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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015371
title: Dance therapy in autism: a case report

description: Autism is one of the most common neurological disorders that affects the neurological development of children. Therapeutic interventions may intervene in communication disorders and stereotyped behaviors such as dancing, which as therapy can activate sensory pathways that enable gesture improvement. This study aimed to observe the effects of dance therapy in motor performance and gesture, body balance and gait, as well as in the quality of life of an adolescent with autistic disorder. It is a case study of a fifteen-year-old male who participated in 120 sessions of dance therapy, lasting 30 minutes, twice a week, on alternate days, over a period of one year. The assessment instruments used were the Motor Function Measure (MFM), Tinetti test and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). According to the MFM, the total score increased 27.08%; the Tinetti test regarding balance increased from 68 to 75%, and gait, from 16% to 66%. CARS changed from 41.5 to 34 points, changing the severe disorder to moderate within the proposed parameters. The dance therapy can optimize the psychomotor behavior of young people with autistic disorders.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015371.v1
title: Dance therapy in autism: a case report

description: Autism is one of the most common neurological disorders that affects the neurological development of children. Therapeutic interventions may intervene in communication disorders and stereotyped behaviors such as dancing, which as therapy can activate sensory pathways that enable gesture improvement. This study aimed to observe the effects of dance therapy in motor performance and gesture, body balance and gait, as well as in the quality of life of an adolescent with autistic disorder. It is a case study of a fifteen-year-old male who participated in 120 sessions of dance therapy, lasting 30 minutes, twice a week, on alternate days, over a period of one year. The assessment instruments used were the Motor Function Measure (MFM), Tinetti test and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). According to the MFM, the total score increased 27.08%; the Tinetti test regarding balance increased from 68 to 75%, and gait, from 16% to 66%. CARS changed from 41.5 to 34 points, changing the severe disorder to moderate within the proposed parameters. The dance therapy can optimize the psychomotor behavior of young people with autistic disorders.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015372
title: Effects of the Pilates method on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and respiratory muscle strength: non-randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The Pilates method can be an effective tool for the physical therapist during rehabilitation, because it has varied benefits and few contraindications. Although widely practiced by the population, the literature is scarce about the benefits related to the respiratory system. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Pilates method on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and anthropometric characteristics in healthy women. This is a non-randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial with 21 volunteers, who were allocated for convenience in two groups: Pilates with 11 female volunteers, aged 33.18±8.08 years, subjected to the Pilates method twice a week for three months; and Control with 10 female volunteers, aged 31.70±7.39 years that remained three months without regular physical exercises. All of them were submitted to the anthropometric evaluation, physical activity Baecke questionnaire, spirometry lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility by cirtometry and respiratory muscle strength by measures of the maximum respiratory pressure obtained by means of a manovacuometer. All volunteers were evaluated prior to insertion in the groups and revaluated after three months. In the Pilates group, there was significant increase in recreational physical activity, total of the physical activity questionnaire, mobility in the three levels (axillary, xiphoid and abdominal) of the respiratory, inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength, and significant reduction in waist circumference (WC) (p&lt;0.05) after three months of intervention. However, except for leisure physical activity and total of the physical activity questionnaire, when compared, significant differences were not detected between groups (p&gt;0.05). As to the lung function, significant differences were not detected (p&gt;0.05) in the groups and between them. It is concluded that, after the practice of the Pilates method, there was improvement in leisure physical activity, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and waist circumference reduction, however, in comparison with the control group, the Pilates method did not show relevant changes in pulmonary function, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and anthropometric characteristics in healthy women that did not perform physical activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015372.v1
title: Effects of the Pilates method on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and respiratory muscle strength: non-randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The Pilates method can be an effective tool for the physical therapist during rehabilitation, because it has varied benefits and few contraindications. Although widely practiced by the population, the literature is scarce about the benefits related to the respiratory system. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Pilates method on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and anthropometric characteristics in healthy women. This is a non-randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial with 21 volunteers, who were allocated for convenience in two groups: Pilates with 11 female volunteers, aged 33.18±8.08 years, subjected to the Pilates method twice a week for three months; and Control with 10 female volunteers, aged 31.70±7.39 years that remained three months without regular physical exercises. All of them were submitted to the anthropometric evaluation, physical activity Baecke questionnaire, spirometry lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility by cirtometry and respiratory muscle strength by measures of the maximum respiratory pressure obtained by means of a manovacuometer. All volunteers were evaluated prior to insertion in the groups and revaluated after three months. In the Pilates group, there was significant increase in recreational physical activity, total of the physical activity questionnaire, mobility in the three levels (axillary, xiphoid and abdominal) of the respiratory, inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength, and significant reduction in waist circumference (WC) (p&lt;0.05) after three months of intervention. However, except for leisure physical activity and total of the physical activity questionnaire, when compared, significant differences were not detected between groups (p&gt;0.05). As to the lung function, significant differences were not detected (p&gt;0.05) in the groups and between them. It is concluded that, after the practice of the Pilates method, there was improvement in leisure physical activity, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and waist circumference reduction, however, in comparison with the control group, the Pilates method did not show relevant changes in pulmonary function, thoracoabdominal mobility, respiratory muscle strength and anthropometric characteristics in healthy women that did not perform physical activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015396
title: Quality of life and work ability of firefighters

description: ABSTRACT Duties related to dangerous activities frequently cause serious health risks, demanding attention, high cognitive skills, quick and precise decision-making and a constant alertness that can influence the work ability and the quality of life of firefighters. This work aimed at assessing the quality of life and the work ability of firefighters in a city in the state of São Paulo. Information was collected on their age, marital status, educational attainment, years on the job and physical activity, and both the SF-36 and the Work Ability Index were employed. The data were descriptively analyzed through frequencies and percentages. To study the association between variables, the correlation tests of Pearson and Spearman were used. Thirty male firefighters with an average age of 38.2 (±5.63) years were evaluated. The highest value obtained through the SF-36 refers to physical functioning, and the lowest value to bodily pain. Work ability was low for none of the subjects, moderate for 10% of them, good for 36.7%, and excellent for 53.3%. The correlation between age and number of years on the job was very good. All quality of life sections were significantly correlated with work ability. The perception of a good quality of life was also expressed in good work ability. These assessments can help to prioritize and identify the workers who need occupational health services, as well as direct the required interventions to improve the work environment and work conditions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015396.v1
title: Quality of life and work ability of firefighters

description: ABSTRACT Duties related to dangerous activities frequently cause serious health risks, demanding attention, high cognitive skills, quick and precise decision-making and a constant alertness that can influence the work ability and the quality of life of firefighters. This work aimed at assessing the quality of life and the work ability of firefighters in a city in the state of São Paulo. Information was collected on their age, marital status, educational attainment, years on the job and physical activity, and both the SF-36 and the Work Ability Index were employed. The data were descriptively analyzed through frequencies and percentages. To study the association between variables, the correlation tests of Pearson and Spearman were used. Thirty male firefighters with an average age of 38.2 (±5.63) years were evaluated. The highest value obtained through the SF-36 refers to physical functioning, and the lowest value to bodily pain. Work ability was low for none of the subjects, moderate for 10% of them, good for 36.7%, and excellent for 53.3%. The correlation between age and number of years on the job was very good. All quality of life sections were significantly correlated with work ability. The perception of a good quality of life was also expressed in good work ability. These assessments can help to prioritize and identify the workers who need occupational health services, as well as direct the required interventions to improve the work environment and work conditions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015402
title: Effects of a Postural Education Program for students of the third year of Elementary School in a State School in Porto Alegre, state of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Back pain and postural changes are present problems for children and adolescents in recent years. One of the factors contributing to the onset of these problems is poor posture while performing daily life activities (DLAs), and it is believed that Postural Education classes can stimulate the students to incorporate appropriate habits. The main objective of this study was to verify the effects of the Postural Education Program (PEP) of nine weeks on the dynamic posture of students while performing DLAs. The secondary objective was to know the perception of the legally responsible person and the teachers about the PEP. This study was of semi-experimental type, and used a mixed method, using a combination of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample was composed of 40 students from the third year of the Elementary School from a State school in Porto Alegre, evaluated by DLA's footage and a Semi-Structured Interview. The PEP was based on the methodology of Postural Schools and lasted for nine weeks. The results showed improvement in in the execution of the DLAs: carry backpack (p=0.005), pick object from the ground (p=0.009), sit on a bench (p=0.001), and sit to write (p=0.001). In the DLA carrying objects no significant difference was found (p=0.467). Regarding the qualitative analysis, the lines of the legally responsible person and of the teachers have shown that students have made positive comments about the contents and the activities carried out during the program. Respondents perceived changes in the postural habits of the students and satisfaction with the proposal. It is concluded that the PEP was effective to improve the execution of DLAs and had a positive impact on the perception of the legally responsible person and the teachers of the students participating in the Program.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015404
title: Microrregulation of access to the care network in physiotherapy: strategies for improving the care flow in a secondary care service

description: ABSTRACT We characterized a physiotherapy service of the city. The profile of patients on the waiting list was assessed and identified to propose strategies for micro-regulation on the access to secondary-level physiotherapy to improve the resolution rate of the system. This is a cross-sectional study carried out with the physiotherapy team of the secondary care and 70 patients on the waiting list. The team was interviewed and patients were assessed and forwarded to the different care points according to their needs. The information obtained from the interviews of professionals and triage of patients was used to propose improvements and greater resolution. The secondary care physiotherapy team has a high demand. The origin of the referrals was first from Orthopedists/Traumatologists (88%), and clinical diagnosis of Osteoarthritis (36%). After the evaluation, 72% of patients did not need the complexity of a secondary physiotherapy service. The problems found were related to low resolution on primary health care, lack of coordination for physiotherapy teams, lack of dialogue with other professionals, and screening and care criteria in the secondary level of care. The lack of understanding of the network organization of services reflected in a long waiting list for secondary physiotherapy. From the identification of the main problems, strategies indicated were the screening by the primary care staff and medical professionals of the specialized care; and coordinator for improving dialogue between the care points of physiotherapy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015404.v1
title: Microrregulation of access to the care network in physiotherapy: strategies for improving the care flow in a secondary care service

description: ABSTRACT We characterized a physiotherapy service of the city. The profile of patients on the waiting list was assessed and identified to propose strategies for micro-regulation on the access to secondary-level physiotherapy to improve the resolution rate of the system. This is a cross-sectional study carried out with the physiotherapy team of the secondary care and 70 patients on the waiting list. The team was interviewed and patients were assessed and forwarded to the different care points according to their needs. The information obtained from the interviews of professionals and triage of patients was used to propose improvements and greater resolution. The secondary care physiotherapy team has a high demand. The origin of the referrals was first from Orthopedists/Traumatologists (88%), and clinical diagnosis of Osteoarthritis (36%). After the evaluation, 72% of patients did not need the complexity of a secondary physiotherapy service. The problems found were related to low resolution on primary health care, lack of coordination for physiotherapy teams, lack of dialogue with other professionals, and screening and care criteria in the secondary level of care. The lack of understanding of the network organization of services reflected in a long waiting list for secondary physiotherapy. From the identification of the main problems, strategies indicated were the screening by the primary care staff and medical professionals of the specialized care; and coordinator for improving dialogue between the care points of physiotherapy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015407
title: Prevalence of motor deficiencies and their relationship with federal expenditures for prosthesis, orthetics and other equipment in the Brazilian states in 2010

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to know the prevalence of full motor difficulty (MD) (walking or climbing stairs) and according to degrees (mild, moderate, severe) in the Brazilian states and in the country; present the federal expenditures on prostheses, orthotics and materials (OPM) related to such difficulty; and verify the correlation between the prevalence of disabilities and public expenditures on OPM. Population data was used from every major city in Brazil, obtained from the IBGE website, and OPM expenditures related to MD, extracted from the DATASUS website in 2010. Data was analyzed through the prevalence of MD and OPM expenses related to MD. We used the Stata 11 software for the implementation of the Spearman correlation test with a significance level of 5%. The prevalence of MD in Brazil in the year of 2010 was 6.91%; ranging from 8.63% (state of Alagoas) to 5.28% (state of Tocantins). The expenditures on OPM varied according to the state, and these expenditures were proportional to the prevalence of MD in the cities of the states of Acre and Piauí (orthotics); Pernambuco (prostheses), and Acre and Maranhão (equipment). The correlation between the amount spent and the prevalence of MD was inverse in the cities of the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo (orthotics); Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo (prostheses); and Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo (equipment).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015407.v1
title: Prevalence of motor deficiencies and their relationship with federal expenditures for prosthesis, orthetics and other equipment in the Brazilian states in 2010

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to know the prevalence of full motor difficulty (MD) (walking or climbing stairs) and according to degrees (mild, moderate, severe) in the Brazilian states and in the country; present the federal expenditures on prostheses, orthotics and materials (OPM) related to such difficulty; and verify the correlation between the prevalence of disabilities and public expenditures on OPM. Population data was used from every major city in Brazil, obtained from the IBGE website, and OPM expenditures related to MD, extracted from the DATASUS website in 2010. Data was analyzed through the prevalence of MD and OPM expenses related to MD. We used the Stata 11 software for the implementation of the Spearman correlation test with a significance level of 5%. The prevalence of MD in Brazil in the year of 2010 was 6.91%; ranging from 8.63% (state of Alagoas) to 5.28% (state of Tocantins). The expenditures on OPM varied according to the state, and these expenditures were proportional to the prevalence of MD in the cities of the states of Acre and Piauí (orthotics); Pernambuco (prostheses), and Acre and Maranhão (equipment). The correlation between the amount spent and the prevalence of MD was inverse in the cities of the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo (orthotics); Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo (prostheses); and Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo (equipment).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015408
title: Motor behavior of low birth weight and very low birth weight premature infants

description: ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to verify the difference between the motor behaviors of low birth weight (LBW) premature infants and very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants in the first 8 months of life and assess motor behavior of these infants in different age groups. We evaluated 41 LBW infants (2499g to 1500g) and 22 VLBW infants (1499g to 1000g). Groups were divided according to age into NB-1 month, 2-4 months, and 5-8 months, and their motor behavior was analyzed by the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) score and percentile. Kruskal-Wallis test was utilized to verify the difference of motor behavior between age groups (NB to 1 month, 2-4 months, and 5-8 months) in each group independently. To detect differences between groups (LBW and VLBW) in each age group, we used the Mann-Whitney test (p≤0.05). A significant difference was observed between the LBW group and the VLBW group, both for score (p=0.011) and percentiles (p=0.010), in age groups 2-4 months and 5-8 months (p=0.017; p=0.013, respectively). In the comparison between age groups 0-1 month and 2-4 months, we observed higher scores for the LBW (p=0.000) and VLBW (p=0.001) groups and lower percentiles (p=0.003) for the VLBW group at 2-4 months. Between age groups 0-1 month and 5-8 months, we observed higher scores (p=0.000; p=0.000) and lower percentiles (p=0.005; p=0.000) at 5-8 months. Between age groups 2-4 months and 5-8 months, we observed higher score (p=0.000; p=0.000) and lower percentile (p=0.006; p=0.004) at 5-8 months. Birth weight had a significant impact on motor development of premature infants, and developmental delays can be more evident at older ages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015408.v1
title: Motor behavior of low birth weight and very low birth weight premature infants

description: ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to verify the difference between the motor behaviors of low birth weight (LBW) premature infants and very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants in the first 8 months of life and assess motor behavior of these infants in different age groups. We evaluated 41 LBW infants (2499g to 1500g) and 22 VLBW infants (1499g to 1000g). Groups were divided according to age into NB-1 month, 2-4 months, and 5-8 months, and their motor behavior was analyzed by the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) score and percentile. Kruskal-Wallis test was utilized to verify the difference of motor behavior between age groups (NB to 1 month, 2-4 months, and 5-8 months) in each group independently. To detect differences between groups (LBW and VLBW) in each age group, we used the Mann-Whitney test (p≤0.05). A significant difference was observed between the LBW group and the VLBW group, both for score (p=0.011) and percentiles (p=0.010), in age groups 2-4 months and 5-8 months (p=0.017; p=0.013, respectively). In the comparison between age groups 0-1 month and 2-4 months, we observed higher scores for the LBW (p=0.000) and VLBW (p=0.001) groups and lower percentiles (p=0.003) for the VLBW group at 2-4 months. Between age groups 0-1 month and 5-8 months, we observed higher scores (p=0.000; p=0.000) and lower percentiles (p=0.005; p=0.000) at 5-8 months. Between age groups 2-4 months and 5-8 months, we observed higher score (p=0.000; p=0.000) and lower percentile (p=0.006; p=0.004) at 5-8 months. Birth weight had a significant impact on motor development of premature infants, and developmental delays can be more evident at older ages.