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Evaluación y utilidad del cuestionario DASI (duke activity score index) para la estimación de capacidad funcional en población chilena

Rev. chil. cardiol; 40 (2), 2021
RESUMEN: El Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) es un cuestionario inglés utilizado para la estimación de capacidad funcional, que se ha correlacionado con equivalentes metabólicos (METs) y con consumo de oxígeno (VO2max). No existe información de su aplicación en población chilena. El objetivo fue ...

Are there differences in the physical activity level and functional capacity among children and adolescents with and without asthma?

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 97 (3), 2021
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the physical activity level, using two tools, and the functional capacity of children and adolescents with asthma and with different levels of disease control, and to compare them to those of individuals without asthma. Methods Cross-sectional stu...

Prueba de ejercicio cardiopulmonar en militares colombianos con trauma torácico de guerra
Cardiopulmonary exercise test of Colombian military with war thoracic trauma

Rev. cuba. med. mil; 50 (2), 2021
Introducción: Existen pocas publicaciones relacionadas con las pruebas de esfuerzo cardiopulmonar de soldados heridos en combate, y las diversas complicaciones que puede ocasionar el trauma de guerra. Objetivo: Describir las variables cardiopulmonares en soldados con trauma torácico de guerra, sometid...

Influencia de la terapia física en la capacidad funcional de pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica
Influence of physical therapy in the functional capacity of patients with ischemic cardiopathy

Medisan; 25 (3), 2021
Introducción: Por lo general los pacientes con antecedentes de cardiopatía isquémica no quieren renunciar a una actividad física o deportiva; por otra parte, es indudable que pueden beneficiarse de un plan de ejercicio físico que promueva una mejor calidad de vida. Objetivo: Evaluar la capacidad ...

Eficacia de la marcha en cinta rodante sobre el desarrollo motor de niños con parálisis cerebral y síndrome de down

Medicina (B.Aires); 81 (3), 2021
Resumen La parálisis cerebral y el síndrome de Down son dos afecciones que cursan con déficit del desarrollo motor. Este retraso mejora con el uso de cinta rodante. Se realizó una revisión sistemática en dife rentes bases de datos con el propósito de analizar estudios y s u calidad metodológica e...

Validity and reference values for the 3-minute shuttle run test in spanish preschoolers

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the validity and provide normative values for the three-min shuttle run test in Spanish preschoolers. METHODS: A total of 497 children (mean age 4.83±0.57 years; 47.8% girls) performed the three-min shuttle run test. Posttest body mass inde...

Muscle oxygenation of the quadriceps and gastrocnemius during maximal aerobic effort

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction: Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive technique that is used in the assessment of tissue oxygenation and the monitoring of physical activity. Objective: To determine the influence of sexual, anthropometric and ergospirometric factors on muscle oxygenation of the qua...

The influence of ischemic preconditioning on neuromuscular performance

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction: Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) has been described in the literature as a resource capable of improving physical performance. Objective: The purpose of this randomized double-blind study was to evaluate the influence of IPC on the neuromuscular performance of trained individuals. ...

Small-sided games as additional training in elite basketball nonstarters players

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction: Among the main challenges faced by coaches of team sports are to create an environment and conditions that will enable players to reach their optimal level of physical performance at the start of the competitive season, and to maintain this level throughout the season. Objective:...

Lung function and stress echocardiography in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 139 (5), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The mechanism of exercise limitation in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is not fully understood. The role of hemodynamic alterations is well recognized, but mechanical, ventilatory and gasometric factors may also contribute to reduction of exercise capacity in thes...