Sleep assessment in adults with Down syndrome: correlation between functionality and polysomnographic findings by Marilia Rezende Callegari, Kelly Brito dos Santos, Barbara Valente de Oliveira, Ana Rita Avelino Amorim, Raquel Cymrot, Silvana Maria Blascovi-Assis

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Body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional analysis by Matti Hyvärinen, Anna Kankaanpää, Timo Rantalainen, Taina Rantanen, Eija K. Laakkonen, Laura Karavirta

“…The associations between the measures of body composition and physical activity were fully explained by the differences in functional capacity, as defined by both walking performance and muscle strength, in structural equation models. …”
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The impact of a multicomponent‐functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling by Parisa Sedaghati, Maryam Goudarzian, Somayeh Ahmadabadi, Seyed Mojtaba Tabatabai‐Asl

“…Results This study found a significant effect of training on Berg balance test (P = 0.001), Timed Up and Go with D‐T (P = 0.01), Timed Up and Go (P = 0.002), and Short Physical Performance Battery (P = 0.001). Conclusions Eight weeks of multicomponent exercise training has beneficial effects on balance and physical function and results in improved equilibrium and a decreasing probability of falling. …”
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Use of aquatic environment for assessing functional tests: feasibility, benefits, and challenges compared to land-based tests by Gustavo Christofoletti, Anna Julia Santana Ribeiro, Maria Fernanda de Souza Macedo, Gabriela Maria da Silva Béé, Sidney Afonso Sobrinho-Junior, Jefferson Rosa Cardoso

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Plasma biomarkers for monitoring muscle function and physical performance decline in older adults: A 2-year longitudinal study by Tae-Hwan Gil, Ji Yeon Kim, Ji-Won Shin, Dong-Hyun Jang, Seung Shin Park, Sang Wan Kim, Chan Soo Shin, Ok Hee Jeon, Sung Hye Kong

“…Biomarkers were quantified using ELISA, and multivariable regression analyses were conducted for sarcopenia components such as muscle mass, function, and performance, adjusting for age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). …”
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Functionalization strategies for sustainable plant fiber composites: A comprehensive review of techniques, performance and future directions by Hassan Tawsif Tazwar, Maisha Farzana Antora, Md Zillur Rahman

“…This review comprehensively evaluates recent advancements in functionalization strategies, including chemical, physical, biological, and hybrid approaches, to improve the structural and environmental performance of PFRCs. …”
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Age-dependent changes in physical performance in community dwelling elderly women. A cross-sectional study by Carmen Ferragut, Helena Vila Suarez, Miguel Lima, Luis Paulo Rodrigues, Pedro Bezerra, José María Cancela

“…Additionally, poorer scores were found between fallers than non-fallers group (p≤0.05) both in STS and TUG test. Physical fitness performance decline as age group increase, and this decline is more striking after 70 years in community dwelling elderly women. …”
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Timed “up and go” to identify physically inactive individuals with interstitial lung disease by Camile Ludovico Zamboti, Larissa Dragonetti Bertin, Gabriela Garcia Krinski, Humberto Silva, Heloise Angélico Pimpão, Emanuel Gois Junior, Fabio Pitta, Carlos Augusto Camillo

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Effects of immersive virtual reality stimulation and/or multicomponent physical exercise on cognitive and functional performance in hospitalized older patients with severe functional dependency: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Antón de la Casa-Marín, Fabiola Zambom-Ferraresi, Maria Cristina Ferrara, Iranzu Ollo-Martínez, Arkaitz Galbete, Belén González-Glaría, Débora Moral-Cuesta, Itxaso Marín-Epelde, Chenhui Chenhuichen, Marta Lorente-Escudero, Rodrigo Molero-de-Ávila, Agurne García Baztán, Fabricio Zambom-Ferraresi, Nicolás Martínez-Velilla

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The relationship between cognitive function and functional capacity, and cognitive reserve and reaction time in patients with multiple sclerosis by Busra Candiri, Engin Ramazanoglu, Burcu Talu, Mehmet Tecellioglu

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Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Scale as a Screening Tool for Sarcopenia in Onco-Hematology Patients by Thamires Guarnieri, Tainá Teixeira Ortega, Ana Carolina Leão Silva, Ana Lúcia Chalhoub Chediac Rodrigues, Davi dos Santos Romão, Thais Giovaninni Roberto, Luciana Tucunduva, Yana Novis, Celso Arrais-Rodrigues, Erika Yuri Hirose Murahara

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Vitamin D status and physical performance, muscular strength and mass in older adults with sarcopenia by M. A. Hordina, V. F. Orlovskyi, A. V. Zharkova, T. M. Rudenko, D. V. Levchenko

“…Muscular strength was estimated using grip strength. Physical performance was studied as a gait speed on distance of4 m. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Muscle Mass, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disease by Sinsuda Dechsupa, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Worawat Limthongkul, Weerasak Singhatanadgige, Suvichada Assawakosri, Sittisak Honsawek

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Early Evaluation of the Short Physical Performance Battery in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Predicts Long-Term Hospitalization by Takashi Amari, Eiji Kubo, Yota Kuramochi, Shota Onoda, Kyosuke Fukuda, Emi Yokoyama, Masami Kimura, Tomoyuki Arai

“…Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on hospitalized patients with CKD who underwent rehabilitation between March 2019 and March 2020. Physical function was evaluated using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), grip strength, and Barthel Index and analyzed alongside clinical data. …”
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Editorial: Clinical uses and alternative approaches of frailty determination by Kenneth L. Seldeen, Kenneth L. Seldeen, John A. Batsis

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Fatigue in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and correlated factors by Mariana Asmar Alencar, Bruna Laura Soares, Marcela Ferreira de Andrade Rangel, Juliana Silva Abdo, Rayane Alves Pereira de Almeida, Caroline Martins de Araújo, Leonardo Cruz de Souza, Gisele de Cássia Gomes

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Patellofemoral Pain (Ⅱ): Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association

“…The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA)created clinical practice guidelines on patellofemoral pain(PFP)based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health(ICF).Firstly, the guidelined describes the formulation method, International Classification of Diseases(ICD)-10 codes and ICF codes corresponding to PFP.In addition, the guidelines reviewed the latest peer-review literature to grade different levels of evidence, and provided recommendations on assessment and physical therapy for patellofemoral pain with recommendation grades, which were divided into three parts:1)Impairment/function-based diagnosis: prevalence and incidence, pathoanatomical features, risk factors, diagnosis and classifications(overuse/overload without other impairment, muscle performance deficits, movement coordination deficits, and/or mobility impairments)and differential diagnosis.2)Examination: outcome measures, activity limitations, physical impairment. …”
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Effects of blood flow restriction training on aerobic capacity and performance in endurance athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zekai Zhang, Xuejiao Gao, Lang Gao

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Cognitive functioning, fat mass and physical activity in young adults by Camila Zapata, Danna García-Quevedo, Manuela Gartner, Carlos Ayala-Zuluaga, Santiago Ramos, Carlos-Augusto González-Correa, Luz-Oleyda Tapasco-Tapasco, Angélica García, David Martínez-Pernía, Joaquin Migeot, Felipe Toro, Jonathan Nanez, Juliana Osorio-Cualdrón, Antonio Mejía-Bolaño, Ianelleen Arias, Laura Barrios-Barinas, Haney Aguirre-Loaiza

“…Further research is needed to explore this link, considering factors such as physical activity and education level. Objective: this study aimed to: (a) identify possible differences in cognitive performance between participants with high versus normal fat mass levels, and (b) assess the effects of fat mass levels and physical activity on executive and cognitive-motor interference performance. …”
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The impact of nutritional status on centenarians’ physical, mental, and functional health by Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Laura Vindas-Meza, Sandra Castelblanco-Toro, Juan Carlos Salazar-Uribe, Juan-Manuel Anaya

“…Conclusions: This study identified that nutritional status in centenarians is associated with functional and cognitive status, physical performance, use of dental prostheses, and specific biochemical and anthropometric variables. …”
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