Recent Submissions
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Identification and description of controlled clinical trials published in physiotherapy journals in Spain
(Journal of evaluation in clinical practice, 2017, 23(1): 29-36, 2017-02)Rationale and objectives The quantity and quality of research in physiotherapy has increased exponentially during the past decades. However, retrieving publications associated with this field of research ... -
Effects of a Whole Body Vibration (WBV) exercise intervention for institutionalized older people: A randomized, multicentre, parallel, clinical trial
(JAMDA, 2015, 16(2): 125-131, 2015-02)Objectives To assess the efficacy of an exercise program on a whole-body vibration platform (WBV) in improving body balance and muscle performance and preventing falls in institutionalized elderly ... -
Dietary changes and food habits: social and clinical determinants in a cohort of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Barcelona (DAMA cohort)
(Cancer Causes and Control, 2021, 32: 1355–1364, 2021-09)Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of social determinants on changes in dietary habits before and after diagnosis of breast cancer in women (Barcelona, 2003–2013). Methods We ... -
Quality of reporting acupuncture interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Review of adherence to the STRICTA statement [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
(F1000Research, 2020, 9:226, 2020-10)Background: The quality of reporting of acupuncture interventions is critical to ensure the applicability and reproducibility of acupuncture clinical trials. In the past, different publications have ... -
Inappropriate patient sexual behavior in physiotherapy: A systematic review
(Sustainability, 2021, 13(24): 13876, 2021-12)A behavior which is increasing in prevalence is sexual harassment initiated by a client and displayed towards the healthcare professionals and students of these healthcare-related professions. This is ... -
Lack of pragmatic attitude of self-labelled pragmatic trials on manual therapy: a methodological review
(BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2024, 24: 273, 2024-11)Background Pragmatic randomized controlled trials are getting more interest to improve trials’ external validity. This study aimed to assess how pragmatic the design of the self-labelled pragmatic ... -
Filiform needle acupuncture for copd: A systematic review and meta- analysis
(Complementary Therapies In Medicine 2019, 47: 102182, 2019-08-19)Background This is the first part of a larger spectrum systematic review which aims to identify and evaluates the effectiveness of all different non-pharmacological acupuncture techniques used for COPD. ... -
Combined effects of diet and exercise or diet alone to improve physical function in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review of the literature
(Current nutrition reports, 2015, 4: 164-175, 2015-04)This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of combined diet (not limited to caloric restriction) and exercise interventions, and diet interventions alone to improve physical ... -
More adult women than men at high cardiometabolic risk reported worse lifestyles and self-reported health status in the COVID-19 lockdown
(Nutrients, 2024, 16(13): 2000, 2024-06)Background: The COVID-19 lockdown represented an immense impact on human health, which was characterized by lifestyle and dietary changes, social distancing and isolation at home. Some evidence suggests ... -
Dietary diversity and nutritional adequacy among an older spanish population with metabolic syndrome in the PREDIMED-Plus Study: A cross-sectional analysis
(Nutrients, 2019, 11(5): 950, 2019-04)Dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of a varied diet to provide an adequate nutrient intake. However, an older age is often associated with consumption of monotonous diets that can be nutritionally ... -
Electromyographic analysis of ankle muscles in young adults with Down syndrome before and after the implementation of a physical activity programme based on dance
(Apunts: medicina de l'esport, 2018, 53(198): 63-73, 2018-06)Introduction People with Down syndrome have difficulties in postural control and exhibit differences in the displacement of their centre of pressure and in muscle activity compared with the general ... -
Electromyografic study of the arms in competitive karting senior category drivers
(Revista internacional de medicina y ciencias de la actividad física y del deporte, 2023, 23(93), 2023-12)The main goal of this cross-sectional study was to assess the muscular activity of the upper limbs in competitive kart drivers while driving in a closed karting circuit, using surface electromyography ... -
Adherence to the mediterranean lifestyle and desired body weight loss in a mediterranean adult population with overweight: A PREDIMED-Plus Study
(Nutrients, 2020, 12(7): 2114, 2020-07)Background. Body weight dissatisfaction is a hindrance to following a healthy lifestyle and it has been associated with weight concerns. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the association ... -
Long-term association between water intake and kidney function in a population at high cardiovascular risk
(The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 2024, 28(9): 100327, 2024-09)Objectives The evidence on water intake in the prevention of kidney function decline is scarce at population level in well-being individuals at high cardiovascular risk. Therefore, we aimed to ... -
Relationship between spatiotemporal parameters and clinical outcomes in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: Clinical interpretation proposal
(Journal of orthopaedic science, 2023, 28(5): 1136-1142, 2023-09)Background Understanding the links between gait disorders, impairments, and activity limitations is essential for correctly interpreting the instrumented gait analysis. We aimed to evaluate the ... -
Effect on satiety-related biomarkers of bar snacks containing chickpea flour and pork protein
(Nutrients, 2024, 16(18): 3180, 2024-09)This project aims to establish the acceptability and satiety of a hybrid snack containing plant protein and a small percentage of animal protein compared to a meat-based snack. Design: Randomised, ... -
Effect of bariatric surgery on HDL-mediated cholesterol efflux capacity
(Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2024, 11: 1469433, 2024-11)Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective intervention for severe obesity, leading to sustained weight loss, reduced obesity-related comorbidities, and cardiovascular mortality. Aim: ... -
Feasibility of the assessment of the H-reflex in adult dancers and non-dancers with and without Down Syndrome: a pilot study
(Journal of developmental and physical disabilities, 2020, 32: 839-854, 2019-12)The analysis of monosynaptic Hoffman’s reflex (H-reflex) involves recording the response to electrical stimulation of Ia-afferent fibers from the muscle spindle. The H-reflex can be used as a probe ... -
Impact of mediterranean diet promotion on environmental sustainability: a longitudinal analysis
(Public health, 2024, 230: 12-20, 2024-05)Objective This article aims to estimate the differences in environmental impact (greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions, land use, energy used, acidification and potential eutrophication) after one year of ... -
Hip range of motion and strength in young pre-professionals ballet dancers versus non-dancers
(Journal of dance medicine and science, 2024, Sep 14:1089313X241281642, 2024-09)Introduction: Lower-extremity external rotation, commonly known as turnout, is a fundamental skill in dance. Limited data exist regarding joint range of motion and strength in pre-professional young ...