Publications by authors named "G L Vasconcelos"
Introduction: Evidence that caffeine supplementation is effective to improve performance in cycling time trials has been obtained in single rather than multiple time trials. We investigated whether 5 mg.kg of caffeine enhanced performance in multiple 4 km cycling time trials (TT4km) conducted within the same day and across different days.
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- - This study explored how oral hygiene relates to psychological issues like anxiety and depression among foster adolescents in Recife, Brazil.
- - Conducted in shelters, it assessed 81 adolescents, mostly reporting good oral hygiene yet low dentist visits; high levels of anxiety (88%), depression (85%), and stress (91%) were noted.
- - No link was found between their oral hygiene status and psychological factors, but the research highlighted the need for improved dental care and mental health support for these vulnerable youth.
to evaluate of the validity of the Brazilian version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, based on its internal structure, concurrent validity, and predictive validity, for the screening of psychological distress among higher education students. methodological study with 1,034 participants, using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale as well as the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. An analysis of the internal structure was conducted using a two-factor confirmatory factor analysis, which evaluated fit indices and hierarchical omega reliability coefficients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs strength and power training targeting hip and knee muscles superior to strength training in individuals with patellofemoral pain? Proof of concept study.
Sci Rep
November 2024
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- The study aimed to compare the effects of a muscle strength and power training program versus muscle strength training alone in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP).
- Thirty-seven participants were split into two groups: one doing strength and power training and the other focused solely on strength training, with outcomes measured at multiple intervals.
- Ultimately, the findings showed no significant differences in pain intensity or physical functioning between the two groups, indicating that adding power exercises did not provide additional benefits over strength training alone.
To investigate how a global rating of change (GROC) score corresponds to change in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Secondary analysis of data from 3 clinical trials. Four hundred ninety adolescents (10-18 years old) and adults (19-40 years old) with PFP completed KOOS (5 subscales, 0-100) at baseline and 3-month follow-up as well as GROC at 3-month follow-up.
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