A5052233689- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2016-2024
Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
2020-2022
Life Quality Research Centre
2020-2022
Champalimaud Foundation
2015-2020
Universidade Católica de Santos
2020
Espregueira Mendes Clinic
2015-2017
Background: The purpose of this study is to compare training load (TL) preceding a home versus away match in top-class elite European team during the 2015–2016 season. Methods: Twenty outfield soccer players with mean ± SD age, height and body mass 25.9 4.6 years, 183.1 6.6 cm 78.6 kg, respectively, participated study. Total distance covered, high-speed running (HSRD), average speed (AvS), rating perceived exertion (RPE) multiplied by duration (s-RPE) Hooper index (HI) were collected. Data...
Assessment of the physical dimension implicit in soccer match is crucial for improvement and individualization training load management. This study aims to: (a) describe external at amateur level, (b) analyze differences between playing positions, (c) verify whether home/away matches if (d) phase (first or second) championship influence load. Twenty players (21.5 ± 1.9 years) were monitored using global positioning system. The was assessed 23 matches, where 13 part first competition (seven...
Background: Physical fitness in youth is a predictor of health adulthood. The main objective the present study was to understand if an enriched sport activity program could increase physical population schoolchildren. Methods: In sample 672 children aged 10.0 ± 1.90 years, different motor skills were tested by 1 kg and 3 ball throw (BT), standing broad jump (SBJ), 30 m sprint (30mS), leger shuttle run (LSR), illinois agility test (IGT), quadruped (QT). Within controlled-trial, intervention...
Speed is an essential skill in sports performance and important metric talent identification. This study aims to evaluate compare the sprint acceleration characteristics across different age groups elite soccer academy. A total of 141 academy players were recruited participate study, they assigned their respective competitive groups, ranging from under-14 B-team. An individual in-situ acceleration-speed (A-S) profile was assessed derived Global Position System (GPS) speed-acceleration raw...
We explored the effect of gravity on perceived representation absolute distance objects to observers within range from 1.5–6 m. Experiments were performed board CNES Airbus Zero-G during parabolic flights eliciting repeated exposures short periods microgravity (0 g), hypergravity (1.8 and normal (1 g). Two methods for obtaining estimates egocentric used: verbal reports visually directed motion toward a memorized visual target. For latter method, because walking is not possible in 0 g,...
Background: The main purpose of the current study was to compare within-season variations workload, training duration, acute/chronic workload ratio (ACWR), monotony ™, and strain (TS) through session rating perceived exertion (s-RPE) between starters non-starters. Methods: Seventeen under-17 European male soccer players (age, 16.2 ± 0.3 y, height, 1.8 0.1 m; body mass, 66.5 4.0 kg) divided in two groups: nine eight non-starters, were evaluated over 50 weeks throughout season. Results: In...
Abstract The perception of the horizontal and vertical distances a visual target to an observer was investigated in parabolic flight during alternating short periods normal gravity (1 g). microgravity (0 g), hypergravity (1.8 methods used for obtaining absolute judgments egocentric distance included verbal reports visually directed motion toward memorized by pulling on rope with arms (blind pulling). results showed that, all levels, were accurate targets located between 0.6 6.0 m. During...
Football (soccer) is a high-intensity intermittent sport with large energy demands. In repeated-measures design, we analysed the nutritional intake and training load of fourteen female football players (22.50 ± 4.38 y; 57.23 8.61 kg; 164 6.00 cm; 18.33 2.48% fat mass 23.71 2.51 kg muscle mass) competing in highest Portuguese League across typical mid-season microcycle. The microcycle had one match day (MD), recovery session (two days after MD, MD+2), three sessions (MD-3, MD-2, MD-1) two...
One of the great challenges for football coaches is to choose line-up that gives more guarantees success. Even though there are several dimensions analyse problem, such as opposing team characteristics. The objective this study identify, based on players’ physiological variables collected using Global Positioning Systems (GPS), which players most suitable be part starting team/line-up. work was developed in two stages, first with choice important Recursive Feature Elimination algorithm, and...
El fútbol y el rendimiento pueden verse afectados por variables de contexto. Así, objetivo este estudio es analizar los efectos la ubicación, resultado del juego nivel oponentes sobre carga entrenamiento en dos días posteriores al (día [MD] más [+], MD+1; MD+2) un equipo europeo élite que participó UEFA Champions League temporada 2015/16. Nueve jugadores participaron estudio. Analizamos: utilicé sistema posicionamiento global para medir distancia total (TD), distancias con diferentes zonas...
The aim of the study was to quantify individual player area (IPA) that emerges during football matches at youth levels, considering different numerical relations and pitch zones. Two hundred twenty-eight players, divided by U15, U17 U19, participated in study. Jonckheete-Terpstra Kruskal Wallis nonparametric tests were used compare IPA according variations players' age, zones considered for analysis. All ages relation results revealed highest closer goal lower middle pitch. For 3 × 10...
Ensuring adequate levels of training and recovery to maximize player performance is critical; however, there are methodological challenges in designing a periodized program for soccer teams. This study aims describe characterize the daily weekly external load an amateur team based on weighting factors determined by match reference, compare loads between playing positions. Twenty-four players (22.3 ± 1.7 years) were monitored using global positioning system. Data collected comprises 19...
The use of intra-articular corticosteroids is frequent in joint pathology, particularly osteoarthritis. Although it offers a temporary relief pain, inflammation and function, their long-term safety efficacy remain controversial. Particulate have sustained release, while non-particulate faster onset action but shorter duration effect. This narrative review highlights the importance informed IAC selection based on pharmacokinetics, potential benefits, cartilage risks.
<title>Abstract</title> This study aimed to investigate the variation of Acceleration-Sprint (A-S) profile throughout one season in different age groups elite young and professional soccer athletes. A total 126 athletes from under-14 B-team levels were analysed across a divided six training blocks. Results revealed significant increases only S0 value for under-15 age-group (p<0.05) during season, while other did not exhibit differences A-S over same period. These findings emphasize...
Background: Exercise selection plays a key role in the muscle recruitment pattern of different muscles groups, and type external load system may affect demand due to varying joint torques. Methods: This study aimed compare activation main groups involved bench press performed with two types resistance, free-weight (i.e., dumbbell), pulley cable), trained individuals. Twelve resistance-trained young adults (26±4.7 years; 26.6±2.0 kg/m2) one set 10 maximal repetitions (RM) 75% 1RM dumbbell...
Recent advances in neuroscience made it possible for people to issue commands with their brains via non-invasive electroencephalography electrodes. Such have already been used online control of various dynamic systems. Current research activities aim at assessing if this technology could successfully be applied aircraft control. For purpose, a flight controller that uses the output brain machine interfaces (BMI) provide over light airplane's path, was designed. Subsequent pilot-in-the-loop...