Vieira, Edgar
- Associate Professor, Physical Therapy , Nicole Wertheim Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Overview
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Dr. Edgar Vieira is an Tenured Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Florida International University. He is the Editor in Chief of the journal "Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics".
Dr. Vieira's expertise is in risk assessment and prevention of aging-related mobility impairments, frailty and falls. His research program aims to help older adults to stay functionally independent by optimizing mobility, preventing frailty, falls and related injuries. His main expertise is in risk assessments and prevention of aging-related mobility impairments, frailty and falls.
Aside from his tenure at FIU, Dr. Vieira is an investigator at the Baptist Hospital of Miami and at the Miami VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), and a member of CDC’s Special Emphasis Review Panel.
Dr. Vieira has a BSs and an MSc in physical therapy and a PhD in rehabilitation science.
Dr. Vieira has experience in supervising graduate students and post-docs. He completed several projects and published more than 100 papers, which have been cited more than 3000 times.
In the last 5 years, Dr. Vieira had 13 funded projects by agencies such as the Florida Department of Health, and the Administration for Community Living (ACL-HHS). His research program aims to help older adults to stay functionally independent by optimizing mobility, preventing frailty, falls and related injuries.
Scholarly & Creative Works
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2022Balance Differences between North and South American Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional, Age and Sex Matched StudyFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030499 Web of Science: 000775279800001
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2022Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and the Postural Balance in Middle-Aged Women: A Pilot StudyFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2022.2044968 Web of Science: 000761487400001
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2022Age and Sex-Related Associations between Marital Status, Physical Activity and TV TimeFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010502 Web of Science: 000741743200001
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2021Functional Fitness and Cognition in Older Adults: A Mediation ModelFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2021.2015518 Web of Science: 000731230800001
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2021Associations between older African academics' physical activity, walkability and mental health: a social distancing perspectiveFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daab093 Web of Science: 000756535400001
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2021Effects of Exercise and Diet on Body Composition and Physical Function in Older Hispanics with Type 2 DiabetesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158019 Web of Science: 000681869200001
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2021Sustaining or Declining Physical Activity: Reports from an Ethnically Diverse Sample of Older AdultsFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics6020057 Web of Science: 000665122500001
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2021Characterization of Reproductive and Morphological Variables in Female Elite Futsal PlayersFull Text via DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.625354 Web of Science: 000652017700001
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2021EFFECTS OF WEARING AN ANKLE BRACE ON GROUND REACTION FORCES DURING JUMPS IN BASKETBALL GAME SIMULATIONFull Text via DOI: 10.1590/1517-869220212702198345 Web of Science: 000661644600021
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2021Muscular Fitness and Work Ability among Physical TherapistsFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041722 Web of Science: 000623535300001
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2021Strength development according with age and position: a 10-year study of 570 soccer playersFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000927 Web of Science: 000627320100003
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2020PredictMed: A Machine Learning Model for Identifying Risk Factors of Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia: A Multicenter Descriptive StudyFull Text via DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721703 Web of Science: 000600894900002
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2020Diagnostic Validity of an Isokinetic Testing to Identify Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesFull Text via DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0195 Web of Science: 000584430700006
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2020HEART RATE AND LOWER LIMB MUSCLE ACTIVITY ON CYCLE ERGOMETERFull Text via DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202026062019_005 Web of Science: 000598498600003
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2020Using Augmented Reality with Older Adults in the Community to Select Design Features for an Age-Friendly Park: A Pilot StudyFull Text via DOI: 10.1155/2020/8341034 Web of Science: 000588128000001
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2020Adaptation of Anaerobic Field-Based Tests for Wheelchair Basketball AthletesFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1769009 Web of Science: 000562608300001
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2020Social-Ecological Correlates of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity Practice among AdultsFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103619 Web of Science: 000539300900276
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2020Predictive Model for Gastrostomy Placement in Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities and Cerebral PalsyFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10309 Web of Science: 000507123200016
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2020PredictMed: A logistic regression-based model to predict health conditions in cerebral palsyFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/1460458219898568 Web of Science: 000508518300001
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2020Vestibular function in severe GH deficiency due to an inactivating mutation in the GH-releasing hormone receptor geneFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s12020-019-02178-3 Web of Science: 000505428500001
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2019149 Falls in the United States: Magnitude, Risk, Disparities, and SolutionsFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz164.149
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2019ONE-LEGGED STANCE BALANCE OF OLDER ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT FALLSFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.1754
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2019RISK FACTORS FOR FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETESFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.1752
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2019How many balance task trials are needed to accurately assess postural control measures in older women?Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.04.004 Web of Science: 000487843300032
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2019Using Artificial Intelligence to Identify Factors Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescents with Cerebral PalsyFull Text via DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685525 Web of Science: 000468978400008
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2019Walking and postural balance in adults with severe short stature due to isolated GH deficiencyFull Text via DOI: 10.1530/EC-19-0103 Web of Science: 000463769100013
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2019Age- and low back pain-related differences in trunk muscle activation during one-legged stance balance taskFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.01.016 Web of Science: 000471170900004
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2019Adult individuals with congenital, untreated, severe isolated growth hormone deficiency have satisfactory muscular functionFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s12020-018-1763-5 Web of Science: 000455530300014
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2019Circadian activity rhythm and fragmentation are associated with sleep-wake patterns and sleep quality in patients with strokeFull Text via DOI: 10.3233/NRE-182665 Web of Science: 000472616500004
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2018Osteoarthritis and risk of mortality in the USA: a population-based cohort studyFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyy187 Web of Science: 000456664500017
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2018Pain, balance, grip strength and gait parameters of older adults with and without post-chikungunya chronic arthralgiaFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13154 Web of Science: 000451829800012
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2018One-legged stance sway of older adults with and without fallsFull Text via DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203887 Web of Science: 000444809400020
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2018Balance and Gait of Frail, Pre-Frail, and Robust Older HispanicsFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics3030042 Web of Science: 000461145500011
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2018Osteoporosis, Activities of Daily Living Skills, Quality of Life, and Dietary Adequacy of Congregate Meal ParticipantsFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics3020024 Web of Science: 000461145000012
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2018Effect of body mass index and fat mass on balance force platform measurements during a one-legged stance in older adultsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0796-6 Web of Science: 000430590100004
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2018Pilates experience vs. muscle activation during abdominal drawing-in maneuverFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.002 Web of Science: 000434329900040
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2018Various Types of Arthritis in the United States: Prevalence and Age-Related Trends From 1999 to 2014Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.304179 Web of Science: 000439715700037
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2018People with chronic low back pain have poorer balance than controls in challenging tasksFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1294627 Web of Science: 000426913900008
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2017Kinematic changes during Prolonged Fast-Walking in Old and Young adultsFull Text via DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2017.00207 Web of Science: 000416021200001
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2017ACTIVITY OF LOWER LIMB MUSCLES DURING SQUAT WITH AND WITHOUT ABDOMINAL DRAWING-IN AND PILATES BREATHINGFull Text via DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001877 Web of Science: 000416619300010
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2017Health-Related Characteristics of Older Adults Who Attend Congregate Meal Sites in the United StatesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics2030022 Web of Science: 000461144000004
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2017Effects of Holding an External Load on the Standing Balance of Older and Younger Adults With and Without Chronic Low Back PainFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.01.007 Web of Science: 000404024100010
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2017Health literacy: translation and validation of a research instrument on health promotion in BrazilFull Text via DOI: 10.1590/0102-311X00179715 Web of Science: 000397322900010
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2017Musculoskeletal disorders and stress among footwear industry workersFull Text via DOI: 10.3233/WOR-162463 Web of Science: 000396547500008
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2016Staphylococcus aureus Colonization and Long-Term Risk for Death, United StatesFull Text via DOI: 10.3201/eid2211.160220 Web of Science: 000386543200018
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2016Body Composition, Strength, and Dietary Intake of Patients with Hip or Knee OsteoarthritisFull Text via DOI: 10.3148/cjdpr-2015-037 Web of Science: 000376768400010
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2016Age-related differences on low back pain and postural control during one-leg stance: a case-control studyFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4255-9 Web of Science: 000373300200037
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2016Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: an online surveyFull Text via DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2015.1049375 Web of Science: 000367834200006
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2016Does wearing unstable shoes reduce low back pain and disability in nurses? A randomized controlled pilot studyFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0269215515576812 Web of Science: 000367449800007
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2016Effect of age and fall status on lower-extremity muscle activation and joint torque and power in physically active womenFull Text via DOI: 10.3233/IES-150602 Web of Science: 000372027400009
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2015Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity and cognitive functions in school-aged childrenFull Text via DOI: 10.1017/S0031182015000505 Web of Science: 000357739700010
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2015Symptoms and risks for musculoskeletal disorders among male and female footwear industry workersFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.05.001 Web of Science: 000358271200012
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2015Immediate rather than delayed memory impairment in older adults with latent toxoplasmosisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2014.12.006 Web of Science: 000350523800005
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2015Kinesio Taping effects on knee extension force among soccer playersFull Text via DOI: 10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0075 Web of Science: 000354783400010
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2015Temporo-spatial gait parameters during street crossing conditions: A comparison between younger and older adultsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.12.001 Web of Science: 000351933700027
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2015Prevalence, risks and severity of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms among administrative employees of a Brazilian companyFull Text via DOI: 10.3233/WOR-152131 Web of Science: 000366059600012
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2015Rates and factors associated with falls in older European Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, African-Americans, and HispanicsFull Text via DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S91120 Web of Science: 000363405300002
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2014Prospective study of cytomegalovirus seropositivity and risk of mortality from diabetesFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00592-014-0573-3 Web of Science: 000342427800004
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2014Limits of Stability and Adaptation to Wearing Rocker Bottom ShoesFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/1071100714531227 Web of Science: 000339329800011
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2014Depression in Older Adults: Screening and ReferralFull Text via DOI: 10.1519/JPT.0b013e31828df26f Web of Science: 000338426600004
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2014Low bone mineral density is associated with balance and hearing impairmentsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2013.10.012 Web of Science: 000329001500010
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2014Using video-elicitation to assess risks and potential falls reduction strategies in long term careFull Text via DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.821183 Web of Science: 000336448200010
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2013Factors associated with the completion of falls prevention programFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/her/cyt099 Web of Science: 000327455300012
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2013Low blood lead concentrations and thyroid function of American adultsFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2012.755155 Web of Science: 000327295400002
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2013Electromyographic patterns of lower limb muscles during apprehensive gait in younger and older female adultsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.06.006 Web of Science: 000324024800021
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2013Probiotic Administration in Early Life, Atopy, and Asthma: A Meta-analysis of Clinical TrialsFull Text via DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-0246 Web of Science: 000325077800013
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2013Biomechanics and performance when using a standard and a vertical computer mouseFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2013.805251 Web of Science: 000324517000012
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2013Macrolides for the long-term management of asthma - a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/all.12199 Web of Science: 000323390500014
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2013Reducing falls among geriatric rehabilitation patients: a controlled clinical trialFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/0269215512456308 Web of Science: 000318639900005
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2013Lower limb muscle coactivation levels in healthy younger and older adults during functional dual-task gaitFull Text via DOI: 10.1590/S1980-65742013000300013 Web of Science: 000330506500014
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2012Motor vehicle air pollution and asthma in children: A meta-analysisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2012.05.001 Web of Science: 000307912900005
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2012Urinary heavy metals and associated medical conditions in the US adult populationFull Text via DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2011.605877 Web of Science: 000304472000002
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2011Endotoxin Exposure and Childhood Wheeze and Asthma: A Meta-Analysis of Observational StudiesFull Text via DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2011.594140 Web of Science: 000294118100005
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2011Risks and suggestions to prevent falls in geriatric rehabilitation: a participatory approachFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs.2010.042382 Web of Science: 000289769100010
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2011The Evocative Power of Projective Techniques for the Elicitation of MeaningFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/160940691101000103 Web of Science: 000312742100003
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2011Work disability benefits due to musculoskeletal disorders among Brazilian private sector workersFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000003 Web of Science: 000208638000001
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2009Safety analysis of patient transfers and handling tasksFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2006.022178 Web of Science: 000270515300012
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2008Facing the Challenge of Patient Transfers: Using Ceiling Lifts in Healthcare FacilitiesFull Text via DOI: 10.1177/193758670800200102 Web of Science: 000273357500002
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2008Smoking, no-exercise, overweight and low back disorder in welders and nursesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2006.02.001 Web of Science: 000254568800004
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2007Why do nurses have a high incidence of low back disorders, and what can be done to reduce their risk?Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/bar.2006.9975 Web of Science: 000255359700010
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2006Low back problems and possible improvements in nursing jobsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03877.x Web of Science: 000238762600011
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2006Analysis of right anterolateral impacts: the effect of trunk flexion on the cervical muscle whiplash responseFull Text via DOI: 10.1186/1743-0003-3-10 Web of Science: 000251219100001
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2005Cervical muscle response to trunk flexion in whiplash-type lateral impactsFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00221-005-0045-7 Web of Science: 000233876800004
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2005Effect of trunk flexion on the occupant neck response to anterolateral whiplash impactsFull Text via DOI: 10.1097/01.PHM.0000156896.72332.3E Web of Science: 000228770600005
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2005Cervical muscle response to trunk flexion in whiplash-type right lateral impactsFull Text via DOI: 10.1533/ijcr.2005.0329 Web of Science: 000226828900009
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2004Parallel reliability of lumbar-flexion measurementsFull Text via DOI: 10.1123/jsr.13.4.300 Web of Science: 000225089900003
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2004The effect of occupant position in volunteers subjected to whiplash-type rear impactsFull Text via DOI: 10.1533/ijcr.2004.0314 Web of Science: 000225947700004
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Book Chapter
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2007Low back disorders. 469-494.
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Conference
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2020Intergame Analysis of Upper Limb Biomechanics of Stroke Patients in Real and Virtual Environment. 610-617.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_73 Web of Science: 000582693600073
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2018COMPARATIVE ACCURACY OF SHORT PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE BATTERY VS. TIME UP AND GO: FALL SCREENING IMPLICATIONS. 516-516.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1912
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2013
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Letter
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2017Response to: "Are muscle weakness and falls status really correlated in physically active women? A comment to Crozara et al. (2016)". 225-226.Full Text via DOI: 10.3233/IES-179130 Web of Science: 000408123800010
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2016Vitamin D supplements do not prevent falls replyFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmj.i3006 Web of Science: 000377478200005
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2015Ethnicity and culture: is it associated with falls?. 1945-1946.Full Text via DOI: 10.2147/cia.s101139
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2014Higher Specificity of Tuberculin Skin Test Compared With QuantiFERON-TB Gold for Detection of Exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosisFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu516 Web of Science: 000343413200023
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2014Response to Letter to the Editor: regarding "Copper deficiency and neuropathology related to the petrous bone". 490-491.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2014.03.002 Web of Science: 000336638300014
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2003Untitled. 564-565.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(03)00087-1 Web of Science: 000184063000015
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Other Scholarly Work
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2020Perspectives on Research and Health Practice in Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics during and Post COVID-19. 199-202.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2020.1786906 Web of Science: 000552073100001
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2019Envisioned Directions for Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics with Expanded Preventative and Technological Aims and Scope. 1-2.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2019.1617922 Web of Science: 000474869300001
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2007Caregiver injury and safe patient handling - Discussion. 7-16.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/bar.2006.9997 Web of Science: 000255259600003
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Preprint
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Review
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2020Effectiveness of exergames for improving mobility and balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysisFull Text via DOI: 10.1186/s13643-020-01421-7 Web of Science: 000552432900001
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2019Motivational Strategies to Prevent Frailty in Older Adults with Diabetes: A Focused ReviewFull Text via DOI: 10.1155/2019/3582679 Web of Science: 000619289700007
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2016Prevention of falls in older people living in the communityFull Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmj.i1419 Web of Science: 000375483900001
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2016Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A systematic review. 417-428.Full Text via DOI: 10.3233/BMR-150649 Web of Science: 000381649200003
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2011Risk factors for geriatric patient falls in rehabilitation hospital settings: a systematic review. 788-799.Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0269215511400639 Web of Science: 000294202600002
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2010Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review of Recent Longitudinal Studies. 285-323.Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/ajim.20750 Web of Science: 000275084500007
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2008Stretching to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. 321-328.Full Text via DOI: 10.2340/16501977-0204 Web of Science: 000255838600001
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2006Work physical therapy and rehabilitation ergonomics: A review and discussion of the scope of the areas. 1563-1566.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09638280600638182 Web of Science: 000242762700006
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2004Working postures: A literature review. 143-159.Full Text via DOI: 10.1023/B:JOOR.0000018330.46029.05 Web of Science: 000189394300005
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Research
principal investigator on
- Implementation of evidence-based fall-prevention programmes in the health care services: Quality, competency and effectiveness (FALLPREVENT) awarded by Research Council of Norway 2020 - 2023
- Implementing a Patient Centered, Low Intensity Exercise and Physical Activity Program to Improve Residents' Wellbeing, Physical and Psychological Function at Three VA Community Living Centers, Phase 1 awarded by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2020 - 2021
- Baptist Health Neuroscience Center awarded by Baptist Health South Florida 2016 - 2020
- Developing an Age-Friendly Underline Park awarded by Urban Health Solutions 2018 - 2019
- State-wide Falls Prevention Initiative awarded by U.S. Department of Health & Human Servic 2014 - 2016
- Safe Steps Educational Program Analysis awarded by Alliance for Aging Inc 2014
- Safe Steps- Pasos Seguro Project awarded by Florida Department of Transportation 2013
co-principal investigator on
- Institute on Aging and Health Appropriation awarded by Florida Department of Health 2014 - 2015
investigator on
- Florida Registry for Aging Studies awarded by National Institute on Aging 2020 - 2023
Contact
full name
- Edgar Vieira
Identifiers
ORCID iD
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1011-5077 (confirmed)
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publication subject areas
- Allergy
- Cardiovascular System & Cardiology
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences & Ecology
- General & Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics & Gerontology
- Health Care Sciences & Services
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Integrative & Complementary Medicine
- Medical Informatics
- Microbiology
- Neurosciences & Neurology
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Orthopedics
- Parasitology
- Pediatrics
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation
- Respiratory System
- Science & Technology - Other Topics
- Social Sciences - Other Topics
- Sport Sciences
- Tropical Medicine