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Suárez-Iglesias D, Ayán C, García-Fresneda A, Villa-Vicente JG, Rodríguez-Medina J, Rodríguez-Marroyo JA. Case study: Evaluating deep-water start techniques and training demands in seated slalom waterskiing for an athlete with paraplegia. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1363544. [PMID: 38962225 PMCID: PMC11221382 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1363544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Purpose Recreational and competitive slalom waterskiing is increasingly popular among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), particularly for those with paraplegia using sit-skis. A key component of slalom skiing is the deep-water start (DWS), yet little is known about the physiological and physical demands of this activity when the athlete is seated. This study aims to fill this gap by focusing on the training requirements for a seated slalom athlete. Materials and methods Focusing on a young male athlete with paraplegia, this case study evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of traditional (TDWS) and alternative (ADWS) DWS techniques during seated slalom waterskiing sessions. It assesses internal training load (TL) through heart rate (HR) zones and session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE), alongside pre- and post-session handgrip strength measurements to gauge peripheral muscle fatigue. Results and conclusions Performing the ADWS, achieving a full success rate, proved more effective but slightly more time-consuming than TDWS, which had limited success. HR during DWS maneuvers ranged from 63.2 to 81.3% of maximal HR, with most sessions occurring below the ventilatory threshold, thus perceived as hard effort. A moderate yet non-significant correlation was found between HR and sRPE-based TL. A significant reduction in handgrip strength post-session underscores the activity's demands. These insights illuminate the technical, physiological, and physical challenges in mastering DWS for seated slalom athletes with SCI, providing valuable guidance for the development of tailored training programs and techniques in this sport.
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- David Suárez-Iglesias
- VALFIS Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, León, Spain
- Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Well-Move Research Group, Department of Special Didactics, Faculty of Education and Sport Science, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Research Group in Technology Applied to High Performance and Health, TecnoCampus, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- VALFIS Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, León, Spain
- Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- VALFIS Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, León, Spain
- Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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Kazimierz UP, Paweł Z, Kwok N, Agata K. Physical activity of children and adolescents with disabilities in Poland - First Para Report Card. J Exerc Sci Fit 2024; 22:111-116. [PMID: 38274553 PMCID: PMC10808982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2023.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the Polish Para Report Card, which assesses various aspects of physical activity (PA) and related indicators among Polish children and adolescents with disabilities. This area has been under-researched, especially in the Polish context. Methods The research methodology included systematic literature searches from 2014 to 2022, utilizing databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. This was complemented by outreach to governmental institutions for additional reports and data. The search strategy was aligned with the Global Matrix methodology and aimed at evaluating ten distinct indicators: Overall PA, Organized Sport and PA, Active Play, Active Transportation, Sedentary Behavior, Family and Peers, School, Community and Environment, Government. Results Grades were assigned to three of ten indicators. The Overall PA, Sedentary Behavior, and Government indicators each received a D-grade. Conclusions The study reveals the need for an extensive system to monitor PA among Polish children and adolescents with disabilities, and the development of effective strategies to enhance PA in this group. Children with disabilities in Poland are under-researched in the area of PA compared to their their counterparts without disabilities.
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- Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Faculty of Education, University of Turku, Rauma, Finland
- School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
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- Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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Kasińska Z, Tasiemski T, Zwierko T, Lesiakowski P, Grygorowicz M. The usefulness of balance test in preseason evaluation of injuries in amputee football players: a pilot prospective observational study. PeerJ 2024; 12:e16573. [PMID: 38192602 PMCID: PMC10773449 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Background Low balance ability is generally associated with an increased risk of ligament injuries. It seems that assessing the level of stability in amputee football players can help evaluate the accompanying risk of sports injuries. Thus, the study aimed to examine the usefulness of the balance test in preseason evaluation by calculating between-group differences in stability parameters between injured and non-injured amputee players. Methods The study was designed as a pilot prospective observational study. Twenty-five elite amputee football players representing the Polish National Team and the highest division in Polish League completed one-leg preseason balance tests on the Biodex Balance System before the start of the football season. All players in this study were male, with an average age of 29 years (SD = 7.9), a stature of 174.2 cm (SD 5.2) and a body mass of 80.1 kg (SD = 13.1). Then, players were prospectively observed over one football season, and lower leg injury data were prospectively collected through the nine months. The between-group differences were tested using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test for players who sustained an injury (yes) and those who did not within the analysed season (no). Overall (OSI), medial-lateral (MLSI), and anterior-posterior stability index (APSI) were analysed as primary outcomes. Results The preseason values of the balance tests were not predictive (p > 0.05) regarding sustaining an injury during the season. No between-group differences were noted for any analysed outcomes (p values ranged from 0.093 to 0.453). Conclusions Although static balance tasks offer a chance to make a preliminary assessment of injury prediction in amputee footballers, in overall, the balance test results cannot be regarded as the sole predictive injury risk factor in amputee football.
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- Zofia Kasińska
- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Adapted Physical Activity, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Laboratory of Kinesiology in Functional and Structural Human Research Centre, Department of Physical Culture and Health, Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Sports Science Research Group, Rehasport Clinic FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Poznan, Poland
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Martins J, Masoumi H, Loureiro V, Gomes M, Ratinho F, Ribeiro T, Mehriar M, Rakovac M, Šentija D, Bahr A, Tomczyk M, Dynowski W, Solinas R, Pirina MG, Coradduzza D, Boccuzzi G, Çağan B, Dalcı A, Papageorgiou A, Smaga S, Parisopoulos G, Patsakas G, Meimaridis I, Loureiro N, Marques A. Seasonality and Objective Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour among Older Adults from Four European Countries. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2395. [PMID: 37685429 PMCID: PMC10487240 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11172395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the relationship between objective physical activity and sedentary behaviour with seasonality among a sample of older adults living in four European countries. METHODS A sample of 169 older adults living in Croatia, Greece, Portugal, and Poland (mean age = 72.2 ± 6.0, 68% female) had valid objective physical activity and sedentary behaviour data collected in different seasons of the year: spring and autumn/winter. Physical activity and sedentary behaviour were collected with accelerometers (ActiGraph, GT3X), over 7 consecutive days, in both periods. A valid record was defined as at least two weekdays and one weekend day with 10 hours of wearing time. Analyses were performed with IBM SPSS 28.0, using t-test, ANOVA, and binary logistic regressions. RESULTS Most older adults from the four countries met the physical activity guidelines in spring and autumn/winter. No significant variations were found across seasons for sedentary behaviour and physical activity both for light and vigorous intensity, regardless of sex, country, education, and body mass index (BMI). A decline in moderate physical activity intensity from spring to autumn/winter was found for those with lower education and higher BMI. CONCLUSION The promotion of physical activity must be considered in programs to promote healthy aging throughout the year, especially considering the moderate intensity and those populations with higher BMI and lower educational levels.
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- João Martins
- Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Center for Technology and Society, Technische Universität Berlin Germany, Kaiserin-Augusta-Alle, 104, 10623 Berlin, Germany; (H.M.); (M.M.)
- Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management, College of Business and Economics, Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
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- Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Rua Pedro Soares, 7800-295 Beja, Portugal; (V.L.); (M.G.); (F.R.); (N.L.)
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- Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Rua Pedro Soares, 7800-295 Beja, Portugal; (V.L.); (M.G.); (F.R.); (N.L.)
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- Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Rua Pedro Soares, 7800-295 Beja, Portugal; (V.L.); (M.G.); (F.R.); (N.L.)
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- Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Center for Technology and Society, Technische Universität Berlin Germany, Kaiserin-Augusta-Alle, 104, 10623 Berlin, Germany; (H.M.); (M.M.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski Zavoj 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.R.); (D.Š.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Horvaćanski Zavoj 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.R.); (D.Š.)
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- Sports and Recreation Centre, Cracow University of Technology, Ul. Kamienna 17, 30-001 Kraków, Poland; (A.B.); (W.D.)
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- Sports and Recreation Centre, Cracow University of Technology, Ul. Kamienna 17, 30-001 Kraków, Poland; (A.B.); (W.D.)
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- Sports and Recreation Centre, Cracow University of Technology, Ul. Kamienna 17, 30-001 Kraków, Poland; (A.B.); (W.D.)
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- Mine Vaganti N.G.O., Via del Vicolo del Fiore Bianco, 13/A, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.B.)
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- Mine Vaganti N.G.O., Via del Vicolo del Fiore Bianco, 13/A, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Mine Vaganti N.G.O., Via del Vicolo del Fiore Bianco, 13/A, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.B.)
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- Spor Elcileri Dernegi (SPELL), Yakinca Mh. Kenan Işık Cad. No: 14 Yeşilyurt, 44915 Malatya, Türkiye;
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- Middle School Üzümlü, İnönü Univierstiy Hayriye Basdemir, İnönü Ünv. Merkez, 44000 Malatya, Türkiye;
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- Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers’ Association (EGVE), Proxenou Koromila 51, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (S.S.); (G.P.); (G.P.); (I.M.)
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- Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers’ Association (EGVE), Proxenou Koromila 51, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (S.S.); (G.P.); (G.P.); (I.M.)
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- Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers’ Association (EGVE), Proxenou Koromila 51, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (S.S.); (G.P.); (G.P.); (I.M.)
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- Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers’ Association (EGVE), Proxenou Koromila 51, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (S.S.); (G.P.); (G.P.); (I.M.)
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- Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers’ Association (EGVE), Proxenou Koromila 51, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.P.); (S.S.); (G.P.); (G.P.); (I.M.)
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- Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Rua Pedro Soares, 7800-295 Beja, Portugal; (V.L.); (M.G.); (F.R.); (N.L.)
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- CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal;
- ISAMB, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal
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Warner MB, Mason BS, Goosey-Tolfrey VL, Webborn FSEM (UK) N. Physical Activity Levels and Shoulder Pain in Wheelchair Users during COVID-19 Restrictions. Disabil Health J 2022; 15:101326. [PMID: 35568672 PMCID: PMC9001177 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Background Manual wheelchair users are at high risk of developing shoulder pain. However, it is not known if restrictions to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus affected physical activity, wheelchair use and shoulder pain. Objective The aim of the study is to determine whether COVID-19 related restrictions caused changes in physical activity levels and the presence of shoulder pain in persons who use a wheelchair. Methods Manual wheelchair users completed a survey about the presence and severity of shoulder pain in a cross-sectional study design. Participants completed the Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire and were asked about daily wheelchair activity before and during lockdown. A logistic regression examined the relationship between increase in shoulder pain severity and change in activity levels. Results Sixty respondents were included for analysis. There was no significant change in physical activity during lockdown. There was a significant reduction in number of hours of daily wheelchair use and number of chair transfers during lockdown. Of the respondents, 67% reported having shoulder pain and 22% reported their shoulder pain becoming more severe during lockdown. No significant relationship was observed between the change in activity levels and increasing severity of shoulder pain. Conclusion Restrictions to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus resulted in no changes in physical activity levels in a sample of adult manual wheelchair users; however, there was a reduced time using a wheelchair each day and fewer chair transfers. The changes in wheelchair activities were not related to the worsening of shoulder pain.
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Sports Injuries Among Players of the Polish National Team in Amputee Football in the Annual Training Cycle. J Hum Kinet 2022; 81:211-219. [PMID: 35291630 PMCID: PMC8884870 DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to determine the frequency, type and origin of the occurrence of injuries in amputee football. The studied group comprised all members of the Polish national amputee football team (n = 25). During the 9-month observation period, 13 players incurred 22 injuries. The incidence proportion was 48.0 per 100 athletes (95% Cl, 28.4-67.6) and the incidence rate was 5.73 per 1000 athlete-days (95% Cl, 3.33-8.12). The study showed that 32.8% of the injuries were to the thigh, 13.6% to the ankle, and 9.1% to the knee. The obtained results indicate that amputee football players rather frequently incur play-related injuries, but a single athlete incurs relatively few of them, with the lower limb being most commonly injured.
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Garriga A, Sempere-Rubio N, Molina-Prados MJ, Faubel R. Impact of Seasonality on Physical Activity: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:2. [PMID: 35010262 PMCID: PMC8751121 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to collect and analyze the available scientific evidence of the impact of seasonality on physical activity (PA). PA refers to walking, biking, sports and/or active recreation. METHODS The search was performed in the following databases: PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane and Embase. All publications from January 2015 to September 2020 assessing seasonal variations on physical activity development in adults were selected. RESULTS A total of 1159 articles were identified, of which 26 fulfilled the selection criteria involving 9300 participants from 18 different countries. The results obtained suggest that seasonality affects PA independently of the countries, pathologies of the participants and the tool to collect PA information. CONCLUSIONS PA level varies across the seasons, with higher PA level in summer compared with other seasons, especially in winter. Sedentary behavior follows the opposite trend. Impact of seasonality variations should be considered in clinical research involving PA as a primary outcome as well as in interventions on PA promotion.
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- Antonio Garriga
- Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.J.M.-P.); (R.F.)
- Clinical Biomechanics Research Unit (UBIC), Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.J.M.-P.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (M.J.M.-P.); (R.F.)
- Joint Research Unit in IctAapplied to Reengineering Socio-Sanitary Process, IIS La Fe—Universitat Politècnica de València, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- PTinMOTION—Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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