Joel Fernandes
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The world population is aging at an unprecedented rate, bringing both opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of societies around the globe. Advances in healthcare, improved living conditions, and better nutrition have contributed to increased life expectancy, resulting in a significant rise in the number of older adults (≥ 65). According to the…
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Incorporating small bouts of exercise throughout the day, often referred to as “micro-workouts” or “snack-sized exercises,” can be very beneficial. This can involve activities like taking short walks, doing a few sets of bodyweight exercises (such as squats, lunges, or push-ups), or even doing a minute or two of jumping jacks or stretching. Research has…
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Being able to lie down and get up from the floor (LDGU) seems like nothing special. Right? But now imagine being eighty years old and being able to carry out this task in a harmonious and safe way. What would that say about your movement competence? Well, you would need to have acceptable levels of…
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Have you ever felt in your adult life that your body no longer moves like it used to? If so, MBF is for you. Millions of people all around the world feel that they are losing movement competence as they age. However, this decline can be mitigated to a large extent by regular physical activity.…
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Let me introduce myself. My name is Joel Fernandes, I´m a physiotherapist and personal trainer with a huge passion about human movement. Most of my career has been spent as a sports physiotherapist, working in a wide range of sports such as, football, basketball, tennis, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, athletics, karate and jiu-jitsu. It was through…