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My academic training initiated with a degree in sport science and physical education from the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto (2006), a master of science in exercise science from the George Washington University (2009) and a Ph.D. in physical rehabilitation science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (2017). After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, I moved to the UK for a postdoctoral research assistant and associate lecturer position at Oxford Brookes University. I returned to Portugal in 2019 for a position as a university lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, at the University of Maia, while maintaining collaborative work with Oxford Brookes University as associate lecturer and visiting academic. Since then I've started my position as Assistant Professor in the same institution while working in the areas of health sciences and sports sciences through continuing to advance my scientific experience in the field of neuromotor control, neuromuscular performance, exercise rehabilitation and fall prevention in the aged population.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Mário Pedro de Oliveira Inácio

Citation names

  • Inácio, Mário

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
5F16-0FBD-2D3E
ORCID iD
0000-0003-2437-582X

Email addresses

  • minacio@brookes.ac.uk (Professional)
  • minacio@umaia.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Universidade da Maia, Departamento de Educação Física e Desporto, Avenida Carlos de Oliveira Campos, 4475-690, Castelo da Maia, Maia, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Sport and Fitness Sciences

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2017/05/19
Concluded
 Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Rehabilitation Science (Doctor of Philosophy)
University of Maryland Baltimore, United States
"Aging and the Effects of Power Training and Neuromuscular Enhancement on Standing Balance." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 19
2009/06/15
Concluded
 Master of Science in Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning (Master)
George Washington University, United States
"Influence of upper-body external loading on anaerobic exercise performance." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2006/12/31
Concluded
 Licenciatura em Desporto e Educação Física (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
"Estudo das exigências fisiológicas e funcionais do jogo de voleibol de praia e das suas implicações na recuperação" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/10/31 - Current Researcher (Research) Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2022/09/01 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade da Maia, Portugal
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2019/09/01 - 2022/08/30 Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade da Maia, Portugal
Universidade da Maia, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/09/01 - Current Associate Lecturer and Visiting Researcher Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
2018/05/03 - 2019/08/31 Postdoctoral Research Assistant and Associate Lecturer Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
2017/06/01 - 2018/04/30 Postdoctoral Fellow University of Maryland Baltimore, United States
2012/09/01 - 2017/05/31 Teaching Assistant University of Maryland Baltimore, United States
2009/07/01 - 2017/05/31 Research Assistant University of Maryland Baltimore, United States
2007/09/01 - 2009/06/01 Teaching Assistant George Washington University, United States
2004/10/01 - 2006/07/31 Treinador principal dos Centros de Formação de Voleibol da Associação de Voleibol do Porto. Associação de Voleibol do Porto., Portugal
2005/09/01 - 2006/06/30 Professor da disciplina de Educação Física ao 10 ano do ensino secundário. Escola Secundária Clara de Resende, Portugal
2004/11/01 - 2005/06/30 Treinador principal de voleiboldo no escalão de minis masculinos (9-13 anos de didade). Esmoriz Ginasio Clube, Portugal
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Póvoas, Susana; Inácio, Mário. "Promoting strategies for "successful" aging - The role of physical activity". In Nursing in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 55-59. Portugal: LIDEL, 2024.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Rivero, Bryan; Ribeiro, Óscar; Pontedeira, Rodrigo; Marques, Elisa; Inácio, Mário. "The effects of adding home-based power training to a community-based multimodal exercise on neuromuscular performance, functional mobility and fall risk in healthy older adults". Paper presented in Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD) International Congress 2023, 2023.
  2. Inácio, Mário; Rivero, Bryan; Ribeiro, Óscar; Pontedeira, Rodrigo. "A pilot study on the effects of home-based power training on neuromuscular performance, functional mobility and fall risk in healthy older adults". Paper presented in International Society of Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2023, 2023.
  3. Inácio, Mário; Oliveira, Catarina; Creath, Rob; Rogers, Mark W.. Corresponding author: Inácio, Mário. "Neuromuscular and biomechanical determinants of lateral balance recovery stepping in younger and older adults.". Paper presented in International Society of Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2022, 2022.
  4. Inácio, Mário; Teixeira, Sergio; Dunkel, Gustavo; Ribeiro, Joao; Roriz, Paulo. Corresponding author: Inácio, Mário. "An innovative approach to the analyses of football player running profiles.". Paper presented in World Congress on Science and Soccer, 2022.
  5. Roriz, Paulo; Inácio, Mário; Teixeira , Sérgio; Dunkel, Gustavo; Peixoto, César; Rodrigo, Fernandes; Aguiar, Tiago; et al. "Player global profiles for match and training sessions". Paper presented in World Congress on Science and Soccer 2022 (WCSS2022), 2022.
  6. Leal, Diogo; Pereira, L; Inácio, Mário; Cardoso, Daniela; Viana, João. Corresponding author: Leal, Diogo. "Physical function, muscle force production and physical activity levels in peritoneal dialysis patients.". Paper presented in ERA-EDTA Nephrology Congress 2022., 2022.
  7. Meyer, C; Quach, P; Almutain, Marzouc; Inácio, Mário; Singh, Harsh. Corresponding author: Singh, Harsh. "Can you assess stretch-shortening cycle potentiation by contact mat?". Paper presented in American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2022, 2022.
  8. Almutain, Marzouc; Inácio, Mário; Hunter, Gary; Singh, Harsh. "Stretch shortening cycle potentiation occurs at hip, knee and ankle during a jump test performance.". Paper presented in 45th Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, 2021.
  9. Inácio, Mário; Sá, Carla; Matos, Inês; Pontedeira, Rodrigo; Rivero, Bryan; Melo, Filipe; Guerra, Rita. "Action is Prevention - A Pilot Community-Based Exercise Program for Older Individuals.". Paper presented in International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research 2021., 2021.
  10. Inácio, Mário; Creath, Rob; Rogers, Mark W.. "Influence of initial limb load and hip abductor-adductor muscle performance on lateral protective stepping in younger and older adults". Paper presented in APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2018.
  11. Inácio, Mário; Creath, Rob; Wittenberg, George; Rogers, Mark W.. "Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) modulates hip abductor maximal isometric performance". Paper presented in Society foe Neuroscience, 2017.
  12. Addison, Odessa; Inácio, Mário; Bair, Woei-Nan; Prettyman, Michelle; Beamer, Brock; Ryan, Alice; Rogers, Mark W.. "Older Adults who Primarily Use a Medial Protective Stepping Strategy Exhibit Increased Intramuscular Adipose Tissue and decreased torque of the Hip Abductor Muscles". Paper presented in APTA Regional Fall Conference, 2016.
  13. Inácio, Mário; Gray, Vicky; Bair, Woei-Nan; Yang, Chieh-Ling; Sanders, Ozell; Abarro, Janice; Gaeta-Howe, Andrea; et al. "Combining high intensity lateral balance training with resistance training to improve muscle performance in older adults". Paper presented in APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2015.
  14. Inácio, Mário; Creath, Rob; Rogers, Mark W.. "Control of landing during forward-induced stepping for balance recovery in healthy young adults". Paper presented in Society for Neuroscience, 2013.
  15. Inácio, Mário; Ryan, Alice; Bair, Woei-Nan; Prettyman, Michelle; Beamer, Brock; Rogers, Mark W.. "Gluteal muscle composition discriminates fallers from non-fallers in community dwelling older adults". Paper presented in GRC University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2013.
  16. Inácio, Mário; Visek, Amanda J; Dipietro, Loretta; Miller, Todd A.. "Influence of Upper-Body External Loading on Anaerobic Exercise Performance". Paper presented in American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2010.
    10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182082ae7
Journal article
  1. Weedon, Benjamin David; Esser, Patrick; Collett, Johnny; Izadi, Hooshang; Inácio, Mário; Joshi, Shawn; Meaney, Andy; et al. "The effects of cognitive-motor interference on walking performance in adolescents with low balance". Gait & Posture 114 (2024): 202-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.09.016.
    10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.09.016
  2. Inacio, Mario; Esser, Patrick; Li, Junxian; Xu, Lei; Zeng, Hui; He, Rui; Dawes, Helen; Liu, Fang. "Spectral parameters of gait differentiate diabetic patients from healthy individuals". The Foot 56 (2023): 102038. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2023.102038.
    10.1016/j.foot.2023.102038
  3. Al-Yahya, Emad; Esser, Patrick; Weedon, Benjamin D.; Joshi, Shawn; Liu, Yan-Ci; Springett, Daniella N.; Salvan, Piergiorgio; et al. "Motor learning in developmental coordination disorder: behavioral and neuroimaging study". Frontiers in Neuroscience 17 (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1187790.
    10.3389/fnins.2023.1187790
  4. Almutairi, Marzouq; Hunter, Gary; Lein, Donald; Kim, SoJung; Bryan, David; Inácio, Mário; Hurt, Christopher; Reed, William; Singh, Harshvardhan. "Enhancement of Muscle Shortening Torque Preloaded with Muscle Lengthening is Joint-Specific". Journal of Human Kinetics 87 (2023): 11-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161729.
    10.5114/jhk/161729
  5. Inácio, Mário; Esser, Patrick; Weedon, Benjamin David; Joshi, Shawn; Meaney, Andy; Delextrat, Anne; Springett, Daniella; et al. "Learning a novel rhythmic stepping task in children with probable developmental coordination disorder". Clinical Biomechanics 102 (2023): 105904. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.105904.
    10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.105904
  6. ALMUTAIRI, Marzouq K.; HUNTER, Gary R.; INACIO, Mario; HURT, Christopher P.; LEIN, Donald H.; REED, William R.; SINGH, Harshvardhan. "Joint specificity of stretch shortening cycle potentiation at propulsion onset during jump test performance". The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 63 1 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.22.13751-5.
    10.23736/s0022-4707.22.13751-5
  7. Taylor, Zoe; Walsh, Gregory S.; Hawkins, Hannah; Inacio, Mario; Esser, Patrick. "Perturbations during Gait: A Systematic Review of Methodologies and Outcomes". Sensors 22 15 (2022): 5927. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22155927.
    Published • 10.3390/s22155927
  8. Joshi, Shawn; Weedon, Benjamin D.; Esser, Patrick; Liu, Yan-Ci; Springett, Daniella N.; Meaney, Andy; Inacio, Mario; et al. "Neuroergonomic assessment of developmental coordination disorder". Scientific Reports 12 1 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13966-9.
    Published • 10.1038/s41598-022-13966-9
  9. Hsiao, HaoYuan; Creath, Robert A.; Sanders, Ozell; Inacio, Mario; Beamer, Brock A.; Rogers, Mark W.. "Acoustic pre-stimulation modulates startle and postural reactions during sudden release of standing support surface in aging". Human Movement Science 74 (2020): 102715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2020.102715.
    Published • 10.1016/j.humov.2020.102715
  10. Inacio, Mario; Creath, Rob; Rogers, Mark W.. "Effects of aging on hip abductor-adductor neuromuscular and mechanical performance during the weight transfer phase of lateral protective stepping". Journal of Biomechanics 82 (2019): 244-250. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.10.040.
    Published • 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.10.040
  11. Inacio, Mario; Creath, Rob; Rogers, Mark W.. "Low-dose hip abductor-adductor power training improves neuromechanical weight-transfer control during lateral balance recovery in older adults". Clinical Biomechanics 60 (2018): 127-133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.10.018.
    Published • 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.10.018
  12. Addison, Odessa; Inacio, Mario; Bair, Woei-Nan; Beamer, Brock A.; Ryan, Alice S.; Rogers, Mark W.. "Role of Hip Abductor Muscle Composition and Torque in Protective Stepping for Lateral Balance Recovery in Older Adults". Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 98 6 (2017): 1223-1228. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2016.10.009.
    Published • 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.10.009
  13. Inacio, Mario. "The Loss of Power and Need for Power Training in Older Adults". Current Geriatrics Reports 5 3 (2016): 141-149. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13670-016-0176-7.
    Published • 10.1007/s13670-016-0176-7
  14. Addison, Odessa; Young, Patricia; Inacio, Mario; Bair, Woei-Nan; Prettyman, Michelle; Beamer, Brock; Ryan, Alice; Rogers, Mark. "Hip but Not Thigh Intramuscular Adipose Tissue is Associated with Poor Balance and Increased Temporal Gait Variability in Older Adults". Current Aging Science 7 2 (2014): 137-143. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874609807666140706150924.
    Published • 10.2174/1874609807666140706150924
  15. Inacio, Mario; Ryan, Alice S; Bair, Woei-Nan; Prettyman, Michelle; Beamer, Brock A; Rogers, Mark W. "Gluteal muscle composition differentiates fallers from non-fallers in community dwelling older adults". BMC Geriatrics 14 1 (2014): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2318-14-37.
    Published • 10.1186/1471-2318-14-37
  16. Pratt, Stephen J.P.; Shah, Sameer B.; Ward, Christopher W.; Inacio, Mario P.; Stains, Joseph P.; Lovering, Richard M.. "Effects of in vivo injury on the neuromuscular junction in healthy and dystrophic muscles". The Journal of Physiology 591 2 (2012): 559-570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.241679.
    Published • 10.1113/jphysiol.2012.241679
  17. Yungher, Don A.; Morgia, Judith; Bair, Woei-Nan; Inacio, Mario; Beamer, Brock A.; Prettyman, Michelle G.; Rogers, Mark W.. "Short-term changes in protective stepping for lateral balance recovery in older adults". Clinical Biomechanics 27 2 (2012): 151-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.003.
    Published • 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.003
  18. Inácio, Mário; Dipietro, Loretta; Visek, Amanda J; Miller, Todd A. "Influence of Upper-Body External Loading on Anaerobic Exercise Performance". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 25 4 (2011): 896-902. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182082ae7.
    10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182082ae7
  19. Magalhães, José; Inacio, Mario; Oliveira, Eduardo; Ribeiro, João; Ascensão, António. "Physiological and neuromuscular impact of beach-volleyball with reference to fatigue and recovery.". J Sports Med Phys Fitness 51 1 (2011): 66-73. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21297565.
    Published
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Inácio, Mário. "Aging and the Effects of Power Training and Neuromuscular Enhancement on Standing Balance.". PhD, University of Maryland Baltimore, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10713/6757.
  2. Inácio, Mário. "Influence of upper-body external loading on anaerobic exercise performance". Master, George Washington University, 2009.
    10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182082ae7
  3. Inácio, Mário. "Estudo das exigências fisiológicas e funcionais do jogo de voleibol de praia e das suas implicações na recuperação". Degree, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, 2006. https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/bitstream/10216/14733/2/38050.pdf.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/06 Sofa or physical activity? 1st Conference on Positive Longevity
Superior School of Health Sta Maria (Porto, Portugal)
2020/10/01 Technology in the assessment and intervention of loss of balance and fall prevention. 1st International Symposium of Technology in Rehabilitation: from teaching to practice.
USP (Brazil)
2018/03/03 A Minimalist Approach to Power Training for Enhancing Lateral Balance Function and Mobility in Older Adults International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research
2018/02/22 Hip abductor-adductor muscle power training improves the neuromechanical control of the weight transfer during lateral balance perturbations in older adults APTA Comined Sections Meeting
2017/06/15 Aging and the Effects of Power Training on Standing Balance Research Day, University of Maryland at Baltimore
2017/04/17 Influence of initial limb load and hip abductor-adductor muscle performance on lateral protective stepping in younger and older adults International Society for Posture and Gait Research
2017/03/25 Influence of initial limb load and hip abductor-adductor muscle performance on lateral protective stepping in younger and older adults GRC University of Maryland, Baltimore
2017/03/21 Older Adults Who Primarily Use a Medial Protective Stepping Strategy Exhibit Increased Intramuscular Adipose Tissue and Decreased Torque of the Hip Abductor Muscles GRC University of Maryland, Baltimore
2016/04/13 Muscle Indices Underlying Functional Decline in Aging Populations - Translating science into rehabilitation interventions International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research
2016/02/20 Older Adults Who Primarily Use a Medial Protective Stepping Strategy Exhibit Increased Intramuscular Adipose Tissue and Decreased Torque of the Hip Abductor Muscles APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2016/02/19 Changes in Function Following a 6-Month Walking Intervention in Obese and Non-Obese Patients with Intermittent Claudication APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2015/03/28 Combining high intensity lateral balance training with resistance training to improve muscle performance in older adults GRC University of Maryland, Baltimore
2014/04/03 Do all muscles age equally? Gero Student Research Forum - The Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program
2014/02/25 Gluteal muscle composition discriminates fallers from non-fallers in community dwelling older adults APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2011/09/23 Lateral Stability and Falls study report Maryland Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2023/10/01 - Current Community-based power training in faller and non-faller older adults: a feasibility and fall risk study
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal

Centro de Investigação em Desporto Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Maiafit
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Maiafit
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Clube Maia Sénior
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Clube Maia Sénior
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Rate of force development as an early marker for fall risk.
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2023/09/18 - Current Power training, fall-risk and age-related differences in rate of force development during voluntary stepping.
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2021/10/01 - 2022/10/31 Protein Supplementation, Body Composition and Fall Risk.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2020/09/01 - 2022/10 Medio-lateral gait stability in older adults.
Co-supervisor
Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
2021/10/01 - 2022/07/31 Rehabilitation and Optimization for Performance.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2021/10/01 - 2022/07/31 ROPE - Reabilitação e Optimização de Performance
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2021/10/01 - 2022/07/31 Power training in the community to reduce fall risk.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2021/10/01 - 2022/07/31 Validation of a portable load cell for maximal isometric strength testing.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2020/10/01 - 2021/09/20 O Combate à Diabetes Mellitus Tipo II com Recurso a um Programa de Exercício Físico.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2020/10/01 - 2021/09/20 Estratégias de recuperação do equilíbrio médio-lateral e a influência do mecanismo neuromuscular da anca.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2020/10/01 - 2021/06/24 Diabetes Mellitus Tipo II e Exercício Físico.
Supervisor
Universidade da Maia, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2020/06/24 Relatório de Estágio Curricular Realizado no Programa “Diabetes em Movimento”.
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2020/06/24 ROPE (Reabilitação e Otimização de Performance).
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2020/06/24 Relatório de Estágio Curricular com vista à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Ciências da Educação Física e Desporto – Especialização em Exercício Físico e Saúde.
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal
2019/01/10 - 2020/06/24 Relatório de Estágio realizado no âmbito do Mestrado em Ciências de Educação Física e Desporto – Especialização em Exercício Físico e Saúde.
Supervisor
Instituto Universitário da Maia, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2022 - Current Clinical Rehabilitation (0269-2155) SAGE
2022 - Current Sensors (1424-8220) MDPI
2022 - Current Journal of Aging and Physical Acivity (1063-8652) Human Kinetics
2022 - Current Gait and Posture (0966-6362) Science Direct
2020/09/01 - Current Clinical Audit
2020/05/01 - Current Clinical Interventions in Aging
2019/09/01 - Current OBM Geriatrics
2019/08/01 - Current Rejuvenation Research
2019/01 - Current Disability and Rehabilitation (1464-5165) Informa UK (Taylor & Francis)
2018/11 - Current International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine (2469-5718) ClinMed International Library

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2011 - Current Portuguese-American Post-Graduate Society Member

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2023 - Current Frontiers in Network Physiology (2674-0109) Frontiers
2022 - Current International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine (2469-5718) ClinMed
2020/12/02 - Current Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Distinctions

Award

2017 Outstanding Presentation Award
2017 Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program Award for Contributions to Research in the Field of Aging