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Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar. Introductory Chapter: Neurological Disorders - Therapy Approaches. Therapy Approaches in Neurological Disorders 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleDanúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Adérito Seixas, Redha Taiar. Introductory Chapter: Neurological Disorders - Therapy Approaches. Therapy Approaches in Neurological Disorders. 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDanúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar. 2021. "Introductory Chapter: Neurological Disorders - Therapy Approaches." Therapy Approaches in Neurological Disorders , no. : 1.
COVID-19 infection frequently leaves the infected subjects with impairments of multi-organs, the so-called post COVID-19 syndrome, which needs to be adequately addressed. The perspective of this narrative review is to verify the possible role of whole-body vibration exercise in the post-COVID-19 rehabilitation of these patients. Publications reporting the use of WBV exercises to counteract fatigue, muscle weakness, neurological manifestations, pain, quality of life, quality of sleep, lung commitments, and mental conditions in different clinical conditions were selected. Considering all the findings described in the current review, it seems that WBV exercise might be potentially useful and effective in the rehabilitation of post COVID-19 syndrome, being able to positively influence fatigue, muscle weakness, and quality of life without any side-effects. Controlled studies are mandatory to define the best protocols to be proposed, which need to be tailored to the individual and clinical characteristics.
Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Ana Coelho-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Ana Lacerda; Vanessa Mendonça; Anelise Sonza; Redha Taiar; Alessandro Sartorio; Adérito Seixas; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Whole-Body Vibration Exercise: A Possible Intervention in the Management of Post COVID-19 Complications? Applied Sciences 2021, 11, 5733 .
AMA StyleDanúbia Sá-Caputo, Ana Coelho-Oliveira, Juliana Pessanha-Freitas, Laisa Paineiras-Domingos, Ana Lacerda, Vanessa Mendonça, Anelise Sonza, Redha Taiar, Alessandro Sartorio, Adérito Seixas, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Whole-Body Vibration Exercise: A Possible Intervention in the Management of Post COVID-19 Complications? Applied Sciences. 2021; 11 (12):5733.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDanúbia Sá-Caputo; Ana Coelho-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Laisa Paineiras-Domingos; Ana Lacerda; Vanessa Mendonça; Anelise Sonza; Redha Taiar; Alessandro Sartorio; Adérito Seixas; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2021. "Whole-Body Vibration Exercise: A Possible Intervention in the Management of Post COVID-19 Complications?" Applied Sciences 11, no. 12: 5733.
Objective This study described the burnout experienced by physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic and analysed the role of possible factors of this occupational phenomenon. Methods Cross-sectional study based on a web-based survey applied to physiotherapists living in Portugal. The survey included sociodemographic, health status and clinical practice questions. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (personal, work- and patient-related burnout), the Resilience Scale, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. Results A total of 511 physiotherapists (median 33 years old, 82% females) completed the survey. The participants worked mainly in private practice (50%) and wards (35%). During COVID-19, 52% were working directly with patients, but only 18% were working with COVID-19 patients. Personal (42%), work- (42%) and patient-related burnout (25%) was observed. Three significant models explained personal- (R2 = 51%), work- (R2 = 31%) and patient-related burnout (R2 = 16%). Lower levels of resilience and higher levels of depression and stress were significantly associated with personal, work- and patient-related burnout. Being female and working directly with patients were additionally associated with both personal and work-related burnout. Having health problems and working with COVID-19 patients were only associated with personal burnout. Conclusions More than 40% of physiotherapists experienced personal and work-related burnout and 25% patient-related burnout, with resilience, depression and stress having a relevant role in the three burnout dimensions. Early detection and management strategies need to be implemented to address physiotherapists' physical and psychological fatigue and exhaustion.
Cristina Jácome; Adérito Seixas; Carla Serrão; Andreia Teixeira; Luísa Castro; Ivone Duarte. Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID‐19 pandemic. Physiotherapy Research International 2021, e1915 .
AMA StyleCristina Jácome, Adérito Seixas, Carla Serrão, Andreia Teixeira, Luísa Castro, Ivone Duarte. Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID‐19 pandemic. Physiotherapy Research International. 2021; ():e1915.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCristina Jácome; Adérito Seixas; Carla Serrão; Andreia Teixeira; Luísa Castro; Ivone Duarte. 2021. "Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists during COVID‐19 pandemic." Physiotherapy Research International , no. : e1915.
Bipedalism in humans is associated with an upright spine, however, this condition is not found in other animals with that skill. This may have favored the ability to harness the influence of the gravitational forces on the body. Furthermore, it is suggested that human feet have evolved to facilitate bipedal locomotion, losing an opposable digit that grasped branches in favor of a longitudinal arch that stiffens the foot and aids bipedal gait. Gait is a repetition of sequences of body segments to move the body forward while maintaining balance. The bipedal gait favors the contact of the feet of the individual with the floor. As a result, the mechanical vibration (MV) generated during walking, running or other activity with the feet are, normally, are added to the body. In these various situations, the forces would induce the production of MV with consequent transmission to the whole body of the individual and there is the generation of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise naturally. However, when a person has a disability, this normal addition of the MV to body does not occur. This also happens with the sedentary or bedridden individual due to illness. In this case, there are the MV yielded in vibrating platforms. The exposure of the individual to the WBV leads to physiological responses at musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrinological, and vascular levels. Considering the state of the art of this theme and the previously cited scientific information, it is plausible to assume that WBV could be a useful tool to be used on the management of individuals with neurological conditions, such as in Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, spinocerebellar ataxia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and neuropathy (diabetes- and chemotherapy-related), among others. Indeed, improvements due to the WBV have been described regarding motor, and other impairments, in patients with neurological conditions, and these approaches will be presented in this chapter.
Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar. Whole-Body Vibration Approaches in Neurological Disorders. Neurological Physical Therapy [Working Title] 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleMario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Adérito Seixas, Redha Taiar. Whole-Body Vibration Approaches in Neurological Disorders. Neurological Physical Therapy [Working Title]. 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar. 2021. "Whole-Body Vibration Approaches in Neurological Disorders." Neurological Physical Therapy [Working Title] , no. : 1.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the following lockdown on physical exercise (PEx) practice, pain, and psychological well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional multicentric study was performed using a nonrandom convenience sampling from the general population (≥18 years-old) of 6 countries (Brazil, Italy, France, Portugal, Germany, and Spain) adopting social isolation (SI). The validated self-administered online survey (PEF-COVID19) was used. The tests T-test and Chi-square with Bonferroni correction were used for statistical analysis and a multivariate logistic regression model (p ˂ 0.05). Results: We included 3194 replies and ~80% of the respondents were in SI. Brazilian sample was highly influenced by the pandemic considering PEx practice and habits, pain, anxiety, and stress (p ˂ 0.05). Among the European countries, Italy presented the major changes. The model to predict the non-practice of PEx during SI showed that the variables countries, smoking, SI, and PEx level were significant predictors (p ˂ 0.001). Conclusion: The pandemic changed the PEx practice and habits, and the psychological well-being of populations in different manners. Countries, smoking, SI, and PEx level were predictors for the non-practice of PEx. Public health strategies are suggested to avoid sedentary lifestyles and quality of life decrease.
Anelise Sonza; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Alessandro Sartorio; Sofia Tamini; Adérito Seixas; Borja Sanudo; Jessica Süßenbach; Marcello Provenza; Vinicius Xavier; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. COVID-19 Lockdown and the Behavior Change on Physical Exercise, Pain and Psychological Well-Being: An International Multicentric Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3810 .
AMA StyleAnelise Sonza, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Alessandro Sartorio, Sofia Tamini, Adérito Seixas, Borja Sanudo, Jessica Süßenbach, Marcello Provenza, Vinicius Xavier, Redha Taiar, Mario Bernardo-Filho. COVID-19 Lockdown and the Behavior Change on Physical Exercise, Pain and Psychological Well-Being: An International Multicentric Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (7):3810.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnelise Sonza; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Alessandro Sartorio; Sofia Tamini; Adérito Seixas; Borja Sanudo; Jessica Süßenbach; Marcello Provenza; Vinicius Xavier; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2021. "COVID-19 Lockdown and the Behavior Change on Physical Exercise, Pain and Psychological Well-Being: An International Multicentric Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 7: 3810.
Physical activity, muscle fatigue or age have been suggested as factors that positively or negatively influence the knee joint position sense (KJPS). However, conflicting results about the influence of sports practice, limb dominance and gender are found in the literature. This study aimed to assess the influence of sports practice, limb dominance and gender on the KJPS of soccer players and untrained individuals. Sixty subjects participated in this study: 29 soccer players (SPs) and 31 untrained participants (UPs). KJPS was tested in a seated position, for the target angles of 20° and 45° of knee flexion, through an open kinetic chain technique and active repositioning method. Intergroup analysis was performed to compare KJPS between SPs and UPs and between gender, and intragroup analysis was performed to compare proprioceptive acuity between dominant and non-dominant limbs. Knee repositioning errors were lower in SPs than in the UPs. Repositioning errors of the dominant and non-dominant limb were not significantly different in SPs (P > 0.05), but in UPs the dominant limb showed significantly lower repositioning errors, both for 20° (P = 0.046) and 45° target (P = 0.036). There were no gender differences in the KJPS in both groups (P > 0.05). Proprioceptive acuity is higher in trained than in untrained participants. Dominance seems not to influence KJPS of SPs, but in UPs the dominant limb showed a higher accuracy. There were no differences in KJPS related to gender. These results suggest that sports practice, but neither gender nor limb dominance, may positively influence proprioceptive acuity.
Joana Azevedo; Sandra Rodrigues; Adérito Seixas. The influence of sports practice, dominance and gender on the knee joint position sense. The Knee 2020, 28, 117 -123.
AMA StyleJoana Azevedo, Sandra Rodrigues, Adérito Seixas. The influence of sports practice, dominance and gender on the knee joint position sense. The Knee. 2020; 28 ():117-123.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoana Azevedo; Sandra Rodrigues; Adérito Seixas. 2020. "The influence of sports practice, dominance and gender on the knee joint position sense." The Knee 28, no. : 117-123.
Considering the relevance of the Quality of life (QoL) and the consequences of the 2019 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to the social distancing, this systematic review aimed to summarize effects of the COVID-19 in the QoL of the studied populations. Four databases, the methodological quality and the risk of bias in selected publications were investigated. Seven thousand and fifty-one individuals from Italy, Saudi Arabia, China, and Vietnam. Online system and printed questionnaires were used to assess the QoL, as patients affected by primary antibody deficiencies, residents, people from endemic and no endemic regions and individuals with COVID-19. Different types of questionnaires utilized to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The methodological quality of three papers was good with low risk of bias and a decrease in the QoL. The QoL of studies populations in where COVID-19 was reported, worsened. Nevertheless, considering some indicators (infant mortality, average income, life expectancy, health coverage and average schooling years), the standard of life and subsequently the quality of life among the presented countries (China, Vietnam, Italy, and Saudi Arabia) are different. Therefore, the simple comparison of these populations and the conclusions from this comparison must be done carefully.
Maria Eduarda Melo-Oliveira; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; José Alexandre Bachur; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Anelise Sonza; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Vanessa Mendonça; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Reported quality of life in countries with cases of COVID19: a systematic review. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine 2020, 15, 213 -220.
AMA StyleMaria Eduarda Melo-Oliveira, Danúbia Sá-Caputo, José Alexandre Bachur, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Anelise Sonza, Ana Cristina Lacerda, Vanessa Mendonça, Adérito Seixas, Redha Taiar, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Reported quality of life in countries with cases of COVID19: a systematic review. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. 2020; 15 (2):213-220.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Eduarda Melo-Oliveira; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; José Alexandre Bachur; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Anelise Sonza; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Vanessa Mendonça; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Reported quality of life in countries with cases of COVID19: a systematic review." Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine 15, no. 2: 213-220.
Introduction: Among chronic diseases, knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a joint disease that causes important progressive alterations in the articular and periarticular structures, including synovial inflammation. Exercise has been suggested as an intervention to KOA individuals, and studies suggest that whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise decreases pain levels and favours the functionality of KOA individuals. Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the acute effects of WBV exercise on pain levels, functionality (Timed Up and Go (TUG test), anterior trunk flexion (ATF)), and rating of exertion of elderly obese KOA individuals. Methods: Thirty-seven individuals with KOA were allocated to a WBV exercise group (WBVEG), n = 19 (15 females/4 males), and a control group (CG), n = 18 (15 females/3 males). WBVEG performed one session of WBV exercise (11 min, using 5 Hz, 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 mm, 0.12, 0.25, and 0.37 g). Three bouts were performed (working time of 3 min and rest time of 1 min) using a side-alternating vibrating platform (VP). The same position was used in CG; however, the VP was turned off and there was equipment coupled to the VP that emitted a sound like the vibrations. The pain level was evaluated using a visual analog scale (VAS). Functionality was evaluated with a TUG test and ATF. The rating of subjectively perceived exertion was measured with the category ratio CR-10 (BORG Scale CR-10), Results: A reduction of pain levels in WBVEG after the intervention (p = 0.001) and intergroups (p = 0.041) was found. A decrease of TUG test time in both groups (p = 0.001) and intergroups (p = 0.045) was found, while no statistical changes were observed in the Borg Scale score. Significant improvements of flexibility in both groups (p = 0.001) and intergroups (p = 0.043) were found. Conclusion: One session of WBV exercise can lead to important improvements in individuals with KOA, possibly triggered by physiological responses. However, more studies are needed, in this clinical context, to confirm these results.
Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Aline Reis-Silva; Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antonio De Souza Gama; Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira; Daniel Batouli-Santos; Ygor Teixeira Da Silva; Luiza Torres-Nunes; Vanessa Da Silva Caiado; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar; Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Mario José Dos Santos Pereira; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Pain Level, Functionality, and Rating of Exertion of Elderly Obese Knee Osteoarthritis Individuals: A Randomized Study. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 5870 .
AMA StyleMarcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes, Eloá Moreira-Marconi, Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles, Aline Reis-Silva, Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza, Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva, Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira, Marco Antonio De Souza Gama, Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira, Daniel Batouli-Santos, Ygor Teixeira Da Silva, Luiza Torres-Nunes, Vanessa Da Silva Caiado, Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira, Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar, Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira, Alan De Paula Mozella, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Mario José Dos Santos Pereira, Vinicius Layter Xavier, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Borja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Redha Taiar, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Pain Level, Functionality, and Rating of Exertion of Elderly Obese Knee Osteoarthritis Individuals: A Randomized Study. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (17):5870.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Aline Reis-Silva; Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antonio De Souza Gama; Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira; Daniel Batouli-Santos; Ygor Teixeira Da Silva; Luiza Torres-Nunes; Vanessa Da Silva Caiado; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar; Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Mario José Dos Santos Pereira; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Pain Level, Functionality, and Rating of Exertion of Elderly Obese Knee Osteoarthritis Individuals: A Randomized Study." Applied Sciences 10, no. 17: 5870.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a method utilizing vibrating platforms to expose individuals to mechanical vibration. In its various applications, it has been linked to improved muscular, skeletal, metabolic, or cognitive functioning, quality of life, and physiological parameters such as blood pressure. Most evidence concerning WBV is inconclusive and meta-analytical reviews may not readily produce insights since the research has a risk of misunderstandings of vibration parameters and incomplete reporting occurs. This study aims at laying an empirical foundation for reporting guidelines for human WBV studies to improve the quality of reporting and the currently limited comparability between studies. The Delphi methodology is employed to exploit the integrated knowledge of WBV experts to distil the specific aspects of WBV methodology that should be included in such guidelines. Over three rounds of completing online questionnaires, the expert panel (round 1/2/3: 51/40/37 experts respectively from 17 countries with an average of 19.4 years of WBV research experience) rated candidate items. A 40-item list was established based on the ratings of the individual items from the expert panel with a large final consensus (94.6%). The final consensus indicates comprehensiveness and valuableness of the list. The results are in line with previous guidelines but expand these extensively. The present results may therefore serve as a foundation for updated guidelines for reporting human WBV studies in order to improve the quality of reporting of WBV studies, improve comparability of studies and facilitate the development of WBV study designs.
Anika Wuestefeld; Anselm B. M. Fuermaier; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Jörn Rittweger; Eckhard Schoenau; Christina Stark; Pedro J. Marin; Adérito Seixas; Stefan Judex; Redha Taiar; Csaba Nyakas; Eddy A. Van Der Zee; Marieke J. G. Van Heuvelen; Oliver Tucha. Towards reporting guidelines of research using whole-body vibration as training or treatment regimen in human subjects—A Delphi consensus study. PLOS ONE 2020, 15, e0235905 .
AMA StyleAnika Wuestefeld, Anselm B. M. Fuermaier, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Jörn Rittweger, Eckhard Schoenau, Christina Stark, Pedro J. Marin, Adérito Seixas, Stefan Judex, Redha Taiar, Csaba Nyakas, Eddy A. Van Der Zee, Marieke J. G. Van Heuvelen, Oliver Tucha. Towards reporting guidelines of research using whole-body vibration as training or treatment regimen in human subjects—A Delphi consensus study. PLOS ONE. 2020; 15 (7):e0235905.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnika Wuestefeld; Anselm B. M. Fuermaier; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Jörn Rittweger; Eckhard Schoenau; Christina Stark; Pedro J. Marin; Adérito Seixas; Stefan Judex; Redha Taiar; Csaba Nyakas; Eddy A. Van Der Zee; Marieke J. G. Van Heuvelen; Oliver Tucha. 2020. "Towards reporting guidelines of research using whole-body vibration as training or treatment regimen in human subjects—A Delphi consensus study." PLOS ONE 15, no. 7: e0235905.
Social isolation and physical distancing measures, such as quarantine, local confinement, lockdown and isolation, aim to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This condition is necessary; however, sedentary behaviors are stimulated. The aim of this manuscript is to propose simple home-based exercises that everyone, considering their individual limitations, could perform. Moreover, individuals might monitor their performance daily. Feasible and useful home-based exercise strategies, to counter-balance the negative impact of the sedentary lifestyle during confinement, will stimulate the population to perform some exercises wherever possible. For this, home-based exercises were proposed based on physical tests, such as a stair climb test, balance test, single-leg-stance-test, gait speed, five-chair stand, free walking, free run, six-minute walk test, timed up and go, sit-and-reach, fingertip-to-floor test, and free physical exercises. It is important to consider that when the individual is performing the test, physical exercise is also being done. In conclusion, several exercises that consider the clinical conditions of the individuals and can reduce their sedentary behavior, considering COVID-19 confinement, are suggested to improve the population’s quality of life.
Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Adérito Seixas; Borja Sanudo; Anelise Sonza; Mario Bernardo-Filho. A Proposal of Physical Performance Tests Adapted as Home Workout Options during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 4755 .
AMA StyleDanúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Redha Taiar, Adérito Seixas, Borja Sanudo, Anelise Sonza, Mario Bernardo-Filho. A Proposal of Physical Performance Tests Adapted as Home Workout Options during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (14):4755.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDanúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Adérito Seixas; Borja Sanudo; Anelise Sonza; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "A Proposal of Physical Performance Tests Adapted as Home Workout Options during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Applied Sciences 10, no. 14: 4755.
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can cause functional disability. Neuromuscular function is relevant in the development and progression of KOA. It can be evaluated by the analysis of the surface electromyography (sEMG), which has an important role in the understanding of KOA. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is an intervention suggested to treat KOA. The objective of this work was to verify the effectiveness of WBV on the functionality of lower limbs by the electromyographic profile of the vastus lateralis (VL) muscles during the five-repetition chair stand test (5CST) in patients with KOA. This was a two-period crossover trial study (8-week washout). Nineteen patients with KOA were allocated to the group submitted to WBV (WBVG), with peak-to-peak displacement of 2.5 to 7.5 mm, frequency from 5 to 14 Hz, and acceleration peak from 0.12 to 2.95 g, or to the control group (0 Hz) (2 days per week for 5 weeks). The 5CST and the sEMG of the VL during 5CST were evaluated before and after the interventions. Results: Significant differences in 5CST were evident only in WBVG (p = 0.018), showing a decrease of the execution time. The sEMG profile showed no significative difference. Therefore, only 10 sessions of WBV with comfortable posture can bring about improvement in functionality of KOA patients without alteration of the muscle excitation.
Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Ygor Teixeira-Silva; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Patrícia Lopes-Souza; Aline Reis-Silva; Renata Marques Marchon; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antônio De Souza Gama; Roges Alvim-Oliveira; Daniel Batouli-Santos; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Darryl Cochrane; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on the Functional Responses of the Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis by the Electromyographic Profile of the Vastus Lateralis Muscles during the Five-Repetition Chair Stand Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 4302 .
AMA StyleEloá Moreira-Marconi, Ygor Teixeira-Silva, Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles, Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes, Patrícia Lopes-Souza, Aline Reis-Silva, Renata Marques Marchon, Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira, Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira, Marco Antônio De Souza Gama, Roges Alvim-Oliveira, Daniel Batouli-Santos, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Vinicius Layter Xavier, Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira, Alan De Paula Mozella, Borja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Redha Taiar, Darryl Cochrane, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on the Functional Responses of the Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis by the Electromyographic Profile of the Vastus Lateralis Muscles during the Five-Repetition Chair Stand Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (12):4302.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEloá Moreira-Marconi; Ygor Teixeira-Silva; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Patrícia Lopes-Souza; Aline Reis-Silva; Renata Marques Marchon; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antônio De Souza Gama; Roges Alvim-Oliveira; Daniel Batouli-Santos; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Redha Taiar; Darryl Cochrane; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on the Functional Responses of the Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis by the Electromyographic Profile of the Vastus Lateralis Muscles during the Five-Repetition Chair Stand Test: A Randomized Crossover Trial." Applied Sciences 10, no. 12: 4302.
Nonpharmacological interventions (NPI) include any treatment without drug treatment without medication such as physical activity and psychosocial interventions (speech-based therapies). These methods have a preventive or therapeutic action and aim to prevent, treat, or cure health problems. It takes the form of a product, method, and program or service whose content must be known by the user, and it is related to biological mechanisms and/or psychological processes. Among them, various technical procedures related to (i) physiotherapy (hand manipulations, electromagnetic radiations, and electrical and ultrasound sources), ((iii) assistive devices, (iv) psychotherapy and behavioral actions (habits in general and nutrition), (v) occupational therapy, (vi) speech and language therapy, and (vii) complementary and alternative medicine [1]. Moreover, physical exercises and vibratory therapy such as segmental and whole-body vibration exercises might be included among the NPI. In fact, various populations including the elderly with different clinical disorders have been submitted to these interventions.
Mario Bernardo-Filho; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar. Integrated Role of Nonpharmacological Interventions for Rehabilitation of Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders. BioMed Research International 2020, 2020, 1 -2.
AMA StyleMario Bernardo-Filho, Borja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Danúbia Sá-Caputo, Redha Taiar. Integrated Role of Nonpharmacological Interventions for Rehabilitation of Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders. BioMed Research International. 2020; 2020 ():1-2.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMario Bernardo-Filho; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar. 2020. "Integrated Role of Nonpharmacological Interventions for Rehabilitation of Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders." BioMed Research International 2020, no. : 1-2.
COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease which leads to several clinical conditions related to the dysfunction of the respiratory system along with other physical and psychological complaints. Severely affected patients are referred to intensive care units (ICUs), limiting their possibilities for physical exercise. Whole body vibration (WBV) exercise is a non-invasive, physical therapy, that has been suggested as part of the procedures involved with pulmonary rehabilitation, even in ICU settings. Therefore, in the current review, the World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts (WAVEX) reviewed the potential of WBV exercise as a useful and safe intervention for the management of infected individuals with COVID-19 by mitigating the inactivity-related declines in physical condition and reducing the time in ICU. Recommendations regarding the reduction of fatigue and the risk of dyspnea, the improvement of the inflammatory and redox status favoring cellular homeostasis and the overall improvement in the quality of life are provided. Finally, practical applications for the use of this paradigm leading to a better prognosis in bed bound and ICU-bound subjects is proposed.
Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Rainer Gloeckl; Jörn Rittweger; Rainer Rawer; Redha Taiar; Eddy A. Van Der Zee; Marieke J.G. Van Heuvelen; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Alessandro Sartorio; Michael Bemben; Darryl Cochrane; Trentham Furness; Danúbia De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Potential Application of Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Improving the Clinical Conditions of COVID-19 Infected Individuals: A Narrative Review from the World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts (WAVex) Panel. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3650 .
AMA StyleBorja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Rainer Gloeckl, Jörn Rittweger, Rainer Rawer, Redha Taiar, Eddy A. Van Der Zee, Marieke J.G. Van Heuvelen, Ana Cristina Lacerda, Alessandro Sartorio, Michael Bemben, Darryl Cochrane, Trentham Furness, Danúbia De Sá-Caputo, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Potential Application of Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Improving the Clinical Conditions of COVID-19 Infected Individuals: A Narrative Review from the World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts (WAVex) Panel. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (10):3650.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBorja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Rainer Gloeckl; Jörn Rittweger; Rainer Rawer; Redha Taiar; Eddy A. Van Der Zee; Marieke J.G. Van Heuvelen; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Alessandro Sartorio; Michael Bemben; Darryl Cochrane; Trentham Furness; Danúbia De Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Potential Application of Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Improving the Clinical Conditions of COVID-19 Infected Individuals: A Narrative Review from the World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts (WAVex) Panel." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 10: 3650.
Background. ACL ruptures are a prevalent condition, affecting daily living activities, associated with high financial burden. Objective. To assess the effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) in the rehabilitation of patients with reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament. Methodology. An electronic search in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PEDro databases was conducted and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in humans that analysed the effects of WBV in patients with ACL injury subjected to reconstruction surgery, published in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or French were included. Records were identified through database search and reference screening by two reviewers, which independently examined titles and abstracts and irrelevant studies were excluded based in eligibility criteria. Relevant full texts were analysed for eligibility, and all relevant studies were included in the systematic review. Results. Ten studies were included in the systematic review with a mean methodological quality score of 6. Results demonstrate positive effects of WBV in relevant outcomes such as knee function, electromyographic activity, balance, and muscle strength. Conclusions. WBV demonstrated a positive effect in strength, balance, electromyographic activity, and knee function.
Adérito Seixas; Borja Sañudo; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Mário Bernardo-Filho. Whole-Body Vibration for Individuals with Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International 2020, 2020, 1 -14.
AMA StyleAdérito Seixas, Borja Sañudo, Danúbia Sá-Caputo, Redha Taiar, Mário Bernardo-Filho. Whole-Body Vibration for Individuals with Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International. 2020; 2020 ():1-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdérito Seixas; Borja Sañudo; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Mário Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Whole-Body Vibration for Individuals with Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Systematic Review." BioMed Research International 2020, no. : 1-14.
Psychological stress can be viewed as occurring when demands exceed an individual's adaptive capacity. Burnout is an occupational syndrome defined by three dimensions, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and feelings of low personal accomplishment. Factors related to the nature of the physiotherapy practice, in which health care is provided to patients under painful experiences and chronical conditions, to aspects related to emotional fatigue brought by interpersonal exchanges or physical exhaustion due to staff shortage, within an increasingly demanding health care system, expose physiotherapists to a higher risk of burnout and few studies have examined burnout in this specific setting. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists and to explore possible associations between burnout and demographic and work-related variables. Significant but weak association was found between age and emotional exhaustion, and between clinical experience and emotional exhaustion and global burnout score. Weak association was also found between the number of treated patients daily and daily working hours and physical fatigue and global burnout. Workload was associated with significantly higher scores of physical fatigue, cognitive weariness and global burnout. The prevalence of burnout was not high but significant differences were found in the prevalence of physical fatigue between the group with low workload and high workload. Emotional exhaustion was the most relevant predictor of the global burnout score. In conclusion, the results suggest that the prevalence of burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists is not very high, however, workload seems to place these professionals at a higher risk of developing burnout.
Aderito Seixas; Teresa Marques; Isabel Moreira-Silva; Joana Azevedo; Nuno Ventura; Sandra Rodrigues. Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists, prevalence and influencing factors. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety 2020, 4, 37 -47.
AMA StyleAderito Seixas, Teresa Marques, Isabel Moreira-Silva, Joana Azevedo, Nuno Ventura, Sandra Rodrigues. Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists, prevalence and influencing factors. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety. 2020; 4 (1):37-47.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAderito Seixas; Teresa Marques; Isabel Moreira-Silva; Joana Azevedo; Nuno Ventura; Sandra Rodrigues. 2020. "Burnout in Portuguese physiotherapists, prevalence and influencing factors." International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety 4, no. 1: 37-47.
Objective To evaluate the effect of a 12‐week whole‐body vibration (WBV) training program on quadriceps muscle strength, quadriceps thickness, the 6‐min walk test (6MWT), respiratory muscle strength and quality of life in adults with a kidney transplant. Method Five renal transplant recipients (age: 43–52 years; body mass: 67.1 kg; height: 1.60 m) were examined individually before and after a 12‐week WBV program (two weekly sessions, 35 Hz frequency, 2–4 mm amplitude) using quadriceps strength, quadriceps thickness, 6‐min walking test, inspiratory muscle strength and quality of life. Results There were no complications during WBV protocol, and the program was considered safe. Two of the participants changed quadriceps muscle strength, and one increased muscle thickness. Inspiratory muscle strength improved in one participant. The distance covered on 6MWT increased for two participants. Most of the subjects (P3, P4 and P5) reported improved quality of life, mainly regarding pain and social aspects. Conclusion The protocol improved the physical function and quality of life in some of the patients. However, WBV training prescription should be adjusted according to individual needs. Thus, studying the use of WBV in this patient group is necessary to understand and apply the benefits for this population.
Patrícia Érika De Melo Marinho; Lívia Gomes Da Rocha; José Cândido De Araújo Filho; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Arméle Dornelas De Andrade. Is whole body vibration an alternative physical training method for renal transplant recipients? Physiotherapy Research International 2020, 25, e1838 .
AMA StylePatrícia Érika De Melo Marinho, Lívia Gomes Da Rocha, José Cândido De Araújo Filho, Borja Sañudo, Adérito Seixas, Arméle Dornelas De Andrade. Is whole body vibration an alternative physical training method for renal transplant recipients? Physiotherapy Research International. 2020; 25 (3):e1838.
Chicago/Turabian StylePatrícia Érika De Melo Marinho; Lívia Gomes Da Rocha; José Cândido De Araújo Filho; Borja Sañudo; Adérito Seixas; Arméle Dornelas De Andrade. 2020. "Is whole body vibration an alternative physical training method for renal transplant recipients?" Physiotherapy Research International 25, no. 3: e1838.
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal symptoms are the leading factor responsible for sickness absence. Factors associated with the development of musculoskeletal symptoms must be identified and addressed.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the 7-day prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms by body regions, and to assess the contribution of individual, lifestyle and occupational risk factors on the development of musculoskeletal disorders.METHODS: The sample comprised 202 white- and blue-collar workers. Musculoskeletal symptoms were assessed with the Nordic Questionnaire. Physical activity level and sitting time were assessed with IPAQ. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the associations between individual, lifestyle and occupational category factors and musculoskeletal symptoms.RESULTS: The 7-day prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms was 41.6% (n = 84). The highest prevalence of symptoms was reported in the lower back region (18.8%), followed by the wrist/hand (17.3%), the neck (15.8%), shoulder (15.3%) and ankle/feet (11.4%) regions. A significant association was found between reporting musculoskeletal symptoms and work category. In addition, musculoskeletal symptoms were reported more often by the older workers. Work category was a significant predictor of pain in the lower back and shoulder regions, and gender was a significant predictor for neck pain.CONCLUSIONS: Our results emphasize the need of worksite interventions to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms in this population.
Isabel Moreira-Silva; Joana Azevedo; Sandra Rodrigues; Aderito Seixas; Mota Jorge. Predicting musculoskeletal symptoms in workers of a manufacturing company. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 2020, 1 -9.
AMA StyleIsabel Moreira-Silva, Joana Azevedo, Sandra Rodrigues, Aderito Seixas, Mota Jorge. Predicting musculoskeletal symptoms in workers of a manufacturing company. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 2020; ():1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsabel Moreira-Silva; Joana Azevedo; Sandra Rodrigues; Aderito Seixas; Mota Jorge. 2020. "Predicting musculoskeletal symptoms in workers of a manufacturing company." International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics , no. : 1-9.
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among workers of a Portuguese textile industry, and to verify their association with body mass index (BMI) and work position. 53 workers from the manufacturing sector of a textile industry participated in the study. Sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics of the sample, as well as occupational variables, were assessed through a characterization questionnaire. The Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to assess worker’s musculoskeletal symptoms. Results revealed that 88.7% of the participants reported musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one body region in the previous year. The four areas with higher 12-month prevalence of symptoms were: the low back region (49.1%), followed by the neck (43.4%), the wrists/hands (39.6%) and the shoulders (37.7%). BMI seems not to be associated with a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (p > 0.05). However, a statistically significant association was found between the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the low back region and working in the seated position (p = 0.011). To conclude, there is a high prevalence of symptomatology in the textile industry workers. Preventive measures and worksite interventions are needed to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders in this population.
Joana Azevedo; Sofia Costa; Isabel Moreira-Silva; Sandra Rodrigues; Nuno Ventura; Ricardo Cardoso; Adérito Seixas. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Workers of a Portuguese Textile Industry: Association with Body Mass Index and Work Position. Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health II 2020, 453 -460.
AMA StyleJoana Azevedo, Sofia Costa, Isabel Moreira-Silva, Sandra Rodrigues, Nuno Ventura, Ricardo Cardoso, Adérito Seixas. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Workers of a Portuguese Textile Industry: Association with Body Mass Index and Work Position. Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health II. 2020; ():453-460.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoana Azevedo; Sofia Costa; Isabel Moreira-Silva; Sandra Rodrigues; Nuno Ventura; Ricardo Cardoso; Adérito Seixas. 2020. "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Workers of a Portuguese Textile Industry: Association with Body Mass Index and Work Position." Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health II , no. : 453-460.
This study aimed to compare upper and lower limb flexibility between workers who did and did not reported musculoskeletal symptoms, in the previous 12 months. The sample consisted of 70 workers from a manufacturing company of water heaters and solar panels. Musculoskeletal symptoms were assessed using the Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Flexibility of the upper and lower limb was assessed with the Appley Scratch Test and the Sit and Reach Test, respectively. Results revealed significant differences in flexibility between workers who did and did not reported musculoskeletal symptoms in the previous 12 months in the shoulder region (p = 0.050) and in the hip/thighs (p = 0.033), with the ones reporting pain in these body regions evidencing significantly lower flexibility values in the upper and lower limbs, respectively. These results highlight the importance of maintaining an adequate flexibility to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms.
Joana Azevedo; Adérito Seixas; Sandra Rodrigues; Nuno Ventura; Ricardo Cardoso; Jorge Mota; Isabel Moreira-Silva. Association Between Upper and Lower Limb Flexibility and Musculoskeletal Symptoms. Developments in Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems 2020, 445 -451.
AMA StyleJoana Azevedo, Adérito Seixas, Sandra Rodrigues, Nuno Ventura, Ricardo Cardoso, Jorge Mota, Isabel Moreira-Silva. Association Between Upper and Lower Limb Flexibility and Musculoskeletal Symptoms. Developments in Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems. 2020; ():445-451.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoana Azevedo; Adérito Seixas; Sandra Rodrigues; Nuno Ventura; Ricardo Cardoso; Jorge Mota; Isabel Moreira-Silva. 2020. "Association Between Upper and Lower Limb Flexibility and Musculoskeletal Symptoms." Developments in Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems , no. : 445-451.
Adérito Seixas; Iuri Pimenta; Kurt Ammer; Rui Carvalho; João Paulo Vilas-Boas; Joaquim Mendes; Ricardo Vardasca. Reliability of infrared image analysis based on anatomical landmarks. Infrared Physics & Technology 2019, 104, 103149 .
AMA StyleAdérito Seixas, Iuri Pimenta, Kurt Ammer, Rui Carvalho, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Joaquim Mendes, Ricardo Vardasca. Reliability of infrared image analysis based on anatomical landmarks. Infrared Physics & Technology. 2019; 104 ():103149.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdérito Seixas; Iuri Pimenta; Kurt Ammer; Rui Carvalho; João Paulo Vilas-Boas; Joaquim Mendes; Ricardo Vardasca. 2019. "Reliability of infrared image analysis based on anatomical landmarks." Infrared Physics & Technology 104, no. : 103149.