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Effectiveness of an individualized program of muscular strength and endurance with aerobic training for improving germ cell cancer-related fatigue in men undergoing chemotherapy: EFICATEST study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
(BMC, 2016-01-05)Background: Patients with testicular germ cell cancer (GCC) have a high cure rate; however, cancer-related fatigue is the most common complication among patients with GCC undergoing treatment with chemotherapy. Although ... -
Validity and reliability of arm abduction angle measured on smartphone: a cross-sectional study.
(BMC, 2016-02-20)Background: Measuring range of movement is important in clinical shoulder assessment. Over the years, different techniques have been used to analyze upper limbs mobility. Smartphone image-based goniometer offers a noninvasive ... -
Foot Dorsiflexion Velocity and Torque Variance Explained through Architectural and Electromyography Variables Comparing Elders and Stroke Survivors.
(Elsevier, 2016-09)Objectives: The objectives of this study are to analyze the relationship between electromyographic variables, tibialis anterior (TA) architecture, and functional variables (torque and kinematic variables) during maximal ... -
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Foot and Ankle Module (AAOS-FAMsp).
(BMC, 2016-07-06)Background: The current study performed a cross-cultural adaptation to Spanish and examined the internal and external validation of the AAOS-FAM questionnaire. Methods: A direct translation (English to Spanish) and a ... -
Kinematic real-time feedback is more effective than traditional teaching method in learning ankle joint mobilisation: a randomised controlled trial.
(BMC, 2016-10-06)Background: To analyse the effect of real-time kinematic feedback (KRTF) when learning two ankle joint mobilisation techniques comparing the results with the traditional teaching method. Methods: Double-blind randomized ... -
Relationship between patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) and three measures of foot-ankle alignment in patients with metatarsal head pain: a cross-sectional study.
(Wiley, 2016-12-16)Background: The aim of the present study is to establish the relationship between foot-ankle patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) and three measures of foot-ankle alignment (MoFAA) in patients with metatarsal head ... -
Experimental Validation of Depth Cameras for the Parameterization of Functional Balance of Patients in Clinical Tests.
(MDPI, 2017-02-22)In clinical practice, patients' balance can be assessed using standard scales. Two of the most validated clinical tests for measuring balance are the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and the MultiDirectional Reach Test (MDRT). ... -
Using Smartphones to Collect Quantitative Data on Lower Limb Functionality in People Who Have Suffered a Stroke.
(Elsevier, 2018-12)Goal: The main objective was to use the inertial sensor integrated into a smartphone to collect quantitative data on lower limb functioning during execution of the timed up and go test and sit to stand test by people in ... -
Psychometric validation of the Serbian version of the Fear Avoidance Component Scale (FACS).
(PLoS One, 2018-09-24)Objective: The Fear Avoidance Components Scale (FACS) is a new patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire designed to comprehensively evaluate fear avoidance (FA) beliefs and attitudes in persons with painful medical ... -
Assessing trunk flexo-extension during sit-to-stand test variant in male and female healthy subjects through inertial sensors
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Objective: The objective of the present study was to measure trunk flexo-extension during different Sit-To-Stand (STS) tasks and to analyze differences in those variables when STS repetitions are increased, by using an ... -
Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities-A Systematic Review.
(MDPI, 2018-10-17)Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at high risk for high levels of sedentary behaviour. To inform the development of programmes to reduce sedentary behaviour, insight into the correlates is needed. Therefore, ... -
Differences in Kinematic Variables in Single-Leg Stance between Patients with Stroke and Healthy Elderly People Measured with Inertial Sensors: A Cross-Sectional Study.
(Elsevier, 2018)Objective: The study aimed to analyze the differences between kinematic parameters in the single-leg stance (SLS) in patients with stroke and in healthy elderly people measured with 2 inertial sensors-1 in the trunk and 1 ... -
Confirmatory factor analysis of VISA-P scale and measurement invariance across sexes in athletes with patellar tendinopathy.
(Elsevier, 2017-09)Background: The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) scale is the most condition-specific patient-reported outcome measure used to assess symptom severity in athletes with patellar tendinopathy. Previous ... -
Physical fitness and levels of physical activity in people with severe mental illness: a cross-sectional study.
(BMC, 2017)Background: Physical fitness is a crucial variable in people with severe mental illness as these people could be more independent and improve their job opportunities. The present study compared the physical fitness of ... -
Suffering measurement instruments in palliative care: protocol for a systematic psychometric review.
(BMJ Open, 2019-04-03)Introduction: The prevention and relief of suffering are regarded as a goal at the end of life; therefore, suffering assessment at the end of life is essential. In this regard, we need instruments that allow us to evaluate ... -
Smartphone reminder for physical activity in people with intellectual disabilities
(Cambridge University Press, 2017)Several studies have been carried out regarding different interventions in an effort to improve levels of physical activity in people with an intellectual disability (ID). Studies have been carried out regarding physical ... -
The Lysholm score: Cross cultural validation and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Spanish version.
(PLoS One, 2019-08-27)Background: This study aims at assessing the validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the Lysholm score, a widely used instrument for assessing knee function and activity level after ligament injuries. Methods: ... -
A new model of exercise referral scheme in primary care: is the effect on adherence to physical activity sustainable in the long term? A 15-month randomised controlled trial.
(BMJ, 2018)Introduction: Studies had not yet overcome the most relevant barriers to physical activity (PA) adherence. An exercise referral scheme (ERS) with mechanisms to promote social support might enhance adherence to PA in the ... -
Medication and physical activity and physical fitness in severe mental illness.
(Elsevier, 2018)Anti-psychotic medication has emerged as the primary medical treatment for people with severe mental illness, despite the great risks involved in the use of this medication. In addition, this population suffers from problems ... -
Effect of neuromuscular taping on musculoskeletal disorders secondary to the use of aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer survivors: a pragmatic randomised clinical trial.
(Springer Nature, 2018-06-11)Background: Aromatase inhibitors reduce breast cancer recurrence rates in postmenopausal women by about 30% compared with tamoxifen while treatments differ. Unfortunately, nearly half of women taking AIs report AI-associated ...