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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.
Although manual therapy for pain relief has been used as an adjunct in treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is still the belief that a single session of myofascial release would be effective. This study was a crossover clinical trial aimed to investigate whether a single session of a specific myofascial release technique reduces pain and disability in subjects with CLBP. 41 participants over 18 years old were randomly enrolled into 3 situations in a balanced and crossover manner: experimental, placebo, and control. The subjects underwent a single session of myofascial release on thoracolumbar fascia and the results were compared with the control and placebo groups. The outcomes, pain and functionality, were evaluated using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). There were no effects between-tests, within-tests, nor for interaction of all the outcomes, i.e., NPRS (η 2 = 0.32, F = 0.48, p = 0.61), PPT (η2 = 0.73, F = 2.80, p = 0.06), ODI (η2 = 0.02, F = 0.02, p = 0.97). A single trial of a thoracolumbar myofascial release technique was not enough to reduce pain intensity and disability in subjects with CLBP.
Luana Paulo; Ana Lacerda; Fábio Martins; José Fernandes; Leonardo Vieira; Cristiano Guimarães; Sílvia Ballesteros; Marco Anjos; Patrícia Tavares; Sueli Fonseca; Murilo Oliveira; Mário Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Vanessa Mendonça; Redha Taiar. Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 2006 .
AMA StyleLuana Paulo, Ana Lacerda, Fábio Martins, José Fernandes, Leonardo Vieira, Cristiano Guimarães, Sílvia Ballesteros, Marco Anjos, Patrícia Tavares, Sueli Fonseca, Murilo Oliveira, Mário Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Sá-Caputo, Vanessa Mendonça, Redha Taiar. Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (9):2006.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuana Paulo; Ana Lacerda; Fábio Martins; José Fernandes; Leonardo Vieira; Cristiano Guimarães; Sílvia Ballesteros; Marco Anjos; Patrícia Tavares; Sueli Fonseca; Murilo Oliveira; Mário Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Sá-Caputo; Vanessa Mendonça; Redha Taiar. 2021. "Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 9: 2006.
This article aims to evaluate the sleep quality in individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Searches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and PEDro databases, on May 22, 2020. In the publications, 208 articles were found and, considering the eligibility criteria, 10 articles were included at the end, showing the effects on sleep quality during the pandemic, in populations hospitalized, quarantined, and in frontline health professionals. The PSQI measured sleep disorders and a higher score indicated poor sleep quality. Nine articles were classified with evidence level IV and one as level III-2. Eight studies present a “serious” risk of bias and two in “moderate”. The studies investigated different populations and described the results as “poor” sleep quality, considering the PSQI on quarantined individuals and frontline health professionals as the most committed. A poor sleep quality was found in the populations evaluated in the selected publications, probably, due to the COVID-19 to contribute as a risk factor for mental health. Psychological interventions must be made to minimize the consequences through social support and social capital.
Luiz Felipe Ferreira de Souza; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Danubia da Cunha Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the quality of sleep by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: A systematic review. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva 2021, 26, 1457 -1466.
AMA StyleLuiz Felipe Ferreira de Souza, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira, Juliana Pessanha-Freitas, Eloá Moreira-Marconi, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Danubia da Cunha Sá-Caputo, Mario Bernardo-Filho. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the quality of sleep by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: A systematic review. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. 2021; 26 (4):1457-1466.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuiz Felipe Ferreira de Souza; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Danubia da Cunha Sá-Caputo; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2021. "The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the quality of sleep by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: A systematic review." Ciência & Saúde Coletiva 26, no. 4: 1457-1466.
(1) Background: Although manual therapy for pain relief has been used as an adjunct in treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is still the belief that a single session of myofascial release would be effective. This study aimed to investigate whether a single session of a specific technique reduces pain and disability. (2) Methods: This was a crossover clinical trial in which 41 participants over 18 years old with CLBP were randomly enrolled into 3 situations - experimental, placebo, control, in a balanced and cross-over manner. The subjects underwent a single session of myofascial release on thoracolumbar fascia and compare it with the control and placebo. Outcome were pain and functionality, evaluated using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), pressure pain threshold (PPT) and Oswestry (ODI). (3) Results: There was no effects between-, within-tests, and interaction for all the outcomes, i.e., NPRS (η 2 = 0.32, F = 0.48, p = 0.61), PPT (η2 = 0.73, F = 2.80, p = 0.06), ODI (η 2 = 0.02, F = 0.02, p = 0.97). (4) Conclusion: A single trial of thoracolumbar myofascial release technique was not enough to reduce pain and disability in subjects with CLBP.
Luana Rocha Paulo; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Fábio Luiz Mendonça Martins; José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Leonardo Sette Vieira; Cristiano Queiroz Guimarães; Sílvia de Simoni Guedes Ballesteros; Marco Túlio Saldanha dos Anjos; Patrícia Aparecida Tavares; Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca; Murilo Xavier Oliveira; Mário Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Redha Taiar. Can a single trial of a thoracolumbar myofascial release technique reduce pain and disability in chronic low back pain? Randomized balanced cross-over study. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleLuana Rocha Paulo, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Fábio Luiz Mendonça Martins, José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes, Leonardo Sette Vieira, Cristiano Queiroz Guimarães, Sílvia de Simoni Guedes Ballesteros, Marco Túlio Saldanha dos Anjos, Patrícia Aparecida Tavares, Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca, Murilo Xavier Oliveira, Mário Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Redha Taiar. Can a single trial of a thoracolumbar myofascial release technique reduce pain and disability in chronic low back pain? Randomized balanced cross-over study. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuana Rocha Paulo; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Fábio Luiz Mendonça Martins; José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Leonardo Sette Vieira; Cristiano Queiroz Guimarães; Sílvia de Simoni Guedes Ballesteros; Marco Túlio Saldanha dos Anjos; Patrícia Aparecida Tavares; Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca; Murilo Xavier Oliveira; Mário Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Redha Taiar. 2021. "Can a single trial of a thoracolumbar myofascial release technique reduce pain and disability in chronic low back pain? Randomized balanced cross-over study." , no. : 1.
Gross motor development in the preschool phase depends on several factors that remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate whether level of habitual physical activity (HPA) and global cognitive function (CF) can be used as predictors of gross motor skills in Brazilian preschoolers and to verify their possible mediators. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 166 children, aged 3–5 years. Gross motor skills, HPA, CF and possible mediators (e.g., sex, prematurity) were evaluated. Preschoolers with little HPA, low CF, and girls were more likely to have gross motor performance below expected, but female gender did not mediate HPA or CF. Therefore, HPA and CF, in addition to females, may be independent predictors of delayed gross motor skills in Brazilian preschoolers.
Ângela Alves Viegas; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Juliana Nogueira Pontes Nobre; Rosane Luzia De Souza Morais; Amanda Cristina Fernandes; Fernanda De Oliveira Ferreira; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Ana Cristina Resende Camargos; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Associations of physical activity and cognitive function with gross motor skills in preschoolers: Cross-sectional study. Journal of Motor Behavior 2021, 1 -16.
AMA StyleÂngela Alves Viegas, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Juliana Nogueira Pontes Nobre, Rosane Luzia De Souza Morais, Amanda Cristina Fernandes, Fernanda De Oliveira Ferreira, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Ana Cristina Resende Camargos, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Associations of physical activity and cognitive function with gross motor skills in preschoolers: Cross-sectional study. Journal of Motor Behavior. 2021; ():1-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleÂngela Alves Viegas; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Juliana Nogueira Pontes Nobre; Rosane Luzia De Souza Morais; Amanda Cristina Fernandes; Fernanda De Oliveira Ferreira; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Ana Cristina Resende Camargos; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. 2021. "Associations of physical activity and cognitive function with gross motor skills in preschoolers: Cross-sectional study." Journal of Motor Behavior , no. : 1-16.
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Brazil, a country of continental dimensions, but the incidence of the disease is showing to be very heterogeneous, affecting cities and regions differently. Thus, there is a gap regarding what factors would contribute to accentuate the differences in the incidence of COVID-19 among Brazilian cities. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of altitude on the incidence of COVID-19 in Brazilian cities. We analyzed the relative incidence (RI), the relative death rate (RDR) of COVID-19, and air relative humidity (RH) in all 154 cities in Brazil with a population above 200 thousand inhabitants, located between 5 and 1135 m in altitude. Pearson's correlation analysis was performed to compare a relationship between altitude with RI and RDR, and between RH with RI and RDR. Altitudes were classified into three classes [low (altitude ≤ 97 m a. s. l), middle (97 < altitude ≤ 795 m a. s. l), high (795 < altitude ≤ 1135 m a. s. l)] for the RI, RDR, and RH variables. To compare the three classes of altitude, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test were used to compare averages (p < 0.05). Our epidemiological analysis found that the RI, RDR, and RH were lower in cities located in high altitudes (795 < altitude ≤ 1135 m a. s. l) when compared to the middle (97 < altitude ≤ 795 m a. s. l) and low (altitude ≤ 97 m a. s. l) cities altitudes. Furthermore, our study shows that there is a negative correlation between the incidence of COVID-19 with altitude and a positive correlation with RH in the cities analyzed. Brazilian cities with high altitude and low RH have lower RI and RDR from COVID-19. Thus, high altitude cities may be favorable to shelter people at risk. This study may be useful for understanding the behavior of SARS-CoV2, and start point for future studies to establish causality of environmental conditions with SARS-CoV2 contributing to the implementation of measures to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Ricardo Siqueira da Silva; Alexandre Christófaro Silva; Daniel Campos Villela; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil. Scientific Reports 2021, 11, 1 -12.
AMA StyleJosé Sebastião Cunha Fernandes, Ricardo Siqueira da Silva, Alexandre Christófaro Silva, Daniel Campos Villela, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil. Scientific Reports. 2021; 11 (1):1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Ricardo Siqueira da Silva; Alexandre Christófaro Silva; Daniel Campos Villela; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. 2021. "Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil." Scientific Reports 11, no. 1: 1-12.
BACKGROUND: Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been widely used as a therapeutic resource in pediatric rehabilitation. However, the cardiopulmonary responses are still unknown. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intensity of dynamic squatting exercise with and without WBV in healthy adolescents in order to characterize cardiorespiratory responses. METHODS: This was a quasi-experimental study. Twenty-five adolescents (14.1 ± 1.7 years), 10 girls and 15 boys, underwent to oxygen consumption (VO2) and heart rate (HR) assessments during a protocol of squatting with and without vibration. Inclusion criteria were age between 12 and 18 years old of both sexes, have normal weight according to BMI. Exclusion criteria were to present chronic or acute, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and endocrine disease and no self-reported contraindication for WBV (i.e. deep vein thrombosis, metal implants, pacemaker, epilepsy, tumors, arterial aneurysm, or arrhythmia). RESULTS: WBV was able to significantly increase VO2, HR and perceived exertion during squatting exercise when compared to rest and squatting without-WBV. WBV associated with squatting reached 24.7% of the VO2max and 56% of the HRmax predicted for age. Subjects during WBV reported a perceived exertion score between somewhat hard and hard compared to between very light and light in the Without-WBV protocol. CONCLUSION: Squatting associated to WBV was considered a light intensity exercise that can be tolerated by healthy adolescents. This study provided valid results of this training modality and could be used as a tool to define the energy consumption spent in this training modality.
Bruno Alvarenga Soares; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Luiza Fernandes Nonato; Fabiane Gontijo Corrêa; Vanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage; Ana Cristina Resende Camargos; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Hércules Ribeiro Leite. Cardiopulmonary responses during dynamic squatting exercise with and without whole-body vibration in adolescents. Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia 2021, 11, 190 -197.
AMA StyleBruno Alvarenga Soares, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Luiza Fernandes Nonato, Fabiane Gontijo Corrêa, Vanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage, Ana Cristina Resende Camargos, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Hércules Ribeiro Leite. Cardiopulmonary responses during dynamic squatting exercise with and without whole-body vibration in adolescents. Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia. 2021; 11 (1):190-197.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBruno Alvarenga Soares; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Luiza Fernandes Nonato; Fabiane Gontijo Corrêa; Vanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage; Ana Cristina Resende Camargos; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Hércules Ribeiro Leite. 2021. "Cardiopulmonary responses during dynamic squatting exercise with and without whole-body vibration in adolescents." Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia 11, no. 1: 190-197.
Objectives: To compare the motor competence of overweight/obese preschoolers with eutrophic peers with a similar level of physical activity, sex, age, socioeconomic status, maternal education, quality of the home environment and quality of the school environment, and to verify the association of body fat mass with gross motor skills in preschoolers.Design: Quantitative, exploratory, cross-sectional study design.Methods: Forty-nine children, aged 3 to 5 years old, from public schools in a Brazilian city were classified into eutrophic and overweight/obese groups.Results: Overweight/obese preschoolers had worse Locomotor subtest standard scores than their eutrophic peers (p = 0.01), but similar skills, Object Control subtest scores and Gross Motor Quotient (p > 0.05). Excess body fat mass explained 13% of the low Locomotor subtest standard scores in preschoolers (R2 = 0.13; p = 0.007).Conclusion: Excess body fat mass is associated with worse locomotor performance when the model is adjusted for contextual factors such as level of physical activity, sex, age, socioeconomic status, maternal education, quality of the home environment and quality of the school environment. Thus, excess body fat mass partly explains lower locomotor skills in preschoolers. These findings may assist with the development of public guidelines aimed at child health in order to outline strategies that enable the stimulation of locomotor skills in preschoolers with excess body fat mass.
Juliana Nobre; Rosane Morais; Amanda Fernandes; Ângela Viegas; Pedro Figueiredo; Henrique Costa; Ana Cristina Camargos; Vanessa Mendonça; Ana Cristina Lacerda. Is Body Fat Mass Associated with Worse Gross Motor Skills in Preschoolers? 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleJuliana Nobre, Rosane Morais, Amanda Fernandes, Ângela Viegas, Pedro Figueiredo, Henrique Costa, Ana Cristina Camargos, Vanessa Mendonça, Ana Cristina Lacerda. Is Body Fat Mass Associated with Worse Gross Motor Skills in Preschoolers? . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuliana Nobre; Rosane Morais; Amanda Fernandes; Ângela Viegas; Pedro Figueiredo; Henrique Costa; Ana Cristina Camargos; Vanessa Mendonça; Ana Cristina Lacerda. 2020. "Is Body Fat Mass Associated with Worse Gross Motor Skills in Preschoolers?" , no. : 1.
Objectives: To evaluate the association of physical and functional measures with sarcopenia in moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to establish cut-off points for sarcopenia screening. Methods: The study included COPD with and without sarcopenia, of both sexes who were over 50 years old. Participants were assessed for lung function, body composition, grip strength, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), 5-repetition, 10-repetition and 30-seconds sit-to-stand tests (5STS, 10STS and 30STS, respectively). In addition, six-minute walking test, respiratory muscular strength, and physical activity level were tested. Results: The study had 35 participants, 24 men (68.6%) and moderate COPD (51.4 %). COPD-sarcopenia showed lower values in lean mass, body fat and body mass alongside lower performance in 10 and 30 STS tests, SPPB and gait speed compared to non-sarcopenic group. The cut-off points with better sensitivity and specificity to identify sarcopenia were 10.88 and 34.14 seconds, 15 repetitions and 10 points in the 5STS, 10STS, 30STS and SPPB, respectively. The comparison of the receiver operating curves evidenced no differences between the functional tests. Only 30STS and SPPB showed acceptable discriminatory power. Conclusion: Functional tests, especially 30STS and SPPB, are simple and affordable tools for screening sarcopenia in COPD with moderate obstruction.
Vanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage; Guilherme Pinto da Silva; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Fabiana Angélica de Paula; Liliana Pereira Lima; Joyce Noelly Vítor Santos; Hellen Cristina de Almeida; Anna Gabrielle Fernandes Pinto; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Henrique Silveira Costa; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Antônio Lúcio Teixeira; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça. Functional tests associated with sarcopenia in moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine 2020, 15, 569 -576.
AMA StyleVanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage, Guilherme Pinto da Silva, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Fabiana Angélica de Paula, Liliana Pereira Lima, Joyce Noelly Vítor Santos, Hellen Cristina de Almeida, Anna Gabrielle Fernandes Pinto, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Henrique Silveira Costa, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Redha Taiar, Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça. Functional tests associated with sarcopenia in moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. 2020; 15 (4):569-576.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVanessa Kelly Da Silva Lage; Guilherme Pinto da Silva; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Fabiana Angélica de Paula; Liliana Pereira Lima; Joyce Noelly Vítor Santos; Hellen Cristina de Almeida; Anna Gabrielle Fernandes Pinto; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Henrique Silveira Costa; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Redha Taiar; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Antônio Lúcio Teixeira; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça. 2020. "Functional tests associated with sarcopenia in moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine 15, no. 4: 569-576.
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.
Background COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Brazil, a country of continental dimensions, but the incidence of the disease is showing to be very heterogeneous, affecting cities and regions differently. Thus, there is a gap regarding what factors would contribute to accentuate the differences in the incidence of COVID-19 among Brazilian cities. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of altitude on incidence of COVID-19 in Brazilian cities. Methods We analysed the relative incidence, relative death rate of COVID-19, and air relative humidity in all 154 cities in Brazil with a population above 200 thousand inhabitants, located between 5 and 1,135 m in altitude. Pearson's correlation analysis was performed to compare a relationship between altitude with relative incidence (RI) and relative death rate (RDR) and between air relative humidity (RH). Altitudes were classified into three classes (low class, up to 97 m; middle class, 97 m to 795 m; and upper class, 795 m to 1,135 m) for the RI, RDR and RH variables. To compare the three classes of altitude, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test were used to compare media (p < 0.05). Results Our epidemiological analysis found that the IR, RDR and RH were higher in cities located in low (0 to 97 m a.s.l) compared to medium (98 to 790 m a.s.l) and high (791 to 1135 m a.s.l) cities altitudes. Furthermore, it has been shown that there is a negative correlation between the incidence of COVID-19 with altitude and a positive correlation with air relative humidity in the cities analysed. Conclusion Brazilian cities at lower altitudes and greater air relative humidity have higher relative incidence and relative deaths from COVID-19. Thus, higher altitude cities may be favourable to shelter people at risk. This study may be useful for understanding the behaviour of SARS-CoV2, and start point for future studies to establish causality of environmental conditions with SARS-CoV2 contributing to the implementation of measures to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Ricardo Siqueira Silva; Alexandre Christófaro Silva; Daniel Campos Villela; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil: a significance relationship with cases and deaths. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleJosé Sebastião Cunha Fernandes, Ricardo Siqueira Silva, Alexandre Christófaro Silva, Daniel Campos Villela, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil: a significance relationship with cases and deaths. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Ricardo Siqueira Silva; Alexandre Christófaro Silva; Daniel Campos Villela; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. 2020. "Altitude conditions seem to determine the evolution of COVID-19 in Brazil: a significance relationship with cases and deaths." , no. : 1.
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.
Objective To investigate the acute effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) on handgrip strength (HS) and electromyographic activity of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle of healthy women in the static push-up position. Methods Twenty-eight women received four experimental tests in a randomized order: A) Control – rest in seating position with feet on the floor and hands in the supine position on the lower limbs. There was no vibration stimulus; B) Placebo – push-up position with their hands on the vibratory platform that remained disconnected, but with a sonorous stimulus mimicking the vibration; C) Low vibration and D) High vibration – push-up position with their hands on the vibratory platform using one of the vibratory stimulus intensity: low vibration: 25 Hz/2 mm/49.30 m.s-2; or high vibration: 45 Hz/2 mm/159.73 m.s-2. Participants remained five minutes in each situation. HS and electromyography (EMG) were performed at baseline and after all four experimental tests. The index of neural efficiency (i.e. the ratio between EMG and HS) was also calculated to determine the efficiency of muscle contraction. Statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA two-way design mixed test with Tukey's post hoc test, being considered significant p Results High vibration increased HS compared with all the other experimental tests (p = 0.0006, F=6.03). There was a reduction of EMG activity of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle only after high vibration (p = 0.0135, F=6.22), which was accompanied by lower values of the index of neural efficiency after intervention (between-group difference, p=0.0002, F=0.674). Conclusion WBV in the push-up position has an acute positive effect on HS accompanied by a lower index of neural efficiency, providing a better efficiency of muscle contraction.
Ana Lúcia Cristino De Souza; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira; Sueli Ferreira Da Fonseca; Luciana Martins Mello Santos; José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Fábio Luiz De Mendonça Martins; Jousielle Márcia Dos Santos; Angélica De Fátima Silva; Bruno Alvarenga Soares; Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Vinicius Cunha Oliveira; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Alessandro Sartorio; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2020, 24, 233 -238.
AMA StyleAna Lúcia Cristino De Souza, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira, Sueli Ferreira Da Fonseca, Luciana Martins Mello Santos, José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes, Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Fábio Luiz De Mendonça Martins, Jousielle Márcia Dos Santos, Angélica De Fátima Silva, Bruno Alvarenga Soares, Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Vinicius Cunha Oliveira, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Alessandro Sartorio, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2020; 24 (4):233-238.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Lúcia Cristino De Souza; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Ana Carolina Coelho De Oliveira; Sueli Ferreira Da Fonseca; Luciana Martins Mello Santos; José Sebastião Cunha Fernandes; Hércules Ribeiro Leite; Fábio Luiz De Mendonça Martins; Jousielle Márcia Dos Santos; Angélica De Fátima Silva; Bruno Alvarenga Soares; Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Vinicius Cunha Oliveira; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Alessandro Sartorio; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. 2020. "Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response." Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 24, no. 4: 233-238.
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.
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.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect on the quality of life of two non-pharmacological interventions isolated or in combination: (i) passive whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE), and (ii) auriculotherapy (AT). One hundred three participants with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) were allocated to: (a) a vibration group (WBVEG; n = 17) that performed WBVE (peak-to-peak displacement: 2.5 to 7.5 mm, frequency: 5 to 14 Hz, Peak acceleration: 0.12 to 2.95 g), two days/weekly for five weeks, (b) an AT group (ATG; n = 21), stimulation of three specific auriculotherapy points (Kidney, Knee and Shenmen) in each ear pavilion, (c) WBVE + AT (WBVE + AT; n = 20) and (d) respective control groups (WBVE_CG, n = 15; AT_CG, n = 12; WBVE + AT_CG, n = 18). The participants filled out the WHOQOL-bref Questionnaire before the first and after the last sessions. Statistical differences in the various domains of the WHOQOL-bref were not found. In conclusion, WBVE or AT alone or combined did not contribute in altering the quality of life of individuals exposed to these interventions.
Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Ana Paula Ferreira De Oliveira; Aline Reis Silva; Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Carmen Dos Santos-Fernandes; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antonio De Souza Gama; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar; Liszt Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Mario José Dos Santos Pereira; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Borja Sañudo; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. Effect of the Combined Intervention with Passive Whole-Body Vibration and Auriculotherapy on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis Assessed by the WHOQOL-Bref: A Multi-Arm Clinical Trial. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 1956 .
AMA StyleMarcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes, Eloá Moreira-Marconi, Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles, Ana Paula Ferreira De Oliveira, Aline Reis Silva, Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza, Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva, Carmen Dos Santos-Fernandes, Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira, Marco Antonio De Souza Gama, Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira, Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar, Liszt Oliveira, Alan De Paula Mozella, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Mario José Dos Santos Pereira, Vinicius Layter Xavier, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Borja Sañudo, Redha Taiar, Mario Bernardo-Filho. Effect of the Combined Intervention with Passive Whole-Body Vibration and Auriculotherapy on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis Assessed by the WHOQOL-Bref: A Multi-Arm Clinical Trial. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (6):1956.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles; Ana Paula Ferreira De Oliveira; Aline Reis Silva; Luiz Felipe Ferreira De Souza; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Carmen Dos Santos-Fernandes; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Marco Antonio De Souza Gama; Maria Eduarda De Souza Melo-Oliveira; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes De Aguiar; Liszt Oliveira; Alan De Paula Mozella; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Mario José Dos Santos Pereira; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Borja Sañudo; Redha Taiar; Mario Bernardo-Filho. 2020. "Effect of the Combined Intervention with Passive Whole-Body Vibration and Auriculotherapy on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis Assessed by the WHOQOL-Bref: A Multi-Arm Clinical Trial." Applied Sciences 10, no. 6: 1956.
It is still unclear what is the optimum local vibration stimulus (LV) configuration to generate greater range of motion gain (ROM) and how LV affects the mechanical and sensory responses of the skeletal muscles. This study aimed to compare the acute effects of four LV configurations on mechanical and sensorial variables related to the muscle‐tendon unit response to stretching. Ten male volunteers were randomly undertaken to four LV configurations (LV1: 14Hz and 3mm, LV2: 24Hz and 3mm, LV3: 14Hz and 6mm, LV4: 24Hz and 6mm) at the right hamstrings muscles, and one non‐vibration condition (control). Maximum ROM (ROMMAX) and torque (TORMAX), and their respective values at the first sensation of tightness (FSTROM and FSTTOR) during stretching maneuvers were measured with an isokinetic dynamometer. Passive stiffness (PS) was calculated as the slope of torque vs. angle time‐series. Repeated‐measures ANOVA revealed differences between the post‐test and pre‐test values (delta) for the ROMMAX and FSTROM between each local vibration condition compared to the control group (p0.05). The four LV configurations were equally able to improve the ROMMAX and FSTROM, being the LV4 the one that produced higher ROMMAX in 40% of the participants.
Beatriz Magalhães Pereira; Fabrício Anicio Magalhães; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; André Gustavo Pereira Andrade; Gustavo Henrique Da Cunha Peixoto; Mauro Heleno Chagas. Comparison of four local vibratory stimuli on mechanical and sensorial variables related to muscle‐tendon unit response. Translational Sports Medicine 2020, 3, 440 -446.
AMA StyleBeatriz Magalhães Pereira, Fabrício Anicio Magalhães, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, André Gustavo Pereira Andrade, Gustavo Henrique Da Cunha Peixoto, Mauro Heleno Chagas. Comparison of four local vibratory stimuli on mechanical and sensorial variables related to muscle‐tendon unit response. Translational Sports Medicine. 2020; 3 (5):440-446.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBeatriz Magalhães Pereira; Fabrício Anicio Magalhães; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; André Gustavo Pereira Andrade; Gustavo Henrique Da Cunha Peixoto; Mauro Heleno Chagas. 2020. "Comparison of four local vibratory stimuli on mechanical and sensorial variables related to muscle‐tendon unit response." Translational Sports Medicine 3, no. 5: 440-446.
Aims: The present study was designed to investigate the dose-response relationship of muscular performance and anaerobic power to whole-body vibration (WBV). Methods: Nine recreationally males were subjected to five experimental conditions: A) Squat exercise (SE) without WBV; B) WBV1 [31.55 m.s-2]; C) WBV2 [159.73 m.s-2]; (D) WBV3 [319.45 m.s-2]; and E) WBV4 [567.91 m.s-2]. Before and after the experimental procedures, muscle performance was assessed by a vertical jump test and handgrip strength test and anaerobic power by Wingate anaerobic test (WT). Results: WBV2 and WBV3 increased jump relative power [Δ=0.92 ± 0.89 W/Kg (+1.97%) and Δ=1.29 ±1.79 W/Kg (+2.77%), respectively; P=0.02; effect size= 0.92; power= 0.87] and height [Δ=0.96 ± 0.73 cm (2.80%) and Δ=1.61 ± 2.36 cm (4,57%), respectively; P= < 0.01; effect size= 0.96; power= 0.99] compared to the SE [Δ=-1.28 ± 0.81 cm (-3.55%)]. There was no dose-response relationship of handgrip strength to WBV. WBV2 improved WT relative power (power/body weight) compared to the other experimental conditions [Δ= 0.61 ± 0.36 W/Kg (+ 5.25%); P < 0.01; ; effect size= 0.98; power= 0.99], and WT relative work was higher in WBV3 [Δ= 1.86 ± 5.46 KJ/Kg (+ 0.70%)condition compared to WBV1[Δ= -6.71 ± 4.03 KJ/Kg (- 2.49%) ( P= 0.03). Conclusion: These results suggest that lower limb muscular performance and anaerobic power are responsive to vibration accelerations WBV2 (159.73 m.s-2) and WBV3 (319.45 m.s-2).
Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar; Daniele Maria Silva Viana; Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro; Fabiano Salvador; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Dose-response of neuromuscular and anaerobic performance to whole-body vibration. Motriz: Revista de Educação Física 2020, 26, 1 .
AMA StyleNúbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar, Daniele Maria Silva Viana, Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro, Fabiano Salvador, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. Dose-response of neuromuscular and anaerobic performance to whole-body vibration. Motriz: Revista de Educação Física. 2020; 26 (3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNúbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar; Daniele Maria Silva Viana; Vanessa Gonçalves César Ribeiro; Fabiano Salvador; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda. 2020. "Dose-response of neuromuscular and anaerobic performance to whole-body vibration." Motriz: Revista de Educação Física 26, no. 3: 1.
Renato Fleury Cardoso; Danny Ruta; Thessália Miranda De Oliveira; Maria Carolina Barbosa Costa; Alenice Aliane Fonseca; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Alessandra De Carvalho Bastone; Marcus Alessandro De Alcântara; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Pereira Lima. Portuguese translation and validation of the Patient Generated Index instrument for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: individualized quality of life assessment. Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia 2020, 46, e20190272 -e20190272.
AMA StyleRenato Fleury Cardoso, Danny Ruta, Thessália Miranda De Oliveira, Maria Carolina Barbosa Costa, Alenice Aliane Fonseca, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Alessandra De Carvalho Bastone, Marcus Alessandro De Alcântara, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Vanessa Pereira Lima. Portuguese translation and validation of the Patient Generated Index instrument for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: individualized quality of life assessment. Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia. 2020; 46 (6):e20190272-e20190272.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRenato Fleury Cardoso; Danny Ruta; Thessália Miranda De Oliveira; Maria Carolina Barbosa Costa; Alenice Aliane Fonseca; Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo; Alessandra De Carvalho Bastone; Marcus Alessandro De Alcântara; Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda; Vanessa Pereira Lima. 2020. "Portuguese translation and validation of the Patient Generated Index instrument for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: individualized quality of life assessment." Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia 46, no. 6: e20190272-e20190272.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an undesirable clinical condition with physiological, biochemical, clinical, and metabolic factors that contribute to increased cardiovascular risks (CR). A poor sleep quality might be found in obese and MetS individuals. Whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise has been used on the management of MetS individuals. This clinical trial investigated the effect of WBV exercise on parameters related to the sleep quality in MetS individuals. After randomization, nine individuals (seven women and two men) were exposed to a fixed frequency (FF) and ten individuals (eight women and two men) were exposed to a variable frequency (VF). Both groups performed the protocol twice a week, for 6 weeks. All of the evaluations were performed before the first and after the last sessions. Anthropometric and cardiovascular parameters were measured before and after the 6-week intervention. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Berlin Questionnaire were also used to evaluate the quality of the sleep. A significant (p ≤ 0.05) reduction of the waist circumference in the VFG and an increase of the heart rate were found in the FFG and VFG group. The score of the PSQI of the both groups decreased significantly (p = 0.01). The score of the ESS decreased (p = 0.04) only in the VF group. The scores of the Berlin Questionnaire were not altered in both groups. In conclusion, WBV intervention was capable in interfering with physiological mechanisms with effects on the WC and HR, leading to the improvement of the quality of sleep in MetS individuals. WBV exercise might be an important clinical intervention to the management of some factors associated with poor quality of sleep (FFG and VFG) and in the daytime sleepiness in MetS individuals with variable frequencies (5–16 Hz) (VFG).
Claudia Figueiredo Azeredo; Patrícia De Castro De Paiva; Leandro Azeredo; Aline Reis Da Silva; Arlete Francisca-Santos; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Camila Leite Bernardes-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Márcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Rubens Guimarães Mendonça; José Alexandre Bachur; Ygor Teixeira-Silva; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Mário Fritsch Neves; Luiz Felipe Ferreira-Souza; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Daniel Lago Borges; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Anelise Sonza; Redha Taiar; Alessandro Sartorio; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo. Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Parameters Related to the Sleep Quality in Metabolic Syndrome Individuals: A Clinical Trial Study. Applied Sciences 2019, 9, 5183 .
AMA StyleClaudia Figueiredo Azeredo, Patrícia De Castro De Paiva, Leandro Azeredo, Aline Reis Da Silva, Arlete Francisca-Santos, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva, Camila Leite Bernardes-Oliveira, Juliana Pessanha-Freitas, Márcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes, Rubens Guimarães Mendonça, José Alexandre Bachur, Ygor Teixeira-Silva, Eloá Moreira-Marconi, Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira, Mário Fritsch Neves, Luiz Felipe Ferreira-Souza, Vinicius Layter Xavier, Daniel Lago Borges, Ana Cristina Lacerda, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Anelise Sonza, Redha Taiar, Alessandro Sartorio, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo. Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Parameters Related to the Sleep Quality in Metabolic Syndrome Individuals: A Clinical Trial Study. Applied Sciences. 2019; 9 (23):5183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleClaudia Figueiredo Azeredo; Patrícia De Castro De Paiva; Leandro Azeredo; Aline Reis Da Silva; Arlete Francisca-Santos; Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos; Adriana Lírio Pereira Da Silva; Camila Leite Bernardes-Oliveira; Juliana Pessanha-Freitas; Márcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes; Rubens Guimarães Mendonça; José Alexandre Bachur; Ygor Teixeira-Silva; Eloá Moreira-Marconi; Eliane De Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar; Bruno Bessa Monteiro De Oliveira; Mário Fritsch Neves; Luiz Felipe Ferreira-Souza; Vinicius Layter Xavier; Daniel Lago Borges; Ana Cristina Lacerda; Vanessa Amaral Mendonça; Anelise Sonza; Redha Taiar; Alessandro Sartorio; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo. 2019. "Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Parameters Related to the Sleep Quality in Metabolic Syndrome Individuals: A Clinical Trial Study." Applied Sciences 9, no. 23: 5183.