Objective Obesity, being a world epidemic, is responsible for an increased risk of mortality and various comorbidities. The loss of weight, particularly of body fat, would lower this risk. This…
Objective The objectives were to determine whether high intensity combined training (i.e. interval aerobic exercise and strength training) may improve: – aerobic and strength capacity; – quality of life; – the autonomy to…
Objective The aim of this work is to compare the evaluation/measurement of the daily energy expenditure related to physical activity with the use of different actimeters currently available. Material/patients and…
Objective Activity behaviour patterns influence the development and perpetuation of musculoskeletal pain. Three major patterns have been observed in chronic pain patients: avoidance, pacing and persistence (also labelled “overdoing”, “confronting”…
Objective It has been recently proposed the use of vibration as a neuromuscular rehabilitation technique. A recent study showed significant strength improvement after 14 days of local vibration training on…
Opinion/feedback Among side effects, fatigue is the most common symptoms described by patients in a wide range of chronic diseases. Described as “being drained physically, but also mentally and emotionally,”…
Objective This study aimed to describe relationships between the time adolescents born extremely prematurely spend in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and selected sociodemographic, prematurity and co-morbidity factors. Material/patients and methods…
Opinion/feedback: Introduction The use of the results of scientific research by health professionals for the purpose of improving clinical practice is at the heart of the concerns of health system…
Opinion/feedback Since 2009, the reform of the nursing schooling creates an active collaboration between the institutes and the universities. Desired by the CRRA, a common support for the teaching of…
Objective Music therapy enhances awareness of sound perception and musical sensorial experience often highly impaired following a stroke, confirmed by music’s neurosciences. The study aims to verify its reception and…
