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Analysis of postural control and muscle function performance of older adults participating in a multicomponent exercise program in primary health care

Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate (1) postural control performance in different postural tasks and (2) muscle strength and power of the hip, knee, and ankle of active vs inactive older adults. Methods: The sample consisted of 61 healthy community-dwelling older adults, classifie...

Nivel de actividad física y su motivación en estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Valparaíso en contexto de pandemia por COVID-19: un estudio de corte transversal

INTRODUCCIÓN: Desde el año 2020 el mundo ha sido afectado por la pandemia por COVID-19, dentro de sus consecuencias se ha descrito la disminución de actividad física realizada por estudiantes universitarios. OBJETIVOS: Determinar el nivel de actividad física y sus motivaciones en estudiantes de medi...

Beneficios de la evaluación integral en adultos mayores con dolores crónicos de columna en un centro periférico del conurbano bonaerense
Benefits of the comprehensive evaluation in older adults with chronic back pain, in a peripheral medical center of the Buenos Aires suburbs

Introducción. Desde hace varios años, el abordaje de los pacientes adultos mayores que consultan por dolor crónico en un centro periférico del Hospital Italiano del conurbano bonaerense se realiza de manera integral, mediante la evaluación conjunta de una kinesióloga y un médico de familia, lo que...

Monitoramento avançado de enfermagem: pacientes de risco na atenção primária

Resumo Objetivo avaliar o efeito do monitoramento de enfermagem avançado em relação ao usual para identificação do risco cardiovascular e renal, adesão medicamentosa e prática de exercícios na atenção primária à saúde. Método estudo quantitativo, quase-experimental desenvolvido na AtençÃ...

Barriers to physical activity among cancer pediatric cancer patients and survivors: a scoping review

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: The present scoping review aims to provide an overview of barriers to PA reported by pediatric cancer patients undergoing treatment as well as after treatment. This study further aims to describe and discuss the instruments used for assessing barriers in this population. Methods: Article ...

Different types of mechanical vibration application on EMG response and strength performance

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: The present study aimed to compare the strength performance and the neuromuscular activity during one maximum repetition test (1RM), and the maximum voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) performed with whole-body vibration (WBV), local vibration (LV), and no vibration (NV). Methods: The...

Validity evidence of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale for children and adolescents adapted for physical activity and sports settings

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To investigate the validity evidence of the adapted Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale in physical activity and sports settings - BFNE-PAS. Methods: Participants included 721 children and adolescents (376 girls and 345 boys), 10 to -14-year-olds (total sample Mage = 12.1, SD = 1.3) f...

Acute whole-body electromyostimulation associated with dynamic exercises did not alter cardiac autonomic modulation and oxygen uptake in obese and eutrophic men

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: To contrast the acute effects of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) with sham associated with dynamic exercises on cardiovascular, ventilatory, metabolic, and autonomic responses in men with obesity and controls. Methods: A randomized cross-over and double-blind trial with nine eut...

Estimated energy expenditure and training intensity in young female artistic gymnasts

Motriz (Online); 28 (), 2022
Abstract Aim: This study determined the energy expenditure and effort intensity of athletes during women's artistic gymnastics training sessions. Methods: Ten gymnasts (age 10.9 ± 1.7 years) performed a test to estimate the maximum rate of oxygen uptake (VO2max), during which the maximum heart rate (H...