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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015444
title: Biomechanical analysis of the trunk and pelvis during pilates method exercises: systematic review

description: ABSTRACT The pilates method is currently used in the rehabilitation and practice of physical activity. Some studies have investigated the effectiveness of the pilates method in the treatment of specific conditions, but information about the Biomechanical evaluation during the exercises are still scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of observational studies with biomechanical evaluation during the exercises based on the pilates method. The search was conducted based on data of the EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus and PubMed databases. Some of the terms related to Biomechanics and pilates, as "cinematic" and "electromyography", were connected by or/and. The analysis of the methodological quality and electromyographic signal capture was based on the guidelines of STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) and Standards for Reporting EMG Data of ISEK, respectively. Of the 14 studies included in a systematic review, only one cross-sectional study design was used of the case and control type. pilates exercises carried out in the soil and multifidus muscles were the most evaluated, using mainly the electromyographic evaluation. The results of the studies made it possible to observe that the multifidus muscles were the most used in some exercises of the pilates method and muscle activation is dependent upon the position of the practitioner and the position of the springs. The 14 studies published have a satisfactory methodological quality, but most of them have incomplete description of electromyography records. Thus, we can suggest that the change of positioningof the practitioner/springs and the choice of exercises interfere directly in the muscle activation during exercises of the pilates method.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015444.v1
title: Biomechanical analysis of the trunk and pelvis during pilates method exercises: systematic review

description: ABSTRACT The pilates method is currently used in the rehabilitation and practice of physical activity. Some studies have investigated the effectiveness of the pilates method in the treatment of specific conditions, but information about the Biomechanical evaluation during the exercises are still scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of observational studies with biomechanical evaluation during the exercises based on the pilates method. The search was conducted based on data of the EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus and PubMed databases. Some of the terms related to Biomechanics and pilates, as "cinematic" and "electromyography", were connected by or/and. The analysis of the methodological quality and electromyographic signal capture was based on the guidelines of STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) and Standards for Reporting EMG Data of ISEK, respectively. Of the 14 studies included in a systematic review, only one cross-sectional study design was used of the case and control type. pilates exercises carried out in the soil and multifidus muscles were the most evaluated, using mainly the electromyographic evaluation. The results of the studies made it possible to observe that the multifidus muscles were the most used in some exercises of the pilates method and muscle activation is dependent upon the position of the practitioner and the position of the springs. The 14 studies published have a satisfactory methodological quality, but most of them have incomplete description of electromyography records. Thus, we can suggest that the change of positioningof the practitioner/springs and the choice of exercises interfere directly in the muscle activation during exercises of the pilates method.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015446.v1
title: Effects of GaAs laser and stretching on muscle contusion in rats

description: ABSTRACT Laser and stretching are used to treat skeletal muscle injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of GaAs laser and stretching in the morphology of the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle after contusion. Thirty-six male rats (349±23g) were divided into six groups (n=6): control group (CG); lesion group (LG); lesion and laser group (LLG); lesion and stretching group (LSG); lesion, laser and stretching group (LLSG); and stretching group (SG). TA was wounded by a contusion apparatus. We used GaAs laser 4.5 J/cm2 dose for 32 s each, beginning 48 h after lesion, for 7 days, once a day. Manual passive stretching was applied by 10 repetitions for 1 minute, initiating on the 8th day, once a day, 3 times a week, during 3 weeks. After 4 weeks, rats were euthanized and we analyzed: muscle weight and length, cross sectional area of muscle fibers (CSAMF), serial sarcomere number (SSN), sarcomere length, and percentage of connective tissue. Comparisons among groups were made by ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests, with the significance level set at ≤ 0.05. The serial sarcomere number of LLSG was higher than LSG. The sarcomere length of LSG was superior to LLG, LLSG, and SG. SG increased SSN compared to CG, while the percentage of connective tissue of SG decreased in comparison to LLSG. Thus, the sarcomerogenesis of injured muscles was enhanced by laser therapy, stretching, and association of both. The stretching protocol was enough to increase SSN of intact muscles.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015446
title: Effects of GaAs laser and stretching on muscle contusion in rats

description: ABSTRACT Laser and stretching are used to treat skeletal muscle injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of GaAs laser and stretching in the morphology of the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle after contusion. Thirty-six male rats (349±23g) were divided into six groups (n=6): control group (CG); lesion group (LG); lesion and laser group (LLG); lesion and stretching group (LSG); lesion, laser and stretching group (LLSG); and stretching group (SG). TA was wounded by a contusion apparatus. We used GaAs laser 4.5 J/cm2 dose for 32 s each, beginning 48 h after lesion, for 7 days, once a day. Manual passive stretching was applied by 10 repetitions for 1 minute, initiating on the 8th day, once a day, 3 times a week, during 3 weeks. After 4 weeks, rats were euthanized and we analyzed: muscle weight and length, cross sectional area of muscle fibers (CSAMF), serial sarcomere number (SSN), sarcomere length, and percentage of connective tissue. Comparisons among groups were made by ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests, with the significance level set at ≤ 0.05. The serial sarcomere number of LLSG was higher than LSG. The sarcomere length of LSG was superior to LLG, LLSG, and SG. SG increased SSN compared to CG, while the percentage of connective tissue of SG decreased in comparison to LLSG. Thus, the sarcomerogenesis of injured muscles was enhanced by laser therapy, stretching, and association of both. The stretching protocol was enough to increase SSN of intact muscles.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015447.v1
title: Effect of the laser therapy in association with swimming for a morphological nerve repair and functional recovery in rats submitted to sciatic axonotmesis

description: ABSTRACT The peripheral nerve injuries occur frequently and generally cause functional loss impacting negatively on patient's life. The objective this study was to verify the efficiency of the combination of laser therapy and swimming in rats affected by axonotmesis. The sample was comprised of 50 Wistar rats and it was divided into 05 groups: Control Group; Surgical Control Group; Laser Experimental Group; Swimming Experimental Group and Laser Experimental combined with Swimming Group. The nerve was crushed into a 5 mm-long segment next to the sciatic nerve trifurcation with a pair of forceps for 60 seconds. The GaAs infrared laser (904nm) was used with energy radiated 0,4J the first week, the second week 0,8J and 1,2J in the third and fourth week. For functional (FCI) evaluation, the animals were immobilized and the plantar region of their paws were painted with ink stamp. The procedure was repeated twice to each animal. The nerve morphometry (areas, diameters and thicknesses of the fibers, axons and myelin sheath) was performed with the measurement of 220 fibers per animal in each group . We can see that the GEL and GEN groups , obtained the best results when compared with the other groups (GC, GCC and GELAN) in all morphometric variables studied, but no statistically significant difference was found between them. In functional analysis, it was observed that the gelan group obtained the best results when compared with the other groups (GCC , GEN and GEL) and when the GEL and GEN groups were compared, there was no statistically significant difference between them. Was conclued the GEL and GEN groups havd the best morphometric results, while the GELAN showed the best functional outcome. Therefore, it can be concluded that the combination of these features favoured the functional recovery of the animals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015447
title: Effect of the laser therapy in association with swimming for a morphological nerve repair and functional recovery in rats submitted to sciatic axonotmesis

description: ABSTRACT The peripheral nerve injuries occur frequently and generally cause functional loss impacting negatively on patient's life. The objective this study was to verify the efficiency of the combination of laser therapy and swimming in rats affected by axonotmesis. The sample was comprised of 50 Wistar rats and it was divided into 05 groups: Control Group; Surgical Control Group; Laser Experimental Group; Swimming Experimental Group and Laser Experimental combined with Swimming Group. The nerve was crushed into a 5 mm-long segment next to the sciatic nerve trifurcation with a pair of forceps for 60 seconds. The GaAs infrared laser (904nm) was used with energy radiated 0,4J the first week, the second week 0,8J and 1,2J in the third and fourth week. For functional (FCI) evaluation, the animals were immobilized and the plantar region of their paws were painted with ink stamp. The procedure was repeated twice to each animal. The nerve morphometry (areas, diameters and thicknesses of the fibers, axons and myelin sheath) was performed with the measurement of 220 fibers per animal in each group . We can see that the GEL and GEN groups , obtained the best results when compared with the other groups (GC, GCC and GELAN) in all morphometric variables studied, but no statistically significant difference was found between them. In functional analysis, it was observed that the gelan group obtained the best results when compared with the other groups (GCC , GEN and GEL) and when the GEL and GEN groups were compared, there was no statistically significant difference between them. Was conclued the GEL and GEN groups havd the best morphometric results, while the GELAN showed the best functional outcome. Therefore, it can be concluded that the combination of these features favoured the functional recovery of the animals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015449
title: Patients with Parkinson's disease under physiotherapeutic care present better pulmonary parameters than sedentary controls

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the pulmonary parameters (spirometry and impulse oscillometry) of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and healthy control peers, comparing the values of the subjects that were participating or not on a physiotherapeutic assistance program. Thirty-seven subjects were divided into four groups: two were formed by patients with PD (practitioners and non-practitioners of a physiotherapeutic protocol performed twice a week during 6 months) and the other two groups were formed by control peers (practitioners and non-practitioners of the same therapeutic protocol). The subjects underwent evaluation of chest cirtometry, spirometry and impulse oscillometry, being all the PD patients evaluated on the "off" state of their anti-PD medication. Data analysis occurred through the use of the non-parametric test of Kruskal-Wallis, with pairwise comparisons being done with Dunett T3 tests. Significance was set at 5%. Regarding the results, with a statistical similarity between groups for chest mobility, patients with PD who underwent the physiotherapeutic protocol showed better pulmonary parameters than sedentary patients. Comparison with control peers indicates better results of the PD group submitted to physiotherapy than sedentary controls. There were no differences in pulmonary parameters of both PD and control groups submitted to physiotherapy. In conclusion, the findings delimit promising results promoted by physiotherapy on pulmonary parameters in subjects with PD, and emphasize the need for more longitudinal studies of the clinical trial type for proof of cause and effect relationships.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015449.v1
title: Patients with Parkinson's disease under physiotherapeutic care present better pulmonary parameters than sedentary controls

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the pulmonary parameters (spirometry and impulse oscillometry) of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and healthy control peers, comparing the values of the subjects that were participating or not on a physiotherapeutic assistance program. Thirty-seven subjects were divided into four groups: two were formed by patients with PD (practitioners and non-practitioners of a physiotherapeutic protocol performed twice a week during 6 months) and the other two groups were formed by control peers (practitioners and non-practitioners of the same therapeutic protocol). The subjects underwent evaluation of chest cirtometry, spirometry and impulse oscillometry, being all the PD patients evaluated on the "off" state of their anti-PD medication. Data analysis occurred through the use of the non-parametric test of Kruskal-Wallis, with pairwise comparisons being done with Dunett T3 tests. Significance was set at 5%. Regarding the results, with a statistical similarity between groups for chest mobility, patients with PD who underwent the physiotherapeutic protocol showed better pulmonary parameters than sedentary patients. Comparison with control peers indicates better results of the PD group submitted to physiotherapy than sedentary controls. There were no differences in pulmonary parameters of both PD and control groups submitted to physiotherapy. In conclusion, the findings delimit promising results promoted by physiotherapy on pulmonary parameters in subjects with PD, and emphasize the need for more longitudinal studies of the clinical trial type for proof of cause and effect relationships.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015450
title: Postural analysis of cervical spine and shoulder girdle of children practitioners and non-practitioners of the Pilates method

description: ABSTRACT Was compared the postural pattern related to the cervical spine and shoulder girdle, practitioners and students not Pilates practitioners. This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study. The study evaluated a convenience sample consisting of 39 students, divided into Pilates group (PG) composed of 21 students and inactive group (IG) consisting of 18 students. Postural assessment was made of the same through the SAPO software. There were significant differences between the groups on the variables related to the horizontal alignment of acromions (p=0.02), horizontal asymmetry of the scapula (p=0.003), vertical alignment of the body in the right side view (p=0.0003), and asymmetry in frontal plane (p=0.0003). Pilates practitioners students had better shoulder and scapula alignment and better body alignment and the center of gravity when compared to non-practitioners.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015450.v1
title: Postural analysis of cervical spine and shoulder girdle of children practitioners and non-practitioners of the Pilates method

description: ABSTRACT Was compared the postural pattern related to the cervical spine and shoulder girdle, practitioners and students not Pilates practitioners. This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study. The study evaluated a convenience sample consisting of 39 students, divided into Pilates group (PG) composed of 21 students and inactive group (IG) consisting of 18 students. Postural assessment was made of the same through the SAPO software. There were significant differences between the groups on the variables related to the horizontal alignment of acromions (p=0.02), horizontal asymmetry of the scapula (p=0.003), vertical alignment of the body in the right side view (p=0.0003), and asymmetry in frontal plane (p=0.0003). Pilates practitioners students had better shoulder and scapula alignment and better body alignment and the center of gravity when compared to non-practitioners.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015452.v1
title: Association between abdominal muscles recruitment with clinical outcomes and prognostic risk in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a preliminary study

description: ABSTRACT This study investigated the association between clinical trials, clinical outcomes and prognosis risk of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methodology: Twenty patients, older than 18 years, were selected by convenience and submitted to evaluation of clinical outcomes through a numeric pain rating scale and a disability questionnaire. To classify prognostic risk, we used the STarT Back questionnaire, and to evaluate transverse abdominal muscle recruitment, we used the following clinical tests: clinical rating scale (CRS); and measure of the thickness of the abdominal muscles using ultrasonography images (MEM-US). The tests were performed in a single day by a trained evaluator in random order. Pearson (r) and Spearman (rs) correlations were used to investigate the association. Results: The associations between the prognostic risk of low back pain with clinical outcomes, pain and disability, were moderate (r=0.68 and r=0.57, respectively). For CRS, associations with disability and prognosis risk were considered reasonable (r=-0.34 and r=-0.36, respectively). There were no associations with the MEM-US. In the low prognostic risk sample, the CRS's relationship with disability was considered from moderate to good, while pain correction was reasonable (rs=-0.62; and rs=-0.24, respectively). Conclusion: We observed an association between CRS and clinical outcomes and prognostic risk, with stratification, according to prognostic risk, that increases the relationship observed. Future studies should be conducted with new measures for the evaluation of abdominal muscle recruitment with larger samples.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015452
title: Association between abdominal muscles recruitment with clinical outcomes and prognostic risk in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a preliminary study

description: ABSTRACT This study investigated the association between clinical trials, clinical outcomes and prognosis risk of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methodology: Twenty patients, older than 18 years, were selected by convenience and submitted to evaluation of clinical outcomes through a numeric pain rating scale and a disability questionnaire. To classify prognostic risk, we used the STarT Back questionnaire, and to evaluate transverse abdominal muscle recruitment, we used the following clinical tests: clinical rating scale (CRS); and measure of the thickness of the abdominal muscles using ultrasonography images (MEM-US). The tests were performed in a single day by a trained evaluator in random order. Pearson (r) and Spearman (rs) correlations were used to investigate the association. Results: The associations between the prognostic risk of low back pain with clinical outcomes, pain and disability, were moderate (r=0.68 and r=0.57, respectively). For CRS, associations with disability and prognosis risk were considered reasonable (r=-0.34 and r=-0.36, respectively). There were no associations with the MEM-US. In the low prognostic risk sample, the CRS's relationship with disability was considered from moderate to good, while pain correction was reasonable (rs=-0.62; and rs=-0.24, respectively). Conclusion: We observed an association between CRS and clinical outcomes and prognostic risk, with stratification, according to prognostic risk, that increases the relationship observed. Future studies should be conducted with new measures for the evaluation of abdominal muscle recruitment with larger samples.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015453.v1
title: Effects of a Video Game-Based Intervention on the Attention and Functional Independence of Older Adults after Cerebrovascular Accident

description: ABSTRACT The population aging is increasing the number of chronical diseases that result in cognitive and motor limitations, how stroke. The objective of the research was to investigate the effects of Motion Rehab game in attention and independence in the elderly after stroke. It is a study of control intervention before and after, where population was 10 elderly people with average ages of 67,7 and 71 years old, with cerebrovascular damage caused by ischemic stroke, and users of the Physical rehabilitation center. The research sessions were realized individually, once a week frequency, with 15 minutes long, during 15 weeks. The research tools were, Mini Mental State Examination, Functional Independence Measure, Geriatric Depression Scale and Colorful Trails Test. The research sessions were realized individually, once a week frequency, with 15 minutes long, during 15 weeks. In the data analysis the Student t test for paired samples was applied. The results determine significant differences in the attention and independence after the interventions with the game. During the colorful trails tests´ the time reduced 330,5±140,8 second at the evaluation, from 259,4±112,5 second the reevaluation (p=0,039), for more, the psychologist professional interference needs decreases from 0,8±0,5 to 0,4±0,3 (p=0,036). The Functional Independence average obtained at first was a score of 102,3 ± 23,4 (modified dependence) and at the reevaluation a score of 107±18,6 (modified independence) (p=0,044). It was possible to conclude that the interventions brought benefits to the elderly people, turning in an alternative to the physics and cognitive rehabilitations to that population.