Gema Sanchis-Soler- Professor (Assistant) at University of Alicante
Gema Sanchis-Soler
- Professor (Assistant) at University of Alicante
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Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) poses a significant challenge to the quality of life for millions worldwide, often leading to debilitating pain and reduced functionality. This comprehensive narrative review critically assesses the effectiveness of various exercise-based therapeutic programs used in the treatment of LDH. Through a systematic search acr...
Objectives:
The objective of this qualitative study was to analyze the barriers and facilitators for the practice of physical activity (PA) perceived by older women with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer disease.
Methods:
Semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 female participants and 22 matching family members. Data were analyzed...
Introduction:
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent and multifaceted health condition affecting over 619 million people globally. Today, pain evaluation heavily relies on subjective measures, so more advanced diagnosis and treatment methods are required. Electrodermal activity (EDA) could represent a potential objective tool to assess LBP. Despite its...
Elite sports and motherhood present unique challenges for women athletes. Despite the increasing participation of women in sports, there is a significant lack of research on the experiences of elite athletes during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This gap leads to confusion and anxiety about how to manage training and performance while conside...
The purpose of this descriptive study with a quantitative approach is to analyze the levels of achievement motivation among 84 primary school students in the subject of Physical Education, categorized by gender and age (eight-11 years). The Spanish version of the AMPET-e test (Achievement Motivation in Physical Education Test) was used to understan...
El objetivo de este estudio observacional y mixto fue explorar la relación entre los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria (TCA) y el nivel de Actividad Física (AF) en estudiantes de bachillerato. Además, se examinaron las perspectivas y conocimiento del profesorado en relación a los TCA. Para ello, se contó con 66 estudiantes y seis docentes de un...
Citation: García-Jaén, M.; Sebastia-Amat, S.; Sanchis-Soler, G.; Cortell-Tormo, J.M. Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Monitoring Using Wearable Technology with Sensory Biofeedback: A Systematic Review. Healthcare 2024, 12, 758. https://doi. Abstract: As an essential lower-back movement pattern, lumbo-pelvic rhythm (LPR) during forward trunk flexion and backward...
Acute lower back pain (ALBP) is an extremely common musculoskeletal problem. ALBP consists of a sudden onset of short-duration pain in the lower back. However, repeated attacks can make the pain chronic. It can be measured through a self-report scale as well as through physical and physiological evaluations. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been us...
Physical exercise seems to have positive effects regarding the rehabilitation of alcohol-use disorders patients. However, there is still no consensus in the literature, and it is still unclear which type of exercise is optimal. The objectives of this review were to explore the benefits of exercise in this population as well as the specific type of...
During pregnancy, both physical and psychological changes occur in women. In some cases, these changes can lead to certain problems, such as abdominal diastasis (AD) and weakness of the pelvic floor muscles (MSP). These problems can be prevented and treated through adequate physical training. However, despite the proven benefits of physical exercis...
Antecedentes. Actualmente se desconocen con exactitud las repercusiones de vivir solo/a en personas mayores sanas sobre el nivel de actividad física (AF) practicada, relaciones sociales, atención sociosanitaria requerida y salud subjetiva. Objetivos. El objetivo ha sido evaluar diferencias en salud, relaciones sociales y atención sociosanitaria de...
After analysing the impact of a cognitively oriented multicomponent home-based exercise training program on independence, perceived health status, and lower limb strength in a group of multimorbid and/or palliative older patients (MPO-P), we studied the associations between improvements following training and the participants and health personnel’s...
To prevent back pain and injuries, it is essential to select appropriate strength training exercises and to ensure their correct technical execution. The deadlift exercise and its variations seem to be highly effective at activating the posterior body kinetic chain. This exercise is therefore recommended, when is properly performed, for injury and...
En aplicación de las directrices derivadas del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, la asignatura Actividad Física y Calidad de Vida del Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte de la Universidad de Alicante tiene asignados 6 créditos ECTS. Entre estos, 3,60 se corresponden con la carga no presencial, lo que significa 90 horas de tr...
Son escasos los estudios que han evaluado en periodos post-confinamiento la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) de adultos jóvenes y mayores. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar si el contacto que los mayores tuvieron con el virus, la frecuencia de práctica de actividad física y algunos indicadores del estado físico-emocio...
Determinar la mejor o mejores estrategias de enseñanza, es fundamental para alcanzar un aprendizaje significativo. Por ello, en ocasiones contar con las opiniones del alumnado podría ayudar en la
elección de las estrategias a emplear. Con la presente investigación se pretende, conocer la opinión
del alumnado respecto a la planificación, desarrollo...
Resumen. La inactividad física y sedentarismo se encuentran presentes en un alto porcentaje de los estudiantes universitarios, hecho que se ha visto acentuado tras la crisis sanitaria vivida recientemente a causa de la COVID-19. El ejercicio físico como parte de los programas de las Universidades Saludables se presenta como una posible estrategia p...
El cambio social, económico y político surgido a mediados del siglo XX generó la necesidad de cambio en la Universidad. Los alumnos no debían formarse sólo en el ámbito académico e investigador, sino que también debían adquirir competencias
en el ámbito social. De esta transformación de las universidades nace la idea de la
Responsabilidad Social Un...
La formación integral del alumnado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte (CAFD) es fundamental para su correcto desarrollo profesional. La adquisición tanto de conocimientos como de habilidades sociales adquiere una gran relevancia en estos profesionales, más aún cuando se trabaja con poblaciones especiales. El presente estudio tiene como...
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Exercise counteracts aging and pathology symptoms, but there is still scarce research on
exercise programs for multimorbid and/or palliative old patients (MPO-Ps). In order to analyze whether the multicomponent physical–cognitive training is beneficial for this population, 17 MPO-Ps (81.59 � 5.63 years) completed a >26 weeks home-based intervention...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and multifactorial disease, characterized by the presence of generalized pain that negatively influences the health-related quality of life of the affected person. Despite the severity and disabling effects that this disease causes in most cases, the physical and psychological symptoms can be alleviated through adequate ph...
Rowing exercises are widely used in resistance training. However, from an efficacy and safety standpoint, few science-based recommendations about proper ergonomics performing different rowing variations are currently available. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the electromyographical (EMG) differences between four variations duri...
Regarding functional ability, autonomy, promotion of social relationships and health, little scientific evidence has been found of physical practice in active women over 60 years of age. Hence, the goal of this study was to assess the functional abilities and autonomy, social relationships and subjective health of physically active older women acco...
The main purpose of this study was to explore similarities and differences in the association between two capabilities affecting the cardiorespiratory system (overall and multifactorial cardiorespiratory fitness and inspiratory muscle strength) and the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), in a group of active healthy seniors. Sixty-five individu...
Purpose
The study aimed at comparing the effects of a neuromotor multicomponent training program (MCTP) on executive function, functional fitness, blood pressure, body composition and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), compared with a concurrent strength and endurance exercise training program (CONTROL-EXE) and a cognitive training program (CO...
La metodología TBL (Team-Based Learning) representa una estrategia educativa que fomenta la colaboración en equipo y permite un aprendizaje activo y autodirigido. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una comparativa entre el uso de la metodología TBL, frente a un estilo de enseñanza tradicional. Treinta y seis alumnos del Grado de Ciencias...
Objetivo. Conocer la relación entre el nivel de independencia de un grupo de ancianos crónicos-pluripatológicos y paliativos (ACP-P) y la sobrecarga de sus cuidadores, tras un programa de entrenamiento multicomponente adaptado al ámbito domiciliario. Diseño mixto, cuantitativo y cuasiexperimental, con medidas repetidas en el factor Entrenamiento, y...
Studies about the influence of physical activity on life satisfaction, functional ability and subjective well-being in physically active older adults without cognitive impairment are very few for the moment. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the life satisfaction, functional skills and subjective well-being of physically active ol...
AD is a complicated multi-systemic neurological disorder that involves different biological pathways. Several risk factors have been identified, including chronic stress. Chronic stress produces an alteration in the activity of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) system, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which over time increase the risk...
Introduction: Aging is linked to a various risk factors whose reduction improves survival. Physical activity affects many of them, what enhances its preventive role and its value as a non-pharmacological treatment. Given the scarcity of specific training programs for elderly people with multiple pathologies, especially during the start period of re...
Introduction: Aging is linked to a various risk factors whose reduction improves survival. Physical activity affects many of them, what enhances its preventive role and its value as a non-pharmacological treatment. Given the scarcity of specific training programs for elderly people with multiple pathologies, especially during the start period of re...
Introducción: El aumento de Ancianos Pluripatológicos conlleva un mayor consumo de recursos y coste socio-sanitario. Las Unidades de Atención Domiciliaria son una alternativa a la hospitalización continua, dado el efecto nocivo de ésta en pacientes con poca funcionalidad. Aunque abundan los estudios sobre programas de entrenamiento domiciliario, es...
