Airton Rombaldi

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• PhD
• Professor (Full) at Federal University of Pelotas

The PAMPA Cohort aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health outcomes of adults. We present data from the fourth wave of the PAMPA Cohort, the updated cohort profile and methodology. The PAMPA Cohort is a prospective study initially designed to have three data collection waves (June 2020, Decemb...

A escola representa o espaço principal de produção e disseminação do conhecimento, a Educação Física desempenha papel fundamental na integração entre educação e saúde. Visando a saúde dos adolescentes o objetivo deste artigo foi investigar a relação entre o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e a capacidade cardiorrespiratória dos escolares (do 5º ao 9º...

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the association between screen time and health behaviors (physical activity and healthy eating habits) in adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted on 1233 adolescents (13-19 years) from private and public schools of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Participants reported socio-demographic and beha...

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the association between screen time and health behaviors (physical activity and healthy eating habits) in adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted on 1233 adolescents (13 - 19 years) from private and public schools of Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Participants reported sociodemographic and beh...

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the association between physical activity (PA) and the risk of incident multimorbidity in adults from southern Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study design: Prospective Study. Methods: We analyzed data from the Prospective Study about Physical and Mental Health (PAMPA) cohort, a longitudinal study of adults...

Objective. — To examine the relationship between physical activity and p-tau and Aβ in observational and experimental studies. News. — We searched PubMed, Web of Sciences, and SCOPUS databases from inception to July 20, 2023, with no language or time restriction. We included observational and experimental studies that evaluated the association of p...

Dementia is a leading cause of dependence and disability worldwide. The number of dementia cases worldwide is projected to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million by 2050, with a new case of dementia being diagnosed every three seconds. In the last four decades, a great and continuous effort has led to the discovery of different pharmac...

Aims. — This study aimed to evaluate whether artistic gymnastics (AG) recreational practice has beneficial effects on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) of young gymnasts. Methods. — All girls involved in AG training from the city of Pelotas, aged 6 to 12 years were recruited. Participants on control group could not be involv...

Background: Previous studies have confirmed that irisin is released during and after exercise, a subset of physical activity. However, the association between incidental physical activity, including walking up the stairs or to the bus stop, and irisin levels in adults remains unclear. We investigated the association between incidental physical acti...

Background Social and economic factors, such as food insecurity, contribute to long coronavirus disease (COVID). During the pandemic, a significant rise in food insecurity was observed, both in Brazil and worldwide. We aimed to investigate the association between food insecurity and long COVID in Brazilian adults. Methods Cross-sectional study nes...

Objective: compare the effects of circuit training and walking on glycemic control in women with type 2 diabetes. Methods: this randomized trial in primary care clinic. The primary outcomes assessed were glycated hemoglobin and fasting blood glucose. Two primary health care were randomized to the circuit training and three to the walking, including...

Objective We aimed to identify the factors associated with using digital platforms for physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults living in Southern Brazil. We also compared the trajectory of physical activity between users and non-users and by type of digital platform used. Methods We analyzed data from the PAMPA (Prospective Stu...

The present study aimed to determine the association among the exposure variables physical activity, strength, functional capacity, thickness and quality muscular and the outcomes inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters in kidney chronic patients during hemodialysis. The study sample consisted of 58 individuals of both sex, 29 women, 37 white,...

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of acute caffeine supplementation on the performance during a session of resistance training alone (RT) or in combination with aerobic training (i.e. concurrent training; CT). Method: Fourteen resistance-trained men (23.1 ± 4.2 years) were recruited and performed both RT and CT un...

Objective We aimed to prospectively evaluate the association between leisure-time physical activity and outcomes related to low back pain (LBP), such as pain intensity and daily activity limitation. Methods We analyzed data from the PAMPA (Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health) cohort, a longitudinal study with adults residing in Sout...

Most COVID-19 survivors have reported experiencing persistent symptoms after the infection – these types of cases are known as long COVID. Since Brazil was an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, a high burden of long COVID is expected. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with long COVID in adults in Southern Brazil, a...

The chapter addresses the context of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Pelotas and the rapprochement between the areas of Physical Education and Epidemiology, referred to by the authors as “the perfect storm”.

INTRODUCTION: The number of cases of dementia attributable to physical inactivity remains unclear due to heterogeneity in physical inactivity definitions and statistical approaches used. METHODS: Studies that used population-based samples to estimate the population attributable fraction (PAF) of physical inactivity for dementia were included in th...

This study aimed to characterize the combined association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), muscular strength, and cognitive outcomes in middle-aged and older adults from low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We analyzed cross-sectional, population-based data from adults aged 50 years or older from six LMICs. Mild cognitive impairment (MC...

Objectives: The study investigated the longitudinal association between physical activity and the risk of long COVID in patients who recovered from COVID-19 infection. Study design: We analyzed longitudinal data of the Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health cohort, a prospective cohort study with adults living in Southern Brazil. Metho...

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with low back pain (LBP) might have avoided seeking care for their pain. We aimed to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected LBP care seeking behavior among adults. Methods Data from four assessments of the PAMPA cohort were analyzed. Participants who reported experiencing LBP during wave o...

Unlabelled: Population-level studies investigating the incidence of memory complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. Objective: This study aimed to examine the incidence of memory complaints over 15 months during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults from Southern Brazil. Methods: Data from the PAMPA (Prospective Study about Mental and Phy...

Objectives: To examine the effect of high-velocity resistance training (HVRT) on the executive function of middle-aged and older adults with and without mobility limitations. Methods: Participants (n = 41, female: 48.9%) completed a supervised 12-week HVRT intervention (2 sessions/week; at 40-60% of one-repetition maximum). The sample included 1...

Objective To analyze the association of sleep duration and use of sleeping medication with multimorbidity. Materials and Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA) cohort. Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of two or more conditions from a list of twelve health...

Background: Major depressive disorder is the most common type of mental disorder. The biological pathway by which exercise promotes its antidepressant effects remains uncleared. This study aimed to systematically review the chronic effect of exercise on blood biomarkers and its association with changes in depressive symptoms in adults with major d...

Background To evaluate the short-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on low back pain (LBP) outcomes in southern Brazil. Methods Data from the PAMPA Cohort were analyzed. Adults were recruited between June and July 2020 in the Rio Grande do Sul state using online-based strategies. Participants responded a self-reported, online questionnaire on LBP wi...

Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with a higher risk of dementia. However, whether physical activity could revert this increased risk remains uncertain. We analyzed the effect of physical activity on the risk of dementia stratified by cardiovascular risk factors. Data from baseline (2002‐2003) to wave 9 (2018‐2019) of the English Longitudi...

Background: Although gym club instructors are closely linked to health and well-being, this group of workers shows specific characteristics that may favor the involvement in musculoskeletal disorders in their occupational routines. Objective: To identify the prevalence of knee, low back, and disabling pain and their association with sociodemographi...

Background: Police officers are exposed to specific occupational tasks, which require lifting, trunk flexion and rotation, carrying weight, and frequent standing periods, which may be associated with an increased risk of experiencing low back pain (LBP). Objective: To describe the prevalence and intensity of chronic LBP (CLBP) in Brazilian Feder...

This study examined the association of physical activity and other cardiovascular risk factors with the risk of incident dementia. This was a prospective analysis of data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) cohort (2002-2018). Self-reported physical activity at baseline was measured using a validated questionnaire. Cardiovascular r...

We examined the longitudinal association between physical activity (PA) and the incidence of self-reported diagnosed depression in adults in southern Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from the PAMPA (Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health) cohort was used. Data collection for baseline was carried out on June-July 2020, with two...

This study aimed to describe the effects of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health, chronic disease management, and economic situation in adults from a southern Brazilian state. Data from the baseline of the PAMPA (Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health) cohort, a population-based, longitudinal stud...

The study aimed to investigate the effect of intradialytic exercise training programmes on the submaximal functional capacity of patients with kidney failure. We searched for randomized clinical trials that assessed submaximal functional capacity using the 6-min walk test (6 MWT) in adult patients on maintenance haemodialysis submitted to intradial...

Background: Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, access to healthcare services may have become difficult, which may have led to an increase in chronic diseases and multimorbidity. Objectives: To assess the incidence of multimorbidity and its associated factors among adults living in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. De...

Background A continuous tracking of the PA level during the COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how people’s behaviour has varied along time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical activity (PA) trajectory over the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the south of Brazil. Methods Data from three timepoints of the PAMPA...

International Journal of Exercise Science 15(2): 434-441, 2022. Considering that the hemodynamic safety is a major concern about intradialytic exercise with blood flow restriction, this analysis was performed to compare the blood pressure (BP) behavior during the first two hours of hemodialysis (HD) between sessions with no exercise (control group,...

Resistance training associated with partial blood flow restriction confers functional benefits to patients with different clinical profiles. This study aimed to investigate, through a systematic review, the effects of resistance exercise with partial blood flow restriction on strength, muscle volume and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Th...

Objective To examine the changes in depression and anxiety symptoms among Brazilian adults over 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study design The present study used data from wave 1 (June/July, 2020) and wave 2 (December, 2020/January, 2021) of the Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA) Cohort, a state-level, ambispective lo...

Background From 2016 to 2040 the number of people with all‐cause dementia in the United Kingdom is expected to increase by 57%, while 70% percent of it is due to a higher life expectancy. It is meaningful to examine whether physical activity could mitigate the risk of all‐cause dementia associated with aging in older adults. We aimed to examine the...

Background Physical activity improves cognitive function across the life course, reducing the risk of all‐cause dementia in older ages. We aimed to identify the life course model that best describes the association between physical activity throughout life and cognitive performance at age 50. Method Adults aged 50 participants of the National Chil...

Background: To evaluate how COVID-19 pandemic impacted low back pain (LBP) outcomes in southern Brazil. Methods: Data from the Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA) Cohort were analyzed. Adults were recruited between June and July 2020 in the Rio Grande do Sul state using online-based strategies. Participants responded a self-r...

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected workers in different health services including exercise professionals (EP). The urgent need to adapt in-person to online activities might have led to increased frequency of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Objective: We aimed to identify the determinants of aggravated depressiv...

Background A continuous tracking of the PA level during the COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how people’s behaviour has varied along time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical activity (PA) trajectory over the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the south of Brazil. Methods Data from three timepoints of the PAMPA C...

Introduction The long-term impact of physical activity during early life on the risk of depression in later stages of adulthood remains unclear. This study examines the association between physical activity during childhood and adolescence and the incidence of depressive symptoms in early, middle, and late adulthood. Methods Data from a birth coho...

We aim to examine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ethnoracial disparities in hospitalizations due to dementia and its related outcomes, in Brazil. A longitudinal panel study was carried out with data extracted from the Hospital Information Systems of the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SIH/SUS). We assessed the number of hospit...

Objectives This study aimed to identify the effects of different physical activities practised during the time period when COVID-19 social distancing measures were in place on the risk of subjective memory decline in adults. Study design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Data from the Prospective Study about Mental and Physical Health (PAMPA),...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate how social distancing measures affected physical activity (PA) patterns in adults from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods Participants were recruited from social and local media campaigns, contacts with private and public universities, as well as research personal contacts across the state. PA was assessed be...

We aimed to examine the agreement between submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) measures and peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) in adults with epilepsy. Data from a randomized controlled trial with adults with epilepsy (N = 21) were analyzed. VO2peak was assessed using indirect calorimetry during a treadmill graded maximal CPET. Oxygen...

From 2016 to 2040 the number of people with dementia in the United Kingdom is expected to increase by 57%, while 70% percent of it is due to a higher life expectancy. Thus, we analyzed the overall and age-stratified effect of physical activity on risk of dementia in participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) of the English Longitudinal Study...

Objective: To describe the socioeconomic, behavioral, clinical, and health-related characteristics of Brazilian older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods: Baseline data from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging were analyzed. This nationwide survey interviewed 9,412 adults aged at least 50 years. Self-reported medical diagnosis of A...

Background We aimed to test which life course model best described the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and multimorbidity at age 55. We analyzed data from birth to age 55 using the database from the 1958 National Child Development Survey. Methods Multimorbidity was considered as the presence of more than one chronic condi...

The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact in several areas, and in scientific research was not different. Researchers are working from their homes since research facilities and universities were closed, and face-to-face interaction where limited to stop the virus spread. This brought a lot of changes in observational studies, especially in epidemiology r...

To evaluate the effects of an exercise program on the health of people with epilepsy (PWE) and seizure frequency. A randomized clinical trial was carried out in Pelotas/Brazil. Recruitment was conducted through social media, in local press, and Public Health System facilities. The intervention program was performed at the gym of the Physical Educat...

The objective was to identify the impact of social distance in the management of noncom- municable diseases (NCD) in the adult popula- tion from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. This is an ambispective, population-based cohort study. Descriptive analysis and Poisson regression models were used and the results were reported as preval...

Our study aimed at determining the economic burden of leisure-time physical inactivity in hospitalizations due to dementia in Brazil. In this national-wide descriptive study, we used secondary data from the Brazilian Health Infor- matics Department and from the latest Brazilian National Health Survey (2013). Rate of hospitalization and economic cos...

We explore the association between gender differences in physical inactivity and dementia in low and lower-middle-income countries (LLMIC). Data were extracted from the Repository of the Global Health Observatory and the United Nations Development Program with 2016 as reference year. Sample was composed using countries with a Human Development Inde...

Implementation of social distancing reduced the incidence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Nevertheless, this strategy has other undesirable effects such as physical inactivity and psychological distress, which are associated with cognitive impairment. We aimed to examine whether physical activity during social distancing restrictions could...

Objectives: We aimed to compare the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms before and during the pandemic and identify factors associated with aggravated mental health symptoms. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: We identified the proportion of normal, mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of depression and anxiety before and d...

Aim: This study aimed to describe an experimental protocol to evaluate how a structured exercise program can impact on the health of people with epilepsy. Methods: For this purpose, a randomized control trial will be conducted in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil. Participants will be randomized into two groups: 1) Control- maintain usual activ...

This study aimed to test the agreement in the gait speed (GS) between the 6-minute walk test and the 4-meter gait speed (6MWT - 4MWT) in type 2 diabetic women (T2DM). The tests were performed before and after a 12-week physical exercise intervention. The 4MWT was performed in a space of four meters, with results based on the time spent (seconds) to...

Background Dementia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Physical activity (PA) appears as an alternative approach to reduce the burden of this disease especially among older adults. We aimed to identify the effect of changes in PA status among older adults on risk of dementia. Methods We analyzed data from wave 1 (2002‐2003) t...

Background National Alzheimer disease (AD) associations are the primary resource of information for AD patients and their caregivers. Physical activity (PA) (i.e. walking) improve quality of life and functional capacity, and preserve cognitive function in patients with AD. We aimed to verify if national AD associations and dementia control plans wo...

Background Brazil has the second highest age‐standardized prevalence of dementia in the world. However, there are no studies that used national‐wide data to describe how this disease is distributed among Brazilian population. We aimed to describe demographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics from people with dementia (PWD) in Brazil. Metho...

Objectives: To identify mention and recommendation for physical activity or exercise from national Alzheimer's disease (AD) associations and dementia combat plans worldwide. Equipment and methods: We searched in national dementia control plans and contacted each national Alzheimer's associations worldwide to assessed if there was any recommendation...

Brazil has the second-highest age-standardized prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) worldwide. However, information about AD-related hospitalizations in Brazil is scarce despite its economic and social impact. We described temporal trends in hospitalizations related to AD in Brazil from 2010 to 2019. We conducted a time-series, retrospective, descr...

Background: Dementia is the second leading cause of death in the United Kingdom, affecting 7.1% of older adults. One in five dementia cases in Europe can be attributable to physical inactivity. We examined the association between physical activity at age 50 or older and risk of dementia over 15 years. Methods: The English Longitudinal Study of A...

The objective of this study was to compare the rate of subjective perception (RPE) planned by coaches and the PSE perceived by individuals with high cardiovascular risk users of the Unified Health System (SUS) and to verify the association and agreement between the moments of registration of the PSE. This descriptive study selected subjects from bo...

Background: We aimed to test which life course model best described the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and multimorbidity at age 55. We analyzed data from birth to age 55 using the database from the 1958 National Child Development Survey. Methods: Multimorbidity was considered as the presence of more than one chronic cond...

A specific football position, the goalkeeper, has the main function of defending the goal, which measures 244 (cm) in height by 732 (cm) in width. For that, larger parameters seem to emerge in relation to the height of this athlete. This study aimed to describe the height profile of the goalkeepers from de national teams that played the World Cups...

This study aims to investigate the effects of physical activity before, during, and after social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic on low back pain (LBP), mental health and healthcare access. The PAMPA Cohort (Prospective Study About Mental and Physical Health) is a state-level ambispective longitudinal observational study that will be conduc...

Objective To examine the effect of 12‐week exercise program on cognitive function in people with epilepsy. Methods Twenty‐one physically inactive subjects were randomized into two groups: the exercise group (EG) or the control group (CG). EG performed 12 weeks of combined physical training. CG was advised to maintain usual daily activities. EG rec...

The objective of this study is to describe the methodological aspects of an intervention with diabetic women users of Health Units in a city in southern Brazil. We sought to evaluate the effect of regular exercise on biochemical markers of the disease (glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting glycemia, lipid profile, and C-reactive protein (CP-r)), Phy...

The aim of this study was to describe the profile of the gym club owners in the city of Pelotas-RS. This descriptive study is part of the Pelotas-RS gym club census held in 2012. To map the gym clubs in the urban area of the city, the municipality was divided into 19 sectors. We found 170 gym clubs and 183 owners. Data were collected through a stru...

Background: Physical inactivity is a pandemic risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Investigating its determinants is critical to inform effective interventions. However, little is known about genetic determinants of physical activity. Methods: Adults from 1982 Pelotas Birth Cohort were investigated. Five SLC16A1 SNPs were assessed for associ...

We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study to identify the prevalence of aging male's strength reduction (AMSR) and factors associated to this condition. The study included 421 men aged 40 years or older, living in the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. The questionnaire covered sociodemographic, behavioral and health variables and,...

Summary Objectives: Investigate if low frequency sports practice has beneficial effects on bone mineraldensity (BMD) in adolescent females. Equipment and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited girls between 13 and 17 yearsold from two schools in Brazil. Participants in the control group could not be involved in anyregular physical activity i...

Intense physical activity can increase oxidative stress and muscle damage in, causing fatigue and injury. Graduated compression stockings (GCS) can decrease these deleterious effects. The aim was to determine the acute effects of GCS on muscle damage and oxidative stress (OS) in garbage collectors. Thirteen garbage collectors, 25.4±5.2 years, parti...

1. INTRODUÇÃO O aumento da expectativa de vida e da prevalência de alguns fatores de risco como diabetes, inatividade física e depressão (MUKADAM et al., 2019), resultam no aumento dos casos de doenças neurodegenerativas, sendo a doença de Alzheimer (DA) o tipo de demência mais prevalente-cerca de 80% dos casos de demência(NICHOLS, 2018).O exercíci...

Foi apresentada uma revisão sistemática, realizada com o objetivo de verificar a força de reação vertical do solo (FRS-V) de diferentes exercícios realizados em meio aquático e meio terrestre.

Introduction Hemodialysis (HD) increases the lifespan of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. However, HD is only partially effective in replacing renal function. The aim of this study is to compare HD adequacy between sessions with intradialytic exercise with or without blood flow restriction (BFR) with sessions without exercise. Methods A cros...

Objective This study aims to compare the effect of intradialytic aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction, without blood flow restriction (conventional) and no exercise (control) on muscle strength and walking endurance among chronic kidney disease patients. Design Open label and parallel group randomized controlled trial. Subjects Adult pati...

The aim of this study was to assess the association between poor and fair self-rested health, smoking, and leisure-time physical inactivity in Colombian women. A cross-sectional study using the data from the 2010 Colombian National Demographics and Health (ENDS) and Nutritional Situation (ENSIN) Surveys was conducted. Multivariate logistic analysis...

Objectives: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophin that plays crucial role on synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and neuroprotection. Exercise has been established as capable to increase BDNF level in the elderly, leading to improvement in brain functions, including learning and memory. However, there is no data regarding recomm...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with physical weakness and increased oxidative stress and inflammation levels. Rehabilitation programs are associated with an improvement in the functional capacity, inflammatory and oxidative stress profile. Exercise associated with blood flow restriction (BFR) has been demonstrating positive effects in t...

The study aimed to review the literature on the effects related to post-exercise of graduated compression garments (GCGs) use on muscle recovery and delayed onset muscle soreness. The search was performed in Pubmed/Medline, Bireme, Scielo, and Lilacs electronic databases using the following descriptors in English: "compression clothing", "physical...

Objective: To evaluate the consumption of unhealthy foods and associated factors in teenage high school students from four cities in the south of the country. Methods: Crosssectional school-based study with adolescents. Dietary intake was self-administered using a Brazilian questionnaire of consumption markers referring to the week prior to the int...

This study aimed to identify the level of knowledge about resistance training (RT) and its relation with this practice in students in the first and last years of the Exercise Science and Physical Education undergraduate courses of a federal university in the southern Brazil. The sample was formed by students of both sexes (n = 170) and was divided...

The scope of the article was to evaluate food consumption according to the type of food consumed in rural schools. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among adolescents enrolled in 12 rural public schools in Canguçu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The research was linked to the intervention named “Physical Education +: Prac...

O conhecimento dos profissionais de Educação Física (EF) que atuam nas academias na modalidade de treinamento resistido (TR) é de extrema importância, para que os objetivos dos indivíduos praticantes sejam alcançados de modo eficiente e com riscos diminuídos para lesões advinda da prática. Todavia, há uma escassez de instrumentos validados para med...

A review was carried out with the purpose of describing the field tests used in the evaluation of police occupational fitness. We have investigated, in Medline, Scielo, CAPES and Lilacs, original studies involving occupational physical fitness tests to evaluate police occupational performance. Eight studies were included in this review. One study p...

The objective was to verify the impact of “Educação Física+: Praticando Saúde na Escola” intervention on teaching practices and health knowledge of schoolchildren from Canguçu city, southern Brazil. Fifteen schools participated in the study (group 1: schools that joined the intervention in the year of 2011; group 2: schools that joined the interven...

Here you can find the final protocol of the ongoing systematic review of systematic reviews and a nested methodological and reporting analysis of this project. Here you can find all relevant information regarding our methods and internal definitions. Please feel free to contact us in case of any doubts.

Objectives. — To identify and evaluate the effect of different types of physical exercise (PE) and activity on hippocampal volume in humans. News. — The databases searched were MedLine/PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane, Lilacs and Scielo. It was excluded during review process manuscripts that described: (i) non- experimental studies, (ii) inter...