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Relação entre o desempenho no teste de salto vertical em água e a velocidade de arremesso da bola em jogadores de polo aquático

Considerando as técnicas fundamentais do polo aquático (PAq), o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a existência de relação entre a velocidade da bola após o arremesso à gol (VB) e a altura alcançada em teste vertical realizado dentro da água (HEB) por jogadores recreacionais de PAq. Participara...

Early Use of Handgrip Exercise Associated with Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Women

Abstract Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women and requires early diagnosis for defining the appropriate treatment. Objective To identify the positive predictive value (PPV) and safety of the early use of handgrip exercise in pharmacological ...

Association between handgrip strength and bone mass parameters in HIV-infected children and adolescents. A cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (4), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) have been identified in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children and adolescents. The direct adverse effects of HIV infection and combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) negatively contribute to bone metabolism....

Análise do estado funcional e força muscular de adultos e idosos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva: Coorte prospectiva

Resumo Avaliar e correlacionar o estado funcional (EF) e a força muscular (FM) em adultos jovens, adultos e idosos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Coorte prospectiva com 48 pacientes avaliando EF por meio do Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit (FSS-ICU) e FM pelo Medical Research ...

Postural balance, handgrip strength and mobility in Brazilian children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 97 (3), 2021
Abstract Objective To describe postural balance, handgrip strength and mobility in children and adolescents with different types of osteogenesis imperfecta. Methods Cross-sectional study. Fifty selected subjects diagnosed with types I (n = 11), III (n = 21), and IV (n = 18), followed up at Brazilian re...

Can physical activity levels and relationships with energy expenditure change the clinical aspects of sarcopenia and perceptions of falls among elderly women? Observational cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) is an effective strategy for managing sarcopenia in the elderly, but few studies have addressed PA levels regarding age-related changes. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the effects of elderly women's PA levels on sarcopenia, physical performance, handgrip strength ...

Postmenopausal women with sarcopenia have higher prevalence of falls and vertebral fractures

Medicina (B.Aires); 81 (1), 2021
Abstract Recently, a new consensus of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWSOP2) recommended new cut-off points for the diagnosis of sarcopenia. The aim of the present manuscript was to assess the prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women and its relationship with bone miner...

Knee extension strength and handgrip strength are important predictors of Timed Up and Go test performance among community-dwelling elderly women: a cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Handgrip and knee extension strengths have each been used to characterize disability. However, it has been reported that the association between handgrip and knee extension strengths is weak. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of knee extensor and handgrip muscle strength on Ti...

The effects of active vs. passive recovery on riding performance during a simulated motocross race

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aims: Motocross consists of two races of 30 min with a break in between. Recovery between races is paramount to performance, this study aimed to compare the effects of active and passive recovery between motocross races on riding performance. Methods: Thirteen elite and non-elite racers perfor...

Normative values of handgrip strength in adolescents according to chronological age and sexual maturation

Motriz (Online); 27 (), 2021
Abstract Aim: Handgrip strength is considered an important health indicator. It is extremely important to establish normative values so that the handgrip strength is correctly interpreted in adolescents. The present study aims to establish normative values of handgrip strength (HGS) for adolescents, acc...