cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289535.v1
title: The access and rehabilitation working process in Primary Health Care

description: ABSTRACT For adequate rehabilitation service offer in Brazil, it is necessary to understand the availability of access to Rede Assistencial de Saúde (RAS) [Brazilian Health Care Network (HCN)] and develop practices to meet health needs. The objective was to estimate the distribution trend of rehabilitation human resources in HCN between 2007 and 2015, especially in Primary Health Care (PHC) and get to know the practice of Clínica Ampliada (CA) [Extended Clinical Care (ECC)], Projeto Terapêutico Singular (PTS) [Singular Therapeutic Project (STP)], and Apoio Matricial (AM) [Matrix Support (MS)] of speech therapists, physical therapist, and occupational therapists. We searched for professionals from the Health Care Network using Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde (CNES) [Brazilian National Register of Health Establishments (NRHE)], and the monthly trend was elaborated through Prais-Winsten linear regression models. Aiming at knowing the practices of ECC, STP, and MS, “Discourses of the Collective Subject” were made from interviews held with 12 professionals. Medium complexity services had higher concentration of professionals, except for the hospitals in São Paulo city, and PHC had the lower possibility of access. Though shy, healthcare increased for all three professionals, with emphasis on physical therapists in hospitals in São Paulo city, in a comparison between the state (0.73%) and city (0.95%). In PHC, the highest raises were for occupational therapists of São Paulo city and physical therapists in Brazil. For MS, ECC and STP, besides the difficulty of the working process itself, ideas such as “plurality of concepts,” “biopsychosocial perspective,” and “possibility of adaptation” of care were predominant. Despite the growing numbers, the availability of professionals is still low and uneven, concentrated in specialty, and emphasising the expansion of physical therapy in hospitals and occupational therapy in PHC.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289532.v1
title: Effects of hydrogymnastics with dynamic exercises in movement on the body balance of elderlyl

description: ABSTRACT Hydrogymnastics is a physical activity that can help elderly in the prevention of function losses as postural balance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a hydrogymnastics program with focus on moving dynamic exercises on the body balance of elderly. The sample was split into two groups: experimental group (EG) (n=27, age=67.33±5.33 years) and control group (CG) (n=10, age=67.74±7.24 years). EG took part in 50 minute-long hydrogymnastics classes twice a week, for 16 weeks. Postural balance was measured by the behavior of the Center of Pressure (COP) using a force platform, it was observed, in the results, a better performance in total movement and in the anteroposterior width in the EG when compared to the CG. Also after the intervention period, the CG showed a significant increase in the COP area. It was concluded that, hydrogymnastics practice, with emphasis on exercises with different movement possibilities, can significantly alter the postural balance rates.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289527.v1
title: Respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function and thoracoabdominal expansion in older adults and its relation with nutritional status

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed at describing Respiratory Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function and Thoracoabdominal Expansion and associating its relation with nutritional status. It is an observational, cross-sectional study with 50 older adults of both sexes, aged between 60 and 84 years, with no previous diagnosis of respiratory pathologies, invited through local media. It have been evaluated maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressures, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), thoracoabdominal cirtometry and anthropometric measurements (weight, height, body mass index – BMI –, and nutritional status). Values obtained from MIP, MEP, FVC, and FEV1 were lower than the values intended for this population (p&lt;0.05) as well as measurements for the thoracoabdominal expansion. Regarding nutritional status, 10 older adults were classified as malnourished, 24 as eutrophic, and 16 as obese. Values of respiratory parameters showed no association with nutritional status (p&gt; 0.05). It was concluded that aging influenced the respiratory parameters evaluated in this study group. Nutritional status, on the other hand, did not influence measures of respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, intra-abdominal expansion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289524.v1
title: Musculoskeletal injuries in judo practitioners

description: ABSTRACT Practice of judo integrates varied situations of physical contact and specific requirements, which makes it a competitive modality with a high rate of musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). This cross-sectional study aimed to describe MSI epidemiology and analyze the relationship among different characteristics and injury occurrence in judo practitioners. Casuistry was formed by 111 participants of both sexes. To gather information about injuries, a morbidity survey was used. For statistical analysis, Goodman’s test of multinomial proportions was taken. Relationship among factors associated with MSI was assessed through logistic regression. We reported 135 MSI, with 65% prevalence (72 subjects), totaling 1.22 MSI/athlete. Most reports consisted of joint lesions resulting from trauma (n=50 cases, 37%); ankle sprain (25.2%) and shoulder dislocation (17.8%) were the cases with the highest frequency. Regarding bone lesions, there was higher proportion of serious cases (25 cases; 18.5%). Sex and weekly workload constituted the main predictive characteristics for MSI occurrence in Judo (p&lt;0.001). The conclusion was that joint traumatic lesions on ankle and shoulder were the main MSI in Judo. The male sex and bigger weekly workload constituted the main predictive characteristics for lesion in Judo practitioners (p&lt;0.001).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289523.v1
title: Analysis of the perception of state police officers regarding the comfort of bulletproof vests

description: ABSTRACT Officers of the State Police Force are subjected to stressful conditions during their work shift, which may compromise their quality of life, health, as well as their physical and psychological well-being. Despite these factors, little attention is given to occupational risks of this profession. This study aimed to give greater emphasis to health promotion and disease prevention for State police officers and assess the comfort of these professionals when wearing bulletproof vests and their possible associations with fatigue and pain. Research was conducted from a structured questionnaire with questions related to the comfort of the bulletproof vest, to pain and fatigue at the end of the work shift. Sample was formed by 29 male police officers. Results showed an association among general discomfort degree, occupational activities and the vest’s weight (Spearman correlation equal to 0.697 and 0.7091, respectively). There were complaints related to pain in the lumbar region and fatigue at the end of the work shift. Police officers demonstrated dissatisfaction regarding the bulletproof vest comfort and complained about fatigue and pain.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289520.v1
title: A different brace model to retrain hemiparetic gait with genu recurvatum: effects on plantar pressure distribution

description: ABSTRACT The model of brace developed consists of a neoprene kneepad that has an inflatable cuff positioned over the popliteal region of the knee. It provides stimuli on joint structures as well as a better biomechanical alignment during the stance phase of the gait. The aim of this study was to quantify the changes and adaptations induced by gait training with the use of orthotic device in hemiparetic patients. A quasi-experimental before-after study was held with twelve adult patients with hemiparesis due to cerebrovascular accident. The peaks of plantar pressure were the markers used to compare the three moments of the study: the baseline, when they were using the brace, and post-gait training. After the sessions of gait retraining with the orthosis, the redistribution of plantar pressures showed increased symmetry during the stance phase, mainly by reducing the pressure on the paretic forefoot (p=0.024) and by the increase in the rearfoot in the paretic side (p=0.010). In addition, these changes were associated with a decrease in pressure on all regions of the foot not affected, especially in the rearfoot after training. The results of the study suggest a change in the gait pattern of participants after using the brace. There has been greater symmetry of the values of the plantar pressure peaks when the affected side was compared with the nonaffected side. Training with the brace helps in the rehabilitation process, since it provides baropodometric values approaching the normal pattern of plantar distribution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289518.v1
title: Fatigue of the wrist extensor muscles decreases palmar grip strength

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a wrist extensor muscles fatigue protocol at the handgrip and lateral pinch strength through dynamometry and surface electromyography (EMG). Forty male individuals were divided into two groups: handgrip and lateral pinch group. The fatigue protocol was based on the 1 Maximal Repetition (1-MR) test, followed by wrist extension movement repeated multiple times with a load of 75% of 1-MR. The volunteers performed hand grip and lateral pinch with a dynamometer. Surface EMG was performed by both groups to analyze the behavior of median frequency (MF) during a fatigue protocol. The muscles extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum and flexor digitorum superficialis were analyzed. The strength and EMG evaluations were carried out before and after the fatigue protocol in both groups. The fatigue protocol was effective on hand grip strength reduction (43.5±3.85 kgf in baseline and 36.50±5.1 kgf final) and lateral pinch strength reduction (10.26±1.01 kgf in baseline and 8.54±0.86 kgf final) (p&lt;0.05, 95% CI). At the EMG analysis, using median frequency, an ulnaris carpal extensor muscle fatigue at the handgrip group was evidenced. The findings indicate that wrist extensors fatigue can decrease the strength in functional activities such as handgrip, resulting in upper limb dysfunctions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289515.v1
title: Falls risk detection based on spatiotemporal parameters of three-dimensional gait analysis in healthy adult women from 50 to 70 years old

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare and correlate spatiotemporal parameters that would indicate falls risk. Thirty-five healthy women without a history of falls in the previous year were selected. Five spatiotemporal parameters were collected from right (R) and left (L) lower limbs using three-dimensional gait analysis. Two groups: young women (20-40 years) and adult/older women (50-70 years) were analyzed. The comparisons between the groups differed in R (p=0.003) and L (p=0.002) stride length, R (p=0.008) and L (p=0.001) step length, L stance period (p=0.008), R step period (p=0.049), L double support time (p=0.003), step width (p=0.005), L loading response time (p=0.001), R (p=0.001) and L (p=0.001) pre-swing time. Gait cycle percentage data also showed statistical difference in L stance (p=0.001), L swing (p=0.001), L single support (p=0.025), L loading response (p=0.001), R (p=0.014) and L (p=0.001) pre-swing. Linear regression indicated that step and stride length increased 18% and gait velocity increased 20% with age variation. The results propose that functional measures (velocity, step and stride length) decrease as age increases, while stability measures (stance, double support and pre-swing time) increase. These findings suggest that women aged between 50-70 years may have falls risk. Women aged 50-60 are usually considered as having low falls risk.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289514.v1
title: Bibliometrics of Physical Therapy in Brazil: na analysis based on the profession specialties

description: ABSTRACT Physical therapy lacks bibliometric analyses that report the most relevant aspects of its scientific production, as well as the profile of publications of the several specialties of this profession. This bibliometric analysis aimed to evaluate the articles published in Brazilian journals in the field of Physical Therapy and verify their relationship with the profession specialties. This cross-sectional study involved 15 journals with a focus on Physical Therapy, considering articles published between 2011 and 2014. Data of the journals were collected in each home page. We analyzed articles classified among the specialties of Physical Therapy, recognized by the Federal Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy. The Southeast region presented the greatest number of journals and the largest scientific production. Qualis B1 and B4 were the most frequent ones. Among the 2,683 articles, 1,664 (62%) were linked to the area of Physical Therapy. The time between submission and acceptance was 157 (68-243) days, and, from acceptance to publication, 109 (60-177) days. Trauma-Orthopedic Physical Therapy concentrated the highest number of publications (34.3%). Quantitative (80.8%) and human subject research (83.9%), as well as inferential statistics (67.7%), were the most frequent ones and prevailed among the specialties. Physical Therapy remains on the rise regarding the quantity and quality of its research in Brazil, glimpsing the growth of evidence-based professional practice in its various specialties. However, its articles still take a long time to be published. The higher prevalence of quantitative research and inferential statistics may promote substantial progress to the profession.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289511.v1
title: Comparison of postural control in five tasks of balance and relation of risk of falls between older and young adult women

description: ABSTRACT Aging is a natural process, which involves intrinsic and extrinsic changes in the organism. The objective is to analyze five tasks of postural balance in older women through the strength platform, correlating them with risk of falls evaluated by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Participants of this study were 43 older women and 40 young adult women. They were evaluated on a force platform with a standard protocol: barefoot with arms along the body in Semi-Tandem and bipedal stances, with both eyes open and then closed, unipedal support using the postural sway of the center of pressure (COP) and the velocities in the anteroposterior axis (AP) and medial-lateral (ML). After 5 minutes of rest, TUGT was applied. The results showed that older women had greater postural instability (p&lt;0.05) than younger women. The most challenging task for balance was unipedal support COP: 10.02(cm2); AP velocity: 3.00 (cm/s); ML velocity: 3.32 (cm/s). Older women needed a mean time of 9.01 seconds in the TUGT, considering a low risk of falls. Conclusion: Older women present a higher deficit in their balance compared with young women, so as Unipedal Stance Test (UPST) task was the most challenging for postural control of the two populations. Healthy older women presented a low risk for falls. No correlation was found between postural balance through the force platform and risk of falls during the TUGT.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289509.v1
title: Manovacuometry performed by different length tracheas

description: ABSTRACT Manovacuometry is a simple, fast, and non-invasive test, with maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) obtained to assist respiratory muscle assessment. Currently, there is a wide variety of models and brands of manovacuometers with different trachea diameters and lengths. However, the interference of these models in the measurements obtained by these equipments needs to be investigated. Thus, this study mainly aimed to verify the influence of tracheal length on maximal respiratory pressures (MRP), obtained by an analog manovacuometer, in healthy individuals. Our secondary objective was to verify the correlation between measurements. Fifty individuals, aged 18 to 30, of both sexes, were evaluated by spirometry and manovacuometry. MIP and MEP were performed using tracheas with same internal diameter (0.5 cm) and 30 cm, 60 cm, and 90 cm length. Significantly lower MIP values were observed when comparing a 90 cm trachea to 30 and 60 cm tracheas (Friedman’s ANOVA test and Wilcoxon test with Bonferroni adjustment). Tracheas with 30, 60, and 90 cm length and same diameter did not affect MIP and MEP values, except the 90 cm trachea for MIP values, which may interfere in the physical therapy clinical practice. Further studies are required to analyze the need for standardizing the trachea length used in manovacuometers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289506.v1
title: Effects of transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation on the cardiac autonomic balance in healthy individuals: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS) is a technique of respiratory muscle activation that affects breathing pattern and rhythm. In an attempt to evaluate changes in cardiac autonomic balance in response to TEDS in healthy individuals, we used a well-established TEDS model. Twenty-two volunteers aged between 22 and 35 years old, with no cardiac pathology history, were randomized into two groups (control, n = 8; TEDS, n = 14). The individuals were allowed to rest in supine position and were then subjected to the electrical stimulation protocol. The control group was subjected to electrical stimulation at perceptive level, whereas for the TEDS group the electric stimulus generated diaphragm contraction. Cardiac intervals (CI) were sampled by a Polar RS800CX monitor. Cardiac interval variability was studied in the time and frequency domains. In the control group, electrical stimulation did not change cardiac interval length and variability (CI: 761±44 vs. 807±39 ms; RMSSD: 37±9 vs. 42±13 ms ; LF: 69±6 vs. 67±5 nu; HF: 31±6 vs. 33±5 nu; all comparisons versus baseline). Nevertheless, as compared to baseline, TEDS group showed decreased sympathetic cardiac modulation (LF: 43±3 vs. 63±4 nu) and increased parasympathetic cardiac modulation (RMSSD: 109±10 vs. 41±6 ms; HF: 57±3 vs. 37±4 nu) during diaphragmatic stimulation. However, cardiac interval length was not changed by electrical stimulation (CI: 686±59 vs. 780±31 ms). It can be suggested that the use of TEDS stimulus leads to pronounced changes in the cardiac sympathovagal balance, with higher parasympathetic cardiac modulation, possibly induced by increased diaphragmatic excursion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289505.v1
title: Instruments that evaluate functional independence in children with Cerebral Palsy: a systematic review of observational studies

description: ABSTRACT This article aimed to do a systematic review of instruments that assess functional independence of children with cerebral palsy. We used MEDLINE/Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science for the search. Observational studies of the past five years, with full text available and without language restriction, were included in this review. We found 222 articles, of which 63 were analyzed and 24 were included in the study. The main instruments found were: PEDI, WeeFIM, ASK, PODCI, VABS-II, LIFE-H, and CAPE/PAC.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289503.v1
title: Complex Decongestive Therapy in the intensive care of lymphedema: systematic review

description: ABSTRACT Lymphedema is characterized by accumulation of proteins and fluids in the interstice, with physical and psychological changes. Among the physiotherapeutic techniques used to reduce lymphedema we have the complex decongestive therapy. The objective of this review is to identify evidence for the practice of complex decongestive therapy for intensive care of lymphedema. A search was carried out in the PubMed, EMBASE and PEDro databases. The articles chosen were randomized and cohort studies, which have been evaluated and selected independently by two reviewers who evaluated the methodological quality of the studies within the PEDro Scale. The search resulted in 414 studies, reduced to seven eligible studies for quality analysis, classified by PEDro scale as high quality and moderate effectiveness studies. The analyzed articles showed good methodological quality and their results showed the effectiveness of complex decongestive therapy in reducing the volume of lymphedema in intensive care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289500.v1
title: Impact of Parkinson’s disease in the performance of balance with different attentional demands

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the balance of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in Tandem stance with eyes open (EO), eyes closed (EC), and in dual task condition (DT). This is a cross-sectional study, composed of 19 individuals with mild to moderate PD. Patients were evaluated in a BIOMEC400 force platform. The parameters analyzed were: area of the foot center of pressure (COP), COP amplitude and speed, in the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions. We found statistically significant results for AP and ML amplitude of the COP and COP area, with higher values for the stances EC Tandem and DT Tandem, when compared with EO Tandem. The values of AP and ML average speed were higher in EC Tandem when compared with EO Tandem (P=0.009 and P=0.000), respectively. We concluded that, when individuals with PD undergo cognitive challenges, they behave as if they were with eyes closed regarding balance changes. This reinforces the need to introduce, in the therapeutic plan of these individuals, activities that require the practice of these skills.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289499.v1
title: Effects of pompage associated with aerobic exercises on pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in female patients with fibromyalgia: a pilot study

description: ABSTRACT Aiming at evaluating the effects of pompage as a complementary therapy to aerobic exercises and stretching on pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia, 23 women with this diagnosis were allocated randomly in the groups: Experimental (EG, n = 13) and Control (CG, n = 10). Subsequently, they were assessed using McGill Pain Questionnaire, Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire, and Sleep Inventory. For 12 weeks, twice a week, the EG made pompage, aerobic exercises, and stretching, while the CG only aerobic exercises and stretching. Evaluation was repeated after 6 and 12 weeks. We had sample losses totaling 15 individuals (EG, n=7/CG, n=8). We used ANOVA for repeated measurements in the statistical analysis, followed by the T test for independent samples with significant differences (p≤0.05). There was a significant reduction of McGill Pain Questionnaire joint score after 12 weeks in the EG compared with CG. There were not significant changes in other aspects evaluated for pain, fatigue and sleep quality. Therefore, we suggest that pompage as a complementary therapy to aerobic exercises and stretching did not have beneficial effects on women with fibromyalgia, since there was improvement in only one aspect of the pain evaluated. Studies with larger samples are necessary for a more consistent analysis of the results investigated.