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Políticas públicas locais para promoção da atividade física das crianças nos parques públicos

Physis (Rio J.); 31 (1), 2021
Resumo Evidências revelam o potencial dos parques públicos para a promoção da atividade física e da saúde. A valorização desses ambientes para a promoção da atividade física das crianças pode ser uma mais-valia nas políticas públicas de promoção da saúde e prevenção do sedentarismo das...

Physical activity learning by medical students: the current picture in Brazil

Rev. bras. educ. méd; 45 (2), 2021
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity is essential for preventing and treating many diseases. Although physicians are the most influential health professionals in advising their patients on the benefits of physical activity, most medical degree programs in Brazil do not seem to include physical act...

Effect of continuous positive airway pressure associated to exercise on the breathing pattern and heart rate variability of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (11), 2021
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been used to improve gas exchange and diaphragmatic function, among others benefits. Moreover, it can be used to increase exercise tolerance and positively influence ventilatory function and breathing pattern (BP) during exercise. However, there is no inform...

Perfil alimentar e inatividade física em mulheres universitárias na cidade de Brasília

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a associação entre perfil alimentar, atividade física e estado nutricional entre mulheres universitárias. Método Estudo transversal com 1500 mulheres. O questionário abordava questões sobre a vigilância de fatores de risco e proteção para doenças crônicas. As associ...

Adesão ao autocuidado de pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus na Atenção Primária: estudo de método misto

Resumo Objetivo elaborar um modelo interpretativo sobre a adesão ao autocuidado de pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método estudo de método misto realizado em quatro Unidades Básicas de Saúde. O estudo quantitativo transversal foi composto por 329 participantes, eleg...

Programa de ejercicios de fuerza de los isquiosurales en pacientes con lesión del ligamento cruzado anterior, realizados en domicilio con mínima supervisión, compatibles con el confinamiento
Hamstring strength exercise program in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury, performed at home with minimal supervision, compatible with confinement

Artrosc. (B. Aires); 28 (3), 2021
Objetivo: Reportar los resultados del programa de ejercicios domiciliarios incrementales con mínima supervisión (PEDIMS), compatibles con el confinamiento, en el preoperatorio de lesiones de LCA, enfatizando la activación excéntrica de los isquiosurales agonistas del LCA. Materiales y m...

Increased modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Adv Rheumatol; 61 (), 2021
Abstract Background: Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (MCRFs), such as those related to aerobic capacity, muscle strength, physical activity, and body composition, have been poorly studied in Takayasu arteritis (TAK). Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate MCRFs and their relationships...

Effects of exercise training on autonomic modulation and mood symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (5), 2021
We evaluated the effects of exercise training (ET) on the profile of mood states (POMS), heart rate variability, spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), and sleep disturbance severity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Forty-four patients were randomized into 2 groups, 18 patients complete...

Multicomponent physical activity program to prevent body changes and metabolic disturbances associated with antiretroviral therapy and improve quality of life of people living with HIV: a pragmatic trial

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLH) includes the promotion of healthier habits, including physical activity (PA). This study aimed to describe a multicomponent pragmatic trial protocol to assess the effect of PA in preventing body changes and met...