New paper published in Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy

The IBEB full member and researcher, Tiago Atalaia, has published a new article “Equivalence Between Land and Water Countermovement Jump for Physical Performance Testing” in the Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy.

In this paper, the team proposes the adaptation of a global physical fitness test — the countermovement jump — to the aquatic environment. This adaptation is expected to allow its application in populations with conditions that lead to reduced functional capacity, such as chronic low back pain, frailty, and others. The properties of water, including cushioning and user engagement, may offer beneficial conditions for assessing functional capacity in a global and easy-to-administer way.