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Strength training to prevent falls in older adults: A systematic review with me...
Claudino, JG; Afonso, J; Sarvestan, J; Lanza, MB; Pennone, J; Filho, CAC; Serrão, JC; Espregueira-Mendes, J; Vasconcelos, ALV; Andrade, MPWe performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of strength training (ST), as compared to alternative multimodal or unimodal exercise programs, on the number of falls in older adults (=60 years). Ten databases were consulted (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, EMBASE, PEDro, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science), without limitation...
The Hamstrings: Anatomic and Physiologic Variations and Their Potential Relatio...
Afonso, J; Rocha-Rodrigues, S; Clemente, FM; Aquino, M; Nikolaidis, PT; Sarmento, H; Fílter, A; Olivares-Jabalera, J; Ramirez-Campillo, RThe incidence and recurrence of hamstrings injuries are very high in sports, posing elevated performance and financial-related costs. Attempts to identify the risk factors involved in predicting vulnerability to hamstrings injury is important for designing exercise-based programs that aim to mitigate the rate and severity of hamstrings injuries and improve rehabilitation strategies. However, research has shown ...