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Icarus new rising? A narrative review on virtual reality-based motor interventi...
Ramalho, André; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Paulo, Rui; Serrano, João; Petrica, JoaoThis narrative review synthesises the emerging evidence on immersive virtual reality motor interventions in older adults, with a focus on key domains of dynamic ageing: mobility, balance, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social connection. Guided by the SANRA framework, we conducted a structured search (2017–2024) centred on interventions using head mounted displays. Findings consistently suggest i...
Older men in motion : bodies, masculinities, and redefinition of identity
González-Calvo, Gustavo; García-Monge, Alfonso; Ramalho, André; Hamdi, Faten; Duarte-Mendes, PedroIntroduction: This study explores the intersection of physical exercise, masculinity, and aging in older men, examining how these elements shape identity and bodily experiences. Aging is often framed through deficit-based narratives that emphasize decline; however, this research seeks to reframe aging as a process of adaptation and opportunity. By investigating how physical activity contributes to identity reco...
The Tempo Giusto: A call for recalibrating time in human movement research
Ramalho, André; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Paulo, Rui; Petrica, JoaoHuman movement science now runs on accelerating metrics, short grant cycles, and compressed editorial timelines. Speed can deliver rapid outputs but often erodes validity, reproducibility, and conceptual innovation. We advance time-attuned science – tempo giusto – as a design-and-governance concept that calibrates the pace of inquiry to the intrinsic timescales of human movement. Rather than universal decelerat...
Editorial: Exploring motor imagery across the lifespan – gaps between practical...
Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Bertollo, Maurizio; Ramalho, André; Marinho, Daniel AlmeidaMotor imagery (MI), understood as the multisensory mental simulation of action, engages motor planning and higher-order cognitive networks, linking motor control with broader cognitive functions. Beyond simple rehearsal, MI reorganizes neural activity and supports the acquisition, refinement, and retention of motor skills throughout the lifespan. Its benefits have been demonstrated across rehabilitation, educat...
Envelhecimento humano : uma síntese das teorias
Ramalho, André; Petrica, JoãoEste guia de estudo explora as teorias do envelhecimento, unindo perspetivas biológicas, psicológicas e sociológicas para oferecer um panorama completo deste processo natural. Começando com as teorias biológicas, que explicam as mudanças físicas inerentes ao envelhecimento, o guia aprofunda as teorias psicológicas, analisando as transformações cognitivas e emocionais, e conclui com as teorias sociológicas, que ...
Crossing the digital frontier: are older adults ready for virtual reality worko...
Ramalho, André; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Paulo, Rui; Serrano, João; Petrica, JoãoIn the dynamic web of our digital age, virtual reality (VR) is crystallizing as a promising medium for promoting physical activity in older adults, overcoming age-old barriers. This perspective article explores the intricate synergy between VR and physical activity in older adults and highlights the many challenges of aging within a virtual environment. While VR heralds the potential for multisensory interactio...
On the move: A cross-sectional study on physical activity, sedentary behavior, ...
Ramalho, André; Fonseca, Renato Manuel Martins; Petrica, JoãoIn the field of gerontological health, depression is a major challenge that is often associated with decreased physical activity and an increase in sedentary behavior. This study explored these relationships in a sample of 54 non-depressed older adults (≥60 years) from rural Portugal who were divided into two groups: that engaged in both self-initiated and structured physical activity, and the other that was li...
Comparative study of physical activity, leisure preferences, and sedentary beha...
Paulo, Rui; Ramalho, André; Scursatone, Isabella; Caire, Maria; Calle, Nicolás Bores; Bores-García, Daniel; Espada, María; Rebelo, MiguelObjective: The objective of this study is to describe and compare the levels of physical activity, preferences for leisure-time physical activity, and the frequency of non-sedentary behaviors of Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish students attending higher education. Methods: A total of 1354 students (21.2 ± 2.9 years) participated in the study, with data collected through an online questionnaire for 6 months. Res...
Envelhecimento ativo e saúde: estratégias de exercício e adaptação para idosos
Ramalho, André; Petrica, JoãoEste guia é uma fonte abrangente de informação e orientação para os estudantes na área de gerontomotricidade. Nele, exploramos como a aptidão física pode ser afetada pelo destreino na terceira idade, a variabilidade nas respostas individuais a intervenções em contextos hospitalares e apresentamos programas de exercícios multicomponentes cuidadosamente adaptados às capacidades funcionais dos adultos idosos. O no...
Physical fitness in children in Cabo Verde: differences between gender, eutroph...
Manique, Liliana Patrícia Campos; Paulo, Rui; Ramalho, André; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Petrica, João; Serrano, JoãoBACKGROUND: There are few or even rare studies conducted in Cabo Verde (Republic of Cabo Verde) that address the issue of physical fitness and body composition in the juvenile population. This investigation aims to study the physical fitness in children in Cabo Verde: differences between gender, eutrophic, and overweight subjects, between practitioners and non-practitioners of sports. METHODS: The sample consis...