Valentina Bullo

Dr. Valentina Bullo

Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128 Padova, PD, Italy

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 June 2015 in Preventive Medicine
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VBValentina Bullo
Valentina Bullo
MBMarco Bergamin
Marco Bergamin
SGS. Gobbo
S. Gobbo
JSJ.C. Sieverdes
J.C. Sieverdes
MZM. Zaccaria
M. Zaccaria
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao

1 January 2018 in Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
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FDFEDERICA DUREGON
FEDERICA DUREGON
BVBarbara Vendramin
Barbara Vendramin
VBValentina Bullo
Valentina Bullo
SGStefano Gobbo
Stefano Gobbo
LCLucia Cugusi
Lucia Cugusi
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao

1 April 2018 in Rejuvenation Research
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VBValentina Bullo
Valentina Bullo
SGStefano Gobbo
Stefano Gobbo
BVBarbara Vendramin
Barbara Vendramin
FDFEDERICA DUREGON
FEDERICA DUREGON
LCLucia Cugusi
Lucia Cugusi
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize and analyze the effects of Nordic Walking on physical fitness, body composition, and quality of life in the elderly. Keyword “Nordic Walking” associated with “elderly” AND/OR “aging” AND/OR “old subjects” AND/OR “aged” AND/OR “older adults” were used in the online database MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus. Only studies written in English language and published in peer-reviewed journals were considered. A meta-analysis was performed and effect sizes calculated. Fifteen studies were identified; age of participants ranged from 60 to 92 years old. Comparing with a sedentary group, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking was able to improve dynamic balance (0.30), functional balance (0.62), muscle strength of upper (0.66) and lower limbs (0.43), aerobic capacity (0.92), cardiovascular outcomes (0.23), body composition (0.30), and lipid profile (0.67). It seemed that Nordic Walking had a negative effect on static balance (−0.72). Comparing with a walking (alone) training, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking improved the dynamic balance (0.30), flexibility of the lower body (0.47), and quality of life (0.53). Walking training was more effective in improving aerobic capacity (−0.21). Comparing Nordic Walking with resistance training, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking improved dynamic balance (0.33), muscle strength of the lower body (0.39), aerobic capacity (0.75), flexibility of the upper body (0.41), and the quality of life (0.93). Nordic Walking can be considered as a safe and accessible form of aerobic exercise for the elderly population, able to improve cardiovascular outcomes, muscle strength, balance ability, and quality of life.

15 November 2015 in AGE
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MBMarco Bergamin
Marco Bergamin
SGS. Gobbo
S. Gobbo
VBValentina Bullo
Valentina Bullo
TZT. Zanotto
T. Zanotto
BVB. Vendramin
B. Vendramin
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao

16 June 2016 in PM&R
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BVBarbara Vendramin
Barbara Vendramin
MBMarco Bergamin
Marco Bergamin
SGStefano Gobbo
Stefano Gobbo
LCLucia Cugusi
Lucia Cugusi
FDFEDERICA DUREGON
FEDERICA DUREGON
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao

6 June 2017 in Obesity Surgery
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DNDaniel Neunhaeuserer
Daniel Neunhaeuserer
AGAndrea Gasperetti
Andrea Gasperetti
FSFrancesco Savalla
Francesco Savalla
SGStefano Gobbo
Stefano Gobbo
VBValentina Bullo
Valentina Bullo
AEAndrea Ermolao
Andrea Ermolao