Background Smartphone-based learning, or mobile learning (m-learning), has become a popular learning-and-teaching strategy in educational environments. Blended combines strategies such as m-learning with conventional to offer continuous training, anytime and anywhere, via innovative activities. Objective The main aim of this work was examine the short-term (ie, 2-week) effects blended method using traditional materials plus app—the iPOT app—on knowledge, motivation, mood state, satisfaction...

Background: Currently, it has been observed that a fast-paced lifestyle, along with factors such as work pressure and economic political uncertainty, among others, negatively impacts cognitive functions increases levels of anxiety stress in the population. In this context, physical exercise shown to be an effective means alleviating these effects. The aim study is analyze acute effects single-bout session high-intensity functional training (HIFT) moderate-intensity (MIFT) on psychological...

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between different pain levels in affected arm and health status long-term breast cancer survivors (LTBCSs) identified predictors of at this stage survivorship. Methods: A cross-sectional 80 participants categorized LTBCSs by into three groups: no (0–0.99), mild (1–3.99), moderate to severe (4–10). Variables assessed least 5 years since diagnosis include non-affected arm, interference, cancer-related fatigue (CRF), physical activity (PA)...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine the association between self-perceived cardiorespiratory fitness and health outcomes in long-term breast cancer survivors (LTBCSs) identify possible predictors women at least 5 years post-diagnosis. Methods: A cross-sectional was carried out involving 80 LTBCSs, divided into three groups according their self-reported levels: very poor/poor (1–2), average (3), good/very good (4–5). Sociodemographic clinical data were collected, this analyzed...

Technological support using e-health mobile applications (m-health) is a promising strategy to improve the adherence healthy lifestyles in breast cancer survivors (excess energy intake or low physical activity are determinants of risk recurrence, second cancers and mortality). Moreover, rehabilitation programs supervised by health professionals needed due inherent characteristics these patients. Our main objective compare clinical efficacy m-health lifestyle intervention system alone versus...

Background Generation Z is starting to reach college age. They have adopted technology from an early age and a deep dependence on it; therefore, they become more drawn the virtual world. M-learning has experienced huge growth in recent years, both medical context health sciences education. Ultrasound imaging important diagnosis technique physiotherapy, especially sports pathology. systems could be useful tools for improving comprehension of ultrasound concepts acquisition professional...

Aim: To explore endometriosis-related fatigue (ERF), health-related fitness, sleep quality, and quality of life (HRQoL) in women with endometriosis comparison matched controls. Methods: Twenty-five affected twenty-five age height-matched without were included. ERF was assessed through the Piper Fatigue Scale; fitness Schöber, flamingo, 6-min walking tests dynamometry; body composition impedanciometry. Self-perceived physical HRQoL International Fitness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,...

Background: Overweight (OW) and childhood obesity (OB) may cause foot problems affect one’s ability to perform physical activities. The study aimed analyze the differences in descriptive characteristics, type, laxity, strength, baropodometric variables by body mass status age groups children and, secondly, associations of BMI with different children. Methods: A observational involving 196 aged 5–10 years was conducted. used were: type foot, flexibility, strength analysis plantar pressures,...

Functional mobility and muscle strength are well known risk factors for sarcopenia. Furthermore, possible associations have been suggested between predisposing of sarcopenia reaction time among the elderly. This study aims to analyze functional times in a population people aged >60 years.A total 290 older (69.35 ± 5.55 years) participated this study. The following parameters were assessed: optoacoustic lower-limb (OALLRT); acoustic (ALLRT); optic (OLLRT, using an optical detection system),...

Aim: The ‘Physio-EndEA’ study aims to explore the potential benefits of a therapeutic exercise program (focused on lumbopelvic stabilization and tolerance exertion) health-related quality life (HRQoL) symptomatic endometriosis women. Design: present will use parallel-group randomized controlled trial design. Methods: A total 22 women be 1:1 Physio-EndEA or usual care groups. consist one-week learning phase followed by an eight-week stretching, aerobic resistance exercises focused area that...

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the associations between severity sarcopenia and health-related quality life (HRQoL) among community-dwelling middle-aged older adults. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional involving 304 older-adult participants used assess by measuring muscle strength (handgrip dynamometer), mass (bioelectrical impedance analysis), physical performance (Timed Up-and-Go test). generic 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) evaluate HRQoL. Anxiety depression...

The health issues presented by the aging population can result in reduced muscle mass, poorer physical function, and cognitive impairment. goal of this study was to determine how nutritional status fitness relate impairment older adults. A cross-sectional descriptive analytical involving 100 participants carried out analyze impact on Nutritional assessed with Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) Mini Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF); via implementation manual grip evaluation, 4-m walking test...

To explore hypersensitivity to pain and musculoskeletal impairments in the lumbopelvic area women with without endometriosis.This cross-sectional study included 66 (41 endometriosis 25 healthy women). Pain related catastrophizing thoughts were assessed through a numeric rating scale, pressure thresholds (PPTs), slump test, Catastrophizing Scale. Lumbopelvic muscles evaluated ultrasound imaging, flexor/extensor resistance tests, stability test.Women showed increased self-reported intensity of...

This research examined the association between risk of falls and cognitive function in older individuals at mild impairment. One hundred seventy-five adults were included 2021. Balance confidence was scored using Activities-Specific Confidence Scale (ABC), gait speed assessed by 4 m test, handgrip strength a digital dynamometer, balance Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUG). The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Controlled Oral Word Association Test, Boston Naming short-version questionnaires...

(1) Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations sleep quality, anxiety, and depression with cognitive performance, executive functions, verbal fluency among women aged ≥ 65 years; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional conducted on 241 (72.52 ± 3.93 years). Cognitive performance (Mini-Mental State Examination) impairment (Montreal Assessment), (Isaacs test) function (Trail Making Test), Sleep quality (Pittsburgh Index) anxiety (Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale) were...

The purpose of the present study was to compare influence an acute bout high-intensity functional training (HIFT) with moderate-intensity continuous (MICT) on measures cognitive function.Sixty-nine young adults (Mean ± SD: age = 21.01 2.79 yrs; body mass 69.65 6.62 kg; height 1.74 0.05 m; Body Mass Index 22.8 1.41) gave informed consent and were randomly divided into three groups. HIFT group, 27 participants, performed a (>85% Max. HR) circuit exercises for 30 min. MICT 28 (70-80%...

(1) Background: Fear of falling has become a significant health problem in older adults and is already considered as important because its long-term detrimental effects on adults’ physical psychosocial functioning. The aim this study was to analyze the associations between both upper lower limb strength, gait parameters cognitive impairment with fear adults. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional involving 115 older-adult participants used assess impact (Handgrip dynamometer, TKK 5401 Grip-D, Takey,...

(1) Background: The objective of the present study was to analyze association physical fitness, specifically lower limb strength, abdominal vertical jump, and grip with cognitive performance, focusing on selective attention memory in children aged 7 12 years. (2) Methods: Two hundred twenty-seven students participated this study. Pearson correlation used potential relationships between independent variables dependent variables. (3) Results: In relation a higher number repetitions performed...

Background: Foot morphology in children is a crucial factor influencing multiple aspects of their physical development. Between the ages 5 and 10 years, critical period child development when movement stability patterns are consolidated that can affect long-term performance quality life. The aim this study to analyze how type foot influences different characteristics, laxity, strength, motor tests, baropodometric variables aged years. Methods: A cross-sectional involving 196 was conducted....