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Nelson SousaProfessor Auxiliar, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Verified email at utad.pt Cited by 1984 |
Exercise prescription for patients with type 2 diabetes—a synthesis of international recommendations: narrative review
Background Physical activity is a cornerstone of type 2 diabetes treatment and control. Aim
We analysed and synthesised the guidelines and recommendations issued by scientific …
We analysed and synthesised the guidelines and recommendations issued by scientific …
Physical activity and exercise for erectile dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis
AB Silva, N Sousa, LF Azevedo… - British Journal of Sports …, 2017 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background A growing body of evidence suggests that physical activity and exercise may
improve erectile function. Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis …
improve erectile function. Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis …
Physical activity and exercise on diabetic foot related outcomes: a systematic review
Background Diabetic foot is one of the most common complications of diabetes. It has the
potential risk of pathologic consequences including infection, ulceration and amputation, but …
potential risk of pathologic consequences including infection, ulceration and amputation, but …
Combined exercise is more effective than aerobic exercise in the improvement of fall risk factors: a randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older men
Objective: To compare the long-term effects of two community-based exercise programs on
fall risk factors, such as balance, postural control, mobility and leg strength, in community …
fall risk factors, such as balance, postural control, mobility and leg strength, in community …
[PDF][PDF] Short-term effects of complex training on agility with the ball, speed, efficiency of crossing and shooting in youth soccer players
Complex training (CXT) is the result of a combination of strength and plyometric exercises in
the same session. This method has recently been used in the preparation of athletes of …
the same session. This method has recently been used in the preparation of athletes of …
Effects of progressive strength training on the performance of the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Get‐Up‐and‐Go Test in an elderly population from the rural …
N Sousa, J Sampaio - American Journal of Human Biology, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an intensity progressive strength
training program on the performance of two tests related to fall risk: the Functional Reach …
training program on the performance of two tests related to fall risk: the Functional Reach …
[HTML][HTML] High-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training in middle-aged and older patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled …
Background: This study aimed to compare the acute effects of high-intensity interval training
(HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on glycemic control in middle …
(HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on glycemic control in middle …
Physical exercise and functional fitness in independently living vs institutionalized elderly women: a comparison of 60-to 79-year-old city dwellers
HL Furtado, N Sousa, R Simão, FD Pereira… - … interventions in aging, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To compare functional fitness (FF) levels among independent-living (IL) and day
care (DC) elderly women of different age groups and to analyze changes in FF after 8 …
care (DC) elderly women of different age groups and to analyze changes in FF after 8 …
A randomized 9-month study of blood pressure and body fat responses to aerobic training versus combined aerobic and resistance training in older men
This randomized study evaluated the impact of different exercise training modalities on
blood pressure and body fat responses in apparently healthy older men. Forty-eight elderly …
blood pressure and body fat responses in apparently healthy older men. Forty-eight elderly …
[PDF][PDF] Impact of a community-based exercise programme on physical fitness in middle-aged and older patients with type 2 diabetes
Objectives: Physical fitness is related to all-cause mortality, quality of life and risk of falls in
patients with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to analyse the impact of a long-term …
patients with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to analyse the impact of a long-term …