ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, functional autonomy and oxidative stress parameters in depressed elderly individuals. METHODS: Initially, ninety-two elderly individuals were included in the study and were allocated into the depression group (n=16) and nondepression group (n=14). Both groups engaged in the aquatic exercise program for 12 weeks, including two weekly sessions (45 min/session) at a low intensity (between 50% and 60% of maximal heart rate or Borg scale scores of 13 to 14) throughout the intervention. All outcomes were evaluated at baseline and 12 weeks later. RESULTS: The patients were 63.5±8.8 years old. The following scores were decreased after training in the depressed group: depression (53%), anxiety (48%), and Timed Up & Go (33%). The following scores increased: Berg Balance Scale (9%) and flexibility (44%). Regarding the blood-based parameters, there were decreases in protein carbonylation (46%) and nitric oxide (60%) and increases in glutathione (170%) and superoxide dismutase (160%) in the depression group (p<0.005). CONCLUSIONS: The aquatic exercise program reduces depression and anxiety, improves functional autonomy and decreases oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Exercise/psychology , Mental Health , Oxidative Stress , Exercise Therapy/methods , Anxiety/psychology , Exercise/physiology , Physical Fitness/physiology , Exercise Therapy/psychology , Water Sports/psychologyABSTRACT
Resumo Objetivo investigar os efeitos de um programa de natação supervisionado sobre parâmetros bioquímicos, qualidade de vida e capacidade física funcional em cadeirante portador de poliomielite. Metodologia Estudo de caso longitudinal com dois indivíduos portadores de poliomielite, do sexo feminino, submetidos a um programa de natação de 12 semanas, com frequência de duas sessões semanais e duração das aulas de 60 minutos. Foram feitas análises bioquímicas através de hemograma, parâmetros de qualidade de vida, com o SF-36 e testes de aptidão física funcional de alcançar atrás das costas e arremesso. As avaliações foram feitas 48 horas antes e após o programa de treinamento. Resultados O programa de natação reduziu em 19% o colesterol, 18% o triglicerídeo, 11% a glicose, 42% os níveis de ansiedade. Concomitantemente, aumentou a saúde geral em 13%, a mental em 11%, a força de membros superiores em 10% e a flexibilidade em 23%.
Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a supervised swimming program on biochemical parameters, quality of life and functional physical capacity in poliomyelitis - bearing wheelchair users. Methodology Longitudinal case / control study, both with poliomyelitis, female wheelchair users. The evaluations were made forty-eight hours pre- and post-training program. Our results indicate that the swimming program reduced cholesterol by 19%, triglyceride by 18%, glucose by 11%, and anxiety levels by 42%. Concomitantly, overall health increased by 13%, mental health by 11%, upper limb strength by 10%, and flexibility by 23%.
Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar los efectos de un programa de natación supervisado en parámetros bioquímicos, calidad de vida y capacidad física funcional en usuarios de silla para poliomielítico. Métodos Estudio longitudinal de casos y controles con dos individuos poliomielíticos, de sexo femenino, que siguieron un programa de natación de doce semanas de duración, con una frecuencia de dos sesiones semanales y clases en aula de sesenta minutos. Las evaluaciones se realizaron 48 horas antes y después del programa de entrenamiento. Nuestros resultados muestran que el programa de natación redujo el colesterol el 19%, los triglicéridos el 18%, la glucosa el 11% y los niveles de ansiedad el 42%. Al mismo tiempo, la salud general aumentó el 13%, la salud mental el 11%, la fuerza de las extremidades superiores el 10% y la flexibilidad el 23%.