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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289709.v1
title: Utrophin, MHC and M1/M2 macrophages in GRMD dogs

description: Abstract Muscular dystrophies are hereditary diseases that lead to progressive degeneration of the skeletal musculature. Golden Retriever dogs are used as animal models because they show a hereditary muscle disease similar to muscular dystrophy in humans. Aims: To evaluate the immunostaining of M1 (CD68) and M2 (CD163) macrophages, MHC I, MHC II and, utrophin in muscles of Golden Retriever dogs affected by muscular dystrophy (GRMD). Methods: Samples from 17 male dogs affected by GRMD were divided into GI - dystrophic dogs up to one year of age; and GII - dystrophic dogs over one-year-old. Results: Immunostaining of CD163 was higher than CD68 in both GI and GII. CD68 showed no variation between groups of dystrophic animals. MHC class I immunostaining was most evident in the biceps femoris and triceps brachialis. MHC class II was expressed mildly in four dystrophic muscle types in GI and GII. Utrophin immunostaining was higher in GII. Conclusion: M2 macrophages were one of the main mononuclear inflammatory cells found in dystrophic muscles. The number of M2 in muscles of dogs with GRMD increases with age, linking this cell subtype to permanent muscle damage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289563.v1
title: Sternocleidomastoid muscle activation following inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT This study aims to assess the effect of short-time low frequency inspiratory muscle trainer (Threshold IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength and electromyographic activity of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD participating in a lung rehabilitation program were allocated to a control or inspiratory muscle training (IMT) group. The control group participated in the usual rehabilitation, whereas the other group received IMT (performed with a load of 50% maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) adjusted weekly). Both interventions lasted for 2 months. Outcomes included electromyographic analysis of the SCM and MIP. In total, ten participants were allocated to each group. The IMT group presented an increase in absolute (p&lt;0.001) and predicted (p&lt;0.001) values of MIP and also in pre- and post-intervention variation between groups (p=0.003 and p=0.008, respectively). Such differences were not found in the control group. The SCM muscle activity decreased in the IMT post intragroup evaluation (p=0.008). IMT provided a reduction of the electromyographic activity of SCM in COPD patients, also increasing inspiratory muscle strength in the study participants.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289560.v1
title: Assessment of body weight distribution in hemiparetic patients: posturographic measurements versus the Assessment of Symmetry and Weight-Transfer scale

description: ABSTRACT Asymmetry in body weight distribution (BWD) is a common post-stroke finding. Although posturography is considered the gold standard for detection of BWD asymmetry, it requires specific equipment and knowledge, which limits its use in clinical practice. The Assessment of Symmetry and Weight-Transfer (ASWT) scale is a simpler method to identify asymmetry in body weight distribution. However, it has not been tested whether its scores are related to posturographic measures. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate concurrent validity by the association between ASWT and the posturographic measures of BWD in individuals with hemiparesis. Sixty hemiparetic patients [median (min-max)] 58 (33-86) years-old and with 24 (6-29) months after the first stroke were evaluated. The BWD was assessed through ASWT and BWD percentage over the non-paretic limb by posturography. The median ASWT score was 23 (14-27), “partially good capacity of symmetry and weight transfer”. The posturography revealed 59% BWD (50-97), a significant asymmetry to the non-paretic side. Posturography identifies a higher proportion of asymmetric individuals than the ASWT (29 vs. 8, respectively; p=0.003). There was no significant correlation between ASWT and %BWD (ρ=0.001, p=0.992). We concluded that ASWT is not related to asymmetry in the BWD estimated by posturography, suggesting the need of a reassessment of its clinical utility.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289559.v1
title: Thoracoabdominal interaction and its relationship with biological risk factors in premature newborns

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess the participation of thoracoabdominal muscles in breathing and its relationship with clinical risk factors in preterm newborns (PTNBs). This is a multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted in two neonatal intermediate care units with PTNBs between 26 and 35 weeks of age, hemodynamically stable, who used oxygen or ventilatory support during hospital stay. The lateral movements of the thorax were filmed for 2 minutes and the videos were quantitatively evaluated by a researcher blinded to sample data using the MATLAB Software for assessing thoracoabdominal participation patterns. Data for the maximum, minimum and mean values of the participation of the thorax and abdomen were expressed graphically in cm2. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the correlation between neonatal variables and mobility. We evaluated 2,080 frames of 26 newborns with an average gestational age of 31 weeks ±2.34. The greater the age and weight, the greater the participation of the thorax in breathing (r=0.55, p=0.001); and the longer the hospital stay, the lower the thoracic participation (r=-0.40, p=0.04). The participation of the abdomen increases according to the increase in the number of days of oxygen use (r=0.33, p=0.001) and decreases with higher age and weight (r=-0.41, p=0.001). The thoracoabdominal participation pattern is directly related to gestational age and weight. Prolonged use of oxygen and the length of hospital stay adversely affect the respiratory pattern, since increasing abdominal participation in respiratory biomechanics may increase energy expenditure.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289556.v1
title: Evaluation and association of self-care agency with symptoms and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia

description: ABSTRACT Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition of high prevalence, which causes physical discomfort, mental distress and impairment of social relationships. Self-care may be a relevant factor to improve the quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia, since it is related to the act of empowerment, leading individuals to have control over their own life. The aim of this study was to assess self-care agency of individuals with fibromyalgia and check for associations between self-care and symptoms, quality of life and sociodemographic variables. The study included 40 individuals with FM according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria. Self-care was measured with the Appraisal Self-Care Agency Scale-Revised (ASAS-R), pain with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Widespread Pain Index (WPI), severity of symptoms with the Symptom Severity (SS) Scale, and quality of life with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire - Revised (FIQ-R). In data analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficient was used for parametric data, and the Spearman correlation coefficient was used for non-parametric data. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Moderate values were found for self-care agency (52.75±10.25), VAS pain (5.84±2.16), WPI (13.32±3.78) and SS (9.30±1.68). Severe impact on quality of life was found with the FIQR (63.98±17.26). Additionally, significant correlations were observed of self-care agency with social status (r=0.391), and with the following FIQ-R domains: function (r=−0.338), overall impact (r=-0.315), symptoms (r=−0.332) and total score (r=−0.375). The study suggests that individuals with fibromyalgia have a moderate level of self-care agency, and a weak association of self-care with quality of life and social status.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289554.v1
title: Multidisciplinary team perception of physical therapists in emergency rooms in hospital in the inland area of the capital city of Rio Grande do Sul

description: ABSTRACT The physical therapist inclusion at urgency and emergency remains an unexplored scenario, even though it has been getting attention and relevance. Thus, this study aims to check multidisciplinary team perception on physical therapist inclusion at the emergency of a hospital. This is a descriptive study with quality-quantitative analysis. The convenience sample was composed of nurse technicians, nurses, physicians, resident physicians, multidisciplinary residents and health science scholars who work at the unit, totaling 41 professionals. A self-applicable questionnaire was used to collect data, with identification information, objective, and subjective questions regarding the topic of this study, which was developed and validated by the authors. The continuous variables were expressed in mean and standard deviation, whereas categorical variables were performed by frequencies. Data obtained in descriptive questions were organized and analyzed with the hermeneutic-dialectical method. After analysis, we observed that more than 85% of the team referred that the physical therapist is considered part of the emergency team, with all of them presenting a good relationship overall. Besides, they recognize the importance of the physical therapist and the positive result of physical therapist in respiratory and motion. Thus, it was verified that the multidisciplinary emergency team understands and recognizes the physical therapist performance as well as the positive aspects that physical therapy brings to the emergency treatment, showing a positive perception of such professionals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289553.v1
title: Influence of different seats on postural alignment: hammock adapted for cerebral palsy

description: ABSTRACT The hammock is an option to sit in the northern region of Brazil. However, its flexible structure can cause postural instability in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), limiting their independence. Therefore, a hammock was created with a seat/back, seeking a seated positioning with adequate postural alignment. The objective was to verify the alignment of the trunk and lower limbs of individuals with CP in the conditions: adapted hammock, non-adapted hammock and bench, comparing them with control individuals without neurological disabilities. Six individuals with CP (CPG) and six individuals without neurological alterations (CG), aged between 8 and 14 years old, were evaluated in the seated posture under the conditions: adapted hammock, bench and hammock without seat/back support. By the kinematic analysis, angles of trunk, pelvis and lower limbs were evaluated in static posture for 5 seconds. Part of the Quebec B-Quest questionnaire was applied to the guardians. Results: lower limb, pelvis and trunk angles were similar in the three conditions. Quebec B-Quest: Greater satisfaction with product dimensions and less with comfort and safety. The adapted hammock can be considered an option to sit for short time, because it promoted postural control in individuals with CP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289551.v1
title: Effect of photobiomodulation associated with exercise on pain and functionality of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pilot study

description: ABSTRACT Our study evaluated the effect of photobiomodulation associated with exercise on pain and functionality of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty patients with unilateral or bilateral knee osteoarthritis were selected and divided into two groups: Control group (CG), which underwent photobiomodulation (PBM) placebo and exercise protocol; and the photobiomodulation group (PG), which performed an active application of the PBM and the exercise protocol - performed twice a week for eight weeks and consisting of passive stretching of the lower extremity muscles, straight leg raise, proprioceptive training and exercises for gait control. PBM was applied through a cluster apparatus containing four diodes of 670 nm and five diodes of 850 nm, with an output power of 540 mW and with a dose of 4J / cm2. The groups were evaluated before and after treatment with the SF-36, Lequesne and Tinetti questionnaires as well as the Visual Analog Pain Scale. Data were analyzed using the Anova method, followed by the post-hoc Bonferroni test. The data indicated significant improvements in the PG at the end of treatment for Visual Analog Pain Scale (2±1.25 vs. 0.7±0.82, p=0.009). Although both groups achieved significant improvements throughout the treatment, we could not observe significant differences between them for the rest of the evaluations at the end of the treatment. Therefore, the use of PBM associated with exercises showed pain improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis, although it was not possible to observe significant differences in patients’ functionality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289550.v1
title: Effects of neuromuscular electrostimulation of quadriceps on the functionality of fragileand pre-frail hospitalized older adults: randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) on the functionality of frail and pre-frail hospitalized older adults. It is a randomized clinical trial that dealt with 17 hospitalized people. Anthropometric, socioeconomic and clinical data were evaluated, followed by the scale proposed by Fried to identify the frailty syndrome. In addition, we evaluated thigh perimetry and lower limb strength according to the Medical Research Council (MRC) as well as conducted the sit-to-stand test (STST). Patients were allocated to the control group (CG; n=9), aged 67.7±6.9 years and intervention group (IG; n=8), aged 71.2±5.6 years. Both groups received conventional physiotherapy care. The NMES protocol was applied only in the intervention group. The groups were similar in terms of sociodemographic, anthropometric profile, clinical characteristics and continuous use of medications. There were significant effects of NMES when compared to CG for right thigh perimetry (p=0.03); number of repetitions in STST (p=0.004) and quadriceps muscle strength (p=0.01) evaluated by the MRC scale. The quadriceps muscle training with the aid of NMES was effective in frail and pre-frail hospitalized people, promoting increased strength and functional performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289547.v1
title: Comparison of different low-level laser therapy wavelengths in the soleus of Wistar rats after nerve injury

description: ABSTRACT Skeletal muscles may be affected by peripheral nervous system injuries, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. Several therapeutic resources may be used in the attempt to recover the functionality of muscles, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT). This study compared the effect of LLLT of two wavelengths (660 nm and 830 nm) on morphological characteristics of muscle tissue after axonotmesis of ischiatic nerves of Wistar rats. A total of 32 Wistar rats were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (injury), G3 (injury and treatment with 660 nm LLLT) and G4 (injury and treatment with 830 nm LLLT). G2, G3, and G4 animals were submitted to sciatic nerve damage and, three days after the injury, G3 and G4 were treated with LLLT of 660 nm and 830 nm, respectively. After the treatment, all animals were euthanized, and the soles muscles were collected to perform morphological analyzes of the tissue using histological slides. We verified that animals submitted to the lesion underwent morphological changes in the fiber, resulting in their atrophy. We also noticed that LLLT with a wavelength of 830 nm presented slight signs of recovery of the morphometric characteristics analyzed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289544.v1
title: Distribution of public investment in physical therapy and supplementary health coverage in Brazil: historical series from 2010 to 2015

description: ABSTRACT This study aims to describe the profile of public investments in physical therapy and to verify the correlation between these investments and the health insurance coverage rate in major Brazilian regions and Federation units, between 2010 and 2015. Data concerning the approved public investments by region and Federation units according to physical therapy attendance were obtained in the Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System, in the website of the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (Datasus). The information corresponding to the health insurance coverage rate was obtained in the Supplementary Health Information sector, available on the National Supplementary Health Agency website. Data were analyzed and the Spearman correlation test was held with a significance level of 5.00% to show a correlation between investment distribution and health insurance coverage rate. The mean per capita application in Brazil, in Brazilian Reais, of financial resources in physical therapy attendances, over the five years analyzed, was R$ 117.16 (±3.52). Among the regions, and for the same period, the South region presented the highest mean per capita (R$ 129.95±5.30), followed in descending order by the Southeast (R$ 124.22±3.69), Northeast (R$ 118.98±7.53), North (R$ 89.43±3.01), and Midwest (R$ 77.09±6.54) regions. The mean coverage by private health insurance varied from 6.20% (Acre) to 43.35% (São Paulo). Apparently, no correlation exists between private health insurance coverage and public investment in physical therapy services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289541.v1
title: Influence of constraint induced movement therapy on functional performance in stroke patients: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) can assist in the recovery of patients with post cerebrovascular accident sequelae. The aim was to assess whether the modified CIMT interferes with the balance and functional mobility of individuals in the chronic phase post-CVA. We conducted a randomized, blinded, clinical trial with 19 patients in the chronic phase post-CVA. Group 1, “no constraint,” was submitted only to the paretic upper limb (UL) specific training (shaping). Group 2, “with constraint,” was submitted to the paretic UL specific training (shaping) and non paretic UL constraint. The training was carried out 3 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. The volunteers were evaluated before and immediately after the sessions with the Berg Balance scale (BBS), Timed “up & go” (TUG), evaluation of gait speed and going up and down stairs. Mann-Whitney test showed that the balance (BBS) showed significant improvement (p=0.014) in the group that used the constraint in the intra-group analysis. There was improvement in the gait speed (p=0.050) in the intergroups analysis. It was concluded that the modified CIMT influenced in the balance and gait speed of the Group submitted to the paretic UL specific training and constraint in the non-paretic UL.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289538.v1
title: Effectiveness of resistance training on the improvement of functional capacity and quality of life in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on the improvement of functional capacity (FC) and quality of life (QOL) in heart failure (HF) patients. An electronic search was performed in databases (PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science, CINAHL, Lilacs, and Cochrane), without restrictions of language or year of publication, using the following keywords: heart failure, resistance training, exercise tolerance, quality of life, fatigue, dyspnea, and muscle strength. Clinical trials were included, with a sample composed of individuals with HF in the functional classes I, II, or III of the New York Heart Association; with average age &lt; 65; sedentary; clinically stable and pharmacologically optimized; with ejection fraction (EF) &lt; 45% of the predicted. The intervention should be the exclusive RT. We described the methodological aspects by the bias risk and a meta-analysis with subgroup analysis. Seven studies were included for qualitative analysis. The agreement (Kappa index - k) between researchers was k=0.74. Most studies that assess FC and QOL showed increase in VO2 max (maximal oxygen consumption) and in the final scores of the QOL questionnaires for the intervention group. The results of FC enabled a meta-analysis, showing a final increase of 0.52 (0.17-0.87) ml×kg−1×min−1 (milliliters×kilogram−1×min−1) in the VO2 max after RT, with low heterogeneity. However, statistical limitations and diversity of interventions were evidenced after the analysis by subgroups. The limitations found in the selected studies still do not allow considering RT effective in improving FC and QOL in HF patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289536.v1
title: Profile of faculty members and of contents of Physical Therapy in Women’s Health taught in Public Institutions of Higher Education in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT It was assessed the profile of faculty members and contents of Physical Therapy in Women’s Health taught in Public Institutions of Higher Education in Brazil. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study. Professors of Physical Therapy in Women’s Health or related areas of Brazilian Public Institutions were invited to fill a structured questionnaire containing questions about personal information, academic background, professional experience and syllabus of the subject. Data were descriptively analyzed in the SAS Program. Fifty-one professors of 44 Physical Therapy programs participated in the research. Most of the professors were women, with an average age of 39.6 ± 7.4 years. Most of them held research, teaching and extension activities and master’s and doctoral degrees, but only 25.5% are registered in Graduate Programs in Specialized Fields (Master’s or Doctorate). All programs offer at least one compulsory subject and in 54.6% of the programs a compulsory internship in Physical Therapy in Women’s Health is offered. The contents taught and practice scenarios are diverse, as well as the name of the subjects and internships. In most programs, students learn how to perform vaginal palpation in the internship and practical skills are trained in a diversified way and in varied practical scenarios. The professors are young, female and conduct teaching, research and extension activities. All programs offer mandatory subjects in the area and most of them offer mandatory internship. The name of the subjects vary as well as the form of training of the practical skills taught.