Claudio André Barbosa de Lira
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View article: Relationship Between Functional Performance, Kinesiophobia with Muscular Strength, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors Women
Relationship Between Functional Performance, Kinesiophobia with Muscular Strength, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors Women Open
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most prevalent neoplasm among women. Psychobiological aspects and muscle performance are affected during treatment of women cancer survivors. Objective: To correlate functional performance and kinesiophob…
View article: How gender-based violence undermines women's right to move
How gender-based violence undermines women's right to move Open
View article: Regular physical activity and its components as predictors of depressive symptoms in young Brazilians after mandatory military service: A prospective cohort study
Regular physical activity and its components as predictors of depressive symptoms in young Brazilians after mandatory military service: A prospective cohort study Open
Promoting structured physical activity, especially sports, may be an effective strategy to reduce depressive symptoms among young adults after mandatory military service. However, further research is required to explore the underlying mech…
View article: Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on mental fatigue reduction and physical performance improvement in healthy adults: a systematic review protocol
Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on mental fatigue reduction and physical performance improvement in healthy adults: a systematic review protocol Open
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View article: An analysis of the 6-h ultra-marathon race using a machine learning approach
An analysis of the 6-h ultra-marathon race using a machine learning approach Open
Background Ultra-marathon running popularity is increasing, with the 6-h run being the shortest time-limited ultra-marathon. Since very little is known regarding the country from which the fastest 6-h runners originate, the fastest age gro…
View article: East-European runners were the fastest in 6-day ultramarathons
East-European runners were the fastest in 6-day ultramarathons Open
Purpose Ultramarathon running is increasingly popular, where the time-limited races offer formats from 6 hours to 10 days. To date, the origin of the best 6-day ultramarathoners and where the fastest races are held are yet to be determined…
View article: “Where there's smoke, there's fire": The impact of recent burnings in Brazil and their effects on air quality for outdoor physical exercise
“Where there's smoke, there's fire": The impact of recent burnings in Brazil and their effects on air quality for outdoor physical exercise Open
Brazil’s alarming surge in wildfires in 2024 has led to a severe deterioration in air quality, particularly affecting the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantanal biomes. The smoke, rich in fine particulate matter (PM2.5), poses significant health th…
View article: Association of religiosity on anxiety and depressive symptoms in the Brazilian population: A cross-sectional study
Association of religiosity on anxiety and depressive symptoms in the Brazilian population: A cross-sectional study Open
View article: Eye-guided video games improve reading in healthy older adults
Eye-guided video games improve reading in healthy older adults Open
In aging, some visual and attentional skills can decrease, affecting reading performance. This study investigates the feasibility and potential efficacy of a custom-built eye-guided video game to train visuo-motor, visual and attentional s…
View article: Unsafe Streets, Inactive Lives: The Toll of Urban Violence on Physical Activity in Brazil
Unsafe Streets, Inactive Lives: The Toll of Urban Violence on Physical Activity in Brazil Open
View article: Measuring health-related quality of life among university students: a scoping review protocol
Measuring health-related quality of life among university students: a scoping review protocol Open
View article: Factors influencing the quality of life and mental health of Brazilian Federal Education Network Employees: An epidemiological cross-sectional study
Factors influencing the quality of life and mental health of Brazilian Federal Education Network Employees: An epidemiological cross-sectional study Open
View article: Knee strength balance ratios are not affected by aging among male runners
Knee strength balance ratios are not affected by aging among male runners Open
View article: Determinants of mortality risk in older adults from the ELSIA study: a prospective cohort study
Determinants of mortality risk in older adults from the ELSIA study: a prospective cohort study Open
BACKGROUND: This study investigated factors that may determine longevity in older adults, aiming to prolong their life expectancy and improve projections from before the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factor…
View article: Comparison of the effect of self-selected and prescribed moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on state anxiety symptoms and affective responses in young women: a randomised crossover clinical trial design
Comparison of the effect of self-selected and prescribed moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on state anxiety symptoms and affective responses in young women: a randomised crossover clinical trial design Open
Objective: To investigate the effect of physical exercise intensity on state anxiety symptoms and affective responses. Methods: Twenty-one healthy women (mean age: 23.6 ± 5.4 years) participated in three sessions: self-selected intensity e…
View article: Prevalence of alcohol consumption and the associated factors among students at a Brazilian public university: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of alcohol consumption and the associated factors among students at a Brazilian public university: a cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization estimated that approximately 43% of the global population consumes alcohol, with an average annual consumption of 4.6 L per person. However, little is known about the factors influencing alcohol in…
View article: Epidemiology of injuries in resistance training practitioners - a prospective study
Epidemiology of injuries in resistance training practitioners - a prospective study Open
Resistance training (RT) has become increasingly popular in recent decades, playing an important role in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries related to muscle imbalance, which is expressed as a relationship between agonist and an…
View article: Striking the balance: exploring the influence of exercise quantity and intensity on quality-of-life outcomes
Striking the balance: exploring the influence of exercise quantity and intensity on quality-of-life outcomes Open
Individuals who comply with the amount of weekly physical activity recommended by the WHO have better QoL (physical and mental) than those who do less physical activity than recommended; however, those who do much more physical activity th…
View article: A Single Session of Beach Tennis with Recreational Athletes Improves Anxiety Symptoms in Women but Not in Men: A Randomized Trial
A Single Session of Beach Tennis with Recreational Athletes Improves Anxiety Symptoms in Women but Not in Men: A Randomized Trial Open
Introduction: Beach tennis has become a popular sport, but research on its mental health benefits is scarce. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have examined the effects of beach tennis on anxiety symptoms. Objectives: To assess the …
View article: The segmental-based approach during anatomy coursework presents better results than the systems-based approach
The segmental-based approach during anatomy coursework presents better results than the systems-based approach Open
View article: Measuring health-related quality of life in university students: a systematic scoping review with evidence gap map protocol
Measuring health-related quality of life in university students: a systematic scoping review with evidence gap map protocol Open
Background Understanding university students' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can help propose strategies that support targeted care for this population and identify issues affecting these individuals. Therefore, it is necessary to …
View article: Sequencing of game complexes in women’s volleyball: are there differences according to the set played?
Sequencing of game complexes in women’s volleyball: are there differences according to the set played? Open
Purpose The objective of the present manuscript was to analyse the flow of play in high-level women’s volleyball by sequencing game complexes per set. Methods The sample analysed 135 matches played in the 2021/2022 Brazilian Women’s Superl…
View article: O DESEMPENHO DEFENSIVO DE JOGADORES DE FUTEBOL EM CONFRONTOS INDIVIDUAIS ESTÁ ASSOCIADO AO DESEMPENHO EM SPRINTS RETILÍNEOS OU COM MUDANÇA DE DIREÇÃO SEM CONDUÇÃO DE BOLA
O DESEMPENHO DEFENSIVO DE JOGADORES DE FUTEBOL EM CONFRONTOS INDIVIDUAIS ESTÁ ASSOCIADO AO DESEMPENHO EM SPRINTS RETILÍNEOS OU COM MUDANÇA DE DIREÇÃO SEM CONDUÇÃO DE BOLA Open
O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a associação entre o desempenho ofensivo e defensivo em confrontos individuais de drible com o tempo de sprints de 20 m retilíneos ou com mudança de direção, com ou sem condução de bola. Dezessete …
View article: Key factors influencing cycling performance and overall race time in the Ironman 70.3 for amateur athletes
Key factors influencing cycling performance and overall race time in the Ironman 70.3 for amateur athletes Open
Purpose Previous study has shown that cycling is the most predictive modality in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon distance. As a result, understanding the physiological and anthropometric variables that are mostly closely related to cycling perf…
View article: Can people with epilepsy trust AI chatbots for information on physical exercise?
Can people with epilepsy trust AI chatbots for information on physical exercise? Open
The findings highlight the potential of AI chatbots as useful sources of information on epilepsy and physical exercise. However, simplifying language and tailoring content to user's needs is essential to enhance their effectiveness.
View article: The fastest 24-hour ultramarathoners are from Eastern Europe
The fastest 24-hour ultramarathoners are from Eastern Europe Open
Ultramarathon running is of increasing popularity, where the time-limited 24-hour run is one of the most popular events. Although we have a high scientific knowledge about different topics for this specific race format, we do not know wher…
View article: Brace yourselves, vaccine-preventable diseases are coming! The impact of war on polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases
Brace yourselves, vaccine-preventable diseases are coming! The impact of war on polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases Open
View article: Brazil's tax exemption on ultra-processed foods: a public health setback
Brazil's tax exemption on ultra-processed foods: a public health setback Open
View article: Reliability of dynamic and isometric upper muscle strength testing in breast cancer survivors
Reliability of dynamic and isometric upper muscle strength testing in breast cancer survivors Open
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and its treatment usually involves a combination of many medical procedures, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy. One of the detrimental effects on…
View article: The Potential Impact of Heat on Athletes' Sleep at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games
The Potential Impact of Heat on Athletes' Sleep at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games Open
In 2024, Paris will host the Olympic (during July and August) and Paralympic (during September) Summer Games. Despite temperatures often exceeding 40°C in Paris in July, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has indicated that there wi…