Exal Garcia-Carrillo

@ucm.cl

Universidad Católica del Maule

Exal Garcia-Carrillo
42

Scopus Publications

139

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

3

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk Using Machine Learning Based on Maximal Oxygen Consumption, Physical Fitness, and Anthropometry
    Rodrigo Yáñez‐Sepúlveda, Rodrigo Olivares, Eduardo Guzmán‐Muñoz, Yeny Concha‐Cisternas, Josivaldo de Souza‐Lima, et al.
    Clinical Obesity, 2026
    Cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence, often persist into adulthood, with low cardiorespiratory fitness representing one of the strongest predictors of future cardiovascular disease. We aimed to classify cardiovascular risk associated with low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents using machine learning models based on anthropometric and muscular fitness variables. A cross‐sectional dataset of 7,852 adolescents aged 13–16 years was analysed. Predictors included body mass index, waist circumference, waist‐to‐height ratio, standing long jump, push‐ups, and sit‐ups, while the binary outcome was cardiovascular risk derived from maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2 max ) cut‐points. Data were standardised, class imbalance was addressed using Synthetic Minority Over‐sampling TEchnique (SMOTE), and eight supervised classifiers were trained with stratified five‐fold cross‐validation and grid search. Ensemble tree‐based methods outperformed kernel‐based models. Gradient Boosting achieved the best balance between predictive performance (area under the curve‐receiver operating curve [AUC‐ROC] 0.716, F1‐score 0.857, recall 0.760, accuracy 0.755), followed by Random Forest. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analyses indicated that muscular fitness measures, particularly push‐ups, sit‐ups and standing long jump, contributed most to risk classification, whereas anthropometric indicators showed lower importance. These findings suggest that machine learning models built from school‐based muscular fitness tests and basic anthropometry can discriminate adolescents at cardiovascular risk due to low cardiorespiratory fitness, offering a feasible, low‐cost strategy to support early identification and targeted physical activity interventions.
  • Combining Multisensory Cueing and Velocity-Based Training to Enhance Shot Put Performance in an F12 Para-Athlete: A Case Report
    Lawrence W. Judge, Exal Garcia-Carrillo
    Sports, 2026
    This case report documents the multi-season development of a 38-year-old elite F12 shot putter with macular degeneration (<10% functional vision) who improved from 13.00 m to a personal best of 14.41 m between 2021 and 2023. Athletes classified as F11–F13 compete with significant visual impairment that limits spatial feedback during rotational tasks, yet longitudinal evidence describing integrated training frameworks remains scarce. A 12-month macrocycle integrated phase-dependent velocity-based resistance training using mean concentric velocity targets (0.70–1.00 m·s−1) monitored via linear position transducers with a 10% velocity loss threshold, combined with structured auditory and tactile cueing, including metronome pacing and environmental anchors. High-volume warm-ups and prehabilitation addressed a prior L4–L5 disk herniation. The athlete achieved 14.41 m at the 2023 U.S. Para Athletics Trials, with TrackMan®-verified release velocity of 11.3 m·s−1. Bench throw velocity improved by 35.4% (0.65 to 0.88 m·s−1) and squat jump velocity improved by 22.9% (1.18 to 1.45 m·s−1), while post-session RPE remained manageable, indicating improved neuromuscular readiness and training tolerance. No lumbar symptom recurrence occurred. This case illustrates that integrating velocity autoregulation, multisensory stabilization, and injury-informed preparation can support meaningful performance gains in visually impaired throwers and offers an applied framework for coaches working with F11–F13 athletes.
  • A Data-Driven Approach to Cardiometabolic Risk Stratification: Development of the Adiposity-Fitness Imbalance Index Using a National Chilean Dataset
    Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, Mario Muñoz-López, Edgar Sancho-Haro, Yeny Concha-Cisternas, et al.
    Data, 2026
    The increasing prevalence of adolescent obesity and declining physical fitness highlights the need for integrative, non-invasive tools to identify central-adiposity–related cardiometabolic risk early. This study aimed to develop and analytically evaluate the adiposity–fitness imbalance (AFI) index and to examine its association with an anthropometric proxy of cardiometabolic risk (waist-to-height ratio > 0.50) in a nationally representative sample of Chilean adolescents. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 7852 students from the Chilean National Physical Fitness Assessment System (SIMCE-EF). The AFI index was calculated as the difference between standardized adiposity and fitness components. Logistic and robust linear regression models were used. Higher standing long jump (OR = 0.69, 95% CI 0.65–0.74), push-ups (OR = 0.76, 95% CI 0.71–0.80), sit-ups (OR = 0.81, 95% CI 0.77–0.85), and VO2max (OR = 0.82, 95% CI 0.75–0.89) were associated with lower odds of elevated WHtR (all p < 0.001), and a small protective association was also observed for flexibility (OR = 0.93, 95% CI 0.88–0.99, p = 0.016). Each one-standard-deviation increase in the AFI index was associated with a substantially higher odds of elevated WHtR (OR = 26.74, 95% CI 22.57–31.68, p < 0.001). In a sensitivity analysis that removed WHtR from the adiposity pillar, to avoid component–outcome overlap, the AFI index remained strongly associated with the outcome (OR per 1 SD = 14.60, 95% CI 12.77–16.70), with internal-validation discrimination of AUC = 0.93. The AFI index may represent a practical and scalable tool for early screening of central-adiposity–related risk in adolescents.
  • Visceral Adiposity and Markers of Relative Sarcopenia in Young Adults with Normal Weight Obesity: Gender Differences
    Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, Boryi A. Becerra-Patiño, Armando Monterrosa-Quintero, Carlos Abraham Herrera-Amante, César Octavio Ramos-García, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2026
    Background and Objective: Body mass index (BMI) is a worldwide screening standard but fails to distinguish between fat mass and fat-free mass. This study examines the prevalence and metabolic profile of the normal weight obesity (NWO) phenotype in a large cohort of young adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 4793 young adults (18–35 years) was conducted using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Participants were stratified into four phenotypes: underweight, healthy weight (HW), NWO, and obesity. Anthropometric indices, visceral fat area (VFA), and phase angle (PhA) were analyzed. Results: Within the normal BMI range (n = 2491), 40.6% (n = 1012) of patients were classified as NWO (percentage of body fat (PBF) >30% for women, >20% for men). NWO subjects showed a significantly higher VFA compared to the HW (+33.0 cm2 in men and +24.3 cm2 in women; p 2.0). Furthermore, a state of relative sarcopenia was identified, characterized by significantly lower skeletal muscle mass percentage (SMM%) and PhA (p < 0.001; d = −0.82), indicating compromised cellular integrity despite a normal BMI. Conclusions: BMI misclassifies 4 out of 10 young adults with excess adiposity. NWO is a high-risk phenotype linked to visceral adiposity and early cellular frailty. Incorporating BIA in routine screenings is essential to identify this invisible risk group.
  • Integrating the Hospital Frailty Risk Score into Explainable Machine Learning to Predict Mortality in Older Adults with Pneumonia: A Chilean Population-Based Study
    Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Manuel Vásquez-Muñoz, Claudia Troncoso-Pantoja, Lincoyán Fernández-Huerta, et al.
    Diagnostics, 2026
    Background/Objectives: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of mortality in older adults. Traditional prognostic scores may underestimate risk in frail patients by assuming linear relationships between predictors and outcomes. This study aimed to develop and validate explainable machine learning models integrating the administrative Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) to predict in-hospital mortality in a nationwide cohort of older adults in Chile. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using anonymized hospital discharge records from the Chilean National Health Fund (FONASA), including 58,306 hospitalization episodes of adults aged ≥60 years across 72 public hospitals. Fourteen supervised machine learning algorithms were trained using five routinely collected predictors: age, sex, HFRS, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and length of stay. Model performance was evaluated on an independent test set using AUC-ROC. SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) values were calculated to assess global and individual predictor contributions. Results: The Extra Trees classifier achieved the highest discriminative performance (AUC-ROC 0.862), outperforming logistic regression (0.642) and other linear models. SHAP analyses identified HFRS as the most influential predictor (mean |SHAP| = 0.66), followed by length of stay, age, and comorbidities. Conclusions: Ensemble tree-based models incorporating administrative frailty measures provide superior mortality prediction compared to traditional linear approaches. Frailty emerged as the primary driver of risk, supporting scalable early stratification using routinely available hospital data.
  • Comparison of Velocity-Based Performance and Velocity Loss Between Traditional and Safety Squat Barbells During the Squat Exercise
    Miguel Alarcón-Rivera, Leonardo Poblete-Sánchez, Cristian Salazar-Orellana, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, et al.
    Sports, 2026
    The purpose of this study was to examine differences between squat variations performed with a traditional barbell (TRAD) and a safety squat bar (SSB) in university athletes, focusing on mean propulsive velocity (MPV), peak velocity (PV), and velocity loss (VL). Nineteen university athletes participated in a randomized crossover repeated-measures design. Participants performed squat exercises with both barbell types at 65% and 85% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) across multiple testing sessions. Neuromuscular performance indicators were assessed using a linear velocity transducer. Two-way repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects of barbell type and load for MPV and PV (all p &lt; 0.05). Higher MPV values were observed with the SSB at both loading intensities, whereas higher PV values were observed only at 85% 1RM. For VL, a significant main effect of barbell type was found (p = 0.013), with no significant effect of load (p = 0.155) or interaction (p = 0.507). In conclusion, the SSB elicited higher movement velocities compared with the traditional barbell. These findings suggest that barbell selection may influence velocity-based performance outcomes during squat exercise. However, due to the cross-sectional design, these results should be considered preliminary.
  • Beyond Adiposity: Lean Mass and Bone Mineral Content as Markers of Muscle Weakness and Physical Performance in Older Adults
    Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Walter Sepúlveda Loyola, Lincoyán Fernández Huerta, Felipe Montalva Valenzuela, et al.
    Medicina Lithuania, 2026
    Background and Objectives: The contribution of body composition to muscle weakness and physical performance in older adults remains incompletely defined. This study aimed to evaluate the discriminative capacity of total and segmental body composition variables to identify muscle weakness and low physical performance in older adults. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 268 community-dwelling older adults (72.2 ± 8.2 years; 81.3% women). Body composition (lean mass, fat mass, and bone mineral content [BMC], total and segmental) was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Muscle weakness was assessed by handgrip strength (≤27 kg in men; ≤16 kg in women), and low physical performance by the Short Physical Performance Battery ≤8. Sex-stratified receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses were performed. Results: No significant differences were found between sexes for age (p = 0.307) or body mass index (p = 0.892). However, men exhibited significantly higher waist circumference (105.2 ± 11.9 vs. 97.8 ± 12.4 cm; p &lt; 0.001) and handgrip strength (30.3 ± 6.8 vs. 18.3 ± 4.6 kg; p &lt; 0.001) than women. Regarding body composition, men presented higher total lean mass (50.4 ± 6.9 vs. 37.2 ± 4.6 kg; p &lt; 0.001) and total bone mineral content (2666 ± 483 vs. 1940 ± 286 g; p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: Body composition variables showed higher discriminative capacity for muscle weakness than for low physical performance. The ability of lean mass and BMC to identify low physical performance was modest in both sexes, suggesting that structural body composition variables alone may be insufficient to discriminate complex functional impairment in older adults.
  • Postural Balance and Human Movement: An Integrative Framework for Mechanisms, Assessment, and Functional Implications
    Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, José Francisco López-Gil, et al.
    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026
    Postural balance is a foundational component of human motor behavior, yet it remains conceptually ambiguous and methodologically heterogeneous across the clinical, educational, and sport sciences. This narrative review aims to provide an integrative framework that clarifies key concepts (postural control vs. postural balance), synthesizes the main sensorimotor and biomechanical mechanisms underpinning balance, and organizes current assessment approaches and functional implications across populations. Narrative literature synthesis was conducted to integrate evidence covering multisensory integration and sensory reweighting, central neural control (spinal, brainstem, cerebellar, and cortical contributions), neuromuscular and biomechanical strategies (e.g., ankle/hip/stepping), and cognitive influences (e.g., dual-task effects). We further summarize commonly used instrumental outcomes derived from force-platform center-of-pressure metrics and widely adopted clinical and functional balance tests, highlighting their typical applications and limitations across the lifespan including pediatric, general adults, older adults, and athletic populations. This review proposes a closed-loop, systems-based model in which postural balance is conceptualized as an emergent functional outcome arising from distributed postural control processes shaped by task, environmental, and individual constraints. In conclusion, integrating mechanistic understanding with population-specific assessment enhances interpretability and supports more precise, context-sensitive balance evaluation and intervention in both health and performance settings.
  • Post-Exercise Recovery in Paralympic Athletes: A Narrative Review of Physiological Considerations and Practical Applications
    Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Yeny Concha-Cisternas, et al.
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2026
    Paralympic athletes are challenged by unique systemic strain due to impairment-related physiological and psychological stressors. This study aims to synthesize the current evidence regarding post-exercise recovery modalities in Paralympic athletes, providing an overview of their physiological considerations and practical applications. A narrative review was conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science (inception to December 2025). Inclusion criteria prioritized original research on competitive para-athletes evaluated through physiological or performance-based markers. Evidence identifies four critical domains: (1) Thermoregulation: In spinal cord injury (SCI), upper-body cooling is significantly more effective than lower-body strategies for core temperature reduction; objective monitoring of playing time is essential, as subjective perception is unreliable. (2) Systemic recovery: Sleep quality is compromised by secondary complications (e.g., nocturia and spasticity), and heart rate variability (HRV) serves as a sensitive autonomic marker to validate readiness. (3) Neuromuscular restoration: The early-phase rate of force development (RFD ≤ 50 ms) is more sensitive than the peak strength for detecting neural fatigue, particularly in SCI. (4) Contextual modulators: Infrastructure accessibility and psychological resilience are primary determinants of intervention efficacy. Effective recovery in para-sports requires a shift toward “active-assisted” impairment-specific interventions. Future research must validate specialized monitoring tools and longitudinal impacts on long-term health.
  • Coaching beyond boundaries: technology-enabled approaches for Paralympic sport
    Lawrence Judge, Exal Garcia-Carrillo
    Slobozhanskyi Herald of Science and Sport, 2026
    Background and Study Aim. The role of the coach has been reinvented by the digital transformation of sport, embedding advanced technologies into performance environments and extending the reach of evidence-based practice. Material and methods. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence across three domains: wearables, mobile applications, and game-based training; while focusing on their implications for Paralympic athletes in individual sports. Results. Wearable systems provide real-time data for monitoring workload, recovery, and impairment-specific biomechanics, enabling highly personalized training interventions for athletes with prostheses, limb differences, visual impairments, or short stature. Mobile applications expand communication and accountability by delivering remote training plans, integrating rehabilitation care, and supporting accessible athlete self-monitoring, though concerns remain regarding equity, digital literacy, and data governance. Game-based and gamified training approaches, including virtual and augmented reality, foster motivation, cognitive agility, and skill acquisition while reducing social isolation for athletes unable to relocate from their home environments. Importantly, these innovations make long-distance coaching increasingly viable, allowing athletes to maintain essential medical, familial, and social supports while still accessing elite coaching. Conclusions. Sustaining effective practice requires integrating these tools with mentorship, empathy, and ethical safeguards to preserve holistic athlete development and ensure inclusive high-performance pathways. Technology must be harnessed not only to enhance performance but also to safeguard athlete welfare across the lifespan.
  • Anthropometric Profile and Somatotype Analysis of World Champion and Olympic Medalist Canoeists: A Case Study
    Dindin Abidin, - Arisman, Aridhotul Haqiyah
    International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 2026
  • Is Standing Long Jump Performance More Strongly Associated with Health-Related Outcomes than Maximal Isometric Handgrip Strength in Adolescents?
    Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Natalia Escobar Ruiz, et al.
    Children, 2026
  • Mapping Handgrip Strength Research in Sports Performance: A Bibliometric Review of Applications, Trends, and Future Directions
    Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Diana Salas-Gómez, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Boryi A. Becerra-Patiño, Claudio Farías-Valenzuela, et al.
    Sports, 2026
  • Nutritional Status and Body Composition in an Industrially Exposed Population: Sex-Specific Anthropometric Patterns in Chilean Adults
    Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, Guillermo Cortés-Roco, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Nicole Aguilera-Martínez, et al.
    International Journal of Morphology, 2026
  • Reference Values for Physical Functional Performance Across Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
    Claudio Farías-Valenzuela, David Suazo-Romero, Matías Henríquez, Emilio Jofré-Saldía, Paloma Ferrero-Hernández, et al.
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2026
  • Sustained paralympic excellence: A case study of coaching strategies in the long-term development of Jeremy Campbell
    Lawrence W Judge, Exal Garcia-Carrillo
    International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 2026
  • Commentary: The effects of complex training on performance variables in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Rohit Kumar Thapa, João Bruno, Exal Garcia-Carrillo
    Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2026
  • Body composition and somatotype in high-level surfers from Nicaragua
    Revista Medica Electronica, 2026
  • Case Report: Jet lag and travel fatigue effects on performance in a world-class paralympic shot-putter after eastward long-haul transmeridian travel
    Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Rohit K. Thapa, Felipe Hermosilla-Palma, Miguel Alarcón-Rivera, Claudio Farías-Valenzuela, et al.
    Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2026
  • Differences in Physical Fitness According to Nutritional Status Among Rural Schoolchildren
    Miguel Alarcón-Rivera, María Gracia Jélvez Correa, Nayareth González Parada, Sebastián Aldana Rosales, Felipe Montecino-Rojas, et al.
    Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2025
  • Supervised machine learning algorithms for the classification of obesity levels using anthropometric indices derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis
    Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, Aldo Vásquez-Bonilla, Rodrigo Olivares, Pablo Olivares, Juan Pablo Zavala-Crichton, et al.
    Scientific Reports, 2025
  • Sport-Specific Anthropometry and Body Composition in Nicaraguan Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics
    Hellen Araya-Parrales, Guillermo Cortés-Roco, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, et al.
    International Journal of Morphology, 2025
  • Anthropometric and Physical Fitness Characteristics of Chilean Elite Junior Surfers
    Samuel Curripan, Emily Valenzuela-Galleguillos, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Aldo Vásquez-Bonilla, Guillermo Cortés-Roco, et al.
    International Journal of Morphology, 2025
  • Physical Fitness in World-Class Shot Put Para Athletes During Six Months of Training: A Longitudinal Case Report
    Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Nikolaos Zaras, Lawrence W. Judge, Angeliki-Nikoletta Stasinaki, Esteban Aedo-Muñoz, et al.
    Sports, 2025
  • The effects of polarized training on time trial performance in trained and highly-trained triathletes
    Tomas Rivera Kofler, Guillermo Cortés-Roco, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda
    Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2025

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk Using Machine Learning Based on Maximal Oxygen Consumption, Physical Fitness, and Anthropometry
    R Yáñez‐Sepúlveda, R Olivares, E Guzmán‐Muñoz, Y Concha‐Cisternas, ...
    Clinical obesity 16 (3), e70081 , 2026
    2026
  • The Effects of Plyometric Training on Neuromuscular Performance in Advanced Boulder Climbers
    G Cortés-Roco, V Low-Barría, R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, J Pérez-Contreras, ...
    Preprints , 2026
    2026
  • Integrating the Hospital Frailty Risk Score into Explainable Machine Learning to Predict Mortality in Older Adults with Pneumonia: A Chilean Population-Based Study
    Y Concha-Cisternas, E Guzmán-Muñoz, M Vásquez-Muñoz, ...
    Diagnostics 16 (10), 1506 , 2026
    2026
  • A Data-Driven Approach to Cardiometabolic Risk Stratification: Development of the Adiposity-Fitness Imbalance Index Using a National Chilean Dataset
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, JF Tornero-Aguilera, M Muñoz-López, ...
    Data 11 (5), 108 , 2026
    2026
  • Visceral Adiposity and Markers of Relative Sarcopenia inYoung Adults with Normal Weight Obesity: Gender Differences
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, BA Becerra-Patiño, A Monterrosa-Quintero, ...
    Healthcare 14 (9), 1243 , 2026
    2026
  • Combining Multisensory Cueing and Velocity-Based Training to Enhance Shot Put Performance in an F12 Para-Athlete: A Case Report
    LW Judge, E Garcia-Carrillo
    Sports 14 (5), 181 , 2026
    2026
  • Anthropometric Profile and Somatotype Analysis of World Champion and Olympic Medalist Canoeists: A Case Study
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, A Vásquez-Bonilla, E Garcia-Carrillo, M Tuesta, ...
    International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science 13 (4), 32-39 , 2026
    2026
  • Mapping Handgrip Strength Research in Sports Performance: A Bibliometric Review of Applications, Trends, and Future Directions
    E Garcia-Carrillo, D Salas-Gómez, A Castillo-Paredes, BA Becerra-Patiño, ...
    Sports 14 (3), 101 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Is Standing Long Jump Performance More Strongly Associated with Health-Related Outcomes than Maximal Isometric Handgrip Strength in Adolescents?
    F Montalva-Valenzuela, A Castillo-Paredes, Y Concha-Cisternas, ...
    Children 13 (3), 314 , 2026
    2026
  • Reference Values for Physical Functional Performance Across Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
    C Farías-Valenzuela, D Suazo-Romero, M Henríquez, E Jofré-Saldía, ...
    Applied Sciences 16 (4), 1912 , 2026
    2026
  • Estado Nutricional y Composición Corporal en una Población Expuesta Industrialmente: Patrones Antropométricos Específicos por Sexo en Adultos Chilenos
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, G Cortés-Roco, E Garcia-Carrillo, ...
    International Journal of Morphology 44 (1), 149-157 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustained paralympic excellence: A case study of coaching strategies in the long-term development of Jeremy Campbell
    LW Judge, E Garcia-Carrillo
    International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching , 2026
    2026
  • Physical Activity Levels, Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress in Chilean Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
    R Aguilera-Eguía, HA Fuentes Barria, Y Avilés-Santos, ...
    Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 8, 1789806 , 2026
    2026
  • Effectiveness of a school-based intervention using alternative sports to improve physical and motor skills in elementary school students (RENUÉVATE Project): Study protocol for …
    P Pezoa-Fuentes, M Sánchez-López, E Merellano-Navarro, ...
    Frontiers in Public Health 14, 1817081 , 2026
    2026
  • Comparison of Velocity-Based Performance and Velocity Loss Between Traditional and Safety Squat Barbells During the Squat Exercise
    M Alarcón-Rivera, L Poblete-Sánchez, C Salazar-Orellana, ...
    Sports 14 (4), 146 , 2026
    2026
  • Body composition and somatotype in high-level surfers from Nicaragua
    H Araya-Parrales, O Palacio-Reyes, I Leytón-Padilla, E Garcia-Carrillo, ...
    Revista Medica Electronica 48, e6721 , 2026
    2026
  • Beyond Adiposity: Lean Mass and Bone Mineral Content as Markers of Muscle Weakness and Physical Performance in Older Adults
    Y Concha-Cisternas, E Guzmán-Muñoz, W Sepúlveda Loyola, ...
    Medicina 62 (4), 684 , 2026
    2026
  • Coaching beyond boundaries: technology-enabled approaches for Paralympic sport
    LW Judge, E Garcia-Carrillo
    Slobozhanskyi Herald of Science and Sport 30 (1), 81-88 , 2026
    2026
  • Postural Balance and Human Movement: An Integrative Framework for Mechanisms, Assessment, and Functional Implications
    E Guzmán-Muñoz, F Montalva-Valenzuela, E Garcia-Carrillo, ...
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 15 (7), 2588 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Post-Exercise Recovery in Paralympic Athletes: A Narrative Review of Physiological Considerations and Practical Applications
    E Garcia-Carrillo, E Guzmán-Muñoz, F Montalva-Valenzuela, ...
    Applied Sciences 16 (7), 3290 , 2026
    2026

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effects of upper-body plyometric training on physical fitness in healthy youth and young adult participants: a systematic review with meta-analysis
    E Garcia-Carrillo, R Ramirez-Campillo, RK Thapa, J Afonso, U Granacher, ...
    Sports medicine-open 9 (1), 93 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 36
  • Anthropometric Characteristics, Handgrip Strength, and Upper Limb Asymmetries in Highly Trained Chilean Shot Put Para-Athletes
    E Garcia-Carrillo, R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, G Cortés-Roco, ...
    International Journal of Morphology 41 (4), 1123-1127 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 15
  • Effects of therapies involving plyometric-jump training on physical fitness of youth with cerebral palsy: a systematic review with meta-analysis
    E Garcia-Carrillo, R Ramirez-Campillo, M Izquierdo, RK Elnaggar, ...
    Sports 12 (6), 152 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Evaluation of physical fitness in track and field throwing athletes across different competitive levels
    E Garcia-Carrillo, F Gallardo-Fuentes, R Ramirez-Campillo, ...
    Journal of Physical Education and Sport 24 (3), 552-559 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Prevalence of sports injuries in Para Athletics throwers -a retrospective cohort study
    E Garcia-Carrillo, B Silva, N Zaras, J Azocar-Gallardo, ...
    Advances in Rehabilitation 38 (3), 7-15 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Scientific production on Para Athletics: A bibliometric review
    E Garcia-Carrillo, R Ramirez-Campillo, C Winckler
    International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 7 (5), 1199 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Peaking for the World Para Athletics Championships: Case study of a World Champion female Paralympic shot putter
    E Garcia-Carrillo, R Ramirez-Campillo
    Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 14 (4), S1204-S1213 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 6
  • The Science of Adapted Throws: A Systematic Search and Narrative Evidence Synthesis
    E Garcia-Carrillo, CA Lasso-Quilindo, LM Chalapud-Narváez, ...
    Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 7, 1673489 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Self-Massage Training in Overcoming Post-Training Fatigue for Running Athletes
    AI Haryanto, IK Suardika, S Kadir, YE Nopiyanto, E Garcia-Carrillo
    Jurnal Pengabdian UNDIKMA 5 (3), 358-366 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Postural Balance and Human Movement: An Integrative Framework for Mechanisms, Assessment, and Functional Implications
    E Guzmán-Muñoz, F Montalva-Valenzuela, E Garcia-Carrillo, ...
    Journal of Clinical Medicine 15 (7), 2588 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Asociación entre índice de masa corporal, índice de masa triponderal y porcentaje de grasa corporal en niños y adolescentes
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, E Garcia-Carrillo, JS Da Lima, J Páez-Herrera, ...
    Retos 72, 436-444 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Physical Fitness in World-Class Shot Put Para Athletes During Six Months of Training: A Longitudinal Case Report
    E Garcia-Carrillo, N Zaras, LW Judge, AN Stasinaki, E Aedo-Muñoz, ...
    Sports 13 (9), 328 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Supervised machine learning algorithms for the classification of obesity levels using anthropometric indices derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis
    R Yáñez-Sepúlveda, A Vásquez-Bonilla, R Olivares, P Olivares, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 30681 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
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