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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314664
title: Handgrip strength and functional performance in middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis

description: ABSTRACT The handgrip strength in women with rheumatoid arthritis may be compromised, considering the presence of deformities and functional restrictions imposed by the disease. There is insufficient information on the difference in handgrip strength and functionality among middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis. The aim was to compare handgrip strength, functional capacity and fatigue among middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis and to verify the association of these variables in the different age groups. Women with rheumatoid arthritis, older than 45 years, with independent gait, were divided into groups of middle-aged (45-59 years) and older women (60 years and over). Handgrip strength (Jamar® dynamometer), functional capacity (gait speed) and fatigue (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy) were measured. Statistical comparisons were made between groups by the independent Student’s t-test and the association between variables in each group by Pearson’s correlation test. The significance level considered was 5%. There was a significant difference in handgrip strength between groups (p=0.01). In the adult group, there was an association between functional capacity and fatigue (r=0.53, p=0.01) and in the elderly women group, there was an association between handgrip strength and gait speed (r=0.51, p=0.02). The results showed that the older women were in better muscle conditions. Parameters indicated as markers of functional and muscle performance in elderly women were shown to be associated, confirming the use of these markers in this specific condition.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314664.v1
title: Handgrip strength and functional performance in middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis

description: ABSTRACT The handgrip strength in women with rheumatoid arthritis may be compromised, considering the presence of deformities and functional restrictions imposed by the disease. There is insufficient information on the difference in handgrip strength and functionality among middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis. The aim was to compare handgrip strength, functional capacity and fatigue among middle-aged and older women with rheumatoid arthritis and to verify the association of these variables in the different age groups. Women with rheumatoid arthritis, older than 45 years, with independent gait, were divided into groups of middle-aged (45-59 years) and older women (60 years and over). Handgrip strength (Jamar® dynamometer), functional capacity (gait speed) and fatigue (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy) were measured. Statistical comparisons were made between groups by the independent Student’s t-test and the association between variables in each group by Pearson’s correlation test. The significance level considered was 5%. There was a significant difference in handgrip strength between groups (p=0.01). In the adult group, there was an association between functional capacity and fatigue (r=0.53, p=0.01) and in the elderly women group, there was an association between handgrip strength and gait speed (r=0.51, p=0.02). The results showed that the older women were in better muscle conditions. Parameters indicated as markers of functional and muscle performance in elderly women were shown to be associated, confirming the use of these markers in this specific condition.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11312930
title: Evaluation of quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients: impact of fatigue, anxiety and depression

description: ABSTRACT This study aims to assess the perception of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to verify if there is an association with fatigue, anxiety and depression. This is a cross-sectional study with a sample composed by 100 individuals with a diagnosis of MS enrolled in the Centro de Referência para Atenção ao Paciente Portador de Doença Desmielinizante do Hospital da Restauração. The Functional Determination Scale for Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis (DEFU), the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS-BR), and the Hospital Anxiety (HADS-S) and Depression Scale (HADS-D) were applied. Patients with a Primary progressive clinical form presented worse perception of quality of life (66.90±3.47) when compared to the Secondary progressive (71.65±5.92) and Relapse-remitting (79.00±6.62) forms, with Significant difference (p&lt;0.001). There was a strong positive correlation between the DEFU and the MFIS-BR scores (r=0.84), and a strong negative correlation between DEFU and HADS-A (r=−0.85), and DEFU and HADS-D (r=−0.82). The decrease in the perception of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis is more critical in progressive forms of the disease and is associated with the presence of fatigue, depression and anxiety.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314535
title: The effect of aquatic and treadmill exercise in individuals with chronic stroke

description: ABSTRACT We compared the effect of gait training on treadmill versus deep water on balance and gait in 12 ischemic stroke chronic survivors randomly sorted to the Pool or Treadmill Groups. Berg Scale (BBS) and timed up and go test (TUG) were applied before and after the interventions. Just one person applied all tests and she was blinded for the aims of the study. Surface EMG of the paretic and non-paretic (NP) side muscles were recorded during walking on a treadmill. Three 100-ms epochs were extracted from the EMG related to gait phases: weight acceptance; propulsion; and pre-strike. For each epoch, we calculated the RMS of the EMG signal. Participants did gait training for 9 weeks (3 times/week, 40 minutes/session). The Pool group did the deep-water walking with a swimming belt. The Treadmill group walked on the treadmill at the maximum speed they could stand. The Manova group compared the effect of training, group, side, muscles, and gait phase into the EMG. Anova was used to test the effect of training, group side, and gait phase into BBS, TUG and EMG variables. Pool and Treadmill had increased balance and agility. The highest EMG RMS occurred at the paretic side, for the Treadmill and after training. The mm. tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius lateralis, vastus lateralis, and biceps femoris presented the highest RMS for the NP side; while for mm. rectus femoris and semitendinosus, the paretic side presented the highest RMS. Thus, the both types of exercise lead to similar functional adaptations with different muscular activations during walking.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314535.v1
title: The effect of aquatic and treadmill exercise in individuals with chronic stroke

description: ABSTRACT We compared the effect of gait training on treadmill versus deep water on balance and gait in 12 ischemic stroke chronic survivors randomly sorted to the Pool or Treadmill Groups. Berg Scale (BBS) and timed up and go test (TUG) were applied before and after the interventions. Just one person applied all tests and she was blinded for the aims of the study. Surface EMG of the paretic and non-paretic (NP) side muscles were recorded during walking on a treadmill. Three 100-ms epochs were extracted from the EMG related to gait phases: weight acceptance; propulsion; and pre-strike. For each epoch, we calculated the RMS of the EMG signal. Participants did gait training for 9 weeks (3 times/week, 40 minutes/session). The Pool group did the deep-water walking with a swimming belt. The Treadmill group walked on the treadmill at the maximum speed they could stand. The Manova group compared the effect of training, group, side, muscles, and gait phase into the EMG. Anova was used to test the effect of training, group side, and gait phase into BBS, TUG and EMG variables. Pool and Treadmill had increased balance and agility. The highest EMG RMS occurred at the paretic side, for the Treadmill and after training. The mm. tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius lateralis, vastus lateralis, and biceps femoris presented the highest RMS for the NP side; while for mm. rectus femoris and semitendinosus, the paretic side presented the highest RMS. Thus, the both types of exercise lead to similar functional adaptations with different muscular activations during walking.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314385
title: Motor impairments and predictors of mobility loss at the end of hospitalization in individuals with neurotoxoplasmosis

description: ABSTRACT Neurotoxoplasmosis (NTX) is one of the main opportunistic diseases present in individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This disease promotes focal brain lesions with mass effect that can generate a variety of sequelae capable of compromising the performance of activities of daily living, including ambulation. Our study sought to verify the main motor deficits presented and identify risk factors for mobility loss at the end of hospitalization. It is a observational study, whose sample consisted of data from medical records of individuals with HIV and diagnosed with NTX. Electronic medical records were reviewed, clinical and epidemiological data were collected and hospital mobility was classified. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were applied. We evaluated 161 medical records, with male prevalence, with a median age of 39 years. Motor deficits at admission were absence of ambulation (42.9%), hemiparesis (42.3%), lower limb paresis (37.3%), balance deficit (35.4%) and 32.9 % could not walk at the end of hospitalization. Predictors of mobility loss at the end of hospitalization were: use of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), inclusion in the palliative care program and non-ambulation on admission. The main motor deficits were the absence of ambulation, hemiparesis on the right and the balance deficit. The predictors for inability to walk at the end of hospitalization were the need for IMV, inclusion in the palliative care program, and no ambulation at admission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314385.v1
title: Motor impairments and predictors of mobility loss at the end of hospitalization in individuals with neurotoxoplasmosis

description: ABSTRACT Neurotoxoplasmosis (NTX) is one of the main opportunistic diseases present in individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This disease promotes focal brain lesions with mass effect that can generate a variety of sequelae capable of compromising the performance of activities of daily living, including ambulation. Our study sought to verify the main motor deficits presented and identify risk factors for mobility loss at the end of hospitalization. It is a observational study, whose sample consisted of data from medical records of individuals with HIV and diagnosed with NTX. Electronic medical records were reviewed, clinical and epidemiological data were collected and hospital mobility was classified. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were applied. We evaluated 161 medical records, with male prevalence, with a median age of 39 years. Motor deficits at admission were absence of ambulation (42.9%), hemiparesis (42.3%), lower limb paresis (37.3%), balance deficit (35.4%) and 32.9 % could not walk at the end of hospitalization. Predictors of mobility loss at the end of hospitalization were: use of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), inclusion in the palliative care program and non-ambulation on admission. The main motor deficits were the absence of ambulation, hemiparesis on the right and the balance deficit. The predictors for inability to walk at the end of hospitalization were the need for IMV, inclusion in the palliative care program, and no ambulation at admission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314388.v1
title: Hamstring length, gross motor function and gait in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

description: ABSTRACT This study aims at assessing the relationship between hamstring length, gross motor function, and gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, were classified as levels I, II or III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System. Participants were assessed using a modified Tardieu Scale to determine hamstring length, evaluating: R1 (first leg extension resistance), R2 (second leg extension resistance) and R2-R1 (difference between R1 and R2) of the left and right lower limbs. The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) was used to evaluate gross motor function and the modified Physicians Rating Scale (PRS) for gait. Twenty-three participants were included in the study and the results showed a moderate correlation between R1, R2, and PRS of the left leg and the GMFM. All other variables exhibited a weak correlation. Hamstring length was weakly to moderately related to gross motor function and gait in children and adolescents with CP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314388
title: Hamstring length, gross motor function and gait in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

description: ABSTRACT This study aims at assessing the relationship between hamstring length, gross motor function, and gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, were classified as levels I, II or III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System. Participants were assessed using a modified Tardieu Scale to determine hamstring length, evaluating: R1 (first leg extension resistance), R2 (second leg extension resistance) and R2-R1 (difference between R1 and R2) of the left and right lower limbs. The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) was used to evaluate gross motor function and the modified Physicians Rating Scale (PRS) for gait. Twenty-three participants were included in the study and the results showed a moderate correlation between R1, R2, and PRS of the left leg and the GMFM. All other variables exhibited a weak correlation. Hamstring length was weakly to moderately related to gross motor function and gait in children and adolescents with CP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314205
title: Prevalence and factors associated with shoulder pain in the general population: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal pain in the shoulder is considered one of the most prevalent causes of pain and disability in adults. To verify the prevalence of shoulder pain and correlated factors in adults aged 20 years or older in cross-sectional study with 600 individuals interviewed through questionnaires: (1) participants characterization; (2) level of physical activity; (3) reported morbidities; and (4) musculoskeletal symptoms. Descriptive, bivariate, and Poisson regression analyses were performed. The prevalence of pain in the shoulder was 24% (CI 20.3%-27.5%). Being 60 years or older (PR=2.14; 1.33-2.45), female (PR=1.92; 1.29-285), using the computer more than three times a week (PR=1.55; 1.01-2.32), working in a sitting position (PR=1.64; 1.03-2.59), standing up leaning the body forward (PR=1.54; 1.00-2.37), and reporting two or more morbidities (PR=3.31; 1.97-5.57) were all indicators of shoulder pain. This study discloses a high prevalence of shoulder pain and a strong relation with women, age, those who use the computer more than three times a week, those who execute occupational activities sitting and standing up leaning the body forward, and those who report two or more diseases.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314205.v1
title: Prevalence and factors associated with shoulder pain in the general population: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal pain in the shoulder is considered one of the most prevalent causes of pain and disability in adults. To verify the prevalence of shoulder pain and correlated factors in adults aged 20 years or older in cross-sectional study with 600 individuals interviewed through questionnaires: (1) participants characterization; (2) level of physical activity; (3) reported morbidities; and (4) musculoskeletal symptoms. Descriptive, bivariate, and Poisson regression analyses were performed. The prevalence of pain in the shoulder was 24% (CI 20.3%-27.5%). Being 60 years or older (PR=2.14; 1.33-2.45), female (PR=1.92; 1.29-285), using the computer more than three times a week (PR=1.55; 1.01-2.32), working in a sitting position (PR=1.64; 1.03-2.59), standing up leaning the body forward (PR=1.54; 1.00-2.37), and reporting two or more morbidities (PR=3.31; 1.97-5.57) were all indicators of shoulder pain. This study discloses a high prevalence of shoulder pain and a strong relation with women, age, those who use the computer more than three times a week, those who execute occupational activities sitting and standing up leaning the body forward, and those who report two or more diseases.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314238
title: Age and gender prevalence and its correspondence with the outpatient physical therapy sector of a reference orthopedics and traumatology institute in the municipality of São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT Regardless of the nature of accidents that occur daily, the consequences often require specialized rehabilitation. This study aims to verify which outpatient physical therapy sector of an orthopedics and traumatology institute has the highest prevalence of referral forms for care. In addition, it verifies which gender predominates and what is the relationship between age groups and the outpatient physical therapy sectors of a reference hospital in the municipality of São Paulo. This is a prospective study conducted between March and December 2016 with a sample of 1507 referral forms to the Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic of the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Hospital of the Medicine School of University of São Paulo. The study showed that the Trauma sector for Outpatient Physical Therapy has a higher number of referral forms, the male gender was predominant, and the different age groups corresponded to each Outpatient Physical Therapy sectors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314238.v1
title: Age and gender prevalence and its correspondence with the outpatient physical therapy sector of a reference orthopedics and traumatology institute in the municipality of São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT Regardless of the nature of accidents that occur daily, the consequences often require specialized rehabilitation. This study aims to verify which outpatient physical therapy sector of an orthopedics and traumatology institute has the highest prevalence of referral forms for care. In addition, it verifies which gender predominates and what is the relationship between age groups and the outpatient physical therapy sectors of a reference hospital in the municipality of São Paulo. This is a prospective study conducted between March and December 2016 with a sample of 1507 referral forms to the Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic of the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Hospital of the Medicine School of University of São Paulo. The study showed that the Trauma sector for Outpatient Physical Therapy has a higher number of referral forms, the male gender was predominant, and the different age groups corresponded to each Outpatient Physical Therapy sectors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314349
title: Validation of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in individuals with diabetes mellitus

description: ABSTRACT To evaluate the functioning of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) using a biopsychosocial model, recommended by the World Health Organization and sustained in the theoretical-conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), this study proposed validating the Brazilian version of WHODAS 2.0 (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule). The 36-item version of WHODAS 2.0 was applied to 100 participants with DM as validation procedures, using the measurement of Diabetes Quality of Life Measure (DQOL-Brazil) and a dynamometry. The psychometric properties analyzed were internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha coefficient) and convergent and divergent external validity (Spearman correlation coefficient). The internal consistency analysis was appropriate, except for the “having a good relationship with people” domain in the alpha Cronbach coefficient. External validity analysis confirmed the convergence hypothesis between the correlate domains of the different tools. The exception was the “life activities” domain (WHODAS) with the left-hand dynamometry. The Brazilian version of the WHODAS 2.0 instrument is a valid instrument to assess the functioning of these individuals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314349.v1
title: Validation of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule in individuals with diabetes mellitus

description: ABSTRACT To evaluate the functioning of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) using a biopsychosocial model, recommended by the World Health Organization and sustained in the theoretical-conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), this study proposed validating the Brazilian version of WHODAS 2.0 (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule). The 36-item version of WHODAS 2.0 was applied to 100 participants with DM as validation procedures, using the measurement of Diabetes Quality of Life Measure (DQOL-Brazil) and a dynamometry. The psychometric properties analyzed were internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha coefficient) and convergent and divergent external validity (Spearman correlation coefficient). The internal consistency analysis was appropriate, except for the “having a good relationship with people” domain in the alpha Cronbach coefficient. External validity analysis confirmed the convergence hypothesis between the correlate domains of the different tools. The exception was the “life activities” domain (WHODAS) with the left-hand dynamometry. The Brazilian version of the WHODAS 2.0 instrument is a valid instrument to assess the functioning of these individuals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11314274
title: Association between peak oxygen consumption and six-minute walk test in patients after cardiac surgery

description: ABSTRACT Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have reduced cardiorespiratory capacity after the procedure. An adequate assessment in the patients’ postoperative period is essential, aiming at a better prescription for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation phase II and return to daily life activities. Our study sought to evaluate the correlation between peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2), from cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) with the distance covered in the six-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients after 40 days of CABG. This is a cross-sectional study with sample consisting of patients submitted to CABG. Patients included were assessed 40 days after the surgery in a hospital environment through cardiopulmonary exercise test in a treadmill protocol and the 6MWT according to the American Thoracic Society. We used the Pearson’s correlation test to analyze the outcomes. Thirty-nine patients participated in the study, of which 28 (71.8%) were men, with a mean age of 58±years. It was possible to observe a sedentary lifestyle (74.4%), tobacco use (74.4%) and high prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension (82.1%). The mean distance walked on the 6MWT was 494m±70m and the mean peak VO2 was 19.5±3.6 mL/kg/min and the correlation between them was r=0.48; p=0.02. There was a moderate and statistically significant correlation between the distance walked in the 6MWT and the peak VO2 in patients after 40 days of CABG.