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Publisher Correction: Neck circumference is associated with adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle in overweight and obese premenopausal women
Arias Tellez, M. J., Silva, A. M., Ruiz, J. R., Martins, S. S., Palmeira, A. L., Branco, T. L., Minderico, C. S., Rocha, P. M., Themudo-Barata, J., Teixeira, P. J., & Sardinha, L. B. (2020). Publisher Correction: Neck circumference is associated with adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle in overweight and obese premenopausal women. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 12013. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-69150-4.
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.
Neck adipose tissue accumulation is associated with higher overall and central adiposity, a higher cardiometabolic risk, and a pro-inflammatory profile in young adults
Arias-Tellez, M. J., Acosta, F. M., Garcia-Rivero, Y., Pascual-Gamarra, J. M., Merchan-Ramirez, E., Martinez-Tellez, B., Silva, A. M., Lopez, J. A., Llamas-Elvira, J. M., & Ruiz, J. R. (2021). Neck adipose tissue accumulation is associated with higher overall and central adiposity, a higher cardiometabolic risk, and a pro-inflammatory profile in young adults. International journal of obesity, 45(4), 733-745. doi: 10.1038/s41366-020-00701-5.
Neck circumference is associated with adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle in overweight and obese premenopausal women
Arias Tellez, M. J., Silva, A. M., Ruiz, J. R., Martins, S. S., Palmeira, A. L., Branco, T. L., Minderico, C. S., Rocha, P. M., Themudo-Barata, J., Teixeira, P. J., & Sardinha, L. B. (2020). Neck circumference is associated with adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle in overweight and obese premenopausal women. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 8324. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-65204-9.
Total and regional bone mineral density are associated with cellular health in older men and women
Antunes, M., Cyrino, E. S., Silva, D., Tomeleri, C. M., Nabuco, H., Cavalcante, E. F., Cunha, P. M., Cyrino, L. T., Dos Santos, L., Silva, A. M., & Sardinha, L. B. (2020). Total and regional bone mineral density are associated with cellular health in older men and women. Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 90, 104156. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104156.
Cut-off points of appendicular lean soft tissue for identifying sarcopenia in older adults in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
Abdalla, P. P., Silva, A. M., Venturini, A., Santos, A., Carvalho, A., Siqueira, V., Gomide, E. B., Alves, N., Ferriolli, E., & Machado, D. (2020). Cut-off points of appendicular lean soft tissue for identifying sarcopenia in older adults in Brazil: a cross-sectional study. Nutricion hospitalaria, 37(2), 306–312. doi: 10.20960/nh.02951.
The multivariate physical activity signature associated with metabolic health in children and youth: An International Children's Accelerometry Database (ICAD) analysis
Aadland, E., Kvalheim, O. M., Hansen, B. H., Kriemler, S., Ried-Larsen, M., Wedderkopp, N., Sardinha, L. B., Moller, N. C., Hallal, P. C., Anderssen, S. A., Northstone, K., Andersen, L. B., & International Children's Accelerometry Database, C. (2020). The multivariate physical activity signature associated with metabolic health in children and youth: An International Children's Accelerometry Database (ICAD) analysis. Preventive Medicine, 141, 106266. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106266.
Phase Angle as a Marker of Muscular Strength in Breast Cancer Survivors
Matias, C. N., Cavaco-Silva, J., Reis, M., Campa, F., Toselli, S., Sardinha, L., & Silva, A. M. (2020). Phase Angle as a Marker of Muscular Strength in Breast Cancer Survivors. International journal of environmental research and public health , 17(12), 4452. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124452.
Association between phase angle and isolated and grouped physical fitness indicators in adolescents
Martins, P. C., de Lima, L., Berria, J., Petroski, E. L., da Silva, A. M., & Silva, D. (2020). Association between phase angle and isolated and grouped physical fitness indicators in adolescents. Physiology and behavior, 217, 112825. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.112825.
A comparative study of participation in physical education classes among 170,347 adolescents from 54 low-, middle-, and high-income countries
Martins, J., Marques, A., Peralta, M., Henriques-Neto, D., Costa, J., Onofre, M., & González Valeiro, M. (2020). (2020). A comparative study of participation in physical education classes among 170,347 adolescents from 54 low-, middle-, and high-income countries. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15), 5579. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17155579.
Active commuting and depression symptoms in adults: a systematic review
Marques, A., Peralta, M., Henriques-Neto, D., Frasquilho, D., Gouveia, E. R., & Gomez- Baya, D. (2020). Active commuting and depression symptoms in adults: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(3), 1041. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17031041.
Leisure-time-physical-activity-is-negatively-associated-with-depression-symptoms-independently-of-the-socioeconomic-status
Marques, A., Peralta, M., Gouveia, R., Martins. J., Sarmento, H., & Gomez-Baya, D. (2020). Leisure-time physical activity is negatively associated with depression symptoms independently of the socioeconomic status. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(9), 1268-1276. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1701716.
Adolescents' healthy lifestyle
Marques, A., Loureiro, N., Avelar-Rosa, B., Naia, A., & Matos, M. G. (2020). Adolescents' healthy lifestyle. Jornal de Pediatria, 96(2), 217-224. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedp.2018.09.001.
Prevalence of physical activity among adolescents from 105 low, middle, and high-income countries
Marques, A., Henriques-Neto, D., Peralta, M., Martins, J., Demetriou, Y., Schönbach, D., & Matos, M. G. (2020). Prevalence of physical activity among adolescents from 105 low, middle, and high-income countries. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(9), 3145. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17093145.
Cardiorespiratory fitness and telomere length: a systematic review
Marques, A., Gouveia, É. R., Peralta, M., Martins, J., Venturini, J., Henriques-Neto, D., & Sarmento, H. (2020). Cardiorespiratory fitness and telomere length: a systematic review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(14), 1690-1697. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1754739.
The effect of muscular strength on depression symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Marques, A., Gomez-Baya, D., Peralta, M., Frasquilho, D., Santos, T., Martins, J., Ferrari, G., & Matos, M. G. (2020). The effect of muscular strength on depression symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, 5674. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17165674.
Grip strength and depression symptoms among middle-age and older adults
Marques, A., Gaspar de Matos, M., Henriques-Neto, D., Peralta, M., Gouveia, É. R., Tesler, R., Martins, J., & Gomez-Baya, D. (2020). Grip strength and depression symptoms among middle-age and older adults. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 95(10), 2134-2143. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.02.035.
A composite measure of healthy lifestyle: A study from 38 countries and regions from Europe and North America, from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children survey
Marques, A., Bordado, J., Tesler, R., Demetriou, Y., Sturm, D. & Matos, M. G. (2020). A composite measure of healthy lifestyle: A study from 38 countries and regions from Europe and North America, from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children survey. American Journal of Human Biology, 32(6), e23419. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23419.
Cross-sectional and prospective relationship between physical activity and depression symptoms.
Marques, A., Bordado, J., Peralta, M., Gouveia, E. R., Tesler, R., Demetriou, Y., & Gomez Baya, D. (2020). Cross-sectional and prospective relationship between physical activity and depression symptoms. Scientific Reports, 10, 16114. doi: 10.1038/s41598- 020-72987-4.
Physical activity knowledge and levels among children with congenital heart disease
Marques, A., & Gouveia, B. (2020). Physical activity knowledge and levels among children with congenital heart disease. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 114(5), 793- 794. doi: 10.36660/abc.20200286.
Phase angle and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis in the evaluation of body composition in athletes
Marini, E., Campa, F., Buffa, R., Stagi, S., Matias, C. N., Toselli, S., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2020). Phase angle and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis in the evaluation of body composition in athletes. Clinical Nutrition, 39(2), 447-454. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.02.016.
The association of grip strength with depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults with different chronic diseases
Marconcin, P., Peralta, M., Ferrari, G., Gaspar de Matos, M., Espanha, M., Murawska- Ciałowicz, 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.
Impact of combined training with different exercise intensities on inflammatory and lipid markers in type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis from a 1-year randomized controlled trial
Magalhaes, J. P., Santos, D. A., Correia, I. R., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Ribeiro, R., Raposo, J. F., Matos, A., Bicho, M. D., & Sardinha, L. B. (2020). Impact of combined training with different exercise intensities on inflammatory and lipid markers in type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis from a 1-year randomized controlled trial. Cardiovascular Diabetology, 19(1), 169. doi: 10.1186/s12933-020-01136-y.
Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in the Transition to Adolescence: International Children's Accelerometry Database 2.0
Judice, P. B., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Northstone, K., Andersen, L. B., Wedderkopp, N., Ekelund, U., Sardinha, L. B.; International Children´s Accelerometry Database, C. (2020). Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in the Transition to Adolescence: International Children's Accelerometry Database 2.0. Journal of Pediatrics, 225, 166-173. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.06.018.
Are predictive equations a valid method of assessing the resting metabolic rate of overweight or obese former athletes?
Jesus, F., Nunes, C. L., Matias, C. N., Francisco, R., Carapeto, B., Macias, H., Muller, D., Cardoso, M., Valamatos, M. J., Rosa, G., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S., & Silva, A. M (2020). Are predictive equations a valid method of assessing the resting metabolic rate of overweight or obese former athletes?. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(9), 1225-1234. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1708974.
BIA-assessed cellular hydration and muscle performance in youth, adults, and older adults
Hetherington-Rauth, M., Baptista, F., & Sardinha, L. B. (2020). BIA-assessed cellular hydration and muscle performance in youth, adults, and older adults. Clinical Nutrition, 39(8), 2624-2630. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.11.040.
The influence of socioeconomic status and age on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 5 to 10-year-old children in Curitiba, Brazil
Hércules, E., Peralta, M., Henriques-Neto, D., Rodrigues, L., Galvão, M., Cavichiolli, F., & Marques, A. (2020). The influence of socioeconomic status and age on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 5 to 10-year-old children in Curitiba, Brazil. American Journal of Human Biology, 32(6), e23424. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23424.
Active commuting and physical fitness: A systematic review
Henriques-Neto, D., Peralta, M., Garradas, S., Pelegrini, A., Pinto, A. A., Sánchez- Miguel, A., & Marques, A. (2020). Active commuting and physical fitness: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(8), 2721. doi: 10.3390/ijerph1708272.
The NoHoW protocol: a multicentre 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial investigating an evidence-based digital toolkit for weight loss maintenance in European adults
Scott, S. E., Duarte, C., Encantado, J., Evans, E. H., Harjumaa, M., Heitmann, B. L., Horgan, G. W., Larsen, S. C., Marques, M. M., Mattila, E., Matos, M., Mikkelsen, M-L., Palmeira, A. L., Pearson, B., Ramsey, L., Sainsbury, K., Santos, I., Sniehotta, F., Stalker, C., Teixeira, P. J., & Stubbs, R. J. (2019). The NoHoW protocol: a multicentre 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial investigating an evidence-based digital toolkit for weight loss maintenance in European adults. BMJ Open, 9, e029425. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029425.
The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity: The European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial
Wyke, S., Bunn, C., Andersen, E., Silva, M. N., van Nassau, F., McSkimming, P., Kolovos, S., Gill, J. M. R., Gray, C. M., Hunt, K., Anderson, A. S., Bosmans, J., Jelsma, J. G. M., Kean, S., Lemyre, N., Loudon, D. W., Macaulay, L., Maxwell, D. J., McConnachie, A., Mutrie, N., Nijhuis-Van der Sanden, M., Pereira, H. V., Philpott, M., Roberts, G. C., Rooksby, J., Røynesdal, Ø. B., Sattar, N., Sørensen, M., Teixeira, P. J., Treweek, S., van Achterberg, T., van de Glind, I., van Mechelen, W., & van der Ploeg, H. P. (2019). The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity: The European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 16(2), e1002736. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002736.
Effectiveness of a combined intervention on psychological and physical capacities of frail older adults: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Apóstolo, J., Dixe, M., Bobrowicz-Campos, E., Areosa, T., Santos-Rocha, R., Braúna, M., Ribeiro, J., Marques, I., Freitas, J., Almeida, M., & Couto, F. (2019). Effectiveness of a combined intervention on psychological and physical capacities of frail older adults: A cluster randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(17), 3125. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173125.
Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation
Caeiro, C., Canhão, H., Paiva, S., Gomes, L. A., Fernandes, R., Rodrigues, A. M., Sousa, R., Pimentel-Santos, F., Branco, J., Fryxell, A. C., Vicente, L, & Cruz, E. B. (2019). Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation. PLoS One, 14(11), e0225336. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225336.
Monitoring work ability index during a two-year period among portuguese municipality workers
Cotrim, T. P., Ribeiro, C., Teles, J., Reis, V., Guerreiro, M. J., Janicas, A. S., Candeias, S., & Costa, M. (2019). Monitoring work ability index during a two-year period among portuguese municipality workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(19), 3674. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16193674.
Kinematic and kinetic gait analysis to evaluate functional recovery in thoracic spinal cord injured rats
Diogo, C. C., da Costa, L. M., Pereira, J. E., Filipe, V., Couto, P. A., Geuna, S., Armada-da-Silva, P. A., Maurício, A. C., & Varejão, A. S. P. (2019). Kinematic and kinetic gait analysis to evaluate functional recovery in thoracic spinal cord injured rats. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 98, 18–28. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.12.027.
Is a combined programme of manual therapy and exercise more effective than usual care in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain? A randomized controlled trial
Domingues, L., Pimentel-Santos, F. M., Cruz, E. B., Sousa, A. C., Santos, A., Cordovil, A., Correia, A., Torres, L. S., Silva, A., Branco, P. S., & Branco, J. C. (2019). Is a combined programme of manual therapy and exercise more effective than usual care in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain? A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 33(12), 1908–1918. doi: 10.1177/0269215519876675.
Blood flow restriction alters motor unit behavior during resistance exercise
Fatela, P., Mendonça, G. V., Veloso, A. P., Avela, J., & Mil-Homens, P. (2019). Blood flow restriction alters motor unit behavior during resistance exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(9), 555–562. doi: 10.1055/a-0888-8816.
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Global Perceived Effect Scale in patients with chronic low back pain
Freitas, P., Pires, D., Nunes, C., & Cruz, E. B. (in press). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Global Perceived Effect Scale in patients with chronic low back pain. Disability and Rehabilitation, doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1648568.
Does epimuscular myofascial force transmission occur between the human quadriceps muscles in vivo during passive stretching?
Freitas, S. R., Antunes, A., Salmon, P., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Cruz-Montecinos, C., Cerda, M., & Vaz, J. R (2019). Does epimuscular myofascial force transmission occur between the human quadriceps muscles in vivo during passive stretching?. Journal of Biomechanics, 83, 91–96. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.11.026.
Fat-free mass in adolescent athletes: Accuracy of bioimpedance equations and identification of new predictive equations
Koury, J. C., Ribeiro, M. A., Massarani, F. A., Vieira, F., & Marini, E. (2019). Fat-free mass in adolescent athletes: Accuracy of bioimpedance equations and identification of new predictive equations. Nutrition, 60, 59–65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2018.09.029.
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. (2019). Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave Elastography. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 38(1), 157–164. doi: 10.1002/jum.14679.
Corrigendum: Biceps femoris long-head architecture assessed using different sonographic techniques
Pimenta, R., Blazevich, A., & Freitas, S. (2019). Corrigendum: Biceps femoris long-head architecture assessed using different sonographic techniques. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 51(5), 1089. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001949.
Tissue oxygenation in response to different relative levels of blood-flow restricted exercise
Reis, J. F., Fatela, P., Mendonça, G. V., Vaz, J. R., Valamatos, M. J., Infante, J., Mil-Homens, P., & Alves, F. B. (2019). Tissue oxygenation in response to different relative levels of blood-flow restricted exercise. Frontiers in Physiology, 10, 407. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00407.
An mHealth intervention programme to promote healthy behaviours and prevent adolescent obesity (TeenPower): A study protocol
Sousa, P., Duarte, E., Ferreira, R., Esperança, A., Frontini, R., Santos-Rocha, R., Luís, L., Dias, S. S., & Marques, N. (2019). An mHealth intervention programme to promote healthy behaviours and prevent adolescent obesity (TeenPower): A study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(3), 683–691.
Effects of chronic cold-water immersion in elite rugby players
Tavares, F., Beaven, M., Teles, J., Baker, D., Healey, P., Smith, T. B., & Driller, M. (2019). Effects of chronic cold-water immersion in elite rugby players. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14(2), 156–162. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0313.
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. (2019). Association between whey protein, regional fat mass, and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 44(1), 7–12. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0143.
Classic bioelectrical impedance vector reference values for assessing body composition in male and female athletes
Campa, F., Matias, C., Gatterer, H., Toselli, S., Koury, J. C., Andreoli, A., Melchiorri, G., Sardinha, L. B. & Silva, A. M. (2019). Classic bioelectrical impedance vector reference values for assessing body composition in male and female athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(24), 5066. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16245066.
Identifying athlete body-fluid changes during a competitive season with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis
Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Marini, E., Heymsfield, S. B., Toselli, S., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2020). Identifying athlete body-fluid changes during a competitive season with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 15(3), 1–21. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0285.
Anthropometry, physical and movement features, and repeated-sprint ability in soccer players
Campa, F., Semprini, G., Júdice, P., Messina, G., & Toselli, S. (2019). Anthropometry, physical and movement features, and repeated-sprint ability in soccer players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 40(02), 100–109. doi: 10.1055/a-0781-2473.
The role of somatic maturation on bioimpedance patterns and body composition in male elite youth soccer players
Campa, F., Silva, A., Iannuzzi, V., Mascherini, G., Benedetti, L., & Toselli, S. (2019). The role of somatic maturation on bioimpedance patterns and body composition in male elite youth soccer players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(23), 4711. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16234711.
Relationship of left ventricular global longitudinal strain with cardiac autonomic denervation as assessed by 123I-mIBG scintigraphy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to cardiac resynchronization therapy: Assessm
Cruz, M. C., Abreu, A., Portugal, G., Santa-Clara, H., Cunha, P. S., Oliveira, M. M., Santos, V., Oliveira, L., Rio, P., Rodrigues, I., Morais, L. A., Ferreira, R. C., & Carmo, M. M. (2019). Relationship of left ventricular global longitudinal strain with cardiac autonomic denervation as assessed by 123I-mIBG scintigraphy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to cardiac resynchronization therapy: Assessment of cardiac autonomic denervation by GLS in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction submitted to CRT. Nuclear Cardiology, 26(3), 869-879. doi: 10.1007/s12350-017-1148-9.