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Presence of pain shows greater effect than tendon structural alignment during l...
Silvia, Ortega-Cebrián; Silva, Diogo C. F.; Carneiro, Daniela F.; Zárate, Victor; Alves, Leonel A. T.; Guedes, Diana C.; Zárate-Tejero, Carlos A."Eccentric loading during landing is considered a key factor in the development of patellar tendinopathy and is associated with stiff landings and patellar tendinopathy. This study aims to investigate the relationship between tendon structure, presence of pain, and sex differences in landing kinematics and kinetics during countermovement jumps (CMJ) and tuck jump tests (TJT) in professional volleyball players. ...
Normative values and reference equations of the 4-meter gait speed test for Por...
Silva, Sara; Vilarinho, Rui; Festas, Clarinda; Santos, Fátima; Montes, António Mesquita; Jácome, Cristina; Mesquita Montes, António; Vilarinho, RuiTo determine the normative values and reference equations of the 4-Meter Gait Speed Test (4MGS) at usual and maximal speed for Portuguese adults. We also assessed the participant experience during the performance of the 4MGS. A cross-sectional study was conducted with individuals without disabilities. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, smoking habits and physical activity (Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool...
Age-related influence on reliability and learning effect in the assessment of l...
Vilarinho, Rui; Montes, António Mesquita; Melo, Cristina; Mesquita Montes, AntónioDecreased muscle strength, especially in the muscles of lower limbs, is an important risk factor for early age‐related decline in physical function, morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality.1 This evidence should be a stimulus for healthcare professionals to include the assessment of muscular strength as a priority in the community due to its substantial value in predicting future health status.2 For this purp...
Measurement properties of the incremental step test for people with chronic obs...
Gonçalves, Tânia; Winck, João Carlos; Silva, Fátima; Caneiras, Cátia; Montes, António Mesquita; Vilarinho, Rui; Mesquita Montes, António; Vilarinho, RuiThe new incremental step test (IST) is a field test that was developed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), based on the characteristics of the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT); however, its measurement properties still need to be determined. We aimed, first, to assess the construct validity (through the comparison with the ISWT), within-day reliability and measurement error of the ...
Measurement properties of the incremental step test for people with chronic obs...
Gonçalves, Tânia; Carlos Winck, João; Silva, Fátima; Caneiras, Catia; Montes, António Mesquita; Vilarinho, RuiObjectives: The new incremental step test (IST) is a field test that was developed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), based on the characteristics of the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT); however, its measurement properties still need to be determined. We aimed, first, to assess the construct validity (through the comparison with the ISWT), within-day reliability and measurement e...
Feasibility of 3D body tracking from monocular 2D video feeds in musculoskeleta...
Clemente, Carolina; Chambel, Gonçalo; Silva, Diogo C. F.; Montes, António Mesquita; Pinto, Joana F.; Silva, Hugo Plácido da; Mesquita Montes, AntónioMusculoskeletal conditions affect millions of people globally; however, conventional treatments pose challenges concerning price, accessibility, and convenience. Many telerehabilitation solutions offer an engaging alternative but rely on complex hardware for body tracking. This work explores the feasibility of a model for 3D Human Pose Estimation (HPE) from monocular 2D videos (MediaPipe Pose) in a physiotherap...
Determinants of daily steps in people with interstitial lung disease
Grave, Ana Sofia Brites; Paixão, Cátia; Antão, Joana; Lopes, Francisca Teixeira; Fernandes, Vânia; Mendes, Maria Aurora; Montes, António MesquitaPhysical activity (PA) is reduced in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) namely their number of steps per day (SPD). Little is, however, known about what may influence SPD, in this population. We aimed to identify the determinants of SPD in people with ILD. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted where sociodemographic data, ILD-subtype (fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis [fHP], Idiopathi...
Validity and reliability of a new incremental step test for people with chronic...
Vilarinho, Rui; Serra, Lúcia; Águas, Ana; Alves, Carlos; Silva, Pedro Matos; Caneiras, Catia; Montes, António MesquitaBackground: Incremental step tests (IST) can be used to assess exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The development of a new step test based on the characteristics of the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) is an important study to explore. We aimed to develop a new IST based on the ISWT in people with COPD, and assess its validity (construct validity) and reliability,...
Reference equation of a new incremental step test to assess exercise capacity i...
Vilarinho, Rui; Toledo, Ana; Silva, Carla; Melo, Fábio; Tomaz, Leila; Martins, Luana; Gonçalves, Tânia; Melo, Cristina; Caneiras, CatiaStep tests are important in community- and home-based rehabilitation programs to assess patients' exercise capacity. A new incremental step test was developed for this purpose, but its clinical interpretability is currently limited. This study aimed to establish a reference equation for this new incremental step test (IST) for the Portuguese adult population. A cross-sectional study was conducted on people with...
Effects of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients with Chron...
Vilarinho, Rui; Serra, Lúcia; Coxo, Ricardo; Carvalho, João; Esteves, Cátia; Montes, António Mesquita; Caneiras, Cátia; Vilarinho, RuiPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) B group can be included in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) settings outside the hospitals. This study aimed to explore the feasibility of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) program and assess its impact on patients with COPD in the GOLD B group. A real-world, pre–post intervent...