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Clinics ; 78: 100165, 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1439909

ABSTRACT

Abstract Context: Transtibial Amputation (TA) predisposes to a sedentary lifestyle. Objectives: To evaluate the efficiency of a short-term (8-week) Concurrent Training (CT) program in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees (UTA) and to compare it with the physical condition of a group of Paralympic athletes in preparation for the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics. Design: This was a longitudinal, prospective and controlled trial study. Methods: Thirty-four male subjects with UTA and using prostheses for six months or more were selected for this study. They were divided into two groups: Group 1 (G1) - 17 non-athlete and untrained UTA and Group 2 (G2) - 17 paralympic athletes with active UTA in the training phase. G1 was evaluated before and after eight weeks of CT and G2 made a single evaluation for control. All were submitted to anamnesis, clinical evaluation (blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and heart rate) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing on a lower limb cycle ergometer, and isokinetic knee dynamometry. The CT of G1 included resistance exercise and aerobic interval training on a stationary bicycle and G2 followed the training of the Paralympic teams. Results: Patients were retested by the same methods after CT. The two most important central dependent variables (maximal oxygen uptake and muscular strength) increased by 22% and knee extensor and flexor strength by 106% and 97%, respectively. Conclusion: After eight weeks of CT, there was an improvement in general functional condition, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory performance improving protection against chronic diseases and quality of life.

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Rev. bras. ciênc. mov ; 29(3): [1-11], jul.-set. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1366723

ABSTRACT

To verify the glycemic safety of a maximal cardiorespiratory test (V̇ O2max) in T1DM patients and correlate the maximum cardiorespiratory values with metabolic control parameters such as glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, time of diagnosis (TD), and fat (body [GC] and visceral [GV]). The cross-sectional study evaluated ten T1DM patients (age 24.9 ± 7.5 years; time of diagnosis 11.5 ± 7.4; body mass index 22 ± 2 kg/m2 ). Metabolic glycemic control variables (before and after), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), time since diagnosis and total and visceral fat were collected. The CENESP maximum test protocol was used on the treadmill with direct maximal oxygen uptake (V̇ O2max). Normality test, paired t-test and correlations (p <0.05) were performed. In the results, blood glucose pre 189 ± 67 mg/dL vs. post 172 ± 66 mg/dL (p = 0.140). The V̇ O2max with a regular average score for men and women (37.4 ± 6.6 ml.kg.min-1). There was a negative and almost perfect correlation with TD, GC and GV (p = 0.028, p <0.000, and p <0.000). We conclude that is possible to perform a CENESP maximal with glycemic safe in T1DM. However, TD, GC, and GV negatively interfere with cardiorespiratory fitness and should be verified before the test. (AU)


Verificar a segurança glicêmica de um teste cardiorrespiratório máximo (V̇ O2max) em pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (DM1) e correlacionar os valores com parâmetros de controle metabólico como glicemia, hemoglobina glicada, tempo de diagnóstico (DT) e gordura (corporal[GC] e visceral[GV]). O estudo transversal avaliou dez DM1 (idade 24,9 ± 7,5 anos; tempo de diagnóstico 11,5 ± 7,4; índice de massa corporal 22 ± 2 kg/m2). Foram coletadas variáveis de controle glicêmico metabólico (antes e depois), hemoglobina glicada (HbA1c), tempo de diagnóstico e gordura total e visceral. O protocolo de teste máximo do CENESP foi utilizado na esteira com consumo máximo direto de oxigênio (V̇ O2max). Teste de normalidade, teste t pareado e correlações (p<0,05) foram realizados. Nos resultados, glicemia pré 189 ± 67 mg/dL vs. pós 172 ± 66 mg/dL (p = 0,140). O V̇ O2max com pontuação média regular para homens e mulheres (37,4 ± 6,6 ml.kg.min-1). Houve correlação negativa e quase perfeita com DT, GC e GV (p = 0,028; p < 0,000 e p < 0,000). Concluímos que é possível realizar um CENESP máximo com segurança glicêmica no DM1. No entanto, DT, GC e GV interferem negativamente na aptidão cardiorrespiratória e devem ser verificados antes do teste.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Blood Glucose , Diabetes Mellitus , Exercise Test , Oxygen , Glycated Hemoglobin , Body Mass Index , Diagnosis , Fats , Cardiorespiratory Fitness , Glycemic Control , Metabolic Diseases
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Rev. bras. educ. fís. esp ; 27(2): 199-207, abr.-jun. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-678363

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Este estudo objetivou verificar a influência do nível competitivo e da posição tática sobre parâmetros relacionados ao desempenho aeróbio de atletas profissionais de futebol. Foram analisadas 453 avaliações ergoespirométricas de atletas profissionais de futebol (42 goleiros, 92 zagueiros, 61 laterais, 174 meio-campistas e 84 atacantes) que atuavam em quatro níveis competitivos: Campeonato Nacional Série A; Série B; Série C; e Campeonato Estadual. Não foram encontradas diferenças nos valores médios de consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO2max) e segundo limiar ventilatório (LV2) entre os níveis competitivos (p > 0,05). Os goleiros apresentaram VO2max e LV2 (56 e 50 mL/kg/min, respectivamente) significativamente inferiores aos zagueiros (59 e 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0,002 e p = 0,028), laterais (60 e 53 mL/kg.min; p < 0,001 e p = 0,004), meio-campistas (59 e 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0,002 e p = 0,031) e atacantes (59 e 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0,047 e p = 0,036). Portanto, os achados sugerem que: 1) o desempenho aeróbio não difere em função do o nível competitivo; e 2) os goleiros apresentam desempenho aeróbio inferior aos atletas de linha, os quais não apresentam diferenças entre si...


This study aimed to verify the influence of the competitive level and the tactical position on parameters related to aerobic performance of professional soccer players. 453 ergospirometric evaluations were analyzed from soccer professional athletes (42 goalkeepers, 92 full backs, 61 sideways, 174 midfielders and 84 forwards) that acted in four competitive levels: National Championship Series A; Series B; Series C; and State Championship. It was found no differences in mean values of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and second ventilatory threshold (LV2) between the competitive levels (p > 0.05). The goalkeepers showed VO2max and LV2 (56 and 50 mL/kg.min, respectively) significant lower than full backs (59 and 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0.002 e p = 0.028), sideways (60 and 53 mL/kg.min; p = 0.000 e p = 0.004), midfields (59 and 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0.002 e p = 0.031) and forwards (59 and 52 mL/kg.min; p = 0.047 e p = 0.036). Therefore, the findings suggest that: 1) the aerobic performance does not differ according the competitive level; and 2) the goalkeepers have aerobic performance inferior to out-field players, which do not show differences between them...


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Humans , Male , Adult , Athletes , Athletic Performance , Oxygen Consumption , Soccer , Sports , Brazil
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Rev. bras. ciênc. mov ; 21(1): 107-115, 2013.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-733883

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Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) tem sido largamente praticado na China há séculos. O objetivo desta pesquisa experimental com grupo controle foi verificar os efeitos do TCC na ergoespirometria (ERGO) e na composição corporal (CC) em 34 mulheres idosas saudáveis, não praticantes de atividade física orientada. No Grupo TCC (G1) foram incluídos 16 sujeitos (idade 66,19±4,78 anos) e no Grupo Controle (G2) 18 sujeitos (idade 72,94±6,24 anos). G1 praticou o TCC estilo Yang de 24 movimentos durante 24 semanas, 2 vezes por semana. Cada aula constou de 15 min. de aquecimento, 20 min. de treinamento da coreografia do TCC e 15 min. de relaxamento. Antes e depois da intervenção, foram mensurados volume máximo de oxigênio consumido (VO2) e Tempo de Teste (T) na ERGO em esteira e massa magra (MM) e percentual de gordura (G%) da CC através de absortometria por raios-x de dupla energia (DXA). G1 apresentou incrementos de 8,20% no VO2 (p=0,001) e de 13,35% no T (p=0,01) e nenhuma alteração significativa nas variáveis da CC (p>0,05) em relação ao G2. Não foi verificada correlação significativa entre as variáveis da ERGO e CC. Os resultados indicam que, em mulheres idosas, o TCC melhora a ERGO mas não a CC, sugerindo que a ERGO não está necessariamente ligada à CC na prática desta modalidade.


Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) has been widely practiced in China for centuries. The purpose of this controlled experimental study was to verify the effects of TCC program on ergospirometry (ERGO) and on body composition (BC) in 34 healthy elderly women, who did not practice any form of oriented physical activity. TCC group (G1) included 16 subjects (age 66.19±4.78 yr) and Control Group (G2) included 18 subjects (age 2.94±6.24 yr). G1 practiced the 24 forms Yang style TCC during 24 weeks, 2 times/week. Each session included 15 min of warm-up, 20 min of TCC form practice and 15 min of cool down. They were evaluated before and at the end of the intervention: the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2) and exertion time (T) on ERGO in treadmill test and the fat free mass (FFM) and body fat percentage (BFP) on BC in Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). G1 showed increases of 8.20% in VO2 (p = 0.001) and of 13,35% in T (p = 0.01) and no significant changes in the BC variables (p>0.05) in relation to G2. No significant correlation was observed between the ERGO and BC variables. The results indicate that, in elderly women, TCC program is effective for improving ERGO but not BC, indicating that ERGO is not necessarily linked to BC in this practice.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Aged , Body Composition , Gymnastics , Motor Activity , Muscle Strength , Tai Ji , Population Dynamics , Women's Health Services
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 43(11): 1095-1101, Nov. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-564136

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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) patients present cardiopulmonary, vascular and muscle dysfunction, but there is no consensus about the benefits of levothyroxine (L-T4) intervention on cardiopulmonary performance during exercise. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of L-T4 on cardiopulmonary exercise reserve and recovery in SH patients. Twenty-three SH women, 44 (40-50) years old, were submitted to two ergospirometry tests, with an interval of 6 months of normalization of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (L-T4 replacement group) or simple observation (TSH = 6.90 μIU/mL; L-T4 = 1.02 ng/dL). Patients with TSH >10 μIU/mL were excluded from the study to assure that they would receive treatment in this later stage of SH. Twenty 30- to 57-year-old women with no thyroid dysfunction (TSH = 1.38 μIU/mL; L-T4 = 1.18 ng/dL) were also evaluated. At baseline, lower values of gas exchange ratio reserve (0.24 vs 0.30; P < 0.05) were found for SH patients. The treated group presented greater variation than the untreated group for pulmonary ventilation reserve (20.45 to 21.60 L/min; median variation = 5.2 vs 25.09 to 22.45 L/min; median variation = -4.75, respectively) and for gas exchange ratio reserve (0.19 to 0.27; median variation = 0.06 vs 0.28 to 0.18; median variation = -0.08, respectively). There were no relevant differences in cardiopulmonary recovery for either group at baseline or after follow-up. In the sample studied, L-T4 replacement improved exercise cardiopulmonary reserve, but no modification was found in recovery performance after exercise during this period of analysis.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Exercise Test/methods , Hormone Replacement Therapy , Hypothyroidism/physiopathology , Inspiratory Reserve Volume/physiology , Oxygen Consumption/physiology , Pulmonary Ventilation/physiology , Thyroxine/therapeutic use , Cross-Sectional Studies , Spirometry
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 95(3): 354-363, set. 2010. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-560547

ABSTRACT

FUNDAMENTO: Muitos métodos são empregados para determinar o Limiar Anaeróbio (LAn) por meio de ergoespirômetros sofisticados. OBJETIVO: Testar a variação no LAn, detectado por modelos matemáticos e de inspeção visual, quando empregado ergoespirômetro de baixo custo e destinado à aplicação clínica. MÉTODOS: Foram voluntários para esse estudo 79 indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis; desses, 57 homens. O VO2máx e o limiar ventilatório foram determinados por calorimetria indireta de circuito aberto. O método eletroenzimático foi empregado para análise da lactacidemia e determinação direta do limiar de lactato (LL). O LAn foi determinado por dois métodos matemáticos (MM SQR e MMslope), baseados nas trocas gasosas, e pelo método de inspeção visual do log-log, para determinação do LL. Dois pesquisadores independentes determinaram o LAn através da inspeção visual de três gráficos, considerando dois métodos (LAn-a= V-slope, EqV; e LAn-b = V-slope, EqV e ExCO2). Os dados foram analisados por meio da estatística paramétrica para determinação das diferenças entre LAn-a versus ExCO2, MM SQR e MMslope; LAn-b versus MM SQR e MMslope; e LL versus LAn-a, LAN-b, MM SQR e MMslope. RESULTADOS: O MMslope foi o único método que apresentou diferença significativa entre o LAn-a e LAn-b (p=0,001), com CV por cento >15. O LL versus MMslope não apresentou diferença significativa (p=0,274), contudo, observou-se um elevado CV (24 por cento). CONCLUSÃO: Conclui-se que com o equipamento de baixo custo os métodos MM SQR e LAn-a podem ser utilizados para a determinação do LAn. O método MMslope não apresentou precisão satisfatória para ser empregado com esses equipamentos.


BACKGROUND: Many methods are used for determining the Anaerobic Threshold (AT) by means of sophisticated ergospirometer. OBJECTIVE: To test the AT variation, detected by mathematical models and visual inspection, when low cost ergospirometer is used and intended for clinical application. METHODS: Seventy nine apparently healthy subjects were volunteers in this study; from these, 57 men. The VO2max and the ventilatory threshold were determined by indirect, open-circuit calorimetry. The electro-enzymatic method was used for analyzing the lactacidemia and direct determination of the Lactate Threshold (LT). The AT was determined by two mathematical methods (MM RSS and MMslope), based on the gases exchange, and by the log-log visual method, for determining the LT. Two independent investigators determined the AT through visual inspection of three graphs, considering two methods (AT-a= V-slope, EqV; and AT-b = V-slope, EqV and ExCO2). The data were analyzed by means of parametric statistics for determining the differences between AT-a versus ExCO2, MM RSS and MMslope; AT-b versus MM RSS and MMslope; and LT versus AT-a, AT-b, MM RSS and MMslope. RESULTS: The MMslope was the only method that presented a significant difference between the AT-a and AT-b (p=0.001), with CV percent >15. LT versus MMslope did not present significant difference (p=0.274), however, it was observed a high CV (24 percent). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that with the low cost equipment, the MM RSS and AT-a methods can be used for determining the TAn. The MMslope method did not present satisfactory precision to be employed with this equipment.


FUNDAMENTO: Muchos métodos se emplean para que se determine el Umbral Anaerobio (UAn) por medio de ergoespirómetros sofisticados. OBJETIVO: Probar la variación en el UAn, detectado por modelos matemáticos y de inspección visual, cuando empleado ergoespirómetro de bajo costo y destinado a la aplicación clínica. MÉTODOS: Fueron voluntarios para este estudio 79 individuos aparentemente sanos; de ellos, 57 varones. El VO2máx y el umbral ventilatorio se determinaron por calorimetría indirecta de circuito abierto. El método electroenzimático se empleó para análisis de lactacidemia y determinación directa del umbral de lactato (UL). El UAn fue determinado por dos métodos matemáticos (MM SQR y MMslope), basados en los cambios gaseosos, y por el método de inspección visual del log-log, para determinación del UL. Dos investigadores independientes determinaron el UAn a través de la inspección visual de tres gráficos, teniendo en cuenta dos métodos (UAn-a= V-slope, EqV; y UAn-b = V-slope, EqV y ExCO2). Los datos se analizaron por medio de la estadística paramétrica para determinación de las diferencias entre UAn-a versus ExCO2, MM SQR y MMslope; UAn-b versus MM SQR y MMslope; y UL versus UAn-a, UAN-b, MM SQR y MMslope. RESULTADOS: El MMslope fue el único método que presentó diferencia significativa entre el UAn-a y UAn-b (p=0,001), con CV por ciento >15. El UL versus MMslope no presentó diferencia significativa (p=0,274), con todo, se observó un elevado CV (24 por ciento). CONCLUSIÓN: Se concluyó que con el equipamiento de bajo costo los métodos MM SQR y UAn-a pueden utilizarse para la determinación del UAn. El método MMslope no presentó precisión satisfactoria para ser empleado con estos equipamientos.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Anaerobic Threshold/physiology , Calorimetry, Indirect/methods , Models, Biological , Spirometry/instrumentation , Algorithms , Analysis of Variance , Calorimetry, Indirect/instrumentation , Calorimetry, Indirect/standards , Lactic Acid/blood , Retrospective Studies , Spirometry/economics
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Rev. bras. eng. biomed ; 24(3): 229-234, dez. 2008. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-548023

ABSTRACT

In this research, we present a simple mechanical assembly for evaluation of frequency response of flow transducers. Also, two pneumotachometer/pressure transducer (PPT) ensembles were evaluated with this setup. The accuracy of the measurements depended mainly on the physical dimensions of a piston, without need for a closed-loop control for the generated flow, which would demand a pre-calibrated electronic pressure transducer or an optical position detection device. The gain and phase curves found for both evaluatedPPTs are presented. We conclude that the presented mechanism is suitable to evaluate the dynamic response of these PPTs in the range between 1.0 and 50.0  Hz. Regarding the evaluated PPTs, we concluded that the gain curves in the whole dynamic range of both assemblies were 0 and +2.63  dB for PPT assembly 1, and 0 and +6.70  dB for PPT assembly 2.


Este trabalho apresenta um sistema mecânico simples para levantamentoda resposta em freqüência de transdutores de vazão de gás. Dois conjuntos de pneumotacômetro/transdutor de pressão (PPT) foram avaliados com este sistema. A exatidão das medidas dependeu principalmente das dimensões de um pistão, sem a necessidade de controle com malha fechada da vazão gerada, o que demandaria o uso de um transdutor de pressão eletrônico pré-calibrado ou um dispositivo óptico para detecção de posição. As curvas de ganho e defasagem dos dois conjuntos PPT avaliados são apresentadas. É possível concluir que o mecanismo apresentado é capaz de avaliar a resposta dinâmica destes PPTs na faixa de 1,0 a 50,0  Hz. Em relação à avaliação dos PPTs, concluiu-se que as curvas de ganho em toda a faixa dinâmica avaliada em ambos PPTs ficaram entre 0 e +2,63  dB para o conjunto PPT 1 e entre 0 e +6,70  dB para o conjunto PPT 2.


Subject(s)
Lung Volume Measurements/instrumentation , Lung Volume Measurements/methods , Respiration, Artificial/instrumentation , Transducers , Calibration , Spirometry , Respiratory Mechanics , Pulmonary Ventilation
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