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List of works by Joana Carvalho

A proposed adaptation of the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model to physical activity programmes for the elderly - development of a quality self-assessment tool using a modified Delphi process

scientific article published on 29 September 2011

Appendicular fat mass is positively associated with femoral neck bone mineral density in older women

scientific article published on 01 March 2012

Are resistance and aerobic exercise training equally effective at improving knee muscle strength and balance in older women?

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Associations between objectively assessed physical activity levels and fitness and self-reported health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

scientific article published on 06 March 2011

Cardiorespiratory fitness status and body mass index change over time: a 2-year longitudinal study in elementary school children

scientific article published in January 2009

Effects of a multicomponent exercise program in institutionalized elders with Alzheimer's disease

scientific article published on 18 October 2016

Effects of resistance and aerobic exercise on physical function, bone mineral density, OPG and RANKL in older women.

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Effects of resistance and multicomponent exercise on lipid profiles of older women.

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Evaluation of physical activity programmes for elderly people - a descriptive study using the EFQM' criteria.

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Evaluation of physical activity programmes for the elderly - exploring the lessons from other sectors and examining the general characteristics of the programmes

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Isokinetic strength benefits after 24 weeks of multicomponent exercise training and combined exercise training in older adults

scientific article published on 06 November 2009

Multicomponent exercise program improves blood lipid profile and antioxidant capacity in older women.

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Multicomponent training program with weight-bearing exercises elicits favorable bone density, muscle strength, and balance adaptations in older women.

scientific article published on 27 November 2010

Perceived neighborhood environments and physical activity in an elderly sample

scientific article published on 01 April 2007

Relationship between intensity of physical activity and health-related quality of life in Portuguese institutionalized elderly

scientific article published in December 2008

Relationships between physical activity, obesity and meal frequency in adolescents.

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Six-minute walk distance (6MWD) is associated with body fat, systolic blood pressure, and rate-pressure product in community dwelling elderly subjects

scientific article published on 20 April 2010

Study protocol: using the Q-STEPS to assess and improve the quality of physical activity programmes for the elderly

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The effectiveness of community-based upper body exercise programs in persons with chronic paraplegia and manual wheelchair users: A systematic review

scientific article published on 09 July 2020

Training and detraining effects on functional fitness after a multicomponent training in older women

scientific article published on 19 June 2008

Validation analysis of a geriatric dehydration screening tool in community-dwelling and institutionalized elderly people

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Walking and body mass index in a Portuguese sample of adults: a multilevel analysis.

scientific article published on 24 June 2009

Walking as a mediator of the relationship of social support with vitality and psychological distress in older adults

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