Publications by authors named "Maria Medina-Sanchez"

The aim of this cluster-randomised controlled trial was to investigate the training and detraining effects of two different-volume Copenhagen Adduction Exercise (CAE) protocols on adductor squeeze strength. Thirty high-level rink hockey players (14 y.o.

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Objectives: To assess the relationship between history of past season groin pain and current pain during the five-second squeeze test (5SST) with groin function and adductor strength in rink hockey players.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: First (Ok Liga), Second (Plata) and third division (Bronce) clubs.

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Animal-assisted interventions have shown promising benefits in different populations such as children with cerebral palsy or autism spectrum disorder. Human-animal interaction leads to different physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits in the child. The aim of the current pilot study was to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted education program on the postural, oculomotor, linguistic and autonomy dimensions in children affected by severe and multiple disabilities.

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Las uniones estrechas (UE) son estructuras altamente complejas que se localizan en la porción más apical de la membrana basolateral y están compuestas por una serie de proteínas, como claudinas, ocludinas y proteínas de la familia ZO. Las UE restringen el paso de sustancias potencialmente dañinas o microorganismos a lo largo del espacio paracelular, y participan de manera importante en procesos de mecanotransducción y señalización intercelular. Aunque la ultraestructura de las UE les permiten funcionar como una barrera en varios tejidos, como en la barrera hematoencefálica y la barrera hematotesticular, estas son propensas a cambios en su composición, lo cual podría disminuir sus características de permeabilidad.

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Introduction: Internet is an alternative for health education to the population. Spinal cord injured individuals usually consult the Internet about their health problems.

Aim: To identify the health information sources, the more consulted items and the confidence in Internet information of a group of spinal cord injured individuals from Spain.

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