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Kinesiología respiratoria en pacientes asmáticos en edad escolar

The role of respiratory physiotherapy in the asthmatic school-age patient is based on three pillars: evaluative, therapeutic and educational, which have gradually been incorporated and developed. Respiratory physiotherapy has advanced significantly, incorporating cardiorespiratory function tests into its...

Actualización en kinesiología respiratoria en pacientes con fibrosis quística

Chest physiotherapy is an essential component of cystic fibrosis treatment. Its aim is to delay lung deterioration and preserve physical function, improving quality of life and long-term results. It is possible to proceed early, even when the child is asymptomatic.The therapist must be a competent profes...

Pre-Participation Physical Fitness does not Influence Adherence to a Supervised Exercise Program

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation tends to reduce mortality. However, it requires medium/long-term adherence to regular physical exercise. It is relevant to identify the variables that affect adherence to an supervised exercise program (SEP). Objective: To evaluate the influenc...

O uso da ETCC associado ao treino motor de membros inferiores na neurologia: revisão sistemática da literatura

Introdução: A estimulação Transcraniana por corrente contínua (ETCC) é uma técnica neuromodulatória que pode alterar um padrão de excitabilidade mal adaptativo frente á uma lesão neurológica. Seu uso combinado com o treino motor vem sendo amplamente discutido na literatura. Objetivo: realiza...

Maintenance of exercise training benefits is associated with adequate milk and dairy products intake in elderly hypertensive subjects following detraining

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether maintenance of exercise training benefits is associated with adequate milk and dairy products intake in hypertensive elderly subjects after detraining. Methods Twenty-eight elderly hypertensive patients with optimal clinical treatment underwent 16 weeks of mu...

Entrenamiento interválico de alta intensidad contribuye a la normalización de la hipertensión arterial

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (9), 2017
Background: Exercise training may reduce blood pressure. Aim: To determine the effects of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise protocol on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. Material and Methods: Eleven men and 27 women aged 46.4 ± 9.8 years were divided in t...

Individualized guidance and telephone monitoring in a self-supervised home-based physiotherapeutic program in Parkinson

Fisioter. Mov. (Online); 30 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Home therapeutic exercises have been a target of interest in the treatment of the Parkinson's disease (PD). The way that the physical therapist guides and monitors these exercises can impact the success of therapy. Objective: To evaluate the effects of individualized orientatio...

Physiotherapeutic approach and functional performance after breast cancer surgery

Fisioter. Mov. (Online); 30 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Surgery for breast cancer can impair range of motion (ROM) and functionality of upper limb (UL). Objective: To compare ROM and functional performance of homolateral UL after physiotherapeutic approach and to correlate these variables. Methods: A non-randomized clinical trial stu...

Effects of aerobic and resistance training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of young people with Down Syndrome

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of aerobic and resistance training on the maximal and submaximal cardiorespiratory fitness of young people with Down Syndrome (DS). Forty-one individuals of both sexes with Down syndrome (age, 15.51±2.70 y) were divided into three...

Effect of FIFA 11+ in addition to conventional handball training on balance and isokinetic strength

Abstract Considering that handball is a sport that requires physical contact, jumps, and fast movements, it is relevant to create prevention strategies to avoid injuries. It is known that better proprioceptive conditions and muscular balance are associated with reductions in sport injuries. The aim of th...