Results: 372

Effects of resistance exercise training and stretching on chronic insomnia

Rev. bras. psiquiatr; 41 (1), 2019
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of resistance exercise and stretching on sleep, mood, and quality of life in chronic insomnia patients. Methods: Three 4-month treatments included: resistance exercise (n=10), stretching (n=10), and control (n=8). Sleep was evaluated with polyso...

Barriers and facilitators perceived by people with bipolar disorder for the practice of exercise: a qualitative study

Abstract Introduction Exercising regularly has benefits for people with bipolar disorder. Nevertheless, as a group, these patients tend to be less physically active than the general population and little is known from the viewpoint of the patients about the barriers and facilitators to such a practice....

Cicloergômetro na melhora da função motora grossa de crianças com paralisia cerebral: uma revisão sistemática com meta-anális

RESUMO A paralisia cerebral é um grupo de desordens neurológicas causadora de inúmeros déficits, principalmente relacionados à função motora, comprometendo os movimentos e o seu controle seletivo. Dentre as diversas terapias disponíveis para tentar amenizar esse processo, o cicloergômetro aparec...

Non-pharmacological motor-cognitive treatment to improve the mental health of elderly adults

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To propose a program of physical-cognitive dual task and to measure its impact in Chilean institutionalized elderly adults. METHOD: Experimental design study with pre and post-intervention evaluations, measuring the cognitive and depressive levels by means of the Pfeiffer test and th...

Exercise in pregnancy: the impact of an intervention program in the duration of labor and mode of delivery

Abstract Objective To access the benefits or harms of an exercise program, based on the current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines, on the mode of delivery, duration and onset of labor. Methods A study performed at the Hospital Senhora da Oliveira between October 2015 and ...

Impact of lian gong on the quality of life of individuals with dizziness in primary care

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of the lian gong practice as a rehabilitation strategy in primary health care on the quality of life and functional capacity of people with dizziness. METHODS Randomized controlled clinical trial. Thirty-six people, who were complaining of dizziness or vertigo...

Pain and quality of life in human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis after home-based exercise protocol: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) causes, among other abnormalities, chronic pain that may impair quality of life (QOL). Home protocols can help those who have difficulty attending rehabilitation centers. This s...

Effects of exercise on sleep symptoms in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the extent to which exercise is associated with symptoms in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: We included subjects with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) > 30 events/h who completed validated sleep and exercise questionnaires. We compared sym...

Idoso com Parkinson e exercício físico: como a educação física e a estratégia saúde da família podem atuar em conjunto

A população mundial está envelhecendo e, devido ao maior declínio fisiológico, várias doençascrônicas podem afetar os indivíduos, entre elas a doença de Parkinson. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar como a prática orientada de exercícios físicos por idosos acometidos por Parkinson atendid...

O cotidiano de mulheres com fibromialgia e o desafio interdisciplinar de empoderamento para o autocuidado

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 40 (), 2019
Resumo OBJETIVOS Descrever o cotidiano das mulheres que vivem com fibromialgia durante a intervenção do grupo interdisciplinar e analisar seus benefícios à saúde das mulheres após a intervenção. MÉTODO Trata-se de um estudo descritivo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido com 1...