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Impact of post-COVID-19 condition on health status and functional capacity: a c...
Pereira, Andreia; Amaral, Luísa; Dias, Inês; Magalhães, André; Abreu, Verónica; Esteves, Mário; Vilarinho, Rui; Cervaens, Mariana; Vilarinho, RuiTo assess health status and functional capacity in adults with post-COVID-19 condition. Observational, retrospective cross-sectional study. Outpatients from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of the Hospital Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal, were included. A convenient sample included 54 participants aged over 18 years old (52.4 6 15.5 years, 61% female), with diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection ...
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...
Screening for microplastics in agricultural soils: Applying green chemistry pri...
Rede, Diana; Vilarinho, Rui; Delerue-Matos, Cristina; Moreira, Joaquim Agostinho; Fernandes, Virgínia Cruz; Fernandes, VirgíniaIn recent years, microplastic (MP) pollution has garnered significant attention owing to its ability to permeate various ecosystems, including soil. These particles can infiltrate the environment, either directly or through the degradation of larger plastic items. Despite growing concerns, standardized methods for quantification are still lacking. This study aimed to screen for the presence of MPs in agricultur...
Influence of history of bronchiolitis on health-related physical fitness (muscl...
Carvalho, Inês Silva de; Vilarinho, Rui; Amaral, Luísa; Vilarinho, RuiA history of bronchiolitis may lead to changes in health-related physical fitness in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of history of bronchiolitis on health-related physical fitness components (muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness) in children and adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and 86 participants (aged 7–14 years; all males) were divided ...
Effects of combining shockwaves or radiofrequency with Aerobic Exercise on subc...
Marques, Leila; Neves, Joana; Pereira, Ana; Santiago, Ana; Troia, Sara; Vilarinho, Rui; Amorim, Maria Manuela; Noites, Andreia; Noites, AndreiaReducing abdominal subcutaneous fat is a common concern among women, with evidence suggesting that combining aerobic exercise with external shock waves or radiofrequency may enhance fat reduction. This study aimed to assess the effects of six sessions of external shock wave therapy or radiofrequency combined with an aerobic exercise program on abdominal subcutaneous fat and lipid mobilization, compared to the e...
Bleached hair as standard template to insight the performance of commercial hai...
Martins, Eva; Castro, Pedro; Ribeiro, Alessandra B.; Pereira, Carla F.; Casanova, Francisca; Vilarinho, Rui; Moreira, Joaquim; Ramos, Óscar L.The increasing demand for effective hair care products has highlighted the necessity for rigorous claims substantiation methods, particularly for products that target specific hair types. This is essential because the effectiveness of a product can vary significantly based on the hair’s condition and characteristics. A well-defined bleaching protocol is crucial for creating a standardized method to assess produ...
Investigating multiple vegetable oils and recycled variant for microplastics ex...
Garzón-Vidueira, R.; André, M.; Rede, D.; Barbosa, R.; Rial-Otero, R.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Vilarinho, Rui; Fernandes, Vírginia Cruz; Vilarinho, RuiThe global production and disposal of plastics have led to pervasive contamination of natural environments, representing considerable risks to human health and ecosystems. This study introduces a novel oil-based method for extracting microplastics (MPs) from water samples, with a focus on optimizing extraction conditions and improving the quality of MPs identification using Raman spectroscopy. Various parameter...
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...
Portuguese translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the ...
Cervaens, Mariana; Vilarinho, Rui; Pereira, Jéssica; Magalhães, André; Esteves, Mário; Vilarinho, Rui; Abreu, Verónica; Amaral, LuísaThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) scale assesses the severity of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), yet a European Portuguese translation is lacking. To translate, cross-culturally adapt and to examine the psychometric properties (construct validity and reliability) of the TMJ scale. Translation and cultural adaptation were carried out according to international recommendations, including initial translat...
The Brompton breathing pattern assessment tool (BPAT): Portuguese translation a...
Vilarinho, Rui; Ribeiro, C.; Abreu, V.; Miranda, S. Souto; Silva, F.; Jácome, Cristina; Vilarinho, RuiWithin the discipline of respiratory medicine, there is a growing recognition of the relevance of breathing pattern disorders. Breathing pattern disorder, or dysfunctional breathing, is commonly characterized by an abnormal breathing pattern resulting in respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms, which may occur secondary to diseases or in its absence. The underlying mechanisms can be physiological (e.g. lung di...