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Waist circumference percentile in children from municipalities of developed and developing countries

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aims: to design reference percentile curves of waist circumference (WC) in children aged 6-10 from municipalities of developed (Portugal) and developing (Brazil) countries and to compare these results with other international references. Methods: this cross-sectional study enrolled a 6-10-yea...

Association between different contexts of physical activity and abdominal obesity and excess weight in adolescents

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: To investigate the association between different contexts of physical activity (school commuting, participation in Physical Education classes, school recess, physical activity to improve muscular strength / endurance and overall physical activity) with abdominal obesity and excess weight ...

Estimate of Resting Energy Expenditure by DXA in Boys of Different Nutritional Statuses

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: to estimate the resting energy expenditure (REE) of organ tissue components using Dual Energy x-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in pubertal boys. The mass of components and REE were compared among groups of different nutritional statuses. Methods: a sample of 278 boys (13.7 ± 2.4 years old) w...

Motor abilities, activities, and participation of institutionalized Brazilian children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: To assess motor abilities and functioning of institutionalized children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) within a contextual model of development. Methods: Eleven institutionalized Brazilian children and adolescents aged 2-19 (14 ± 5) years, 5 males and 6 females, were evaluate...

Comparison of lumbar force between pubertal and post-pubertal adolescents: interference of physical growth, body fat and lifestyle

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: To compare performance in the lumbar force test in pubertal and post-pubertal adolescents by controlling the interference of physical growth, body fat, screen time and physical activity. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 933 adolescents (492 girls) aged 14-19 from the city of São Jo...

Can participation in sports during childhood influence physical activity in adulthood?

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aims: The promotion of sports participation during the early years of life is important not only because it promotes health during childhood and adolescence, but also because it has benefits in adulthood. This study was developed to identify the association between sports participation during t...

Trends in television and computer/videogame use and total screen time in high school students from Caruaru city, Pernambuco, Brazil: A repeated panel study between 2007 and 2012

Motriz (Online); 23 (spe2), 2017
Abstract Aim: to analyze the pattern and trends of use of screen-based devices and associated factors from two surveys conducted on public high school students in Caruaru-PE. Methods: two representative school-based cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2007 (n=600) and 2012 (n=715) on high school stud...

Herniorrafia incisional associada à abdominoplastia pós-gastroplastia

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 32 (1), 2017
Introdução:As hérnias incisionais decorrentes da gastroplastias são uma ocorrência frequente, exigindo planejamento, técnica cirúrgica adequada e colaboração do paciente no pós-operatório, para um adequado resultado. Objetivos: Demonstrar o tratamento das hérnias incisionais em conjunto com a...

Comparação de resultado estético em cicatrizes com uso de fios cirúrgicos e Prineo®

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 32 (1), 2017
Introdução: Cicatrização de ferida é um processo bem organizado que tem como finalidade a reparação tecidual completa. Colas e adesivos tópicos oferecem uma alternativa não invasiva, de retirada fácil e espontânea; boa força tênsil; menor tempo de aplicação, sendo o Prineo® uma cola adesi...

Cirurgiões plásticos como especialistas em cirurgia de mão: fatores determinantes da percepção do público

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 32 (1), 2017
Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os possíveis determinantes para o público escolher os cirurgiões plásticos como especialistas em cirurgia de mão. Métodos: Membros do público (n = 701) escolheram um ou dois especialistas que eles acreditassem serem experts para 11 cenários relaci...