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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015176.v1
title: Fibromyalgia: is there association between balance and pain? a pilot study

description: Studies of balance and risk factors for falling typically focus on the elderly population or on individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Although fibromyalgia is associated with intrinsic factors that predispose to falls (pain, depression, fatigue), few studies have researched balance and falls in this syndrome. The aim of this study was to verify the association between balance, balance self-efficacy and pain in women with and without fibromyalgia, and verify the association between Berg Balance Scale and Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale). The sample consisted of 48 women aged between 40 and 59 years, divided into two groups: Fibromyalgia group (n=22) and Control group (n=26) with asymptomatic people. Balance was assessed by Berg Balance Scale, balance self-efficacy by the ABC Scale and pain by the visual analog scale. Mean scores for pain, Berg and ABC Scale were 5.4 cm (SD 2.6), 55 (interquartile range 54-56), and 54.6 (SD 26.6) respectively for Fibromyalgia group, and 0 cm, 56 (interquartile range 55-56), and 89.4 (SD 14.4) respectively for Control group. Statistically significant differences were found in balance on comparing both groups (p=0.000 for Berg Balance Scale and 0.009 for ABC Scale) with lower values for Fibromyalgia group. In Fibromyalgia group, pain was negatively correlated with balance (r=-0.48, p=0.020) and balance self-efficacy (rs=-0.56, p=0.006). Correlation between Berg Balance Scale and ABC Scale was found only in the Fibromyalgia group (rs =0.55, p=0.007). There are associations between poor balance and pain, and poor balance and decreased balance self-efficacy in women with fibromyalgia. There is an association between scales in the Fibromyalgia group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015177
title: Disuse induced by the spine rectification vest: experimental study

description: The spine is the main support and movement axis of the locomotor system, and numberless clinical conditions may require that this structure be submitted to functional restriction. Among the non-invasive treatments used in spinal or appendicular skeleton injuries, the immobilization of the spine is used as a rehabilitation strategy. Because of the functional restrictions generated by restraining devices used on the spine, the proposal of this study was to adapt a spinal orthosis on rats, thus mimicking the immobilization of corrective vests and assessing the energetic conditions of thoracic muscles after 12 weeks of application. Wistar rats that were 42 days old were used in this study (post-weaning period), followed-up for 12 weeks in 2 groups called control (C) and rectification vests (R), which were made of PVC to immobilize the spine. The following concentrations were evaluated: glycogen (GLY) of the paravertebral muscle and the thorax; total proteins and DNA (TP/DNA) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The normality Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for statistical analysis, followed by the Tukey test. A 5% level was established for all of the calculations. It was observed that group R presented 12% less body mass and GLY stores 21% lower; the ratio between TP/DNA was in average 6.6% lower; IL-6 concentrations were in average 25% higher. The study shows that the movement restriction in the spine leads to energetic crisis and compromised muscular development. More studies should be conducted with this model to generate physical therapy strategies that could reduce muscle compromise after spine immobilization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015177.v1
title: Disuse induced by the spine rectification vest: experimental study

description: The spine is the main support and movement axis of the locomotor system, and numberless clinical conditions may require that this structure be submitted to functional restriction. Among the non-invasive treatments used in spinal or appendicular skeleton injuries, the immobilization of the spine is used as a rehabilitation strategy. Because of the functional restrictions generated by restraining devices used on the spine, the proposal of this study was to adapt a spinal orthosis on rats, thus mimicking the immobilization of corrective vests and assessing the energetic conditions of thoracic muscles after 12 weeks of application. Wistar rats that were 42 days old were used in this study (post-weaning period), followed-up for 12 weeks in 2 groups called control (C) and rectification vests (R), which were made of PVC to immobilize the spine. The following concentrations were evaluated: glycogen (GLY) of the paravertebral muscle and the thorax; total proteins and DNA (TP/DNA) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The normality Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for statistical analysis, followed by the Tukey test. A 5% level was established for all of the calculations. It was observed that group R presented 12% less body mass and GLY stores 21% lower; the ratio between TP/DNA was in average 6.6% lower; IL-6 concentrations were in average 25% higher. The study shows that the movement restriction in the spine leads to energetic crisis and compromised muscular development. More studies should be conducted with this model to generate physical therapy strategies that could reduce muscle compromise after spine immobilization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015179.v1
title: Reliability intra-and inter-examiner of the head postural assessment by computerized photogrammetry

description: Scientific articles about reliability of photogrammetry for cervical spine posture evaluation are infrequent. The aim of the present investigation is to verify intra-and inter-examiner reliability of the computerized photogrammetry method for head postural evaluation in lateral view. Twenty-five young women, between 20 and 30 years old, were positioned seated in an upright position and photographed in lateral view. The photographs were imported to Corel Draw X13 program for postural evaluation by computerized photogrammetry. Analyses of intra-and inter-examiner reliability were performed for the angles: condyle-acromion (ACA), menton-sternum (AME) and Frankfurt (AF). The photogrammetry was performed by two examiners: EA and EB. For intra-examiner analyses, EA assessed the pictures twice (A1 and A2) for the same angles within 3 months. For the inter-examiner analyses, EB performed the photogrammetry for the same angles (B1) in order to compare with the data from EA. Using the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) we observed an excellent correlation in the intra-examiner analysis (A1 and A2) for the angles: ACA and AME (both with ICC=1.0); and AF (ICC=0.78). For the inter-examiner analyses between A1 and B1, it was observed: ACA (ICC=0.24), AME (ICC=0.26) and AF (ICC=0.00). For the comparison between A2 and B1, the ICC values were: 0.23; 0.27 and 0.00, respectively for ACA, AME and AF, classified as weak correlations. In conclusion, the photogrammetry is reliable when performed by the same examiner. The inter-examiner assess showed low reliability, what could have been compromised by the reduced experience of the EB in applying the method.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015179
title: Reliability intra-and inter-examiner of the head postural assessment by computerized photogrammetry

description: Scientific articles about reliability of photogrammetry for cervical spine posture evaluation are infrequent. The aim of the present investigation is to verify intra-and inter-examiner reliability of the computerized photogrammetry method for head postural evaluation in lateral view. Twenty-five young women, between 20 and 30 years old, were positioned seated in an upright position and photographed in lateral view. The photographs were imported to Corel Draw X13 program for postural evaluation by computerized photogrammetry. Analyses of intra-and inter-examiner reliability were performed for the angles: condyle-acromion (ACA), menton-sternum (AME) and Frankfurt (AF). The photogrammetry was performed by two examiners: EA and EB. For intra-examiner analyses, EA assessed the pictures twice (A1 and A2) for the same angles within 3 months. For the inter-examiner analyses, EB performed the photogrammetry for the same angles (B1) in order to compare with the data from EA. Using the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) we observed an excellent correlation in the intra-examiner analysis (A1 and A2) for the angles: ACA and AME (both with ICC=1.0); and AF (ICC=0.78). For the inter-examiner analyses between A1 and B1, it was observed: ACA (ICC=0.24), AME (ICC=0.26) and AF (ICC=0.00). For the comparison between A2 and B1, the ICC values were: 0.23; 0.27 and 0.00, respectively for ACA, AME and AF, classified as weak correlations. In conclusion, the photogrammetry is reliable when performed by the same examiner. The inter-examiner assess showed low reliability, what could have been compromised by the reduced experience of the EB in applying the method.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015182
title: Respiratory muscle strength no influence the need for noninvasive ventilation after heart surgery

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between preoperative respiratory muscle strength and indication and performance of noninvasive ventilation in the planned heart surgery. We conducted a retrospective study using data collected from clinical records and analyzed 109 medical records and noninvasive ventilation accompanying paper. We analyzed the values of respiratory muscle strength, peak flow and respirometry, as well as the postoperative respiratory complications, correlating them with indication and performance of the noninvasive ventilation. The t test was performed for continuous variables; the chi-square was used to investigate the influence of preoperative respiratory muscle strength values in the indication of noninvasive ventilation. Noninvasive ventilation was used in 32 (29%) subjects and the prime motive indication was hipercapy (44%). The successful use of noninvasive ventilation was observed in 94%. The decrease in preoperative strength, despite having a lower performance, showed no significant difference in relation to its use and outcome (p=0.73). The preoperative respiratory muscle strength was not able to provide for the use of noninvasive ventilation or its performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015182.v1
title: Respiratory muscle strength no influence the need for noninvasive ventilation after heart surgery

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between preoperative respiratory muscle strength and indication and performance of noninvasive ventilation in the planned heart surgery. We conducted a retrospective study using data collected from clinical records and analyzed 109 medical records and noninvasive ventilation accompanying paper. We analyzed the values of respiratory muscle strength, peak flow and respirometry, as well as the postoperative respiratory complications, correlating them with indication and performance of the noninvasive ventilation. The t test was performed for continuous variables; the chi-square was used to investigate the influence of preoperative respiratory muscle strength values in the indication of noninvasive ventilation. Noninvasive ventilation was used in 32 (29%) subjects and the prime motive indication was hipercapy (44%). The successful use of noninvasive ventilation was observed in 94%. The decrease in preoperative strength, despite having a lower performance, showed no significant difference in relation to its use and outcome (p=0.73). The preoperative respiratory muscle strength was not able to provide for the use of noninvasive ventilation or its performance.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6619211
title: CryoGridLite: Model input for pan-Arctic simulations at 1° resolution from 1700 to 2020

description: <strong>CryoGridLite</strong> is a lightweight version of the more complex and process-rich <strong>CryoGrid Community model</strong> (Westermann et al. 2022). This archive contains the following input datasets which are required to run the model. <code>./FORCING.zip</code> The meteorological forcing data.<br> <code>./PARA.zip</code> Parameter files describing the ground stratigraphies etc. The model code can be found here: 10.5281/zenodo.6619537 Output data of pan-Arctic simulations can be found here: 10.5281/zenodo.6619260
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015185
title: Effects of adding load to the gait of children with cerebral palsy: a three-case report

description: Our purpose in this study was to analyze the immediate effects of locomotor gait training with different loads on a treadmill on the kinematic parameters of gait in children with Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (SHCP), as well as investigating which load prompted the most adequate motor responses to promote the propulsion of the Paretic Lower Limb (PLL). This case report included 3 children of both sexes, aged 8-12 years. The children walked on the treadmill with loads on their ankles that corresponded to 40, 50 and 60% of the weight of the Lower Limb (LL), on 3 different non-consecutive days. The kinematic parameters were assessed during the pre-training phase (PTPH) and immediately after training (PHI). The spatiotemporal variables did not change immediately after gait training with the aforementioned loads. On the other hand, we observed wider joint angles in the hip and knee during the swing phase immediately after training, especially with a load of 60% of the weight of the lower limb. These findings indicate that the 60% load is the most appropriate to prompt immediate changes in the joint kinematics of the PLL. These alterations can be important in improving propulsion during the swing phase of gait in children with SHCP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015185.v1
title: Effects of adding load to the gait of children with cerebral palsy: a three-case report

description: Our purpose in this study was to analyze the immediate effects of locomotor gait training with different loads on a treadmill on the kinematic parameters of gait in children with Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (SHCP), as well as investigating which load prompted the most adequate motor responses to promote the propulsion of the Paretic Lower Limb (PLL). This case report included 3 children of both sexes, aged 8-12 years. The children walked on the treadmill with loads on their ankles that corresponded to 40, 50 and 60% of the weight of the Lower Limb (LL), on 3 different non-consecutive days. The kinematic parameters were assessed during the pre-training phase (PTPH) and immediately after training (PHI). The spatiotemporal variables did not change immediately after gait training with the aforementioned loads. On the other hand, we observed wider joint angles in the hip and knee during the swing phase immediately after training, especially with a load of 60% of the weight of the lower limb. These findings indicate that the 60% load is the most appropriate to prompt immediate changes in the joint kinematics of the PLL. These alterations can be important in improving propulsion during the swing phase of gait in children with SHCP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015186
title: Acute effects of gastrocnemius muscle stretching after contusion in rats

description: The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of stretching after gastrocnemius contusion in rats. Thirty-three male Wistar rats were selected (8 weeks, 219±35 g) and divided into 4 groups: Control (CG, n=3) - intact; Lesion (LG, n=10); Stretching (SG, n=10): Lesion and Stretching (LSG, n=10). The right gastrocnemius (RG) was submitted to contusion. Stretching on RG was performed manually, with 4 repetitions of 30 seconds each day, for 5 consecutive days, beginning 72 hour after contusion. One week later, rats were weighed and both paws were removed for investigation of muscle length, serial sarcomere number and sarcomere length. The final body weight increased in all groups. The muscle weight and length, as well as the serial sarcomere number (SSN) of LG, were higher than SG. However, the SSN of LSG was higher than SG. The sarcomere length of SG was the highest among all groups. It was concluded that the contusion and stretching did not affect body weight gain. The stretching induced sarcomerogenesis in injured muscle, but did not modify the healthy muscle.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015186.v1
title: Acute effects of gastrocnemius muscle stretching after contusion in rats

description: The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of stretching after gastrocnemius contusion in rats. Thirty-three male Wistar rats were selected (8 weeks, 219±35 g) and divided into 4 groups: Control (CG, n=3) - intact; Lesion (LG, n=10); Stretching (SG, n=10): Lesion and Stretching (LSG, n=10). The right gastrocnemius (RG) was submitted to contusion. Stretching on RG was performed manually, with 4 repetitions of 30 seconds each day, for 5 consecutive days, beginning 72 hour after contusion. One week later, rats were weighed and both paws were removed for investigation of muscle length, serial sarcomere number and sarcomere length. The final body weight increased in all groups. The muscle weight and length, as well as the serial sarcomere number (SSN) of LG, were higher than SG. However, the SSN of LSG was higher than SG. The sarcomere length of SG was the highest among all groups. It was concluded that the contusion and stretching did not affect body weight gain. The stretching induced sarcomerogenesis in injured muscle, but did not modify the healthy muscle.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015191.v1
title: Urinary incontinence in elderly women from Porto Alegre: its prevalence and relation to pelvic floor muscle function

description: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported urinary loss in elderly women living in the city of Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), as well as to determine the relation between urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF). It included 270 elderly women (aged from 60 to 92 years) from a population sample, who reported the presence (n=155; 69.1±7.8 years) or absence (n=115; 67.7±7.9 years) of urine loss. Those who reported UI were asked about how long they had been experiencing urinary leakage, the amount of urine lost (drops, jets or complete micturition) and situations in which they lost urine. Out of the total number of individuals, 178 agreed to undergo the assessment of PFMF by means of a perineometry and a bidigital test. The prevalence of elderly women who reported UI (57.4%) was significantly higher, and the most common isolated situation of urine loss was being unable to get to the toilet in time (26.1%), and this occurred mainly in drops (52.3%). The UI lasted for a median of three years. The elderly women with UI had significantly lower PFMF than those without it, regardless of the type of measurement used (perineometry or bidigital test). Therefore, we conclude that, in this sample, UI had a high prevalence and was associated with decreased PFMF. Bearing these findings in mind and taking into account the data available in the literature about the impact of UI on health and quality of life, as well as the low cost of its assessment and treatment, we suggest that the management and care of this dysfunction should be carried out at the Primary Health Care level.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015191
title: Urinary incontinence in elderly women from Porto Alegre: its prevalence and relation to pelvic floor muscle function

description: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported urinary loss in elderly women living in the city of Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), as well as to determine the relation between urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF). It included 270 elderly women (aged from 60 to 92 years) from a population sample, who reported the presence (n=155; 69.1±7.8 years) or absence (n=115; 67.7±7.9 years) of urine loss. Those who reported UI were asked about how long they had been experiencing urinary leakage, the amount of urine lost (drops, jets or complete micturition) and situations in which they lost urine. Out of the total number of individuals, 178 agreed to undergo the assessment of PFMF by means of a perineometry and a bidigital test. The prevalence of elderly women who reported UI (57.4%) was significantly higher, and the most common isolated situation of urine loss was being unable to get to the toilet in time (26.1%), and this occurred mainly in drops (52.3%). The UI lasted for a median of three years. The elderly women with UI had significantly lower PFMF than those without it, regardless of the type of measurement used (perineometry or bidigital test). Therefore, we conclude that, in this sample, UI had a high prevalence and was associated with decreased PFMF. Bearing these findings in mind and taking into account the data available in the literature about the impact of UI on health and quality of life, as well as the low cost of its assessment and treatment, we suggest that the management and care of this dysfunction should be carried out at the Primary Health Care level.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015201.v1
title: Relationship between the work developed in maximal and submaximal exercise capacity tests and the degree of airflow obstruction in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the work in two exercise capacity tests, a maximum and a submaximal exercise, and the level of airflow obstruction in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Fifty-three subjects with COPD (29 men, 70±9 years old, 65±14 kg, forced expiratory volume in the first second [FEV1] 38[31-54]% predicted) had their lung function assessed by spirometry, and maximal and submaximal exercise capacity were evaluated by the Incremental Shuttle Walking test (ISWT) and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), respectively. The work in the tests was calculated by multiplying the covered distance and the individual's body weight (W). To evaluate the contribution of weight on the developed work, subjects were separated into two groups: higher weight (n=32), and lower weight (n=21). FEV1 correlated with the distance on the ISWT and with the ISWT*W (r=0.43 and r=0.49, respectively; p&lt;0.05 for both). Moreover, the distance on the ISWT correlated with the ISWT*W (r=0.88, p&lt;0.0001). Regarding the 6MWT, it was observed that FEV1 had a weak correlation with the covered distance (r=0.29, p=0.03) and a moderate one with the 6MWT*W (r=0.51, p&lt;0.0001). Moreover, the distance covered in the 6MWT was moderately correlated with the 6MWT*W (r=0.47, p=0.0004). The higher weight group showed worse performance only in the 6MWT compared to the lower weight group (407±85 versus 469±64 meters, respectively; p=0.004). The work on the used exercise tests was similarly related to the level of airflow obstruction. The submaximal test, however, appears to have its performance more influenced by the individuals' body weight.