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Behavioral Regulation

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.

Exploring lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19

Antunes, R., Frontini, R., Amaro, N., Salvador, R., Matos, R., Morouço, P., & Rebelo-Gonçalves, R. (2020). Exploring lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(12), 4360. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124360.

Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program

André, H.I., Moniz-Pereira, V., Ramalho, F., Santos-Rocha, R., Veloso, A., & Carnide, F. (2020). Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program. PLOS ONE, 15(4), e0231556. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231556.

Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics

Andrade, R. J., Freitas, S. R., Hug, F., Le Sant, G., Lacourpaille, L., Gross, R., Quillard, J.-B., McNair, P. J., & Nordez, A. (2020). Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics.. Journal of Applied Physiology, 129(5), 1011–1023. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00239.2019.

Leucine metabolites do not enhance training-induced performance or muscle thickness

Teixeira, F. J., Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Valamatos, M. J., Reis, J., Tavares, F., Batista, A., Domingos, C., Alves, F., Sardinha, L. B., & Phillips, S. M. (2018). Leucine metabolites do not enhance training-induced performance or muscle thickness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1530-0315. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001754.

Differences in maturity, morphological, and fitness attributes between the better- and lower-ranked male and female U-14 portuguese elite regional basketball teams

Ramos, S., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A. P., Barrigas, C., Fragoso, I., & Massuça, L. (2018). Differences in maturity, morphological, and fitness attributes between the better- and lower-ranked male and female U-14 portuguese elite regional basketball teams. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002691.

The past, present and future of research on judgment and decision making in sport

Raab, M., Bar-Eli, M., Plessner, H., & Araújo, D. (2018). The past, present and future of research on judgment and decision making in sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.10.004.

Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave elastography

Neto, T., Freitas, S. R., Andrade, R. J., Vaz, J. R., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Bruno, P. M., Nordez, A., & Oliveira, R. (2018). Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave elastography. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1150-9613. doi: 10.1002/jum.14679.

Young soccer players’ (U15) maturity status and achieved level according to birth quarters

Fragoso, I., Ferreira, J., & Massuça, L. (in press). Young soccer players’ (U15) maturity status and achieved level according to birth quarters. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, 177(12), doi: 10.23736/S0393-3660.17.03612-9.

A systematic review on the effects of occlusal splint therapy on muscle strength

Dias, A., Redinha, L., Mendonça, G. V., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2018). A systematic review on the effects of occlusal splint therapy on muscle strength. Cranio, doi: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1505085.

Youth sports injuries according to health related quality of life and parental instruction

Costa e Silva, L., Fragoso, I., & Teles, J. (in press). Youth sports injuries according to health related quality of life and parental instruction. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche,

Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy in sport practice

Correia, V., Carvalho, J., Araújo, D., Pereira, E., & Davids, K. (2018). Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy in sport practice. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy,

The association between whey protein, regional fat mass and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study

Batista, A., Monteiro, C. P., Borrego, R., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Valamatos, M. J., Oliveira, A. C., Reis, J. F., Mendes, L., & Sardinha, L. B. (2018). The association between whey protein, regional fat mass and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 1715-5320. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0143.

Parental involvement in sport: Psychometric development and empirical test of a theoretical model

Teques, P., Serpa, S., Rosado, A., Silva, C., & Calmeiro, L. (2018). Parental involvement in sport: Psychometric development and empirical test of a theoretical model. Current Psychology, 37(1), 234-249. doi: 10.1007/s12144-016-9507-2.

Mediating effects of parents' coping strategies on the relationship between parents' emotional intelligence and sideline verbal behaviors in youth soccer

Teques, P., Calmeiro, L., Martins, H., Duarte, D., & Holt, N. L. (2018). Mediating effects of parents' coping strategies on the relationship between parents' emotional intelligence and sideline verbal behaviors in youth soccer. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 40(3), 153-162. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2017-0318.

Effects of alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid upon body composition in a type I diabetic patient with muscle atrophy – A case study

Teixeira, F. J., Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Howell, S. L., & Kones, R. (2018). Effects of alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid upon body composition in a type I diabetic patient with muscle atrophy – A case study. Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 91(2), 161-171.

What performance analysts need to know about research trends in association football (2012-2016): A systematic review

Sarmento, H., Clemente, F. M., Araújo, D., Davids, K., McRobert, A., & Figueiredo, A. (2018). What performance analysts need to know about research trends in association football (2012-2016): A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 48(4), 799-836. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0836-6.

What's next in complex networks? Capturing the concept of attacking play in invasive team sports

Ramos, J., Lopes, R. J., & Araújo, D. (2018). What's next in complex networks? Capturing the concept of attacking play in invasive team sports. Sports Medicine, 48(1), 17-28. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0786-z.

Goal scoring in elite male football: A systematic review

Pratas, J. M., Volossovitch, A., & Carita, A. I. (2018b). Goal scoring in elite male football: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 13(1), 218-230. doi: 10.14198/jhse.2018.131.19.

Analysis of scoring sequences in matches of the portuguese Premier League

Pratas, J. M., Volossovitch, A., & Carita, A. I. (2018a). Analysis of scoring sequences in matches of the portuguese Premier League. Journal of Human Kinetics, 64, 255-263. doi: 10.1515/hukin-2017-0199.

Football refereeing: An integrative review

Pina, J. A. E., Passos, A., Araújo, D., & Maynard, M. T. (2018). Football refereeing: An integrative review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 35, 10-26. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.10.006.

Predicting volleyball serve-reception at group level

Paulo, A., Zaal, F., Seifert, L., Fonseca, S., & Araújo, D. (2018). Predicting volleyball serve-reception at group level. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(22), 2621-2630. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1473098.

Co-adaptation of ball reception to the serve constrains outcomes in elite competitive volleyball

Paulo, A., Davids, K., & Araújo, D. (2018). Co-adaptation of ball reception to the serve constrains outcomes in elite competitive volleyball. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 13(2), 253-261. doi: 10.1177/1747954117722727.

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