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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015477
title: Weekly frequency of a motor intervention program for day care babies

description: ABSTRACT The main goal of this research was to compare the effect of a Motor Intervention Program (MIP) on the development of babies in public preschools in Porto Alegre. The study included 59 infants, stratified randomly into three groups: 18 infants met three times a week (3X G); 23 babies met once a week (1XG); and 18 control individuals (CG). Visual (three minutes), manipulation of objects (seven minutes) and strength, mobility, and stabilization (ten minutes) tasks were performed. The instrument used was the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) to evaluate the babies' motor development. The study results showed an improved classification from 1XG babies (p = 0.007). The 3XG babies had the most significant difference in the prone posture, sitting and standing, despite being younger. In conclusion, the babies who underwent motor intervention one or three times a week had better results when compared to the control group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015477.v1
title: Weekly frequency of a motor intervention program for day care babies

description: ABSTRACT The main goal of this research was to compare the effect of a Motor Intervention Program (MIP) on the development of babies in public preschools in Porto Alegre. The study included 59 infants, stratified randomly into three groups: 18 infants met three times a week (3X G); 23 babies met once a week (1XG); and 18 control individuals (CG). Visual (three minutes), manipulation of objects (seven minutes) and strength, mobility, and stabilization (ten minutes) tasks were performed. The instrument used was the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) to evaluate the babies' motor development. The study results showed an improved classification from 1XG babies (p = 0.007). The 3XG babies had the most significant difference in the prone posture, sitting and standing, despite being younger. In conclusion, the babies who underwent motor intervention one or three times a week had better results when compared to the control group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015480
title: Weight and mode of carrying schoolbags at elementary school: effect of the school grades and sex

description: ABSTRACT Schoolbag weight and mode of carrying it can contribute to postural deviations and back pain. Therefore, our objective was to determine and compare, among the school grades and between sexes, the schoolbag weight relative to body weight and the mode of carrying it of Elementary School students, who leave their books on bookcases at the school. A total of 191 students participated in the study. Schoolbag weight and students body weight were determined with a scale, and the mode of carrying the schoolbags was evaluated by means of photographs. We observed that 47.7% of the students carried a weight above the limit established (10% of the student's body weight), and the first grade students carried less weight than the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students; however, no difference was observed between sexes. We observed the prevalence of using double-strap backpack. However, despite the school had a strategy to reduce the schoolbag weight, almost half of the school children carried a weight of more than 10% of body weight. Thus, other measures to raise awareness of those involved are necessary.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015480.v1
title: Weight and mode of carrying schoolbags at elementary school: effect of the school grades and sex

description: ABSTRACT Schoolbag weight and mode of carrying it can contribute to postural deviations and back pain. Therefore, our objective was to determine and compare, among the school grades and between sexes, the schoolbag weight relative to body weight and the mode of carrying it of Elementary School students, who leave their books on bookcases at the school. A total of 191 students participated in the study. Schoolbag weight and students body weight were determined with a scale, and the mode of carrying the schoolbags was evaluated by means of photographs. We observed that 47.7% of the students carried a weight above the limit established (10% of the student's body weight), and the first grade students carried less weight than the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students; however, no difference was observed between sexes. We observed the prevalence of using double-strap backpack. However, despite the school had a strategy to reduce the schoolbag weight, almost half of the school children carried a weight of more than 10% of body weight. Thus, other measures to raise awareness of those involved are necessary.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015482.v1
title: Physical exercise in patients with diabetic neuropathy: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to systematically review the effects of treatment with aerobic, resistance or combined (resistance/aerobic/balance) exercises in the balance, muscular strength and glycemic index of patients with diabetic neuropathy. Searches were conducted in the electronic databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), COCHRANE CENTRAL, LILACS (via Bireme) and PEDro of randomized clinical trials, which conducted aerobic, resistance or combined (resistance/aerobic/balance) exercises compared with the control group in individuals with diabetic neuropathy. The outcomes considered were: balance evaluated from ABC scale and glycemic index at fasting and at postprandial. Out of 389 studies, five were included, with a total of 292 individuals. We observed that the combined exercise (resistance/balance) compared with the control demonstrated significant improvement of balance (8; 95%CI). 1.12, 14.88; I2 = 0%). Two out of the five included studies evaluated the muscular strength of LL (Lower Limbs) (n=116), both studies with combined exercises (resistance/balance) versus control, but we could not conduct the meta-analysis of these studies as muscle strength was evaluated in different ways. Only one article evaluated the postprandial and fasting glycemic index (n = 87), which precluded meta-analysis. In this study, the postprandial and fasting glycemic index showed no significant difference when compared the two groups. The data analyzed in this review demonstrated that the balance in individuals with diabetic neuropathy improved with combined exercise.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015482
title: Physical exercise in patients with diabetic neuropathy: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to systematically review the effects of treatment with aerobic, resistance or combined (resistance/aerobic/balance) exercises in the balance, muscular strength and glycemic index of patients with diabetic neuropathy. Searches were conducted in the electronic databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), COCHRANE CENTRAL, LILACS (via Bireme) and PEDro of randomized clinical trials, which conducted aerobic, resistance or combined (resistance/aerobic/balance) exercises compared with the control group in individuals with diabetic neuropathy. The outcomes considered were: balance evaluated from ABC scale and glycemic index at fasting and at postprandial. Out of 389 studies, five were included, with a total of 292 individuals. We observed that the combined exercise (resistance/balance) compared with the control demonstrated significant improvement of balance (8; 95%CI). 1.12, 14.88; I2 = 0%). Two out of the five included studies evaluated the muscular strength of LL (Lower Limbs) (n=116), both studies with combined exercises (resistance/balance) versus control, but we could not conduct the meta-analysis of these studies as muscle strength was evaluated in different ways. Only one article evaluated the postprandial and fasting glycemic index (n = 87), which precluded meta-analysis. In this study, the postprandial and fasting glycemic index showed no significant difference when compared the two groups. The data analyzed in this review demonstrated that the balance in individuals with diabetic neuropathy improved with combined exercise.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015483
title: Physical activity level of patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT The level of physical activity of patients under hemodialysis treatment was assessed, noting its relation with sociodemographic and laboratory variables. A cross-sectional study comprised of 108 individuals with chronic kidney disease under hemodialysis divided into "active" and "sedentary" groups was conducted. Socioeconomic data (semi-structured questionnaire), characteristics of kidney disease, level of physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ) and laboratory data (hematocrit, hemoglobin, creatinine, albumin, urea) of past examinations taken from medical records were assessed. 8% of the patients in the sample were identified as sedentary and 70.4% did not receive guidance for performing physical activity (p=0.013). Correlations between the level of physical activity and socioeconomic, clinical data and biochemical parameters were not observed. It was concluded that individuals with chronic renal disease under hemodialysis therapy have low level of physical activity. This finding is related to the frequency of guidance in that regard for the population on dialysis, not being related to the demographic, clinical and biochemical data evaluated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015488.v1
title: Electromyographic parameters in fatiguing exercises performed with different types of resistance

description: ABSTRACT The present study sought to investigate the electromyographic parameters of muscle fatigue during dynamic exercise conducted with variable resistance (elastic) and fixed resistance (pulley). Ten trained men participated voluntarily in the study. Two maximum voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) of the elbow flexors were performed for 5 seconds and a two minutes interval rest was given between reps. Then, the volunteers performed unilateral elbow flexion repetitions until the exhaustion using fixed and elastic resistance with a pre-established rhythm of two seconds for each phase of the movement. Constant resistance was carried out at the pulley at 30% of MVIC. For the elastic resistance, load control was based on the subjective perception of the participant's effort. The exercise order was randomized, and electromyography signal of the biceps brachii muscle was recorded during contractions. From the electromyographic signal related to every movement, linear regression lines were drawn for root mean square (RMS) variables and median power frequency (MPF). The inclination of the lines normalized by the linear coefficient of regression equations were compared using the paired t-test. No significant differences between the types of resistance (elastic and pulley) were found. During elbow flexion exercise performed with elastic resistance and pulley, electromyographic parameters of fatigue did not differ. Effort perception during the exercise with an elastic implement does not influence the electromyographic signal pattern (RMS and MPF).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015488
title: Electromyographic parameters in fatiguing exercises performed with different types of resistance

description: ABSTRACT The present study sought to investigate the electromyographic parameters of muscle fatigue during dynamic exercise conducted with variable resistance (elastic) and fixed resistance (pulley). Ten trained men participated voluntarily in the study. Two maximum voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) of the elbow flexors were performed for 5 seconds and a two minutes interval rest was given between reps. Then, the volunteers performed unilateral elbow flexion repetitions until the exhaustion using fixed and elastic resistance with a pre-established rhythm of two seconds for each phase of the movement. Constant resistance was carried out at the pulley at 30% of MVIC. For the elastic resistance, load control was based on the subjective perception of the participant's effort. The exercise order was randomized, and electromyography signal of the biceps brachii muscle was recorded during contractions. From the electromyographic signal related to every movement, linear regression lines were drawn for root mean square (RMS) variables and median power frequency (MPF). The inclination of the lines normalized by the linear coefficient of regression equations were compared using the paired t-test. No significant differences between the types of resistance (elastic and pulley) were found. During elbow flexion exercise performed with elastic resistance and pulley, electromyographic parameters of fatigue did not differ. Effort perception during the exercise with an elastic implement does not influence the electromyographic signal pattern (RMS and MPF).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015489.v1
title: Prevalence of lymphedema after breast cancer treatment in overweight patients

description: ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the neoplasia with the highest incidence in the population worldwide, and lymphedema is one of the most frequent complications in the treatment. Body mass index increase is one of the risk factors for lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. The objective of this study was to verify the incidence of lymphedema in mastectomized women with overweight and obesity. The risk of lymphedema in women with overweight and obesity was four times greater (Odds Ratio, OR = 3.887). The higher the body mass index, the higher was the probability of lymphedema, with increase in the relative risk of 40% for obesity II.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015489
title: Prevalence of lymphedema after breast cancer treatment in overweight patients

description: ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the neoplasia with the highest incidence in the population worldwide, and lymphedema is one of the most frequent complications in the treatment. Body mass index increase is one of the risk factors for lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. The objective of this study was to verify the incidence of lymphedema in mastectomized women with overweight and obesity. The risk of lymphedema in women with overweight and obesity was four times greater (Odds Ratio, OR = 3.887). The higher the body mass index, the higher was the probability of lymphedema, with increase in the relative risk of 40% for obesity II.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015492
title: Acute effect of the use of cycle ergometer during physical therapy treatment in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Mechanically ventilated patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) usually have muscle dysfunction due to physical inactivity, inflammatory processes, and to the use of pharmacological agents. The objective of this study was to compare the intense use of cycle ergometer in critical mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). This is a randomized clinical trial with 25 mechanically ventilated ICU patients from Porto Alegre Teaching Hospital. We collected, pre- and post-intervention, hemodynamic and respiratory variables, and we also assessed the C-reactive protein, through the arterial blood gas test, and lactate levels and gas exchange. The protocol included upper and lower extremity diagonals from the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method and bronchial hygiene exercises when necessary. In the intervention group, in addition of the abovementioned physiotherapy, the group underwent passive cycle ergometer exercises. The analysis was carried out using SPSS 18.0. We used mean and standard deviation to describe continuous data and adopted significance level of 5%. Statistically significant change was observed for peak pressure (pre=25.1±5.9 and post=21.0±2.7 cmH2O; p=0.03) in the conventional group and for bicarbonate (pre: 23.5±4.3 and post: 20.6±3.0; p=0.002) in the intervention group. We concluded thus that neither does cycle ergometer in a protocol for early mobilization alter hemodynamic and respiratory mechanics, nor does it result in acute physiological responses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015494.v1
title: Complex decongestant therapy with use of alternative material to reduce and control lymphedema in patients with endemic area of filariasis: a clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT Lymphatic filariasis puts billions of people around the world at risk. Despite this, little is known about the impact of chronic disease morbidity, such as lymphedema. The complex decongestant therapy is a gold standard for treating lymphedemas, but there are no viable protocols for implementation in developing countries. The objective of this clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of this technique with the use of alternative material and compare its effects on quality of life, functionality and body weight. The intervention and control groups were evaluated using perimetry and limb volume calculation, the Whoqol-bref quality of life questionnaire, the Functional and Mobility test of the lower limbs Timed Up and Go, and body weight assessment. The intervention group received the complex decongestant therapy twice a week for ten weeks, using an alternative material for the bandaging, made with cambric tissue, which presents low cost in relation to the imported bands. The control group received a lecture with information about the disease and care and hygiene guidelines of the members. The sample consisted of thirty patients with a mean age of 50.8 ± 10 years, 52.9% of whom were women. In the statistical analysis, Student's t test, Multivariate analysis of variance, Wilcoxon test and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test were used. The significance was 5% (p&lt;0.05). There was a significant reduction in lymphedema volume and perimetry in the intervention group, and increased in the control group. The functionality did not show significant improvement in the evaluation by the Timed Up and Go test. The quality of life had significant improvement in the physical and environmental domains in the intervention group. The effect of treatment on body weight was also significant, presenting reduction in the control group and intergroups. Complex decongestant therapy was effective in reducing and controlling lymphedema and positively impacted, increasing the numerical values of the physical and environmental aspects of the quality of life of the intervention group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015492.v1
title: Acute effect of the use of cycle ergometer during physical therapy treatment in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Mechanically ventilated patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) usually have muscle dysfunction due to physical inactivity, inflammatory processes, and to the use of pharmacological agents. The objective of this study was to compare the intense use of cycle ergometer in critical mechanically ventilated patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). This is a randomized clinical trial with 25 mechanically ventilated ICU patients from Porto Alegre Teaching Hospital. We collected, pre- and post-intervention, hemodynamic and respiratory variables, and we also assessed the C-reactive protein, through the arterial blood gas test, and lactate levels and gas exchange. The protocol included upper and lower extremity diagonals from the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method and bronchial hygiene exercises when necessary. In the intervention group, in addition of the abovementioned physiotherapy, the group underwent passive cycle ergometer exercises. The analysis was carried out using SPSS 18.0. We used mean and standard deviation to describe continuous data and adopted significance level of 5%. Statistically significant change was observed for peak pressure (pre=25.1±5.9 and post=21.0±2.7 cmH2O; p=0.03) in the conventional group and for bicarbonate (pre: 23.5±4.3 and post: 20.6±3.0; p=0.002) in the intervention group. We concluded thus that neither does cycle ergometer in a protocol for early mobilization alter hemodynamic and respiratory mechanics, nor does it result in acute physiological responses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015494
title: Complex decongestant therapy with use of alternative material to reduce and control lymphedema in patients with endemic area of filariasis: a clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT Lymphatic filariasis puts billions of people around the world at risk. Despite this, little is known about the impact of chronic disease morbidity, such as lymphedema. The complex decongestant therapy is a gold standard for treating lymphedemas, but there are no viable protocols for implementation in developing countries. The objective of this clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of this technique with the use of alternative material and compare its effects on quality of life, functionality and body weight. The intervention and control groups were evaluated using perimetry and limb volume calculation, the Whoqol-bref quality of life questionnaire, the Functional and Mobility test of the lower limbs Timed Up and Go, and body weight assessment. The intervention group received the complex decongestant therapy twice a week for ten weeks, using an alternative material for the bandaging, made with cambric tissue, which presents low cost in relation to the imported bands. The control group received a lecture with information about the disease and care and hygiene guidelines of the members. The sample consisted of thirty patients with a mean age of 50.8 ± 10 years, 52.9% of whom were women. In the statistical analysis, Student's t test, Multivariate analysis of variance, Wilcoxon test and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test were used. The significance was 5% (p&lt;0.05). There was a significant reduction in lymphedema volume and perimetry in the intervention group, and increased in the control group. The functionality did not show significant improvement in the evaluation by the Timed Up and Go test. The quality of life had significant improvement in the physical and environmental domains in the intervention group. The effect of treatment on body weight was also significant, presenting reduction in the control group and intergroups. Complex decongestant therapy was effective in reducing and controlling lymphedema and positively impacted, increasing the numerical values of the physical and environmental aspects of the quality of life of the intervention group.