work Demands and Sleep Disturbances Concerning Fixed and Rotating Shifts in the Water, Sanitation, and Waste Sector

Dionísio, A., Cotrim, T.P., Teles, J., Carvalhais, J. (2022). Variation on Work Demands and Sleep Disturbances Concerning Fixed and Rotating Shifts in the Water, Sanitation, and Waste Sector. Applied System Innovation, 5(6), 108. doi: 10.3390/asi5060108.

Sports injuries patterns in children and adolescents according to their sports participation level, age and maturation

Costa e Silva, L., Teles, J., Fragoso, I. (2022). Sports injuries patterns in children and adolescents according to their sports participation level, age and maturation. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 14(1), 35. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00431-3.

A comparison of associations between self-reported and device-based sedentary behavior and obesity markers in adults: a multi-national cross-sectional study

15. Ferrari, G., Herrera-Cuenca, M., Zalcman Zimberg, I., Guajardo, V., Gómez, G., Quesada, D., Rigotti, A., Yadira Cortés, L., Yépez García, M., Pareja, R. G., Peralta, M., Marques, A., Leme, A. C. B., Kovalskys, I., Rollo, S., & Fisberg, M. (2021). A comparison of associations between self-reported and device-based sedentary behavior and obesity markers in adults: a multi-national cross-sectional study. Assessment, doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911211017637.

Reliability of a Global Gait Symmetry Index Based on Linear Joint Displacements

Cabral, S., Fernandes, R., Selbie, W. S., Moniz-Pereira, V., & Veloso, A. P. (2022). Reliability of a Global Gait Symmetry Index Based on Linear Joint Displacements. Applied Sciences, 12(24), 12558. doi: 10.3390/app122412558.

Differences between Four Skinfold Calipers in the Assessment of Adipose Tissue in Young Adult Healthy Population

Esparza-Ros, F., Moreira, A. C., Vaquero-Cristóbal, R., Barrigas, C., Albaladejo-Saura, M., & Vieira, F. (2022). Differences between Four Skinfold Calipers in the Assessment of Adipose Tissue in Young Adult Healthy Population. Nutrients, 14(10), 2085. doi: 10.3390/nu14102085.

Predictors of metabolic syndrome in adults and older adults from Amazonas, Brazil

16. Gouveia, E. R., Gouveia, B. R., Marques, A., Peralta, M., França, C., Lima, A., Campos, A., Jurema, J., Kliegel, M., Ihle, A. (2021). Predictors of metabolic syndrome in adults and older adults from Amazonas, Brazil. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public, 18/3, 1303. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031303.

Fatigue Effects on the Lower Leg Muscle Architecture Using Diffusion Tensor MRI

João F, Alves S, Secca M, Noseworthy M, Veloso A. (2022). Fatigue Effects on the Lower Leg Muscle Architecture Using Diffusion Tensor MRI. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9767. doi: 10.3390/app12199767.

Gait Analysis in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Are Plantar Pressure Insoles a Reliable Tool?

Raposo, M. R., Ricardo, D., Teles, J., Veloso, A. P., & João, F. (2022). Gait Analysis in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Are Plantar Pressure Insoles a Reliable Tool?. Sensors (Basel), 22(14), 5234. doi: 10.3390/s22145234.

Agreement between self-reported and device-based sedentary time among eight countries: Findings from the ELANS

13. Ferrari, G., Werneck, A. O., Silva, D. R., Kovalskys, I., Gómez, G., Rigotti, A., Cortés, L. Y., García, M. Y., Liria, M., Herrera-Cuenca, M., Zimberg, I. Z., Guajardo, V., Pratt, M., Cristi-Montero, C., Marques, A., Peralta, M., Bolados, C. C., Leme, A. C. B., Rollo, S., Fisberg, M. (2021). Agreement between self-reported and device-based sedentary time among eight countries: Findings from the ELANS. Prevention Science, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-021-01206-x.

Evaluation of Upper Limb Joint Contribution to Racket Head Speed in Elite Tennis Players Using IMU Sensors: Comparison between the Cross-Court and Inside-Out Attacking Forehand Drive

Pedro, B., João, F., Lara, J. P. R., Cabral, S., Carvalho, J., & Veloso, A. P. (2022). Evaluation of Upper Limb Joint Contribution to Racket Head Speed in Elite Tennis Players Using IMU Sensors: Comparison between the Cross-Court and Inside-Out Attacking Forehand Drive.. Sensors, 22(3), 1283. doi: 10.3390/s22031283.

Physical and Physiological Characteristics of Female Artistic Roller Skaters Based on Discipline and Level of Expertise

Rebelo, A., Valamatos, M. J., Franco, S., & Tavares, F. (2022). Physical and Physiological Characteristics of Female Artistic Roller Skaters Based on Discipline and Level of Expertise.. Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 29(1), 30-38. doi: 10.2478/pjst-2022-0006.

Sociodemographic inequities and active transportation in adults from Latin America: an eight-country observational study

12. Ferrari, G., Guzmán-Habinger, J., Chávez, J. L., Werneck, A. O., Silva, D. R., Kovalskys, I., Gómez, G., Rigotti, A., Yadira Cortés, L., Yépez García, M., Pareja, R. G., Herrera-Cuenca, M., Drenowatz, C., Cristi-Montero, C., Marques, A., Peralta, M., Leme, A. C., & Fisberg, M. (2021). Sociodemographic inequities and active transportation in adults from Latin America: an eight-country observational study. Equity in Health, 20, 190. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-021-01524-0.

Anthropometric characteristics and physical qualities of artistic roller and figure skaters: A narrative review.

Rebelo, A., Valamatos, M. J., & Tavares, F. (2022). Anthropometric characteristics and physical qualities of artistic roller and figure skaters: A narrative review.. Science & Sports., 37(8), 688-702. doi: 10.1016/j.scispo.2021.06.007.

Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review

Valamatos, M. J., Abrantes, J. M., Carnide, F., Valamatos, M. J., & Monteiro, C. P. (2022). Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 19(7), doi: 10.3390/ijerph19074074.

Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Discriminates Aerobic Power in Futsal Players: The Role of Body Composition

Matias, C. N., Campa, F., Cerullo, G., D'Antona, G., Giro, R., Faleiro, J., Reis, J. F., Monteiro, C. P., Valamatos, M. J., & Teixeira, F. J. (2022). Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Discriminates Aerobic Power in Futsal Players: The Role of Body Composition. Biology (Basel), 11(4), doi: 10.3390/biology11040505.

Diferencias en la composición corporal entre los lados afectados y no afectados em atletas de fútbol con parálisis cerebral: Resultados preliminares (Differences in body composition between affected and nonaffected sides in cerebral palsy football at

Macedo, O., Vieira, M. F., Cunha, C., & Ferreira, V. (2021). Diferencias en la composición corporal entre los lados afectados y no afectados em atletas de fútbol con parálisis cerebral: Resultados preliminares (Differences in body composition between affected and nonaffected sides in cerebral palsy football athlete.. Retos, 44, 416-420. doi: 10.47197/retos.v44i0.89905.

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques for determining the kinematic patterns for hindlimb obstacle avoidance during sheep locomotion

Diogo, C. C., Fonseca, B., de Almeida, F. S. M., da Costa, L. M., Pereira, J. E., Filipe, V., Couto, P. A., Geuna, S., Armada-da-Silva, P. A., Mauricio, A. C., & Varejao, A. S. P. (2021). Two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques for determining the kinematic patterns for hindlimb obstacle avoidance during sheep locomotion. CIENCIA RURAL, 51(6), doi: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20200712.

A Comparison of Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Techniques for Kinematic Analysis of the Sagittal Motion of Sheep Hindlimbs During Walking on a Treadmill

Diogo, C. C., Camassa, J. A., Fonseca, B., da Costa, L. M., Pereira, J. E., Filipe, V., Couto, P. A., Raimondo, S., Armada-da-Silva, P. A., Mauricio, A. C., & Varejao, A. S. P. (2021). A Comparison of Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Techniques for Kinematic Analysis of the Sagittal Motion of Sheep Hindlimbs During Walking on a Treadmill.. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 8, doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.545708.

Post-match Recovery Practices in Professional Football: Design, Validity, and Reliability of a New Questionnaire

Querido, S. M., Brito, J., Figueiredo, P., Carnide, F., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2021). Post-match Recovery Practices in Professional Football: Design, Validity, and Reliability of a New Questionnaire. FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING, 3, 680799. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.680799.

Concurrent validity of an inertial measurement system in tennis forehand drive

Pedro, B, Cabral, S., & Veloso, A. P. (2021). Concurrent validity of an inertial measurement system in tennis forehand drive. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 121, 110410. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110410.

Pressure pain thresholds in office workers with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nunes, A. M. P., Moita, J., Espanha, M., Petersen, K. K., & Arendt-Nielsen, L. (2021). Pressure pain thresholds in office workers with chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain Practice, 21(7), 799–814. doi: 10.1111/papr.13014.

Bedside clinical tests to assess sensitization in office workers with chronic neck pain

Nunes, A., Arendt-Nielsen, L., Espanha, M., Teles, J., Moita, J., Petersen, K.K. (2021). Bedside clinical tests to assess sensitization in office workers with chronic neck pain. Somatosensory & Motor Research, 38(4), 357-365. doi: 10.1080/08990220.2021.1986379.

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.

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