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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015565
title: Musculoskeletal symptoms and stress do not alter the quality of life of basic education teachers

description: ABSTRACT This study assessed the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, level of stress and quality of life of basic education teachers. The sample was composed of 298 teachers (265 women and 33 men) of early childhood and elementary education from Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), level of stress (Lipp’s Stress Symptoms Inventory) and quality of life (WHOQOL-bref Questionnaire) were evaluated. Forty-eight percent (48%) of the teachers presented musculoskeletal symptoms and 65% were absent from daily activities. Forty-two percent (42%) of the teachers presented some level of stress, mainly at the stage of resistance (73%) and near exhaustion (19%). Psychological symptoms predominated over physical symptoms (p&lt;0.05). The average scores of the Physical (57.1) and Environmental (58.2) domains were significantly lower (p&lt;0.001) than Psychological (63.8) and Social Relations domains (71.2). The score of 62.6 regarding the general quality of life qualified teachers as satisfied with their quality of life. In conclusion, the high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and stress does not alter the quality of life of basic education teachers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015565.v1
title: Musculoskeletal symptoms and stress do not alter the quality of life of basic education teachers

description: ABSTRACT This study assessed the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, level of stress and quality of life of basic education teachers. The sample was composed of 298 teachers (265 women and 33 men) of early childhood and elementary education from Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), level of stress (Lipp’s Stress Symptoms Inventory) and quality of life (WHOQOL-bref Questionnaire) were evaluated. Forty-eight percent (48%) of the teachers presented musculoskeletal symptoms and 65% were absent from daily activities. Forty-two percent (42%) of the teachers presented some level of stress, mainly at the stage of resistance (73%) and near exhaustion (19%). Psychological symptoms predominated over physical symptoms (p&lt;0.05). The average scores of the Physical (57.1) and Environmental (58.2) domains were significantly lower (p&lt;0.001) than Psychological (63.8) and Social Relations domains (71.2). The score of 62.6 regarding the general quality of life qualified teachers as satisfied with their quality of life. In conclusion, the high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and stress does not alter the quality of life of basic education teachers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667946
title: The Borg CR-10 scale is suitable to quantify aerobic exercise intensity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome

description: ABSTRACT Patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) report higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) compared to healthy individuals for the same exercise intensity; however, to our knowledge, no studies have evaluated RPE at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold (VAT) for this population. This study aimed to assess RPE using the Borg CR-10 scale during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in women with FMS. Twenty-four women with FMS and twenty healthy control subjects (HC) voluntarily participated in this study. Near the end of every 1-minute period during CPET, subjects were asked to report their RPE for fatigue in the lower limbs (RPE-L) and dyspnea (RPE-D), respectively, according to the Borg CR-10 scale. FMS subjects showed higher RPE-L and RPE-D compared to HC subjects at free wheel and at the first load increment. However, no significant difference was observed between groups for power output. There was no significant difference between groups for RPE-L and RPE-D reported at VAT and peak CPET. However, FMS subjects showed lower power output compared to HC subjects. The present results showed that FMS subjects present higher RPE compared to HC subjects. However, RPE reported at VAT and at peak CPET was not different between groups. The Borg CR-10 scale scores obtained at VAT can be used as an additional parameter for prescribing exercise intensity in aerobic training protocols for women with FMS.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667946.v1
title: The Borg CR-10 scale is suitable to quantify aerobic exercise intensity in women with fibromyalgia syndrome

description: ABSTRACT Patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) report higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) compared to healthy individuals for the same exercise intensity; however, to our knowledge, no studies have evaluated RPE at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold (VAT) for this population. This study aimed to assess RPE using the Borg CR-10 scale during a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in women with FMS. Twenty-four women with FMS and twenty healthy control subjects (HC) voluntarily participated in this study. Near the end of every 1-minute period during CPET, subjects were asked to report their RPE for fatigue in the lower limbs (RPE-L) and dyspnea (RPE-D), respectively, according to the Borg CR-10 scale. FMS subjects showed higher RPE-L and RPE-D compared to HC subjects at free wheel and at the first load increment. However, no significant difference was observed between groups for power output. There was no significant difference between groups for RPE-L and RPE-D reported at VAT and peak CPET. However, FMS subjects showed lower power output compared to HC subjects. The present results showed that FMS subjects present higher RPE compared to HC subjects. However, RPE reported at VAT and at peak CPET was not different between groups. The Borg CR-10 scale scores obtained at VAT can be used as an additional parameter for prescribing exercise intensity in aerobic training protocols for women with FMS.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015568
title: Quality of life of smokers and its correlation with smoke load

description: ABSTRACT Smoking is considered a chronic disease and one of the leading causes of preventable death in the world. The quality of life is an important measure of health impact and its correlation with nicotine dependence levels and smoking is unclear. We evaluated the quality of life of smokers and its correlation with smoke load and the nicotine dependence level. Smokers of both sexes and with no diagnosis of clinical diseases were included in this study. We evaluated their quality of life and level of nicotine dependence through questionnaires. The sample consisted of 48 individuals, 27 women and 21 men. There was a negative correlation between vitality and the amount of years these individuals have smoked (p=0.009;r=-0.27), as well as the general health condition and pack/years (p=0.02; r=-0.23), and the current amount of cigarettes consumed per day (p=0.006;r=-0.29). We can also observe a negative correlation between functional capacity and the Fagerström questionnaire score (p=0.004;r=-0.3). We concluded that the smoke load and the nicotine dependence levels were related to worse quality of life indices of the smoking population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015568.v1
title: Quality of life of smokers and its correlation with smoke load

description: ABSTRACT Smoking is considered a chronic disease and one of the leading causes of preventable death in the world. The quality of life is an important measure of health impact and its correlation with nicotine dependence levels and smoking is unclear. We evaluated the quality of life of smokers and its correlation with smoke load and the nicotine dependence level. Smokers of both sexes and with no diagnosis of clinical diseases were included in this study. We evaluated their quality of life and level of nicotine dependence through questionnaires. The sample consisted of 48 individuals, 27 women and 21 men. There was a negative correlation between vitality and the amount of years these individuals have smoked (p=0.009;r=-0.27), as well as the general health condition and pack/years (p=0.02; r=-0.23), and the current amount of cigarettes consumed per day (p=0.006;r=-0.29). We can also observe a negative correlation between functional capacity and the Fagerström questionnaire score (p=0.004;r=-0.3). We concluded that the smoke load and the nicotine dependence levels were related to worse quality of life indices of the smoking population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667856
title: Professional and educational characteristics and geographical distribution of physical therapists in Paraná - Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to know the profile of physical therapists of Paraná in 2015, their sociodemographic characteristics, education tendencies and labor market. This is a quantitative cross-sectional research. The sample was comprised of 377 physical therapists, from the 11,272 professionals subscribed to the Professional Council in 2015, who answered a structured questionnaire available online. The results showed that physical therapists from Paraná are mostly young, aging from 21 to 40 years (81.7%), women (77.7%) and are concentrated in the macro-region of Curitiba (53.6%). The majority has graduated in the last ten years (59.9%) and has a specialization degree (73.7%); however, only a few are masters or PhDs. Most of the therapists (82.8%) work exclusively with their profession, having a single job (53.3%), at a private institution (59.2%), are self-employed (55.7%), having a daily workhour of eight hours (35.5%). Regarding the field of expertise, 68.7% work in more than one area, being Trauma and Orthopedic the one that presents the highest number of professionals (59.9%), followed by Neurofunctional (41.1%) and Respiratory (38.7%) areas. Most of the professionals have a monthly income between the minimum wage and 4,000 Reais (42.9%). Therefore, it was possible to outline the profile of physical therapists in Paraná in 2015, detecting the profession’s identity in the state and the projection of future tendencies, which will enable to the higher education institutions and category representation agencies the creation of future strategies for the designing and regulation of the labor market.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667856.v1
title: Professional and educational characteristics and geographical distribution of physical therapists in Paraná - Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to know the profile of physical therapists of Paraná in 2015, their sociodemographic characteristics, education tendencies and labor market. This is a quantitative cross-sectional research. The sample was comprised of 377 physical therapists, from the 11,272 professionals subscribed to the Professional Council in 2015, who answered a structured questionnaire available online. The results showed that physical therapists from Paraná are mostly young, aging from 21 to 40 years (81.7%), women (77.7%) and are concentrated in the macro-region of Curitiba (53.6%). The majority has graduated in the last ten years (59.9%) and has a specialization degree (73.7%); however, only a few are masters or PhDs. Most of the therapists (82.8%) work exclusively with their profession, having a single job (53.3%), at a private institution (59.2%), are self-employed (55.7%), having a daily workhour of eight hours (35.5%). Regarding the field of expertise, 68.7% work in more than one area, being Trauma and Orthopedic the one that presents the highest number of professionals (59.9%), followed by Neurofunctional (41.1%) and Respiratory (38.7%) areas. Most of the professionals have a monthly income between the minimum wage and 4,000 Reais (42.9%). Therefore, it was possible to outline the profile of physical therapists in Paraná in 2015, detecting the profession’s identity in the state and the projection of future tendencies, which will enable to the higher education institutions and category representation agencies the creation of future strategies for the designing and regulation of the labor market.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015570.v1
title: Plantar pressure distribution and foot morphology of children with Cerebral Palsy and typical development

description: ABSTRACT Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized as movement and posture disorders that cause performance limitations in activities easily performed by children with typical development (TD). Our study aimed to compare plantar pressure distribution and foot morphology between children with CP and TD, using an observational analytical research, of cross-sectional and comparative type, with 32 children between 6 and 11 years old, paired by gender and age, distributed in study group (SG) and control group (CG). We assessed the plantar distribution with the Footwork electronic baropodometry system and classified foot type by the Chippaux-Smirak Index. The SG obtained greater values on anterior weight-bearing and lower on posterior weight-bearing (p=0.02). In addition, SG showed lower mean pressure values for right (p=0.00) and left feet (p=0.01), when compared with the CG. Most children showed the same type of foot bilaterally, with the prevalence of flat feet in SG and cavus feet in the CG. Children with spastic CP who presented preserved locomotor performance, or with some dysfunction, revealed antepulsion posture, smaller mean plantar pressures, and flat foot prevalence when compared with children with TD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015570
title: Plantar pressure distribution and foot morphology of children with Cerebral Palsy and typical development

description: ABSTRACT Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized as movement and posture disorders that cause performance limitations in activities easily performed by children with typical development (TD). Our study aimed to compare plantar pressure distribution and foot morphology between children with CP and TD, using an observational analytical research, of cross-sectional and comparative type, with 32 children between 6 and 11 years old, paired by gender and age, distributed in study group (SG) and control group (CG). We assessed the plantar distribution with the Footwork electronic baropodometry system and classified foot type by the Chippaux-Smirak Index. The SG obtained greater values on anterior weight-bearing and lower on posterior weight-bearing (p=0.02). In addition, SG showed lower mean pressure values for right (p=0.00) and left feet (p=0.01), when compared with the CG. Most children showed the same type of foot bilaterally, with the prevalence of flat feet in SG and cavus feet in the CG. Children with spastic CP who presented preserved locomotor performance, or with some dysfunction, revealed antepulsion posture, smaller mean plantar pressures, and flat foot prevalence when compared with children with TD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5668324
title: Constraint-induced movement therapy of upper limb of children with cerebral palsy in clinical practice: systematic review of the literature

description: ABSTRACT The purpose of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to investigate how and with what modifications or adaptations constraint-induced movement therapy has been employed in clinical practice for therapeutic interventions in children with cerebral palsy. Searches were conducted of the CAPES (Brazilian fostering agency) periodical portal, Pubmed, Bireme, Science Direct, Scielo and PEDro databases for relevant articles published between January 2010 and May 2016. The articles retrieved were evaluated, scored and qualified by two blinded reviewers using the Physical therapy Evidence Database Scale. The searches led to the retrieval of 102 articles, 12 of which were included in the present systematic review. A table was created containing information on the study groups, inclusion criteria, intervention, intervention frequency, difficulties encountered, evaluations and outcomes. Considerable variety was found in the therapeutic intervention models. The findings of the present review demonstrate that constraint-induced movement therapy in pediatric clinical practice is not employed in its original form. Although the studies analyzed did not have a common methodology regarding the use of this type of therapy, the method has been adapted with considerable flexibility, providing promising, positive results regarding the therapeutic intervention of the paretic upper limb in children with cerebral palsy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5668324.v1
title: Constraint-induced movement therapy of upper limb of children with cerebral palsy in clinical practice: systematic review of the literature

description: ABSTRACT The purpose of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to investigate how and with what modifications or adaptations constraint-induced movement therapy has been employed in clinical practice for therapeutic interventions in children with cerebral palsy. Searches were conducted of the CAPES (Brazilian fostering agency) periodical portal, Pubmed, Bireme, Science Direct, Scielo and PEDro databases for relevant articles published between January 2010 and May 2016. The articles retrieved were evaluated, scored and qualified by two blinded reviewers using the Physical therapy Evidence Database Scale. The searches led to the retrieval of 102 articles, 12 of which were included in the present systematic review. A table was created containing information on the study groups, inclusion criteria, intervention, intervention frequency, difficulties encountered, evaluations and outcomes. Considerable variety was found in the therapeutic intervention models. The findings of the present review demonstrate that constraint-induced movement therapy in pediatric clinical practice is not employed in its original form. Although the studies analyzed did not have a common methodology regarding the use of this type of therapy, the method has been adapted with considerable flexibility, providing promising, positive results regarding the therapeutic intervention of the paretic upper limb in children with cerebral palsy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5668033
title: Nasal patency and craniocervical posture in scholar children

description: ABSTRACT Changes in head posture have been observed as a compensatory mechanism for the nasal airflow impairment. This study aimed to compare the craniocervical posture between children with normal and decreased nasal patency and correlate nasal patency with craniocervical posture. Children aging from six to twelve years went through nasal patency and craniocervical assessments. The biophotogrammetric measures of craniocervical posture used were Cervical Distance (CD), Head Horizontal Alignment (HHA) and Flexion-Extension Head Position (FE), evaluated by SAPO software (v.0.68). Nasal patency was measured using Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow meter (PNIF) and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale. One hundred thirty-three children were distributed into two groups: G1 (normal nasal patency - PNIF higher than 80% of predicted value) with 90 children; G2 (decreased nasal patency - PNIF lower than 80% of predicted value) with 43 children. Differences between groups were not found in CD and HHA measures. FE was significantly higher in G2 than G1 (p=0.023). Negative weak correlation between FE and %PNIF (r=-0.266; p=0.002) and positive weak correlation between CD and PNIF (r=0.209; p=0.016) were found. NOSE scores negatively correlated with PNIF (r=-0.179; p=0.039). Children with decreased nasal patency presented greater head extension. This postural deviation is prone to increase as nasal airflow decreases, thus indicating the relationship between craniocervical posture and nasal patency. Lower values of PNIF reflected on additional problems caused by nasal obstruction symptoms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5668033.v1
title: Nasal patency and craniocervical posture in scholar children

description: ABSTRACT Changes in head posture have been observed as a compensatory mechanism for the nasal airflow impairment. This study aimed to compare the craniocervical posture between children with normal and decreased nasal patency and correlate nasal patency with craniocervical posture. Children aging from six to twelve years went through nasal patency and craniocervical assessments. The biophotogrammetric measures of craniocervical posture used were Cervical Distance (CD), Head Horizontal Alignment (HHA) and Flexion-Extension Head Position (FE), evaluated by SAPO software (v.0.68). Nasal patency was measured using Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow meter (PNIF) and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale. One hundred thirty-three children were distributed into two groups: G1 (normal nasal patency - PNIF higher than 80% of predicted value) with 90 children; G2 (decreased nasal patency - PNIF lower than 80% of predicted value) with 43 children. Differences between groups were not found in CD and HHA measures. FE was significantly higher in G2 than G1 (p=0.023). Negative weak correlation between FE and %PNIF (r=-0.266; p=0.002) and positive weak correlation between CD and PNIF (r=0.209; p=0.016) were found. NOSE scores negatively correlated with PNIF (r=-0.179; p=0.039). Children with decreased nasal patency presented greater head extension. This postural deviation is prone to increase as nasal airflow decreases, thus indicating the relationship between craniocervical posture and nasal patency. Lower values of PNIF reflected on additional problems caused by nasal obstruction symptoms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7368023
title: Influence of menstrual cycle phases in functional performance of healthy and young women

description: ABSTRACT Female sex hormones as estrogen and progesterone are related to specific receptors located in brain regions and can influence on motor control. We analyzed the functional performance in several menstrual cycle phases in healthy and young women. The study is characterized as cross-sectional, it included 13 healthy women with regular menstrual cycle and who were not using oral contraceptive. To assess the functional performance, we used Side Hop Test (SHT), Figure of Eight Hop Test (F8T) and Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) applied in three phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, ovulation and luteal). This study established significant difference to functional tests SHT and F8T between menstrual cycle phases, with worse results for the menstrual phase. The mSEBT established no difference. We concluded that the functional performance in tests SHT and F8T was significantly worse on menstrual phase, when compared to the ovulation and luteal phases. These results can be considered for assessment and prescription of physical therapeutic conducts for women in menstrual phase, since their functional performance can be impaired.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7368023.v1
title: Influence of menstrual cycle phases in functional performance of healthy and young women

description: ABSTRACT Female sex hormones as estrogen and progesterone are related to specific receptors located in brain regions and can influence on motor control. We analyzed the functional performance in several menstrual cycle phases in healthy and young women. The study is characterized as cross-sectional, it included 13 healthy women with regular menstrual cycle and who were not using oral contraceptive. To assess the functional performance, we used Side Hop Test (SHT), Figure of Eight Hop Test (F8T) and Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) applied in three phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, ovulation and luteal). This study established significant difference to functional tests SHT and F8T between menstrual cycle phases, with worse results for the menstrual phase. The mSEBT established no difference. We concluded that the functional performance in tests SHT and F8T was significantly worse on menstrual phase, when compared to the ovulation and luteal phases. These results can be considered for assessment and prescription of physical therapeutic conducts for women in menstrual phase, since their functional performance can be impaired.