A5050619100- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Women's cancer prevention and management
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Sports Performance and Training
Hasselt University
2022-2025
Universidade de São Paulo
2024
National MS Center Melsbroek
2023-2024
Universidade de Brasília
2018-2022
Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp
2011
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2011
In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), the burden of disability need for rehabilitation services are substantial (1). Rehabilitation encompasses a wide array interventions is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as "a set designed to optimize functioning reduce in individuals with health conditions interaction their environment" (2). According WHO, an estimated 2.4 billion people globally rehabilitation, significant portion residing LMICs (3). These indeed face variety challenges...
Background Gait characteristics and their changes during the 6-minute walking test (6MWT) in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) have been described literature, which one may refer to as fatigability body function level of International Classification Functioning, Disability, Health. However, whether these metrics are reliable is unknown. Objective To investigate between-day reliability gait pwMS healthy controls (HCs). Methods Forty-nine (EDSS 4.82 ± 1.22 54.7 9.36 years) 23 HCs (50.6 6.1...
In aging, lower extremity muscle power is undoubtedly one of the most important parameters neuromuscular function implicating physical (e.g. walking capacity). However, no previous studies have examined combined effects aging and multiple sclerosis (MS) on concomitant with function. The aim this cross-sectional study was to examine potential decrements in pwMS vs. healthy controls (HC) across adult lifespan these outcomes. present explorative study, n = 42 (females 29 (69%); age 53 ± 12...
There is increasing evidence that neurofilament light chain (NF-L) can be considered as a biomarker for neuro-axonal damage. This polypeptide released into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood, where it quantified. The concentration of NF-L elevated in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) psychiatric disorders. We aimed to investigate levels CSF from treated MS relationship depression or anxiety. study involved three groups: control group (individuals without inflammation),...
The number of published studies exercise training in multiple sclerosis (MS) has grown exponentially with increasing numbers outcomes capturing effects. This complicated the selection relevant indicators and interpretation intervention effects.The Outcomes subgroup MoXFo initiative aimed to (1) identify outcome measures biomarkers MS; (2) systematically map retrieved International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) categories; (3) gaps where ICF categories have been...
Background: People with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) present motor (eg, walking) and cognitive impairments, report fatigue. Fatigue encompasses fatigability which is objectively measured by the capacity to sustain a or task. Objective: To investigate prevalence of walking (CF) associated clinical characteristics in large sample PMS patients. Methods: patients (25-65 years old) were included from 11 sites (Europe North America), having impairment (1.28 standard deviation below...
Introduction Higher cortical activity has been observed in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) during walking and dual-tasking. However, further studies overground considering pre-frontal cortex (PFC) sub-areas are necessary. Objectives To investigate PFC a cognitive-motor dual-task (DT) its single component tasks, combination behavioral outcomes pwMS. Methods Fifteen pwMS (EDSS 3.5 [2-5.5], 42 ± 11 years) 16 healthy controls (HC, 45.2 13.2 performed 3 conditions: motor-walking (SWT),...
Fatigue and walking difficulties are common impairments activity limitations in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Walking fatigability (WF) can be measured by a Distance Walked Index is defined as decline distance of 10% or more during the six-minute test (6MWT). However, clinical manifestation perceived symptoms related to still not well documented. Forty-nine PwMS [Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≤6] 28 healthy controls (HC) performed 6MWT. The severity 11 was rated on visual...
O ensino a partir do método situacional não tem como objetivo maestria técnica e sim o entendimento da tática jogo coletivo, fazendo com que os jogadores se habituem às situações-problema, percebam há diversas formas de solucioná-las selecionem resposta mais adequada. A presente pesquisa teve avaliar as influências no das capacidades técnicas táticas handebol utilizando-se dos testes propostos em Greco (1995)...
Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) are at a high risk of falling, abnormal gait pattern. The upper limbs play an important role in postural control and stability. presence arm swing changes during walking pwMS, especially the early period, may be indicator balance problems. current study aimed to assess MS. A total 18 pwMS were evaluated two time points. first was after their (stable) diagnosis (pre-evaluation) second 3 months pre-evaluation. In addition, 10 healthy controls once. Arm...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system with unknown etiology, resulting in various impairments that necessitate continuous rehabilitation to enhance functionality, quality life, and motor function, including through Virtual Reality (VR) therapy. Comparing tasks virtual environments their potential skill transfer real-world settings could aid optimizing treatment programs improve performance individuals MS. This study aimed determine...
Abstract Objective: To compare health-related physical fitness (HRPF) in patients with severe adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) according to the onset phase, and evaluate effects of a six-months human (rhGH) replacement therapy on HRPF, subgroup patients. Methods: First arm: cross-sectional observational study at baseline naive rhGH multiple pituitary hormonal (MPHD) hypopituitarism - adult-onset (AO-GHD) versus child (CO-GHD). Second 6-month intervention clinical trial selected group...
ABSTRACT Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. The impact of MS transcends physical functions and extends to psychological impairment. Approximately 50% people with develop depressive symptoms during their lifetime may predict impairment functions. However, prediction based on objective measures still necessary. Objective: To compare between presenting or not identify predictors using Methods: Cross-sectional study...