Listar Performance and Health Group (PH-G) por autor "Vaz, Cláudia"
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Acute effects of isotonic eccentric exercise on the neuromuscular function of knee extensors vary according to the motor task: impact on muscle strength profiles, proprioception and balance
Rúa Alonso, María; Vila-Chã, Carolina; Bovolini, Antonio; Francisco, Cristiana; Costa Brito, Ana Raquel; Vaz, Cláudia; De Paz, José Antonio; Vieira, Taian; Mendonca, G. V. (Frontiers, 2023-11-03)[Abstract]: Introduction: Eccentric exercise has often been reported to result in muscle damage, limiting the muscle potential to produce force. However, understanding whether these adverse consequences extend to a broader, ... -
Exploring Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity among Older Adults Living in Low-Population Density Regions: Gender Differences and Associations with Activity Dimensions
Rúa Alonso, María; Bovolini, Antonio; Costa Brito, Ana Raquel; Vaz, Cláudia; Marques, Ermelinda; Serra, Nuno; Lopes, Vitor P.; Vila-Chã, Carolina (MDPI, 2023-11-11)[Abstract] : Older people in low-population density regions tend to have fewer resources to engage in regular physical activity (PA) compared to their counterparts in urban areas. Moreover, PA assumes different dimensions, ... -
Home-based exercise interventions delivered by technology in older adults: A scoping review of technological tools usage
Rúa Alonso, María; Costa Brito, Ana Raquel; Bovolini, Antonio; Vaz, Cláudia; Ortega Morán, Juan Francisco; Pagador, J. Blas; Vila-Chã, Carolina (Elsevier, 2024-01)[Abstract]: Background: Despite technology-based systems being considered promising tools to stimulate and increase physical function at home, most older adults are unfamiliar with technology, which may pose some ...