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O objetivo foi correlacionar a Síndrome da Fadiga Oncológica (SFO) em pacientes oncológicos com diversos níveis de condicionamento físico. Estudo descritivo correlacional, pela técnica de randomização estratificada, avaliou 99 pacientes (GF=54 [50,7±7,5 anos] e GM=45 [53,7±5,0]), com câncer de mama ou câncer de próstata. Para avaliar: atividade física (Questionário Baecke); SFO (Escala de Avaliação Funcional de Terapia do Câncer-Fadiga -FACT-F); composição corporal (medidas antropométricas); resistência cardiorrespiratória (Teste de Caminhada de 6 minutos em esteira); resistência musculoesquelética (Abdominal (Abd), Flexão de Cotovelo (FlexCot), Sentar-Levantar (SentLev)); força musculoesquelética (dinamometria - Membros Superiores (MMSS), Membros Inferiores (MMII); Tronco (Tron)); flexibilidade (goniometria – Abdução Ombro (AbdOmb), Extensão Ombro (ExtOmb), Flexão Ombro (FlexOmb), Rotação Interna (RotInt), Rotação Externa (RotExt); Flexão Joelho (FlexJoe); Flexão Tronco (FlexTron); Abdução Coxofemoral (AbdCox)). Comparação entre sexos, revelou diferença significativa em: Relação cintura-quadril (∆%=-7,37%, p=0,001); Percentual Gordura (∆%=-33,96%, p=0,046); MMSS (∆%=380,83%, p=0,001); MMII (∆%=456,83%, p=0,001); Tron (∆%=547,59%, p=0,001); RotExt (∆%=-9,07%, p=0,001); AbdCox (∆%=-5,3%, p=0,003); Índice Esporte (∆%=67,68%, p=0,02); Índice Lazer (∆%=37,13%, p=0,003); Índice Atividade Física (∆%=25,5%, p=0,003). Observou-se correlação da SFO com Percentual Gordura (r=0,00; p=0,003); Abd (r=0,00; p=0,018); FlexCot (r=0,00; p=0,027); SentLev (r=0,00; p=0,030); MMSS (r=0,00; p=0,015); MMII (r=0,00; p=0,013); Tron (r=0,00; p=0,047); AbdOmb (r=0,00; p=0,019); FlexTron (r=0,00; p=0,001); FlexJoe (p=0,033). Conclui-se que a aplicação do exercício físico como tratamento adjuvante, não medicamentoso é capaz de aprimorar o condicionamento físico, atenuando os efeitos deletérios à saúde causados pela síndrome da fadiga oncológica, melhorando a qualidade de vida. Abstract. The objective was to correlate Oncologic Fatigue Syndrome (OFS) in cancer patients with different levels of physical fitness. Descriptive correlative study, using the stratified randomization technique, which evaluated 99 patients (GF=54 [50.7±7.5 years] and GM=45 [53.7±5.0]) with breast cancer or prostate cancer. To assess: physical activity (Baecke Questionnaire); OFS (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue Scale -FACT-F); body composition (anthropometric measurements); cardiorespiratory endurance (6-minute walk test on a treadmill); musculoskeletal endurance (Abdominal (Abd), Elbow Flexion (ElbFlex), Sit-Stand (SitStand)); musculoskeletal strength (dynamometry - Upper limbs (UpLim), Lower limbs (LowLim); Trunk (Trun)); flexibility (goniometry - Shoulder Abduction (ShoAbd), Shoulder Extension (ShoExt), Shoulder Flexion (ShoFlex), Internal Rotation (IntRot), External Rotation (ExtRot); Knee Flexion (KneFlex); Trunk Flexion (TrunFlex); Hip Abduction (HipAbd)). Comparison between sexes revealed a significant difference in: waist-hip ratio (∆%=-7.37%, p=0.001); Fat Percentage (∆%=-33.96%, p=0.046); UpLim (∆%=380.83%, p=0.001); LowLim (∆%=456.83%, p=0.001); Trun (∆%=547.59%, p=0.001); ExtRot (∆%=-9.07%, p=0.001); HipAbd (∆%=-5.3%, p=0.003); Sport Index (∆%=67.68%, p=0.02); Leisure Index (∆%=37.13%, p=0.003); Physical Activity Index (∆%=25.5%, p=0.003). There was a correlation between SFO and Fat Percentage (r=0.00; p=0.003); Abd (r=0.00; p=0.018); ElbFlex (r=0.00; p=0.027); SitLif (r=0.00; p=0.030); UpLim (r=0.00; p=0.015); LowLim (r=0.00; p=0.013); Trun (r=0.00; p=0.047); ShoAbd (r=0.00; p=0.019); TrunFlex (r=0.00; p=0.001); KneFlex (p=0.033). It is concluded that the application of physical exercise as an adjuvant, non-pharmacological treatment can improve physical fitness, attenuating the harmful effects on health caused by cancer fatigue syndrome, improving quality of life.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar os efeitos do exercício de vibração de corpo inteiro sobre os níveis de força nos membros inferiores de idosos. A amostra foi composta por 15 homens fisicamente ativos (idade: 62,5 ± 2,62 anos). Foram realizadas oito semanas de treinamento com plataforma vibratória, com sessões de 20 minutos de vibração utilizando frequências crescentes de 15 a 30 Hz, com exposição de 30 segundos de vibração e 30 segundos de descanso. A cada dois minutos houve um aumento de frequência de 1 Hz. Os indivíduos foram instruídos a ficar em pé, com os pés afastados na largura dos ombros, joelhos flexionados a 130°, braços estendidos, segurando firmemente a máquina. O procedimento foi realizado duas vezes por semana com intervalo de um dia. A força foi avaliada usando um dinamômetro dorsal em exercícios de extensão de joelho e extensão de coluna lombar. Os testes de força foram realizados na quarta e oitava semana após a última sessão de treinamento. Resultados: Ao final de oito semanas, foi possível observar ganhos significativos de força nos músculos envolvidos no exercício de extensão do joelho (p = 0,01) e na extensão da coluna lombar (p = 0,031). Conclusão: observou-se que o treinamento com vibrações de corpo inteiro promoveu melhora nos níveis de força nos membros inferiores dos idosos participantes do estudo.

Here we investigated the acute effects of an exhaustive intermittent exercise session on immunological parameters of the elderly and the subsequent incidence of upper respiratory tract infections and compare with the moderate-intensity. To do so, ixty-three old subjects were divided into three groups HIIT (n=21) submitted at one High-intensity interval training, SCG (n=21) kept in a sedentary state, and MICT (n=21) submitted at moderate intensity walking. Blood were collected at 5 time points, before, immediately after, 2h, 24h, and 48h after the intervention. In result the IL-6 and TNF-α were overexpressed immediately after the IL-10 stood overexpressed and correlated with IL-17, denoting an inflammatory process, and evidencing an immunologic competence without enhancement of the prevalence of upper respiratory infection tract (URTIs). So a modulation in the balance of Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokines and leukocytes, these modifications did not cause the effect characterized as an immunological window. Perhaps, the typical inflammation process, with IL-10 and IL-17 participation could also produce benefits to combat infections, a pertinent discussion during a post-pandemic time; we consider it a safe exercise program for older adults.

O estudo teve como objetivo comparar os aspectos motores entre escolares e crianças que praticam atividade extraclasse de natação. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo comparativo, e a bateria de teste utilizada foi a Escala de Desenvolvimento Motor de Rosa (2002), a partir da qual foram utilizados os testes de motricidade global, equilíbrio e lateralidade. Foram avaliadas 28 crianças, das quais 14 são escolares (3 meninos e 11 meninas) e 14 alunos (7 meninos e 7 meninas) que atuam na escola junto à atividade extra de natação. Os resultados encontrados demonstraram uma diferença significativa no teste de motricidade global e equilíbrio com relação às frequências de execução, sendo favoráveis ao grupo de alunos que praticam atividade extra de natação.

O estudo teve como objetivo comparar o equilíbrio e a motricidade global de escolares praticantes de Educação Física curricular e praticantes de balé como atividade física extracurricular. O estudo foi descritivo comparativo. Foi aplicada a Escala de Desenvolvimento Motor, especificamente os testes de equilíbrio e motricidade global, em 18 crianças na faixa etária de 9 a 11 anos, das quais 9 eram praticantes de balé e 9, não praticantes de atividade física extracurricular. Para a comparação do desenvolvimento motor entre os grupos de estudo, aplicou-se o teste de Fischer. O nível de p

Symptoms of psychological distress and disorder have been widely reported in people under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic;in addition to severe disruption of peoples’ daily activity and sleep patterns This study investigates the association between physical-activity levels and sleep patterns in quarantined individuals An international Google online survey was launched in April 6th, 2020 for 12-weeks Forty-one research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western-Asia, and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, which was made available in 14 languages The survey was presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” the confinement period Participants responded to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire 5056 replies (59 4% female), from Europe (46 4%), Western-Asia (25 4%), America (14 8%) and North-Africa (13 3%) were analysed The COVID-19 home confinement led to impaired sleep quality, as evidenced by the increase in the global PSQI score (4 37 ± 2 71 before home confinement vs 5 32 ± 3 23 during home confinement) (p

espanolEl presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las acciones tacticas ofensivas de la seleccion brasilena de futbol femenino en la Copa del Mundo FIFA® 2019, con 103 secuencias que componen la muestra, durante la competencia. Para la recoleccion de datos, fueron observados y grabados a partir de transmisiones de television los partidos puestos a disposicion por la plataforma InStat®. Todos los datos se ajustaron y analizaron utilizando el lenguaje informatico de acceso libre Python 3.7. Las variables de juego analizadas fueron: tiempo para realizar el ataque, numero de contacto con el balon, numero de balones recibidos/numero de pases, velocidad de transmision del balon, lugar de recuperacion de la posesion del balon, forma de recuperacion de la posesion del balon, lugar de finalizacion de la accion ofensiva y resultado de la accion ofensiva. Para el analisis de los datos se utilizo estadistica descriptiva y las pruebas de Chi-Cuadrado y Kruskal-Walls (p portuguesO presente estudo teve o objetivo de analisar as acoes taticas ofensivas da selecao brasileira de futebol feminino durante a Copa do Mundo FIFA® 2019, com 103 sequencias ofensivas que compoem a amostra no decorrer da competicao. Para a coleta dos dados, fez-se a observacao sistematica dos jogos disponibilizados pela plataforma InStat® e gravados a partir das transmissoes televisivas. Todos os dados foram modelados e analisados a partir da linguagem computacional de livre acesso Python 3.7. As variaveis de jogo analisadas foram: tempo de realizacao do ataque, numeros de contato com a bola, numero de bolas recebidas/numero de passes, velocidade de transmissao da bola, local de recuperacao da posse de bola, forma de recuperacao da posse de bola, local de conclusao da acao ofensiva e desfecho da acao ofensiva. Para analise dos dados, utilizou-se estatistica descritiva e os testes de Qui-Quadrado e Kruskal-Walls (p EnglishThis research aim was to analyze the offensive tactical actions of the Brazilian women's soccer team during four matches at the FIFA® World Cup 2019. For data collection, the games were made available by the InStat® platform and systematically observed and recorded from television broadcasts. All data is modeled and analyzed using the Python 3.7 freely accessible computer language. The game variables were the time of the attack, numbers of contact with the ball, number of balls received / number of passes, speed of transmission of the ball, place of the ball recovery possession, a form of the ball recovery possession, place of finished the offensive action and outcome of the offensive action. The descriptive statistics, and the Chi-Square and Kruskal-Walls tests were used (p

Background: Exercise is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for the enhancement of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory health. In particular, High-Intense Intermittent Training (HIIT) has been implicated in health management; however, in specific populations such as the elderly, is needed more investigations. Objective: The aim is to determine the impact of HIIT in the neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory fitness of the elderly. Methods: Thirty-two elderly volunteers, 71.0 ± 2.1 years, were randomly divided into two groups, control (CG) (n = 16), that did not participate in any interventions, and experimental (EG) (n = 16) that participated in a 12-week exercise program based on HIIT 3 times a week, and 40 minutes by a meeting. Both groups were subjected before and after the intervention period to neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory testing, and monthly were clinically evaluated by a Physician. Results: No orthopaedic events were reported to both groups, and the CG showed no enhancement to all variables. The EG, muscular endurance of the upper limbs was enhanced (p p p p p Conclusion: HIIT is an effective strategy to promote enhancement of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory fitness in the elderly and showed safe because no orthopaedic and cardiovascular events were reported.

Contexto: A asma é uma doença crônica comum das vias aéreas ou brônquios, a causa do processo inflamatório é causada por um conjunto de fatores genéticos e ambientais. A natação é uma atividade individual, influência no aspecto físico, psicológico e social. Fortalecer o diafragma, os músculos respiratórios auxiliares, facilita a expansibilidade torácica e proporciona melhor ritmo respiratório. Objetivos: O objetivo desse estudo é avaliar os efeitos da natação em crianças asmáticas. Método: O universo de pesquisa foi com crianças asmáticas que estejam iniciando em um programa de natação, que tenham de 6 a 12 anos de idade e praticam a natação por no mínimo duas vezes por semana. O instrumento utilizado foi um medidor de pico de fluxo expiratório (PFE), balança digital e uma fita métrica. Para a estatística descritiva, foi utilizada a média, o desvio padrão, o erro padrão, o valor máximo e o valor mínimo. Para a análise estatística inferencial foi utilizado o teste T pareado para diferenças intra grupo e o teste t de Student para diferenças Inter grupos e será considerado o nível de significância para p < 0,05. Resultados: Não foi encontrado diferença significativa, porém houve um aumento positivo de 36% no pico de fluxo expiratório das crianças avaliadas. Conclusoes: Concluiu-se que a natação promoveu melhora positiva no fluxo respiratório após oito semanas de intervenção, mas não estatisticamente significativo, no grupo observado. Antecedentes: El asma es una enfermedad crónica común de las vías respiratorias o los bronquios, la causa del proceso inflamatorio es causada por un conjunto de factores genéticos y ambientales. La natación es una actividad individual que influye en el aspecto físico, psicológico y social. El fortalecimiento del diafragma, los músculos respiratorios auxiliares, facilita la expansión torácica y proporciona una mejor frecuencia respiratoria. Objetivos: El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar los efectos del ejercicio acuático en niños con asma. Método: La amuestra fue con niños que empezarón los ejercicios acuáticos recentemente, con edad de 6-12 años, con frecuencia de 2 veces por semana. El instrumento utilizado fue un medidor del pico de flujo expiratório, una trena y una escala de masa corporal. Para la estadística descritiva fue aplicada media, desvio padrón, erro padrón, valor máximo y mínimo. Para la analise de la estadística inferencias, test T de Student pareado para las diferencias intragrupo y entre grupo. Nivel de significado p > 0,05. Resultados: No fue encontrado diferencia significativa para p>0.05, sin embargo, hube un aumento de 36% no pico del flujo expiratório de los niños evaluados. Conclusiones: Se concluyó que los ejercicios acuáticos promovieron una mejoría en el flujo expiratorio después de ocho semanas de invervención en el grupo observado. Background: Asthma is a common chronic disease of the respiratory system or bronchius, the inflammatory process is caused by a set of genetic and environmental factors. Swimming is an individual activity, influencing the physical, psychological and social aspect. Strengthening the diaphragm and the auxiliary respiratory muscles, promotes chest expansion and provides better breathing rate. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of swimming on asthmatic children. Method: The sample of research were asthmatic children who were starting a swimming program, from 6 to 12 years old and practice swimming at least twice a week. The instrument used was a peak expiratory flow meter (PEF), digital scale and a measuring tape. For descriptive statistics, the mean, standard deviation, standard error, maximum value and minimum value were used. For the inferential statistical analysis, was used the paired Student’s t-test for intra-group and intergroup differences. The significance level for p

Background. The COVID-19 lockdown could engender disruption to lifestyle behaviors, thus impairing mental wellbeing in the general population. This study investigated whether sociodemographic variables, changes in physical activity, and sleep quality from pre- to during lockdown were predictors of change in mental wellbeing in quarantined older adults. Methods. A 12-week international online survey was launched in 14 languages on 6 April 2020. Forty-one research institutions from Europe, Western-Asia, North-Africa, and the Americas, promoted the survey. The survey was presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “pre” and “during” the lockdown period. Participants responded to the Short Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results. Replies from older adults (aged &gt, 55 years, n = 517), mainly from Europe (50.1%), Western-Asia (6.8%), America (30%), and North-Africa (9.3%) were analyzed. The COVID-19 lockdown led to significantly decreased mental wellbeing, sleep quality, and total physical activity energy expenditure levels (all p &lt, 0.001). Regression analysis showed that the change in total PSQI score and total physical activity energy expenditure (F(2, 514) = 66.41 p &lt, 0.001) were significant predictors of the decrease in mental wellbeing from pre- to during lockdown (p &lt, 0.001, R2: 0.20). Conclusion. COVID-19 lockdown deleteriously affected physical activity and sleep patterns. Furthermore, change in the total PSQI score and total physical activity energy expenditure were significant predictors for the decrease in mental wellbeing.

Introduction: In Brazil, 13% of the population is composed of people with upper than 60 years, and is estimated that this number will be 29,3% in 2050. Objective: The goal of the study was to determine the profile and correlation between the variables: brain activity, functional autonomy, and frailty of the elderly with different daily physical activity. Methodology: Were selected 60 elderly inserted on an active and healthy aging program, with different levels of daily physical activity, of both sex, age upper than 60 years, and physical and cognitive functions preserved. Were evaluated frailty, functional autonomy, and daily physical activities, besides brain activity through an electroencephalogram, using as reference the international system 10/20. Results: The results showed that the more active participants got better results in functional autonomy and frailty tests, and also had recorded more brain activity in areas related to executive functions. Conclusion: The more active participants got better punctuations in functional autonomy and frailty tests, besides also got a higher brain activity. However, although the relationship found to have a background in the scientific literature, only the correlation between the frailty and functional autonomy scores was statistically significant. Introducción: En Brasil, el 13% de la población está compuesta por personas mayores de 60 años, y se estima que este número será del 29,3% en 2050. Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue determinar el perfil y correlación entre las variables: actividad cerebral, autonomía funcional y fragilidad del anciano con diferente actividad física diaria. Metodología: Se seleccionaron 60 ancianos insertados en un programa de envejecimiento activo y saludable, con diferentes niveles de actividad física diaria, de ambos sexos, edad superior a 60 años, y funciones físicas y cognitivas conservadas. Se evaluó la fragilidad, la autonomía funcional y la actividad física diaria, además de la actividad cerebral mediante un electroencefalograma, utilizando como referencia el sistema internacional 10/20. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que los participantes más activos obtuvieron mejores resultados en las pruebas de autonomía funcional y de fragilidad, y también registraron más actividad cerebral en áreas relacionadas con las funciones ejecutivas. Conclusión: Los participantes más activos obtuvieron mejores puntuaciones en las pruebas de autonomía funcional y de fragilidad, además también obtuvieron una mayor actividad cerebral. Sin embargo, aunque la relación se encontró con antecedentes en la literatura científica, solo la correlación entre los puntajes de fragilidad y autonomía funcional fue estadísticamente significativa. Introdução: No Brasil, os dados indicam que 13% da população é formada por pessoas com mais de 60 anos, e estima-se que esse número possa subir para 29,3% em 2050. Objetivo: O estudo teve como objetivo determinar o perfil e a correlação entre as variáveis: atividade cerebral, autonomia funcional e fragilidade de idosos com diferentes demandas de atividade física habitual. Metodologia: Foram selecionados 60 idosos de um programa de desenvolvimento do envelhecimento ativo e saudável, com diferentes atividades físicas diárias, de ambos os gêneros, com idade superior a 60 anos e capacidade física e cognitiva preservadas. Foram aplicados testes de fragilidade, autonomia funcional e atividades físicas habituais. Além disso, foi medida a atividade cerebral através de um eletroencefalograma utilizando-se como referências os pontos do sistema internacional 10/20. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que os participantes mais ativos tiveram melhor pontuação tanto no teste de autonomia funcional quanto no teste de fragilidade, além de apresentarem maior atividade cerebral nas áreas relacionadas às funções executivas. Conclusão: Os participantes mais ativos obtiveram melhores pontuações nos testes de autonomia funcional e fragilidade e também apresentaram maior atividade cerebral em áreas relacionadas às funções executivas. Contudo apesar de se encontrar respaldo na literatura científica, apenas a correlação entre os escores da fragilidade e da autonomia funcional se mostraram estatisticamente significativas.

Introdução: O exercício físico é indicado como medida profilática no tratamento da osteoporose, diminuindo a perda da massa óssea, bem como, em alguns casos proporcionando sua remodelação. Objetivo: Analisar, através de uma revisão sistemática, as evidências científicas acerca dos efeitos do exercício físico na densidade mineral óssea de idosos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão sistemática da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados SciELO, BVS, PubMed, Web of Science através dos descritores controlados, Idoso, Exercício e Densidade Mineral Óssea, bem como suas traduções para o espanhol e inglês, de acordo com os DeCS e Mesh, publicados entre os anos de 2014 a 2019. Resultados: Levando-se em consideração o Protocolo de Exercícios, os testes mais aplicados foram, Raios X de Dupla Energia (DXA) com 66,66% seguindo pelos cálculos do índice de massa corporal (IMC) com 22,22%, além dos testes de caminhada, Clinical Falls Instrumento de avaliação de riscos (QuickScreen), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Teste de Alcance Funcional (FRT), 1 repetição máxima (RM), vibração vertical plataforma Fitvibe Excel Pro, todos com 11,12%. Vale a pena ressaltar que houve relação significativa entre o exercício físico e o incremento da DMO, nos estudos selecionados. Conclusão: De acordo com os resultados obtidos nessa revisão, podemos concluir que o exercício físico atua de forma significativa na profilaxia e tratamento da osteoporose.

Studies have demonstrated the positive effects of acupuncture on athletic performance. The aim of this study was to determine the acute effects of acupuncture on heart rate, the perceived exertion scale and lactate levels in recreational athletes. Fifteen competitive males engaged in HIIT. The characteristic was 29.86±2.51 years old, heart rate reserve 59.00±3.33, lactate 3.17±0.50 mM/DL. The subjects were submitted to two exercise sessions. Both training sessions consisted of 10 burpees, 12 thrusters and 14 box jumps (75 cm high) for 12 minutes. Activity intensity was between 85 and 95% of maximum heart rate. Acupuncture points: ST36, L3, LI11. The student’s t-test was adopted, Shapiro-Wilk test was applied for normality, and Pearson correlation. There was a positive correlation of r = 0.69 between lactate levels and heart rate. Lactate: Lac1 15.00±1.18 – Lac2 19.59± 1.46 p= 0.0001*; Heart 1rate: HRF 163.71±7.27 – HRF2 177.60±6.99 p=0.0001*; Blood pressure: SBP1 174.86±1.57 – SBP2 180.86±1.77 p= 0.0001*; PES1: 19.4±1.14; PES2 16.8±0.84 p= 0.0001*; weight1 – 182,57±12,05; weight 2 206,43±11,39 p=0.0325*. Acupuncture increased lactate accumulation, heart rate and blood pressure, suggesting that the exertion reached after acupuncture is higher than without acupuncture. The acupuncture technics improved the athlete performance.

Background Moderate and vigorous physical activity is essential to maintain proper body composition and reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease, diabetes and cancer. In addition, it reduces the risk of stroke, hypertension and depression. Even so, it is an essential determinant of energy expenditure and, therefore, fundamental for energy balance and weight control. The objective of this epidemiological study is twofold: to quantify and qualify the physical activity of students at a federal public university in the Brazilian Midwest and to compare the level of physical activity of incoming and senior students, by sex and by campuses, considering the distance from large centers population. Method A questionnaire adapted for the Brazilian population was used, whose results were subjected to a normality test and the differences between groups were compared. Statistical significance was set at p

Objective: compile a quality of life profile of medical residents in clinical and surgical specialties at a public university hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 74 doctors who enrolled in the 2015 residency program at the Graffrée Guinle University Hospital, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data collection questionnaire used was the WHOQOL-100, developed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life group in an expanded format. Conclusion: The quality of life profile of resident physicians is unsatisfactory, since four of the quality of life domains were negative when evaluated by the WHOQOL-100 questionnaire. Religion (∆% = 16.6%) and social relations (∆% = 11.9%) can be considered protective factors related to better quality of life during the medical residency program.

BackgroundPublic health recommendations and governmental measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have enforced numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to mitigate spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on psychosocial health is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched in April 2020 in seven languages to elucidate the behavioral and lifestyle consequences of COVID-19 restrictions. This report presents the preliminary results from the first thousand responders on social participation and life satisfaction.MethodsThirty-five research organisations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, in English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Slovenian languages. Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” confinement conditions.Results1047 replies (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other (3%) were included in the analysis. Preliminary findings revealed psychosocial strain during the enforced COVID-19 home confinement. In particular, large decreases in the amount of social activity through family (58%), friends/neighbors (44.9%) or entertainment (46.7%) were triggered by the enforced confinement. These negative effects on social participation were also associated with lower satisfaction (−30.5%) during the confinement period. Conversely, social contact score through digital technologies has significantly increased (pConclusionThese preliminary findings elucidate the risk of psychosocial strain during the current home confinement period. Therefore, in order to mitigate the negative psychosocial effects of home confinement, implementation of national strategies focused on promoting social inclusion through technology-based solution is urgently needed.

BackgroundPublic health recommendations and governmental measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have enforced numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to abate the spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on health behaviours and lifestyle at home is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched in April 2020 in seven languages to elucidate the behavioral and lifestyle consequences of COVID-19 restrictions. This report presents the preliminary results from the first thousand responders on physical activity (PA) and nutrition behaviours.MethodsThirty-five research organisations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, in English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portugese, and Slovenian languages. Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” confinement conditions.Results1047 replies (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other (3%) were included into a general analysis. The COVID-19 home confinement had a negative effect on all intensities of PA (vigorous, moderate, walking and overall). Conversely, daily sitting time increased from 5 to 8 hours per day. Additionally, food consumption and meal patterns (the type of food, eating out of control, snacks between meals, number of meals) were more unhealthy during confinement with only alcohol binge drink decreasing significantly.ConclusionWhile isolation is a necessary measure to protect public health, our results indicate that it alters physical activity and eating behaviours in a direction that would compromise health. A more detailed analysis of survey data will allow for a segregation of these responses in different age groups, countries and other subgroups which will help develop bespoke interventions to mitigate the negative lifestyle behaviors manifest during the COVID-19 confinement.

BackgroundPublic health recommendations and government measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have enforced restrictions on daily living, which may include social distancing, remote work/school, and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to abate the spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on mental health and emotional wellbeing is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched on April 6, 2020 in seven languages to elucidate the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on mental health and emotional well-being. This report presents the preliminary results from the first thousand responders on mental wellbeing and mood and feelings questionnaires.MethodsThe ECLB-COVID19 electronic survey was designed by a steering group of multidisciplinary scientists and academics, following a structured review of the literature. The survey was uploaded and shared on the Google online survey platform. Thirty-five research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia and the Americas promoted the multi-languages survey through their networks to general society. Of the 64 questions, 7 were from the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS), and 13 were from the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ), which are both validated instruments.ResultsAnalysis was conducted on the first 1047 replies (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other (3%). The COVID-19 home confinement had a negative effect on both mental wellbeing and on mood and feelings. Specifically, a significant decrease (pΔ%= 9.4 %) in the total score of mental wellbeing was noted. More individuals (+12.89%) reported a low mental wellbeing “during” compared to “before” home confinement. Furthermore, results from the mood and feelings questionnaire (i.e., depressive symptoms) showed a significant increase by 44.9% (pConclusionThe ECLB-COVID19 survey revealed an increased psychosocial strain triggered by the enforced home confinement. To mitigate this high risk of mental disorders and to foster an Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle (AHCL), a crisis-oriented interdisciplinary intervention is urgently needed.

BackgroundAlthough recognised as effective measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing and self-isolation, have been suggested to generate burden throughout the population. To provide scientific data to help identify risk-factors for the psychosocial strain during the COVID-19 outbreak, an international cross-disciplinary online survey was circulated in April 2020. This report outlines the mental, emotional and behavioural consequences of COVID-19 home confinement.MethodThirty-five research organisations from four continents promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, in Ten different languages. Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” confinement period.Results1047 replies (54% women) from Western-Asia (36%), North-Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other countries (3%) were analysed. The COVID-19 home confinement evoked a negative effect on mental wellbeing and emotional status (P < 0.001; 0.43 ≤ d ≤ 0.65) with a greater proportion of individuals experiencing psychosocial and emotional disorders (10% to 16.5%). These psychosocial tolls were associated with unhealthy lifestyle behaviours with a greater proportion of individuals experiencing (i) physical (+15.2%) and social (71.2%) inactivity, (ii) poor sleep quality (12.8%), (iii) unhealthy diet behaviours (10%), and (iv) unemployment (6%). Conversely, participants demonstrated a greater use (15%) of technology solutions during the confinement period.ConclusionThese findings elucidate the risk of psychosocial strain during the current home confinement period and provide a clear remit for the urgent implementation of technology-based intervention to foster an Active and Healthy Confinement Lifestyle (AHCL).

Public health recommendations and governmental measures during the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have enforced numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation, and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to mitigate spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on psychosocial health is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched in April 2020 to elucidate the behavioral and lifestyle consequences of COVID-19 restrictions. This report presents the preliminary results from more than one thousand responders on social participation and life satisfaction. Methods: Thirty-five research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia, and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, in 7 languages (English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Slovenian). Questions were presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” confinement conditions. Results: 1047 participations (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%), and others (3%) were included in the analysis. Findings revealed psychosocial strain during the enforced COVID-19 home confinement. Large decreases (p &lt, 0.001) in the amount of social activity through family (−58%), friends/neighbors (−44.9%), or entertainment (−46.7%) were triggered by the enforced confinement. These negative effects on social participation were also associated with lower life satisfaction (−30.5%) during the confinement period. Conversely, the social contact score through digital technologies significantly increased (p &lt, 0.001) during the confinement period with more individuals (+24.8%) being socially connected through digital technology. Conclusion: These preliminary findings elucidate the risk of psychosocial strain during the early COVID-19 home confinement period in 2020. Therefore, in order to mitigate the negative psychosocial effects of home confinement, implementation of national strategies focused on promoting social inclusion through a technology-based solution is strongly suggested.

Background: Public health recommendations and governmental measures during the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation and home confinement. While these measures are imperative to abate the spreading of COVID-19, the impact of these restrictions on health behaviours and lifestyles at home is undefined. Therefore, an international online survey was launched in April 2020, in seven languages, to elucidate the behavioural and lifestyle consequences of COVID-19 restrictions. This report presents the results from the first thousand responders on physical activity (PA) and nutrition behaviours. Methods: Following a structured review of the literature, the &ldquo, Effects of home Confinement on multiple Lifestyle Behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak (ECLB-COVID19)&rdquo, Electronic survey was designed by a steering group of multidisciplinary scientists and academics. The survey was uploaded and shared on the Google online survey platform. Thirty-five research organisations from Europe, North-Africa, Western Asia and the Americas promoted the survey in English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Slovenian languages. Questions were presented in a differential format, with questions related to responses &ldquo, before&rdquo, and &ldquo, during&rdquo, confinement conditions. Results: 1047 replies (54% women) from Asia (36%), Africa (40%), Europe (21%) and other (3%) were included in the analysis. The COVID-19 home confinement had a negative effect on all PA intensity levels (vigorous, moderate, walking and overall). Additionally, daily sitting time increased from 5 to 8 h per day. Food consumption and meal patterns (the type of food, eating out of control, snacks between meals, number of main meals) were more unhealthy during confinement, with only alcohol binge drinking decreasing significantly. Conclusion: While isolation is a necessary measure to protect public health, results indicate that it alters physical activity and eating behaviours in a health compromising direction. A more detailed analysis of survey data will allow for a segregation of these responses in different age groups, countries and other subgroups, which will help develop interventions to mitigate the negative lifestyle behaviours that have manifested during the COVID-19 confinement.

O objetivo deste estudo foi mensurar os ní­veis de excreção de Hidroxiprolina (HP) e da lombalgia, através de um programa de hidrocinesioterapia, enfatizando o alongamento em água aquecida a 34°C. Participaram do estudo 8 policiais militares do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, do sexo masculino, entre 25 e 45 anos; todos com sintomatologia de lombalgia de causa idiopática e com encaminhamento médico í hidrocinesioterapia. O estudo realizou-se no Centro de Fisiatria e Reabilitação da Polí­cia Militar do Rio de Janeiro. A piscina onde foi realizada a intervenção media 12 x 6 m, 1,20 de profundidade, com a água a 34°C. A intervenção consistiu de dez sessões de hidrocinesioterapia, duas vezes por semana. Durante cada sessão de 50 minutos, foram realizados os seguintes exercí­cios: 5 minutos de aquecimento – caminhada; 40 minutos de exercí­cios especí­ficos – bicicleta em suspensão com flutuador na região axilar; e 5 minutos de alongamento de paravertebrais, bí­ceps femural, glúteo médio e máximo, tensor da fascia lata, quadrado lombar e trí­ceps sural. A dor lombar foi mensurada através da escala CR-10 de Borg, antes e após as dez sessões do tratamento, e o ní­vel de HP através do protocolo HPROLI 2h. Os resultados demonstraram que os ní­veis de HP, antes e depois do tratamento, foram iguais a 53,3 ± 22,6 e 31,6 ± 11,3 mg/d, respectivamente. O teste t de student apresentou valor para t igual a 3,93, para p = 0,008 demonstrando haver diferença significativa entre HP antes e após a hidrocinesioterapia. Os ní­veis dor mensurados, antes e depois do tratamento, foram iguais a 5 ± 2 e 2 ± 1, respectivamente. O teste de Wilcoxon apresentou valor para Z igual a 2,20, para p = 0,03 demonstrando haver diferença significativa entre estes ní­veis antes e após a hidrocinesioterapia. Conclui-se que o método de alongamento utilizado na hidrocinesioterapia, em pacientes com lombalgia, promoveu redução  dos ní­veis de HP e dor lombar.Palavras-chave: lombalgia, hidroxiprolina, hidrocinesioterapia, alongamento, flexionamento.Â

Objective: to evaluate the postural balance, cognition and functional autonomy of older adults with dementia, who are long-stay inpatients, subjected to ballroom dancing. Method: simple randomized clinical study. Older adult sample: control group (30) and experimental group (30). The groups were subjected to the protocol of functional autonomy for activities of daily living; to the assessment of cognition (mini-mental state examination); and to the analysis of postural balance (stabilometric and postural platforms). The analysis of variance with repeated measures for group and time factors, and Scheffé’s post hoc test were used, with significance of p < 0.05. Results: For the mini-mental state examination, the control group presented a 24.27 mean, and the experimental 22.75. Functional autonomy for activities of daily living – experimental: 54.47 ± 7.24 (p < 0.0001) x control: 61.77 ± 8.47 (p = 0.011). Postural balance – experimental: X = 3.16 ± 3.44 (p = 0.02) x control = X = 6.30 ± 7.62 (p = 0.04). Conclusion: Ballroom dancing can be recommended for older adults to provide improvement in their balance and motor performance of the activities of daily living. RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el equilibrio postural, la cognición y la autonomía funcional de los ancianos con demencia, institucionalizados de larga permanencia, sometidos al baile de salón. Método: estudio clínico aleatorizado simple. Muestra de ancianos: grupo control (30) y grupo experimental (30). Los grupos fueron sometidos al protocolo de autonomía funcional para actividades de la vida diaria, a la evaluación de la cognición (mini examen del estado mental), y el análisis del equilibrio postural (pedana estabilométrica y posturométrica). Se hizo el análisis de la varianza, con medidas repetidas en los factores grupo y tiempo, y el post hoc de Scheffé, con significancia p < 0,05. Resultados: El grupo control presentó en el mini examen del estado mental promedio de 24,27, y el experimental 22,75. Autonomía funcional para actividades de la vida diaria – experimental: 54,47 ± 7,24 (p

SummaryStudy aim: To evaluate the levels of strength, agility and the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) between the offensive and de­fensive teams of football players. Material and methods: In the present cross-sectional study, 20 male Brazilian football players were divided into an offensive group (OG, n = 10, age: 25.50 ± 6.15 years) and a defensive group (DG, n = 10, age: 22.50 ± 5.48 years). We used the dy­namometer for back and legs, the shuttle run test, and the Cooper test to evaluate strength, agility and VO2max, respectively. Results: The independent Student t-test showed that the OG was significantly more agile than the DG (p < 0.05). The other variables did not show any statistically significant differences. In the OG there was a strong correlation between agility and VO2max (r = - 0.834, p = 0.003, r2= 0.70). However, in the DG there was a moderate correlation between the same variables (r = - 0.677, p = 0.031, r2= 0.46). This shows that the greater the agility is, the higher is the VO2max. There was no correlation between the variables muscle strength and body fat percentage. Conclusions: The study showed that the OG has a better physical condition than the DG.

Antecedentes: El asma es un problema cronico que provoca que las vias respiratorias se enfermas, probocando inflamacion, broncoespasmos, afectando a los bronquios. Objetivos: Investigar si existe algun cambio en el pico de flujo en ninos en clases de actividades acuaticas. Metodo: Estudio del tipo experimental con grupo control. Fueron selecionados 7 ninos que estaban activos en un programa de natacion, con una frecuencia de dos veces por semana con edades de 5 a 12 anos. El instrumento de evaluacion fue medir el pico de flujo respiratorio y una balanza de peso. Se llevaron a cabo estadisticos descritivos. Fue utilizado el test T del Student para la comparacion interna y externa de los grupos. El nivel sgnificativo p < .05. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias significativas despues de la intervencion en los dos grupos con p < 0.04 en grupo control sadios y p < 0.003 en el grupo con asma. No hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos observados. Conclusiones: El ejercicio de natacion mejoro en el pico de flujo expiratorio. La natacion es un buen ejercicio para ninos con deficiencias respiratorias.

Introdução: A agilidade é fundamental para o judô, uma luta que demanda força e potência e utiliza mudanças bruscas de direção. Pouco se investigou, no Brasil, a respeito da qualidade física agilidade em crianças escolares pré-puberes. Objetivo: Comparar o nível de agilidade entre crianças praticantes e não-praticantes de judô de uma escola pública. Métodos: Pesquisa descritiva de corte transversal comparativa, da qual participaram 77 crianças de ambos os sexos: 47 praticantes de judô e 30 não praticantes. Teste t de Student para amostras independentes foi aplicado para a comparação entre os grupos. Resultados: Os praticantes regulares de judô exibiram maiores níveis de agilidade (10,98±0,79 segundos) do que os não praticantes de judô (13,48±0,74 segundos) e a diferença foi significativa (p=0,0001). Conclusão: Crianças que praticam judô apresentaram níveis maiores de agilidade do que as participantes de iniciação esportiva em outras modalidades, sugerindo que o treinamento de judô pode favorecer o desenvolvimento dessa capacidade física mais do que as demais modalidades. Outros estudos de intervenção devem ser conduzidos para esclarecer essa associação. Comparison of Agility Levels in Judo-Practicing and Non-Practicing School-Age Children: A Cross-Sectional Study Introduction: Introduction: Agility is fundamental to judo, a fight that demands strength and power and uses sudden changes of direction. Little has been investigated in Brazil regarding physical quality agility in prepubescent school children. Objective: To compare the level of agility between practicing and non-practicing children of judo in a public school. Methods: A descriptive comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in which 77 children of both sexes participated: 47 judo practitioners and 30 non-practitioners. Student's t-test for independent samples was applied for comparison between groups. Results: Regular judo practitioners exhibited higher levels of agility (10.98 ± 0.79 seconds) than non-judo practitioners (13.48 ± 0.74 seconds) and the difference was significant (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: Children who practice judo showed more agility than participants of sports initiation in other modalities suggesting that judo training may favor the development of this physical capacity more than the other modalities. Further intervention studies should be conducted to clarify this association.

Background Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is the main tool assessing cardiorespiratory fitness. However, cardiopulmonary exercise testing devices are expensive and often cannot be used. Objective The present study sought to develop cardiopulmonary exercise testing equations for estimating maximum oxygen uptake from ergometric testing combined with ventilometry. Methods 181 volunteers of both sexes were submitted to cardiopulmonary exercise testing on treadmill using an incremental protocol. Volunteers were randomized into two groups: regression group: composed of 68 women with age 24.7±6.0 years and 54 men aged 21.5±3.9 years; and a cross-validation group composed of 29 women with mean age of 23.8±4.7 years and 30 men with a mean age of 23.1±4.4 years. The estimating equations were developed using multiple stepwise linear regressions; comparison of means was done using a t test and reliability assessed by Cronbach's alpha. Results 8 independent variables exhibited a significant result for estimating VO2max: minute ventilation (E) at second ventilatory threshold (VT-II): (E _VT-II); heart rate at VT-II (HR_VT-II); body mass (BM); body mass index (BMI); fat percentage (F%); age; sex; velocity at VT-II (Vel_VT-II); test time of VT-II (T_VT-II) and final test velocity (Velfinal). Two equations presented more accurate results; for active subjects: Equation2 = 33.08 + 2.41*(Velfinal) - 0.32*(F%) + 0.40*(VE_VT-II) - 0.26*(BM) - 0.09*(HR_VT-II); for sedentary subjects: Equation3 for = 54.65 + 1.37*(T_VT-II) + 8.24*(sex) - 1.26*(BMI) + 0.37*(VE_VT-II) - 0.12*(HR_VT-II). Conclusion The present study demonstrated that the use of parameters collected during maximal ergometric test combined with ventilometry, improved the accuracy of equations for estimating maximum oxygen uptake.

Contexto: Dentre as alterações orgânicas que tendem a ocorrer com o envelhecimento, tem-se a redução da força muscular, dos níveis séricos de IGF-1 e da autonomia funcional (AF). Contudo, esses efeitos deletérios podem ser amenizados por meio da prática de exercícios físicos, como a hidroginástica. Objetivos: Analisar a correlação entre força muscular, IGF-1, IGFBP3 e AF em idosas com excesso de peso submetidas a exercícios resistidos aquáticos. Método: A amostra foi composta por 14 idosas (idade: 68,93 ± 4,46 anos; IMC: 28,55 ± 2,08 kg/m2) submetidas a exercícios resistidos aquáticos durante 12 semanas. A intervenção ocorreu 3 vezes por semana, com 50 minutos por sessão de treinamento. A força muscular foi mensurada através de dinamometria, incluindo força de membros inferiores e de preensão palmar direita (FMD) e esquerda (FME). A coleta de sangue para análise do IGF-1 e seu principal carreador, o IGFBP3, foi realizada através do método quimioluminescência. A AF foi avaliada por meio do protocolo de autonomia GDLAM. Resultados: O teste de correlação de Pearson apresentou correlação (r) positiva e significativa entre FMD e FME, FMD e IGF1, FMD e IGFBP3, FME e IGF1, FME e IGFBP3, e IGF1 e IGFBP3. Conclusoes: A prática de exercícios resistidos aquáticos pode melhorar os níveis de força muscular de preensão manual, de IGF1 e de IGFBP3 em idosas com excesso de peso.

A pratica de exercicio fisico regular e um dos fatores principais relacionados com o bem-estar fisico e psicologico do ser humano (Fox, Stathi, McKenna, & Davis, 2007; Teixeira, Carraca, Markland, Silva, & Ryan, 2012). A motivacao deve estar relacionada as praticas fisicas para estimular a aderencia, nao so fisica mas tambem psicologica (Moreno-Murcia, Belando, Huescar, & Torres, 2017). O meio aquatico ja tem uma ludicidade intrinseca, o que facilita o estimulo para pratica.A pratica de atividades aquaticas, tanto no desporto quanto nos programas de exercicios aquaticos, no que se refere aos aspectos psicologicos, ha uma melhora da autoestima, diminuindo o stress, no aspecto social melhora a relacao interpessoal e proporciona o aumento dos circulos de amizade, compartilhando experiencias e ideias (Canossa, Fernandes, Carmo, Andrade, & Soares, 2007).