Browsing by Author "Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno"
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A new flexometric method to evaluate range of movement: a validity and reliability study
Moras Feliu, Gerard; Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; González Otazo, Jacob; Vázquez-Guerrero, Jairo; Rodríguez-Jiménez, Sergio; González-Millán, Sara; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024 Apr;14(8):3226, 2024-04)Hip range of movement (ROM) impairments could affect individuals’ quality of life. The aim of this study is to describe a new flexometric method (FM) as a means to estimate hip ROM and to determine its ... -
A novel application of entropy analysis for assessing changes in movement variability during cumulative tackles in young elite rugby league players
Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Jones, Ben; Hendricks, Sharief; Weaving, Dan; Ramirez-Lopez, Carlos; Whitehead, Sarah; González Otazo, Jacob; Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; Trabucchi, Michela; Moras Feliu, Gerard (Biology of Sport. 2023;40(1):161–170, 2023)The aim of this study was to identify between-position (forwards vs. backs) differences in movement variability in cumulative tackle events training during both attacking and defensive roles. Eleven ... -
Acute effect of normobaric hypoxia on performance in repeated wingate tests with longer recovery periods and neuromuscular fatigue in triathletes: sex differences
Toro-Roman, Víctor; Simón-Sánchez, Pol; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; González-Millán, Sara; Albesa-Albiol, Lluís; Ledesma Clopés, Sara; Solé González, Vinyet; Teruel Gispert, Oriol; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2025 Jul 22;10(3):282, 2025-07-22)Background: Repeated high-intensity intervals under normoxic (NOR) and hypoxic (HYP) conditions is a training strategy used by athletes. Although different protocols have been used, the effect of longer ... -
Adding mechanical vibration to a half squat with different ballasts and rhythms increases movement variability
Tuyà Viñas, Sílvia; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Morral Yepes, Mónica; del Campo Montoliu, Lucas; Moras Feliu, Gerard (PLoS ONE. 2023 jul;18(7):e0284863, 2023-07)The aim of this study was to determine whether whole body vibration increases movement variability while performing a half squat with different ballasts and rhythms through entropy. A total of 12 male ... -
Analysis of movement variability during the spike jump action in young and high-level female volleyball players: differences between categories and playing positions
Català, Jordi; Moras Feliu, Gerard; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Tuyà, Sílvia; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2025 Jul 16;10(3):268, 2025-07-16)Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare movement variability (MV) during the spike jump (S) action with and without a ball in volleyball players of different categories and playing ... -
Comparison of mean values and entropy in accelerometry time series from two microtechnology sensors recorded at 100 vs. 1000 hz during cumulative tackles in young elite rugby league players
Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Jones, Ben; Hendricks, Sharief; Weaving, Dan; Ramirez-Lopez, Carlos; Whitehead, Sarah; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Trabucchi, Michela; Moras, Gerard (Sensors. 2024; 24(24):7910, 2024-12)Several microtechnology devices quantify the external load of team sports using Global Positioning Systems sampling at 5, 10, or 15 Hz. However, for short, explosive actions, such as collisions, these ... -
Decision making influences movement variability and performance of high-level female football players in an elastic resistance task
Tuyà Viñas, Sílvia; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; González Otazo, Jacob; Moras Feliu, Gerard (Frontiers in Psychology. 2023;14:1175248, 2023)Introduction: The inclusion of sport-specific constraints in resistance training promotes the development of player abilities in an integrated way, which maximises the effectiveness of player adaptations ... -
Effect of ball inclusion in drop vertical jump test on performance and movement variability in basketball players
González-Millán, Sara; Caparrós, Toni; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Albesa-Albiol, Lluís; Moras Feliu, Gerard; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024 Jan;14(2):505, 2024-01)The aim of this study was to assess and compare performance and movement variability (MV) in both bilateral and unilateral vertical drop jumps (DVJs) under conditions involving the incorporation or ... -
Effects of adding dual-task or sport-specific task constrains to jump-landing tests on biomechanical parameters related to injury risk factors in team sports: a systematic review
González-Millán, Sara; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Morral Yepes, Mónica; Albesa-Albiol, Lluís; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Caparros, Toni (PeerJ. 2024;12:e17720, 2024)Background: Jumping and landing tests are frequently used as a tool to assess muscle function. However, they are performed in a controlled and predictable environment. The physical tests commonly used ... -
Effects of adding mechanical vibration and a stick on acceleration and movement variability during a slide-board skating exercise: differences between the dominant and non-dominant legs
Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; Moras Feliu, Gerard; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024 Feb;14(4):1481, 2024-02)The aim of the present study was to analyse differences in acceleration and movement variability caused by adding whole-body vibration (WBV) and an implement (stick) while performing a slide-board (SB) ... -
Effects of mechanical vibration during an incremental slide board skating test on physiological and movement variability parameters
Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; Moras Feliu, Gerard; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024 Feb;14(4):1342, 2024-02)The physiological, kinematic, and performance benefits of slide board (SB) training are well established. However, there is limited research investigating the potential effects offered by combining SB ... -
Exploring whole-body vibration transmission through the human body in different postures on a large vibration platform
Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Arcos, Robert; González Otazo, Jacob; Ramirez-Lopez, Carlos; Moras Feliu, Gerard (Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(20):9516, 2024-10)The positive effects of whole-body vibration exercise in rehabilitation, sport, fitness and preventive medicine have led to a proliferation of vibrating platforms. However, discrepancies have been claimed ... -
Functionality, muscular strength and cardiorespiratory capacity in the elderly: relationships between functional and physical tests according to sex and age
Toro-Roman, Víctor; Ferrer-Ramos, Pau; Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Frontiers in Physiology. 2024 Mar;15:1347093, 2024-03)Introduction: There are several tests that provide information about physical fitness and functionality in older adults. The aims of this study were: (i) to analyze the differences between sex and age ... -
Influence of the slope and gate offset on movement variability and performance in slalom skiing
Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Moras Feliu, Gerard; Tuyà, Sílvia; Trabucchi, Michela; Gavaldà Castet, Dani; Padullés Riu, Josep M; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024;14(4):1427, 2024-02)Adaptability to all types of terrain changes, slopes, and course settings is a key aspect related to the coordinative ability that elite skiers possess. In recent years, several studies have analyzed ... -
Validity of a low-cost friction encoder for measuring velocity, force and power in flywheel exercise devices
Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Gisbert-Orozco, Jose; Ramirez-Lopez, Carlos; Nuell Turon, Sergi; González, Jacob; Weakley, Jonathon (Biology of Sport. 2023 Nov 18;40(3):805-811, 2023-11-18)The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity of a low-cost friction encoder against a criterion measure (strain gauge combined with a linear encoder) for assessing velocity, force and power ... -
Validity of a magnet-based timing system using the magnetometer built into an IMU
Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé, Carla; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno; Morral Yepes, Mónica; Tuyà Viñas, Sílvia; Padullés Riu, Josep M; Moras Feliu, Gerard (Sensors. 2021;21(17):5773, 2021-08-27)Inertial measurement units (IMUs) represent a technology that is booming in sports right now. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of a new application on the use of these wearable sensors, ... -
Validity of force and power measures from an integrated rotary encoder in a HandyGym portable flywheel exercise device
Illera-Domínguez, Víctor; Font-Aragonés, Xavier; Toro-Roman, Víctor; Diaz Alejandre, Samuel; Pérez-Chirinos, Carla; Albesa-Albiol, Lluís; González-Millán, Sara; Fernández-Valdés Villa, Bruno (Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(21):9832, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the HandyGym portable flywheel device with an integrated rotary encoder in measuring force and power during iso-inertial exercises compared to ...