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• University of Vigo

Background: We aim to evaluate the effect of the Nordic Walking program on the quality of life and functionality of individuals with intellectual disabilities; Methods: The NORDIN-JOY study is designed as a multicenter, randomized crossover trial. Participants in the experimental group will engage in a Nordic Walking intervention, while those in th...

Context: This study aims to provide data on the reliability and validity of an adapted Spanish version of the Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire (APSQ) when administered to Spanish athletes. Design: A cross-sectional study was developed. Methods: Data were collected from 128 athletes (males n = 71; females n = 57). The tools used in th...

RESUMEN La disminución de la participación deportiva en jóvenes sugiere la necesidad de promover deportes alternativos como la vela. No obstante, la falta de estudios sobre la exposición solar en estos deportistas evidencia una importante área de investigación. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar los niveles de forma física relacionados con la s...

Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of exercise training programs on sleep quality in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Methods: Studies were searched in five electronic databases until March 2024. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy E...

BACKGROUND Some studies suggest that balanced solutions may improve outcomes in critical care patients. However, in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) existing data indicate that normal saline may be preferred. We hypothesized that mortality in critically ill patients with and without TBI would differ with the use of balanced salt solutions...

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of boxing interventions on people with Parkinson disease. Methods: Four electronic databases were searched systematically from their inception until December 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Physiothera...

Abstract Purpose This study aimed at identifying the reliability and validity of the Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment (CAMSA), when assessed in real-time. Method A sample of 70 primary and 356 secondary students participated voluntarily. Anthropometric variables, CAMSA, 10 × 5-m shuttle run test and 10 × 4-m shuttle run test results o...

Background To revise and critically summarize the available scientific evidence regarding the effect of exercise on sleep quality in people with diabetes. Methods Three electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, PEDro Database and Scopus) were searched systematically from their inception until February 2024. The methodological quality of the included s...

We aimed to analyse the available scientific evidence on the effects of exercise programs on sleep quality in autism spectrum condition. Studies were searched in five electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost Environment Complete, Dialnet Plus and Scopus) until February 2024 (updated in August 2024). A total of ten randomized...

The aim of this study is to examine the available scientific evidence on the reliability and criterion validity of 6-minute run walk field-based test when administered to children and adolescents. Systematic searches were performed in three electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, SPORTDiscuss and Scopus) from their inception until February 2024, with...

Background An evident reduction in flexibility has been observed among young individuals, highlighting the imperative requirement for strategies dedicated to the enhancement of flexibility. Assessing flexibility in children is of paramount importance owing to its intrinsic connection with motor competence, postural health, and the prevention of hea...

Due to limited studies, we systematically reviewed evidence on the impact of physical exercise on intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Using MEDLINE/Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, we selected English, Portuguese, or Spanish studies excluding case reports and yoga-based interventions. From 1001 records...

Body dissatisfaction is commonly associated with rhythmic gymnastics (RG) practice, but limited research exists on the prevalence of this issue among recreational level practitioners. This study examines body image dissatisfaction among young girls practicing RG recreationally. A total of 88 girls between six and eleven years of age, who participat...

Introduction: Limited research has explored the influence of quality of life (QoL) and disease severity on physical activity (PA) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, and the sources of PA prescription and advice for this population. This study aims to expand scientific knowledge on these topics. Patients and methods: Two-hundred eleven PD patient...

Background: The school can be a favorable context to prevent childhood obesity, so that the pattern of school snacks can contribute to the adoption of healthy habits. The aim of this study was twofold: a) to analyze the degree of compliance with the prescribed snacks; b) to compare the characteristics of the snacks according to whether they were pr...

This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of Pilates training programs on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Randomized clinical trials and comparative studies were searched in four electronic databases until September 2023 (updated December 2023). The methodological quality of included studies was assess...

This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between energy expenditure, physical fitness level, physical activity, and body mass index among children taking part in a 30 min school recess. A total of 259 participants from three schools were included in this study. Data on energy expenditure during recess, age, gender, anthropometric m...

Objectives: This study aimed to provide information on the training profile and characteristics of injuries sustained by obstacle course racing competitors. Methods: This research is a nationwide cross-sectional, self-administered online survey conducted in 2023. Results: We analyzed the data collected from 201 obstacle course racing participa...

This study aimed to systematically revise the available evidence on the effects of physical exercise training programmes on people with hypothyroidism. Comparative studies were searched in six electronic databases until April 2023. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database and the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies were used to determine the...

Background and objective To revise and critically summarize the available scientific evidence regarding the effect of exercise on sleep quality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and comparative studies was conducted, searching MEDLINE/PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus us...

This review aimed to systematically evaluate and meta-analyze the available data on the effects of Brain Gym (BG) on cognitive function in older people. Six electronic databases were searched systematically using: "Brain Gym" AND "elderly, "Brain Gym" AND "older people". The PEDro and MINORS scales were used to evaluate methodological quality. For...

There is evidence that elite soccer players live longer than general population, but there is no information on soccer coaches and referees. We aimed to analyze the longevity of both professionals, comparing them with soccer players and with general population. In this retrospective cohort study, a total of 328 male Spanish soccer coaches, 287 refe...

Introduction: We aimed to identify the utility, reliability, and validity of an adapted version of the OMNI self-perceived exertion (PE) rating scale in preschoolers. Population and methods: Firstly, 50 (mean age ± standard deviation [SD] = 5.3 ± 0.5 years, 40% girls) performed a cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) test twice, with a one-week interval...

Objective: Research suggests that an active re-warm-up (RW-U) during half-time improves performance capacity in team sports, despite limited evidence in basketball. This study aimed to identify the practice of RW-U activities during the half-time period in elite and sub-elite Spanish men's and women's basketball teams. Methods: We asked strength a...

Background Studies suggest that physical exercise lead to improvements in the psychosocial dimension, associated comorbidities as well as to a higher quality of life (QoL) in people with epilepsy. However, there is a need to provide evidence-based guidelines for its prescription. Therefore, this review aimed to systematically evaluate and meta-anal...

Objective: Self-perception questionnaires are considered a useful alternative to assess the level of physical fitness (PF) of a specific population. However, very few questionnaires of this type have been validated in the Spanish population. The aim of this study was to identify the reliability and validity of the Perceived Physical Fitness Scale...

Background: Students spend a high number of hours being seated while at school. In order to find the correct adjustment between school furniture and the anthropometric characteristics, specific knowledge and tools are necessary. Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the measurers with different inst...

Objectives: This study compared the influence of subtalar axis position on foot behavior in a closed kinetic chain in older and younger adults. Methods: The sample included 50 older adults and a control group of 50 younger adults. The variables were initially analyzed for both feet together, and were later analyzed separately, comparing each foot (...

Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity and type of urinary incontinence (UI) in female and male CrossFit® practitioners. Study Design The study design is an online cross-sectional survey distributed to CrossFit® practitioners across all Spanish regions. The questionnaire included categorical questions related to CrossFit®...

Introduction and hypothesis Studies on the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among CrossFit practitioners are on the rise. This systematic review with meta-analysis was aimed at determining the prevalence of UI among CrossFit practitioners. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed by searching MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and S...

Scientific evidence regarding whether intellectually gifted children show similar physical activity habits and physical fitness levels in comparison to typically developed children, is inconclusive. This is in part due to the scant research that has directly compared both groups of people. In this study, physical activity prevalence, self-perceived...

Background: The feasibility and reliability of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) battery for predicting injury risk have been widely studied in athletic, military, public service and healthy populations. However, scant research has been carried out in people with disabilities. This study aimed at identifying the feasibility and reliability of t...

Background: The aim of the study was to identify the reliability and validity of the SAPF questionnaire and the Stunkard rating scale in determining self-perceived physical appearance and the degree of body dissatisfaction in a group of elderly Spanish people. Methods: Both instruments were adapted to Spanish people and were administered twice t...

We analyzed whether male Spanish elite soccer players live longer than the general population. Secondly, we compared their mortality with a cohort of soccer players who continued working as soccer elite coaches after retirement. Using age and calendar-date adjusted life tables, we analyzed the mortality hazard ratio of 1333 Spanish male players bor...

Objective: Stressful situations may have a negative effect on population's mental health, including impaired sleep quality. Thus, we analysed the effect on sleep during the confinement due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in a Galicia population sample, measuring subjective sleep satisfaction, and insomnia intensity and incidence. Methods: Through an a...

Purpose This research was aimed at evaluating the effects of a five-month detraining period on the functional fitness level of a group of non-institutionalized and active older adults after taking part in a multi-component training program. A secondary aim was to determine how usual physical activity (PA) levels vary due to cessation of the program...

Purpose: This case study provides information regarding the motor development and health-related fitness level of a female with 47,XXX. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition (MABC-2) and the Test of Gross Motor Development-Second Edition (TGMD-2) batteries were used to assess motor competence and gross motor development, resp...

Background: Traditionally, men asked urologist for treatment of genital warts caused by low risk Papilloma virus (LR-HPV) but, recently, asymptomatic men also want to know if they are infected by high risk HPV (HR-HPV) and the benefits of HPV vaccine. The aims of this cross-sectional study were: (1) to evaluate acetowhite test usefulness for detect...

Objective: pain control after cesarean section is an important point, as it has tried to implement an analgesic technique that causes minimal side effects while still providing a good quality and duration of it, to have a quick pain relief, good recovery and decreased hospitalization costs. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and...

Objective: pain control after cesarean section is an important point, as it has tried to implement an analgesic technique that causes minimal side effects while still providing a good quality and duration of it, to have a quick pain relief, good recovery and decreased hospitalization costs. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and...

Propofol and sevoflurane act on the GABA(A) receptor, modulating the function of this receptor in an additive manner. The pharmacodynamic interaction of both drugs considering their effect on EEG activity analysed by the bispectral index (BIS) was identified as additive, but this has not been studied in a clinical setting. The objective of this stu...

This study compared the efficacy of topical anaesthesia with levobupivacaine 0.75% vs lidocaine 2% during cataract surgery by phacoemulsification. A prospective, randomized, double-blind study comparing two agents for topical anaesthesia in cataract surgery. Two hundred and forty-six consecutive patients undergoing corneal phacoemulsification were...

Aortopulmonary fistulas secondary to thoracic aneurysms are difficult to diagnose and few cases are reported in the literature. We describe the case of a patient first admitted to another hospital with a diagnosis of right upper lobe pneumonia. After the patient had been a week in hospital without improving, a computed tomography scan of the chest...

During the second half of the 19th century, oxygen began to be used during anaesthesia, and several authors carried out experiments on its use in conjunction with oxygen. In 1901, Heinz Wohlgemuth began routine administration of oxygen during anaesthesia. However, this generally accepted account of the history of the introduction of oxygen in anaes...

Anaesthesiology is a relatively new medical specialty in Spain. Since the introduction of inhalatory anaesthetics, the practice of its delivery has produced many changes in the surgical teams, which we shall try to summarise.

The establishment of the Spanish Association of Anaesthesiology (Asociación Española de Anestesiologı́a, AEDA) presents two well-defined phases: (1) from the first proposals in 1950, up to February 1953, in the “pre-foundational” or “bureaucratic” period; and (2) the “operational” period, starting with the official constitution and institutional su...

The history of the epidural block began in the first years of the 20th century, about 50 years after the discovery of inhalation anaesthesia. With this technique anaesthesiologists increased their therapeutic choices, not only for surgical anaesthesia but also for pain treatment. The injection of drugs into the sacral canal developed initially for...

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is important for the anesthesiologist because the sudden development of tachyarrhythmias may result in deleterious hemodynamic changes. We describe an episode of reciprocating tachycardia triggered by the insertion of the guide wire during central venous cannulation in a patient with this syndrome.

It grieves us to recognize that war has made a positive contribution to scientific and technological advancement throughout our history, since it posed special problems and created difficult circumstances, which needed new and prompt solutions. This is also true for medicine, and military medicine has made important contributions to civil life. It...

Although the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) has been the focus of many papers in many countries, there are few references concerning medicine during this war, and many of the related events and medical progress are not well known. Some of these events came to influence civilian and military medicine. Among these were advances in blood transfusion, i...