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GABAergic role in the disruption of wild cleaner fish behaviour under high CO2
Paula, José Ricardo; Cascalheira, Ligia; Oliveira, Raul; Otjacques, Eve; Frazão Santos, Catarina; Beldade, Ricardo; Mills, Suzanne C.; Rosa, RuiFunding Information: We acknowledge CRIOBE research station staff for the help provided throughout this study. We also acknowledge Frederik Zuberer for providing the cleaner fish photo. Portuguese national funds funded this study through FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia , I.P., within the projects PTDC/BIA-BMA/0080/2021 (ChangingMoods), PTDC/MAR-EST/5880/2014 (MUTUALCHANGE), the strategic project UID/...
The effects of different types of dual tasking on balance in healthy older adults
de Barros, Graça Monteiro; Melo, Filipe; Domingos, Josefa; Oliveira, Raul; Silva, Luís; Fernandes, Júlio Belo; Godinho, CatarinaNumerous of our daily activities are performed within multitask or dual task conditions. These conditions involve the interaction of perceptual and motor processes involved in postural control. Age-related changes may negatively impact cognition and balance control. Studies identifying changes related to dual-task actions in older people are need. This study aimed to determine the effects of different types of ...
Back school postural education program
Minghelli, Beatriz; Nunes, Carla; Oliveira, RaulThis study aimed to compare the impact of two Back School Postural Education Programs on improving ergonomic knowledge of postures adopted at school and home, as well as on reducing low back pain (LPB) in adolescents. The sample was constituted by 153 students, aged 10–16 years, with 96 (62.7%) girls, divided into 2 intervention groups (GA, GB). Two tests (theoretical and practical) and LBP questionnaire were a...
Postural habits and weight of backpacks of Portuguese adolescents
Minghelli, Beatriz; Oliveira, Raul; Nunes, CarlaBACKGROUND: The adoption of incorrect postures or carrying overweight backpacks may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders in school children. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the weight of backpacks and the postural habits adopted in schools by Portuguese adolescents, and their association with scoliosis and low back pain (LBP). METHOD: The sample comprised 966 Portuguese students, aged betw...
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Portuguese adolescents
Minghelli, Beatriz; Nunes, Carla; Oliveira, RaulBACKGROUND The recommended anthropometric methods to assess the weight status include body mass index (BMI), skinfold thickness, and waist circumference. However, these methods have advantages and disadvantages regarding the classification of overweight and obesity in adolescents. AIMS The study was to analyze the correlation between the measurements of BMI, skinfold thickness and waist circumference to assess ...