Instituto Politécnico De Leiria

This study tested whether adding mental challenges (like counting or memory tasks) to water-based exercise helps healthy older adults more than water exercise alone. Eighty-four people aged 65+ did either dual-task water exercise or standard water exercise twice a week for 12 wee…

This small study tested a 12-week machine-based Pilates program in 16 active older adults (ages 55-75) with moderate low back pain. Participants did two sessions per week. The goal was to see if this approach could improve quality of life and reduce pain. Results may help design …

This study tested a Portuguese version of a questionnaire that measures how symptoms of vaginal aging (like dryness, itching, or pain) impact daily activities, sex life, emotions, and body image. Researchers enrolled 300 women with these symptoms to see if the questionnaire is re…