Neuromuscular Biomechanics
Articles
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.
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.
