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Effectiveness of Tai chi exercise on overall quality of life and its physical and psychological components among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 53 (10), 2020
With the aging of the world's population, the quality of life of older adults is becoming more important. There are many studies on the use of Tai chi exercise, a popular form of mind-body exercise practiced by older adults. However, the effectiveness of Tai chi exercise on the quality of life of older a...

Prevenção e reabilitação da dor lombar em trabalhadores de enfermagem: revisão integrativa da literatura
Prevention and rehabilitation of low back pain in nursing workers: an integrative literature review

Rev. enferm. UFSM; 10 (), 2020
Objetivo: identificar estratégias de prevenção e reabilitação da dor lombar em trabalhadores de enfermagem. Método: revisão integrativa de literatura. As buscas aconteceram nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE/PUBMED e na biblioteca eletrônica SCIELO com artigos em inglês, espanhol ou português d...

Development of a three-channel automatic climbing training system for rat rehabilitation after ischemic stroke

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 53 (7), 2020
This paper reports the development of a three-channel automatic speed-matching climbing training system that could train three rats at the same time for rehabilitation after an ischemic stroke. An infrared (IR) remote sensor was installed at the end of each channel to monitor the real-time position of a ...

Serious game for locomotor rehabilitation of hemiparetic stroke patients

Abstract Introduction: Hemiparesis post-stroke usually results in locomotor limitations. As conventional rehabilitation is monotonous, the Serious Games (SG) represents an excellent treatment strategy, allowing to perform physical training in an interesting and enjoyable way. Objective: To evaluate the...

Effects of group kinesiotherapy on primary and secondary symptoms of osteoarthrosis

Acta sci., Health sci; 42 (), 2020
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a specific, kinesiotherapy-based rehabilitation program on the various symptoms of osteoarthrosis (OA), following group treatment. Thirty-one individuals, of both sexes, aged over 50 years and with medical diagnosis of OA...

Effect of the Pilates Method on Sexual Function, Pelvic floor Muscle Strength and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors

Rev. bras. cancerol; 66 (2), 2020
Introduction: Surgical treatment of breast cancer and anti-estrogenic hormone therapy negatively impact quality of life and female sexual function. Considering that physical activity provides important benefits to minimize the physical and emotional impact of the treatment, the Pilates Method is a modali...

Effects of treadmill training on gait of elders with Parkinson's disease: a literature review

ABSTRACT Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in old age. Aging process for elders with Parkinson's disease can induce gait disturbances with more functional disabilities than for elders without the disease. Treadmill training as a therapy has resulted in notable effec...

Home physical exercise program: analysis of the impact on the clinical evolution of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (12), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To present a program of home physical exercises for patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and to evaluate adherence, acceptance and applicability; to verify possible changes in patients with NPH in the home physical exercise program, comparing patients with, and without, ...

Factors associated with the need for insulin as a complementary treatment to metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus

Abstract Objective To evaluate the factors associated with the need for insulin as a complementary treatment to metformin in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods A case-control study was performed from April 2011 to February 2016 with pregnant women with GDM who needed com...

Luxación erecta expuesta de hombro en un niño: reporte de un caso

La luxación erecta expuesta de hombro es una asociación lesional de muy baja frecuencia en la edad pediátrica. Son más frecuentes las lesiones fisarias y epifisarias que las luxaciones y lesiones ligamentarias. Esto es debido a la presencia de un tejido óseo con gran poder de deformidad elástica y ...