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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015336
title: The influence of dual-tasking on postural control in young adults

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dual-tasking on postural balance in young adults. Participants were 20 college students (10 men and 10 women) with a mean age of 25 years. Postural balance was evaluated by the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), using the Smart Equitest(tm) NeuroCom(r) International, which evaluates the individual's ability to use the different systems of postural control (somatosensory, vestibular and visual) to keep in balance in the 6 conditions of sensory conflict presented by the system. The subjects were evaluated while single-tasking (maintaining balance) and dual-tasking (maintaining balance in conjunction with cognitive mental calculation task) in randomized order. Balance was measured by using the balance score, comparing the angular differences between the maximum anterior and posterior displacements. The Wilcoxon test with significance level of p(0.05 was used to compare the mean scores of balance between the situation with and without dual task. The balance scores in SOT conditions were analyzed and demonstrated statistically significant differences in condition 1 (eyes open, fixed platform and visual surroundings; p=0.018) and condition 6 (eyes open, platform swings and fixed visual surroundings; p=0.008), with reduced balance when dual-tasking in both conditions. The results showed that while performing dual tasks, consisted of four arithmetic operations, the posture control is negatively affected, resulting in a greater oscillation of the subjects. Thus, the complexity of the secondary task may have been the main reason for the lower balance scores found.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015336.v1
title: The influence of dual-tasking on postural control in young adults

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dual-tasking on postural balance in young adults. Participants were 20 college students (10 men and 10 women) with a mean age of 25 years. Postural balance was evaluated by the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), using the Smart Equitest(tm) NeuroCom(r) International, which evaluates the individual's ability to use the different systems of postural control (somatosensory, vestibular and visual) to keep in balance in the 6 conditions of sensory conflict presented by the system. The subjects were evaluated while single-tasking (maintaining balance) and dual-tasking (maintaining balance in conjunction with cognitive mental calculation task) in randomized order. Balance was measured by using the balance score, comparing the angular differences between the maximum anterior and posterior displacements. The Wilcoxon test with significance level of p(0.05 was used to compare the mean scores of balance between the situation with and without dual task. The balance scores in SOT conditions were analyzed and demonstrated statistically significant differences in condition 1 (eyes open, fixed platform and visual surroundings; p=0.018) and condition 6 (eyes open, platform swings and fixed visual surroundings; p=0.008), with reduced balance when dual-tasking in both conditions. The results showed that while performing dual tasks, consisted of four arithmetic operations, the posture control is negatively affected, resulting in a greater oscillation of the subjects. Thus, the complexity of the secondary task may have been the main reason for the lower balance scores found.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015338.v1
title: Early signs of scoliosis in preschool children

description: The high incidence of postural deviations in child population, estimated at 20%, is not only a concern, but also a public health problem. This study aimed to identify signs of scoliosis in children in preschool age from Londrina, Brazil. The study included 377 children aged between 5 and 6 years, of both sexes. The postural exam was divided in: (1) obtaining anthropometric data, the frontal pelvic balance and Adams test; (2) in case of a positive response to Adams test, a computerized photogrammetry was performer subsequently. The prevalence of early signs of scoliosis was of 26.3% in the population evaluated. However, they were characterized as scoliotic attitude, since the highest angle identified was 7.33° and the median ranged from 3.2° to 5.6°. Also, the scoliotic attitude may be related to growth, since an association was identified between the positive response to the Adams test and pelvic asymmetry in the frontal plane, and the majority of the curvatures were of the "C" type. Based on the results, there was a high prevalence of scoliotic attitude, indicating the need for postural monitoring programs for children in pre-school, to control the growth and resolution or worsening of the early signs of scoliosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015338
title: Early signs of scoliosis in preschool children

description: The high incidence of postural deviations in child population, estimated at 20%, is not only a concern, but also a public health problem. This study aimed to identify signs of scoliosis in children in preschool age from Londrina, Brazil. The study included 377 children aged between 5 and 6 years, of both sexes. The postural exam was divided in: (1) obtaining anthropometric data, the frontal pelvic balance and Adams test; (2) in case of a positive response to Adams test, a computerized photogrammetry was performer subsequently. The prevalence of early signs of scoliosis was of 26.3% in the population evaluated. However, they were characterized as scoliotic attitude, since the highest angle identified was 7.33° and the median ranged from 3.2° to 5.6°. Also, the scoliotic attitude may be related to growth, since an association was identified between the positive response to the Adams test and pelvic asymmetry in the frontal plane, and the majority of the curvatures were of the "C" type. Based on the results, there was a high prevalence of scoliotic attitude, indicating the need for postural monitoring programs for children in pre-school, to control the growth and resolution or worsening of the early signs of scoliosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015339
title: Functional status evaluation of older adults with moderate and severe unit belonging to a family health center

description: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional status of older adults with moderate and severe dependence from a family health center, applying scales to evaluate activities of daily living, cognitive level, educational level and caregiver burden. We evaluated 55 older adults with moderate and severe dependence. The Katz Index was used to determine the level of dependence, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) was used for functionality and assistance provided by a third person, the Barthel Index was used to assess the independence, the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used for cognitive status and the Zarit scale was used for caregiver burden. The mean age was 84.4±7.8 years , and 74.5% of the subjects were female (25.5% male). According to the Barthel Index, 45% were classified with severe dependence; men had higher scores on the Barthel index and FIM. Cognitive impairment was present in 75% of the subjects according to MMSE, with a mean of 7.2±5.3 points. Women represented 85% of caregivers and 49% of these had greater burden. We obtained a significant correlation between motor FIM and Barthel Index (r=0.9710), cognitive FIM and MMSE (r=0.8148), and MMSE and educational level (r=0.6537). There was no correlation between age and cognition or functional independence. According to the data, most older adults with moderate and severe dependence have motor and cognitive impairment, which are correlated to the educational level of the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015339.v1
title: Functional status evaluation of older adults with moderate and severe unit belonging to a family health center

description: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional status of older adults with moderate and severe dependence from a family health center, applying scales to evaluate activities of daily living, cognitive level, educational level and caregiver burden. We evaluated 55 older adults with moderate and severe dependence. The Katz Index was used to determine the level of dependence, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) was used for functionality and assistance provided by a third person, the Barthel Index was used to assess the independence, the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used for cognitive status and the Zarit scale was used for caregiver burden. The mean age was 84.4±7.8 years , and 74.5% of the subjects were female (25.5% male). According to the Barthel Index, 45% were classified with severe dependence; men had higher scores on the Barthel index and FIM. Cognitive impairment was present in 75% of the subjects according to MMSE, with a mean of 7.2±5.3 points. Women represented 85% of caregivers and 49% of these had greater burden. We obtained a significant correlation between motor FIM and Barthel Index (r=0.9710), cognitive FIM and MMSE (r=0.8148), and MMSE and educational level (r=0.6537). There was no correlation between age and cognition or functional independence. According to the data, most older adults with moderate and severe dependence have motor and cognitive impairment, which are correlated to the educational level of the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015341
title: Global postural re-education for an adult with cerebral palsy: case study

description: The effects of an intervention program with global postural reeducation (GPR) and a period of no treatment (8 weeks) were evaluated by kinematic analysis and evaluation of static and dynamic balance of an adult with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Evaluations of balance were made using the Berg Balance Scale, as well as gait kinematics evaluations, in which spatiotemporal and angular variables were analyzed. These assessments were made at the beginning and at the end of each intervention period. To characterize the parameters examined, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) was used. The studied subject showed improvement of balance after the intervention period and, regarding angular variables, decreased hip extension and less trunk tilt were found. With the improvement of balance, hip extension and alignment of the trunk of the treated patient, it is suggested that the GPR intervention method can be effective as a practice of physical therapy for CP; however, more effective results may be associated with continuous treatment with this method, since during the intervals of the intervention, there was a reduction in balance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015341.v1
title: Global postural re-education for an adult with cerebral palsy: case study

description: The effects of an intervention program with global postural reeducation (GPR) and a period of no treatment (8 weeks) were evaluated by kinematic analysis and evaluation of static and dynamic balance of an adult with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Evaluations of balance were made using the Berg Balance Scale, as well as gait kinematics evaluations, in which spatiotemporal and angular variables were analyzed. These assessments were made at the beginning and at the end of each intervention period. To characterize the parameters examined, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) was used. The studied subject showed improvement of balance after the intervention period and, regarding angular variables, decreased hip extension and less trunk tilt were found. With the improvement of balance, hip extension and alignment of the trunk of the treated patient, it is suggested that the GPR intervention method can be effective as a practice of physical therapy for CP; however, more effective results may be associated with continuous treatment with this method, since during the intervals of the intervention, there was a reduction in balance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015342
title: Using virtual reality for motor rehabilitation in a child with ataxic cerebral palsy: case report

description: Was evaluated the influence of Virtual Reality (VR) with Nintendo Wii (NW) on balance and gait of a children with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP-A). A case study, child male, 12 years, diagnosis of CP-A without history of respiratory, cardiac or orthopedic previous diseases, independent and preserved cognitive march, attended the premises of Amarati entity located in Jundiaí (SP). Initially the child was assessed by the Scale Berg, Kay Cerny Protocol and GMFM-66. After it started the rehabilitation using VR, 3 times a week in 30 minute sessions, through games of NW(r), with the game Wii Fit Plus, Balance Board Wii Remote platform and control during 04 months, totaling 40 sessions. The child continued kinesiotherapeutic treatment within the institution during the collection period. With the end of the proposed period, the same parameters were reassessed. There was an increase in the GMFM-66 score with increasing average scores of 71.69 (SD 1.64) to 77.46 (SD 2.06) in the evolving dimensions "standing" and "walking, running and skip "; increase in scale Berg (from 48 to 53 points), indicating an improvement in static equilibrium; the protocol Kay Cerny shows no changes in the evaluated parameters (speed, frequency of steps/min, and last stride length and step width) were observed. These results suggest that the use of the NW influences the improvement mainly to balance the child when used in addition to the kinesiotherapeutic treatment, however is necessary to perform studies with larger populations for evidence of its effectiveness.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015342.v1
title: Using virtual reality for motor rehabilitation in a child with ataxic cerebral palsy: case report

description: Was evaluated the influence of Virtual Reality (VR) with Nintendo Wii (NW) on balance and gait of a children with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP-A). A case study, child male, 12 years, diagnosis of CP-A without history of respiratory, cardiac or orthopedic previous diseases, independent and preserved cognitive march, attended the premises of Amarati entity located in Jundiaí (SP). Initially the child was assessed by the Scale Berg, Kay Cerny Protocol and GMFM-66. After it started the rehabilitation using VR, 3 times a week in 30 minute sessions, through games of NW(r), with the game Wii Fit Plus, Balance Board Wii Remote platform and control during 04 months, totaling 40 sessions. The child continued kinesiotherapeutic treatment within the institution during the collection period. With the end of the proposed period, the same parameters were reassessed. There was an increase in the GMFM-66 score with increasing average scores of 71.69 (SD 1.64) to 77.46 (SD 2.06) in the evolving dimensions "standing" and "walking, running and skip "; increase in scale Berg (from 48 to 53 points), indicating an improvement in static equilibrium; the protocol Kay Cerny shows no changes in the evaluated parameters (speed, frequency of steps/min, and last stride length and step width) were observed. These results suggest that the use of the NW influences the improvement mainly to balance the child when used in addition to the kinesiotherapeutic treatment, however is necessary to perform studies with larger populations for evidence of its effectiveness.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015344.v1
title: Relationship between the functional capacity and perception of limitation on activities of daily life of patients with COPD

description: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a correlation between functional capacity and the perception of limitation for activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thirty patients underwent anthropometric assessment, spirometry, the London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale (LCADL), the six minute walk test (6mWT) and the Glittre-ALD test (TGlittre). The normality of the data was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test. To verify correlation between variables, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used. A simple linear regression and stepwise multiple linear regression were applied, using the percentage of LCADL (LCADL%total) as dependent variable and the tests (TGlittre and 6mWT) as independents. The TGlittre correlated moderately with LCADL%total (r=0.58, p&lt;0.05) and with the LCADL domain "self care" (r=0.45, p&lt;0.05) and "leisure" (r=0.54, p&lt;0.05). The LCADL%total and its domain "leisure" showed moderate and weak negative correlation with the 6mWT (r=-0.45 and r=-0.53, p&lt;0.05, respectively), while the "self care" domain did not correlate with 6mWT. The variability of the TGlittre was able to explain 44% of the variability of the LCADL%total (p&lt;0.01), while 6mWT explained only 17% of the LCADL%total (p&lt;0.05). In the multiple linear regression model, only the TGlittre was selected as LCADL%total predictor (R²=0.44; p&lt;0.01). Therefore, both the 6MWT and TGlittre reflect ADL limitations perceived and reported by patients with COPD. However, TGlittre seems to be more sensitive to reflect the self-perception of functional impairment in those patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015344
title: Relationship between the functional capacity and perception of limitation on activities of daily life of patients with COPD

description: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a correlation between functional capacity and the perception of limitation for activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thirty patients underwent anthropometric assessment, spirometry, the London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale (LCADL), the six minute walk test (6mWT) and the Glittre-ALD test (TGlittre). The normality of the data was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test. To verify correlation between variables, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used. A simple linear regression and stepwise multiple linear regression were applied, using the percentage of LCADL (LCADL%total) as dependent variable and the tests (TGlittre and 6mWT) as independents. The TGlittre correlated moderately with LCADL%total (r=0.58, p&lt;0.05) and with the LCADL domain "self care" (r=0.45, p&lt;0.05) and "leisure" (r=0.54, p&lt;0.05). The LCADL%total and its domain "leisure" showed moderate and weak negative correlation with the 6mWT (r=-0.45 and r=-0.53, p&lt;0.05, respectively), while the "self care" domain did not correlate with 6mWT. The variability of the TGlittre was able to explain 44% of the variability of the LCADL%total (p&lt;0.01), while 6mWT explained only 17% of the LCADL%total (p&lt;0.05). In the multiple linear regression model, only the TGlittre was selected as LCADL%total predictor (R²=0.44; p&lt;0.01). Therefore, both the 6MWT and TGlittre reflect ADL limitations perceived and reported by patients with COPD. However, TGlittre seems to be more sensitive to reflect the self-perception of functional impairment in those patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015345.v1
title: Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on a fibroblasts cell culture

description: Within the physiotherapy practice there is a wide use of therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Low Intensity Ultrasonic irradiation with differents forms of pulse and intensity in cell culture of L929 fibroblasts (ATCC CCL-1 NCTC), in order to check cell viability and define parameters of dosimetry. For this purpose, it was used the application of pulsed ultrasound with a frequency of 1MHz in cultured fibroblast cells divided into five groups (control and instantaneous intensity of 0.3W/cm2-10%, 0.3W/cm2 -20%, 0.5W/cm2-10% and US 0.5W/cm2-20% - 100Hz). Irradiation occurred at intervals of 24, 48 and 72 hours for two minutes and 24 hours after each irradiation test MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] was performed. Results showed that when comparing the values of viable cells by MTT method in the five groups, we could not find statistically significant difference in any of them, in these three conditions (24, 48 and 72 hours); while. Whereas, when performing the analysis of repeated measures in the different groups, it was found a statistically significant difference only in the group irradiated with ultrasound at 0.5W/cm2 with pulse regime of 10% (p=0.003). Based on these results, it is concluded that the Low Intensity Ultrasonic irradiation in L929 fibroblast cell culture, only in the group with an intensity of 0.5W/cm2 -10% obtained numerical growth, with statistical significance in all periods evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015345
title: Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on a fibroblasts cell culture

description: Within the physiotherapy practice there is a wide use of therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Low Intensity Ultrasonic irradiation with differents forms of pulse and intensity in cell culture of L929 fibroblasts (ATCC CCL-1 NCTC), in order to check cell viability and define parameters of dosimetry. For this purpose, it was used the application of pulsed ultrasound with a frequency of 1MHz in cultured fibroblast cells divided into five groups (control and instantaneous intensity of 0.3W/cm2-10%, 0.3W/cm2 -20%, 0.5W/cm2-10% and US 0.5W/cm2-20% - 100Hz). Irradiation occurred at intervals of 24, 48 and 72 hours for two minutes and 24 hours after each irradiation test MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] was performed. Results showed that when comparing the values of viable cells by MTT method in the five groups, we could not find statistically significant difference in any of them, in these three conditions (24, 48 and 72 hours); while. Whereas, when performing the analysis of repeated measures in the different groups, it was found a statistically significant difference only in the group irradiated with ultrasound at 0.5W/cm2 with pulse regime of 10% (p=0.003). Based on these results, it is concluded that the Low Intensity Ultrasonic irradiation in L929 fibroblast cell culture, only in the group with an intensity of 0.5W/cm2 -10% obtained numerical growth, with statistical significance in all periods evaluation.