Effects of three physical exercise modalities on respiratory function of older adults with Parkinson's disease: A randomized clinical trial.

INTRODUCTION: Deficits in respiratory function of patients with Parkinson's disease contribute to aspiration pneumonia, one of the main causes of mortality in this population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of functional training, bicycle exercise, and exergaming on respiratory function of elderly with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial with single blinding was conducted in a public reference outpatient clinic for the elderly. The participants were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1 was submitted to functional training (n = 18); group 2 performed bicycle exercise (n = 20), and group 3 trained with Kinect Adventures exergames (n = 20). The sessions performed lasted 8 weeks with a frequency of three 50-min sessions per week. The primary outcome was the forced expiratory volume in the first second; and the secondary outcomes were forced vital capacity, peak expiratory flow, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures. RESULTS: The interventions performed did not improve the forced expiratory volume in the first second, forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow. However, group 2 improved (p = 0.03) maximum expiratory pressure (from 65.5cmH2O to 73.1cmH2O) (effect size 0.47), and group 3 increased (p = 0.03) maximum inspiratory pressure (from -61.3cmH2O to -71.6cmH2O) (effect size 0.53). CONCLUSIONS: No effect was found on lung volume, forced respiratory flow and capacity of the participants with Parkinson's disease submitted to three different modalities of motor training. However, bicycle exercise and exergaming have improved expiratory and inspiratory muscle strength, respectively. NCT02622737.

Discharge outcomes as predictors of social participation in the community after a stroke: a cohort study.

The mapping of possible predictors of restrictions in the social participation of people after stroke in the community can be an essential tool to support the development of rehabilitation strategies even in the hospital environment. This study aimed to identify whether mobility, functional balance and dependence on functionality at hospital discharge can predict restrictions on social participation 1 year after stroke in the community. This is a hospital-based cohort study, with individuals over 18 years old admitted with a diagnosis of acute stroke included. People with dementia, previous functional limitations and cancer patients were omitted. Mobility, balance and functional independence were the predictor variables at hospital discharge, and the outcome of interest was social participation assessed 1 year after a stroke in the community. Forty-eight patients were included after a 1-year follow-up. The degree of functional independence at hospital discharge ( ß = 0.813; P < 0.01) was the independent predictor of social participation, specifically the locomotion ( ß = 0.452; P < 0.001) and social cognition ( ß = 0.462; P < 0.001) related to functional independence. Mobility ( ß = 0.040; P = 0.777) and functional balance ( ß = 0.060; P = 0.652) did not show an independent association. Cognitive functional independence was a predictor of daily activities ( ß = 0.786; P < 0.001), social roles ( ß = 0.390; P = 0.014) and satisfaction ( ß = 0.564; P < 0.001) of social participation. The degree of functional independence of people after a stroke at hospital discharge was able to predict the level of social involvement in the community one year after the stroke.

Body structure/function impairments and activity limitations of post-stroke that predict social participation: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in Brazil, and its prognostic indicators of social reintegration are not well established yet. OBJECTIVE: To identify body structure/function impairments and activity limitations in post-stroke that predict social participation restrictions in the community. METHODS: cohort studies were selected, involving adult post-stroke participants, which investigated body structure and function impairments or activity limitations of post-stroke individuals as predictors of social participation in the community. Studies that included individuals with subarachnoid hemorrhage, other neurological disorders and participants in long-term care facilities were excluded. The Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale was applied to assess the methodological quality. The results were synthesized according to the found exposures, considering the used statistical models. RESULTS: Eleven articles were included, with a total of 2,412 individuals, 58.4% men, 83.7% ischemic stroke. Seven exposures were assessed across studies, in which 10 studies assessed body structure and function exposures (stroke severity, cognitive, executive, emotional and motor function), and 8 studies assessed activity exposures (daily living activity and walking ability). CONCLUSION: There is some evidence that stroke severity, mental and motor deficits, limitations in activities of daily living and the ability to walk after a stroke can predict social participation in the community. PROSPERO registration CRD42020177591.

Mielopatia ou paraparesia espástica tropical (HAM/TSP) e os domínios da SF-36 / Tropical spastic myelopathy/ paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and the SF-36 domains

Introdução: a paraparesia espástica tropical ou mielopatia associada ao HTLV (HAM/TSP) é umadoença infecciosa e inflamatória crônica, que pode interferir em vários aspectos da vida do indivíduo e, com isso, alterar sua qualidade de vida (QV). Objetivo: avaliar os domínios da escala SF-36 que mais contribuem para as alterações na qualidade de vida dos pacientes com HAM/TSP. Metodologia: nesse estudo observacional, transversal e quantitativo, realizado com 49 pacientes diagnosticados com HAM/TSP do setor de Neurociências do Ambulatório Professor Francisco Magalhães Neto, na cidade de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, a qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo questionário de saúde Short Form-36 (SF-36), no período de fevereiro de 2019 a julho de 2020, e de fevereiro de 2022 a abril de 2022. Os dados obtidos foram avaliados por análise estatística descritiva e testes de correlação de Pearson e Spearman. Resultados: foi observado que os menores escores do questionário SF-36, indicando pior qualidade de vida, foram relativos aos domínios vinculados às limitações físicas, capacidades funcionais e limitações emocionais, nessa ordem. Os melhores domínios, indicando melhor qualidade de vida, nessa população, foram saúde mental e aspectos sociais, demostrando que os pacientes com HAM/TSP relatam alterações físicas e emocionais em sua qualidade de vida. Conclusão:os domínios que mais alteraram a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com HAM/ TSP foram AF, CF e AE. Assim, utilizando-se da escala SF-36, profissionais de saúde podem identificar e intervir precocemente em domínios que comprometam a saúde física e emocional dos pacientes com HAM/TSP, alterando, consequentemente, sua qualidade de vida.

Introduction: tropical Spastic Paraparesis or HTLV-associated Myelopathy (HAM/TSP) is a chronic infectious and inflammatory disease that can interfere with various aspects of individuals life and, thereby alter their Quality of Life (QoL). Objective: to evaluate the domains of the sf-36 scale that most contribute to changes in the quality of life of patients with HAM/TSP. Methods: in this observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study carried out with 49 patients diagnosed with HAM/TSP from the Neuroscience sector of the Professor Francisco Magalhães Neto Ambulatory, in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, quality of life was assessed using the Short Form Health Questionnaire Form ­ 36 (SF-36), from February/19 to July/20 and from February/22 to April/22. Data obtained were evaluated by descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson and Spearman correlation tests. Results: it was observed that the lowest scores on the SF-36 questionnaire, indicating worse quality of life, were related to the domains linked to physical limitations, functional capacities and emotional limitations, in that order. The best domains, indicating better quality of life in this population, were mental health and social aspects, showing that patients with HAM/TSP report physical and emotional changes in their quality of life. Conclusion: the domains that most changed the quality of life of patients with HAM/TSP were PA, FC and EA. Thus using the SF-36 scale, health professionals can identify and intervene early in areas that compromise the physical and emotional health of patients with HAM/TSP, consequently altering their quality of life.

Spasticity distribution and severity in individuals with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis.

In individuals with HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP), spasticity is one of the main symptoms. The neurological signs of the disease are well defined, but details of how spasticity appears in these individuals have not been well explored. To describe spasticity location and severity of HAM/TSP individuals. Cross-sectional study with individuals older than 18 years, diagnosed with HAM/TSP and with lower limb spasticity. Pregnant women, individuals with other associated neurological diseases, and those using antispastic drugs were not included. Spasticity was assessed by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), applied to the abductor, adductor, flexor, and extensor muscles of the hips, flexors, and extensors of the knees, dorsiflexors, plantiflexors, evertors, and inverters of the foot. Thirty participants were included. The plantiflexor muscles (90%), knee extensors (80%), knee flexors (63,3%), and adductors (50%) were most frequently affected by spasticity. Twenty-three (76.7%) individuals had mixed spasticity, 5 (16.7%) with distal spasticity and 2 (6.7%) with proximal spasticity. MAS was similar between the lower limbs in at least 6 of the 10 muscle groups of each individual. Spasticity was mostly mixed in the lower limbs, with more frequently mild severity. The individuals were partially symmetrical between the lower limbs. The most affected muscle groups were the plantiflexors, knee extensors and flexors and the hip adductors, consecutively, being predominantly symmetrical.

Eficácia da combinação do Nintendo Wii® e fisioterapia convencional na independência funcional de indivíduos hemiparéticos pós-acidente vascular cerebral: ensaio clínico randomizado / The effectiveness of the combination of Nintendo Wii® and conventional physical therapy in functional independence of post-stroke patients with hemiparesis: a randomized clinical trial

Introdução: Nos últimos anos, nota-se crescente interesse na utilização da realidade virtual não imersiva (RVNI) em pacientes pós-acidente vascular cerebral. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a eficácia da combinação da realidade virtual não imersiva através do console Nintendo Wii® e cinesioterapia na independência funcional de indivíduos hemiparéticos pósacidente vascular cerebral. Métodos: Trata-se de um ensaio clínico randomizado cego. 48 sujeitos foram randomizados, sendo 57,5 % do sexo masculino com idade média de 55,6 anos, alocados em três grupos de tratamento: grupo Realidade Virtual (GRV), grupo Cinesioterapia (GCT) e grupo Realidade Virtual e Cinesioterapia (GRVCT). Cada grupo com 16 participantes realizaram 16 sessões com duração de 50 minutos cada, duas vezes por semana, durante 8 semanas. A avaliação da independência funcional foi realizada pelo Índice de Barthel Modificado pré e pós-tratamento. Resultados: Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os grupos com relação à idade, gênero, tempo de acidente vascular cerebral e hemicorpo afetado; os grupos foram homogêneos com relação a essas variáveis. Não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre nenhum dos três grupos (intergrupo) antes do tratamento em comparação com o pós-tratamento nas variáveis do Índice de Barthel Modificado. Na comparação intragrupo, em alguns domínios do Índice de Barthel Modificado foram observadas alterações positivas consideráveis, principalmente no grupo que realizou apenas realidade virtual não imersiva. Conclusão: A realidade virtual não imersiva como terapia para reabilitação não apresentou diferença no grau de independência funcional dos pacientes analisados, porém a RVNI em combinação com a cinesioterapia ou isolada, ou apenas a cinesioterapia, podem ser utilizadas sem prejuízos em pacientes hemiparéticos após AVC. (AU)

Background: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of non-immersive virtual reality (NIVR) treatment in post-stroke patients. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the efficacy of the combination of non-immersive virtual reality through the Nitendo Wii® console and kinesiotherapy in the functional independence of post-stroke hemiparetic individuals. Methods: Blind randomized clinical trial; 48 volunteers randomly grouped, being 57.5% male with an average age of 55.6 years. These were allocated into 3 treatment groups: Virtual Reality Group (VRG), Cinesiotherapy Group (CG) and Virtual Reality and Cinesiotherapy Group (VRCG). Each group with 16 participants, held 16 sessions of 50 minutes each, twice a week for 8 weeks. Functional independence was assessed by the Barthel Modified Index (BMI) pre and post treatment. Results: No significant differences were found with respect to age, gender, stroke time and affected hemibody. The groups were homogeneous in relation to these variables. No statistically significant differences were detected between any of the 3 groups (among groups) before treatment compared to the post-treatment in BMI variables. In the intra-group comparison, in some areas of BMI, positive changes were observed, mainly in the groups that used only nonimmersive virtual reality. Conclusion: Non-immersive virtual reality as a rehabilitation therapy showed no difference in the level of functional independence of the patients, but this technique in combination with kinesitherapy or alone, or only kinesitherapy, can be used without damage in post stroke hemiparetic patients. (AU)

Efeitos do treinamento muscular respiratório em pacientes após acidente vascular cerebral: uma revisão sistemática / Effects of respiratory muscle training in patients after cerebral vascular accident: a systematic review

O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é o resultado da interrupção aguda do suprimento sanguíneo ao cérebro por meio de entupimento ou rompimento dos vasos podendo provocar lesões celulares e alterações nas funções neurológicas. Essas alterações são relevantes para a ineficiência dos mecanismos orofaríngeos da deglutição, respiração, fonação e reflexos protetores das vias aéreas inferiores culminando em alta incidência de pneumonia por aspiração. O Treinamento Muscular Respiratório tem como função restabelecer a função muscular que esteja comprometida, treinar tanta a força quanto à endurance muscular, melhorar a eficácia na desobstrução das vias aéreas, condicionar e adaptar ao exercício e prevenir a fadiga muscular respiratória. OBJETIVO: O objetivo desse estudo é sistematizar o efeito do treinamento muscular respiratório sobre os volumes e capacidades pulmonares em indivíduos que sofreram acidente vascular cerebral. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Esta revisão sistemática foi realizada pela busca nas bases de dados BVS (Scielo, Lilacs, IBECS, Medline), PubMed e análise das referências. RESULTADOS: Um total de 4834 estudos foram rastreados e analisados, onde fizeram parte desta revisão 17 estudos publicados entre 2010 e 2019. CONCLUSÃO: Estudos comprovaram que o uso de TMR em pacientes pós-AVC gera efeitos positivos nos volumes e capacidades pulmonares, apesar de terem um tamanho amostral pequeno. A busca por criar novos estudos que possam auxiliar na prescrição e padronização dos treinamentos desses indivíduos em diversos ambientes deve ser um caminho a se pensar.

Stroke is the result of the interruption of blood supply to the brain and can cause cellular damage and changes in neurological functions. These changes are relevant to the inefficiency of the oropharyngeal mechanisms of swallowing, breathing, phonation and protective reflexes of the lower airways culminating in a high incidence of aspiration pneumonia. Respiratory Muscle Training has the function of restoring muscle function that is compromised, training both strength and muscle endurance, better effectiveness in clearing the airways, conditioning and adapting to exercise and preventing respiratory muscle fatigue. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to verify the effect of respiratory muscle training on individuals who have suffered a stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This systematic review was carried out by searching the VHL databases (Scielo, Lilacs, IBECS, Medline), PubMed and analyzing the references. RESULTS: A total of 4834 studies were screened and analyzed, where 17 studies published between 2010 and 2019 were part of this review. CONCLUSION: Studies have shown that the use of TMR in post-stroke patients has positive effects on lung volumes and capacities, despite have a small sample size. The search for creating new studies that can assist in the prescription and standardization of the training of these individuals in different environments should be a way to think.

Avaliação da função pulmonar em pacientes hospitalizados no pósoperatório de cirurgia cardíaca / Evaluation of pulmonary function in patients hospitalized in postoperative cardiac surgery

Introdução: a disfunção pulmonar no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca continua sendo uma das mais importantes causas demorbidade, sendo que o comprometimento da função pulmonar, nessa circunstância, é frequente e contribui, significativamente, para o aumento do tempo de permanência hospitalar. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento da função pulmonar em pacientes adultos hospitalizados, submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca por esternotomia mediana, no momento a alta da unidade tratamento intensivo, comparado ao quarto dia após a alta dessa unidade. Metodologia: o estudo foi realizado em uma unidade de pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. O Termo de Consentimento Livre Esclarecido foi obtido em todos os casos. Incluíram-se pacientes maiores de 18 anos, submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca eletiva. A função pulmonar foi realizada na alta da unidade de tratamento intensivo e, posteriormente, repetida no quarto dia. A função pulmonar foi mensurada pela capacidade vital forçada, pico de fluxo expiratório, além de variáveis do exame físico, como frequência respiratória e ausculta pulmonar. Resultados: 94 pacientes foram submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca eletiva via esternotomia mediana. A média (desvio padrão) de idade foi 50,64 (16,53) anos, com predomínio do sexo masculino (52,1%). A mediana (Q1-Q3) do tempo de permanência na unidade de tratamento intensivo foi de 2,00 dias (2,00-3,00), ao passo que a mediana (Q1-Q3) do tempo de permanência hospitalar foi de 6,00 dias (5,00-8,00). A mediana (Q1-Q3) da capacidade vital forçada e do fluxo respiratório, obtida pela espirometria no pós-operatório, no momento da alta, foi significativamente menor quando comparada ao quarto dia após alta da unidade de tratamento intensivo (p< 0,01). O tempo de permanência na unidade, assim como o tempo de permanência hospitalar não impactou na evolução das variáveis de função pulmonar. Conclusão: a função pulmonar é potencialmente reduzida no período inicial após a cirurgia cardíaca, com evolução gradual, e de recuperação lenta, no curso da recuperação cirúrgica. A manutenção desses valores reduzidos a níveis não críticos por um período prolongado no pós-operatório parece não afetar o desempenho dos pacientes, no que tange a capacidade de respirar profundamente e na efetividade de tosse.

Introduction: pulmonary dysfunction in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery continues to be one of the most important causes of morbidity, and the involvement of pulmonary function in this circumstance is frequent and contributes significantly to an increase in the length of hospital stay. Objective: the objective of this study was to evaluate the pulmonary function behavior in hospitalized adult patients submitted to cardiac surgery by median sternotomy at the time of discharge from the intensive care unit, compared to the fourth day after discharge from this unit. Metodology: the study was performed in a postoperative unit of cardiovascular surgery, after approval of the Research Ethics Committee. The Informed Consent Form was obtained in all cases. Patients older than 18 years who underwent elective cardiac surgery were included. Pulmonary function was performed on discharge from the intensive care unit and then repeated on the fourth day. Pulmonary function was measured by forced vital capacity, peak expiratory flow, besides variables of physical examination, such as respiratory rate and pulmonary auscultation. Results: a number of 94 patients underwent elective cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. Mean (standard deviation) of age was 50.64 (16.53) years, with a predominance of males (52.1%). Median (Q1-Q3) of the time spent in the intensive care unit was 2.00 days (2.00-3.00), while the median (Q1-Q3) of the length of hospital stay was 6.00 days (5.00-8.00). Median (Q1-Q3) of forced vital capacity and respiratory flow, obtained by spirometry in the postoperative period at discharge, was significantly lower when compared to the fourth day after discharge from the intensive care unit (p <0.01 ). The length of stay in the unit, as well as the length of hospital stay, did not affect the evolution of pulmonary function variables. Conclusion: pulmonary function is potentially reduced in the initial period after cardiac surgery, with gradual evolution, and slowness in the course of surgical recovery. Maintaining these reduced values at uncritical levels for a prolonged postoperative period does not appear to affect patients' performance with regard to their ability to breathe deeply and in cough effectiveness.

Análise da mobilidade toracoabdominal de idosos com doença de parkinson, submetidos ao treinamento funcional, bicicleta estacionária e exergame: um ensaio clínico randomizado / Analysis of the thoracoabdominal mobility of elderly parkinson's disease that have done stationary bicycle, functional training and exergaming: a randomized controlled trial

Introdução: idosos com doença de Parkinson (DP) apresentam mobilidade toracoabdominal reduzida, o que os predispõe a complicações respiratórias, como a pneumonia aspirativa. Objetivo: avaliar a mobilidade toracoabdominal em idosos com doença de Parkinson, antes e após realizarem treino funcional, bicicleta estacionária e exergame. Metodologia: 58 idosos foram randomizados em três grupos: um que realizou treino funcional (GF) n=18, outro que fez bicicleta estacionária (GB) n=20 e o terceiro que realizou o exergame (GE) n=20. A mobilidade foi mensurada pela cirtometria, por avaliador cego, em três níveis: axilar, xifoideano e umbilical, antes e após as intervenções. Resultados: não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas no coeficiente de amplitude nos níveis axilar e xifoide e umbilical nos três grupos. No nível umbilical, entretanto, houve um discreto acréscimo, comparando antes e após as intervenções GF de 2,1(4,52) cm para 3,1(4,27) cm; GB de 1,1(3,16) cm para 1,7(4,68) cm e GE de 0,5 (3,29) cm para 1,0 (3,68) cm. Conclusão: os três programas de exercícios propostos não foram eficazes na melhora da mobilidade torácica no nível axilar e xifoide e parecem provocar uma pequena melhora na mobilidade abdominal, no contexto respiratório.

Introduction: elderly with Parkinson's disease (PD), have reduced thoracoabdominal mobility, which predisposes to respiratory complications such as aspiration pneumonia. Objective: to assess thoracoabdominal mobility in elderly with PD before and after performing functional training, stationary bike and exergaming. Methodology: fifty eight (58) elderly people were randomized into three groups: functional training (GF) n = 18, stationary bike (GB) n = 20 and exergaming (GE) n = 20. Mobility was measured by cirtometry, by blind assessor, in three levels: axillary, xiphoid and umbilical; before and after the interventions. Results: no statistically significant differences were found in the amplitude coefficient at axillary and xiphoid and umbilical levels in the three groups. At the umbilical level, however, there was a slight increase comparing before and after GF interventions from 2.1 (4.52) cm to 3.1 (4.27) cm; GB of 1.1 (3.16) cm to 1.7 (4.68) cm and GE of 0.5 (3.29) cm to 1.0 (3.68) cm. Conclusion: the three exercise programs proposed were not effective in improving axillary and xiphoid thoracic mobility and appear to cause a slight improvement in abdominal mobility in the respiratory context.

Impacto do tempo de hospitalização na mobilidade e na qualidade de vida de idosos / Impact of hospitalization time in mobility and quality of life of elderly

O internamento hospitalar pode ser um período de risco para a população idosa, pois, devido às consequências do envelhecimento associadas a comorbidades e repouso prolongado no leito, o idoso fica mais susceptível a complicações secundárias à causa da hospitalização, como diminuição da mobilidade, com possível comprometimento motor, possivelmente associado a uma redução da autonomia e da qualidade de vida desses pacientes. Objetivo: avaliar o impacto do tempo de internamento hospitalar na mobilidade e na qualidade de vida do idoso. Metodologia: participaram do estudo 17 idosos, com média de idade de 69,8 anos (± 7,3), de ambos os sexos, internados no Hospital Santo Antônio. Foram avaliadas a mobilidade, por meio do teste Timed Up and Go (TUG), e a qualidade de vida (QV) pela escala WHOQOL-OLD, no início do internamento, após 7 dias, 10 dias, 15 dias e 30 dias. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram impacto do internamento na mobilidade do idoso após o décimo quinto dia (p=0.003) da hospitalização. Quanto à QV do idoso, houve diferenças significativas nos domínios da autonomia (p<0,001), do funcionamento sensorial (p=0.018), da participação social (p<0.001), do temor à morte (p<0.001) e da intimidade dos pacientes (p=0.037), após quinze dias da hospitalização. Conclusão: o tempo de internamento hospitalar parece influenciar a mobilidade, a qualidade de vida do idoso, com impacto significativo após quinze dias de internamento.

Hospitalization may be a period of risk for the elderly population, because due to the consequences of aging associated with comorbidities and prolonged bed rest, the elderly is more susceptible to complications secondary to hospitalization. This may lead to a decrease in mobility, with possible motor impairment and possibly associated, a reduction in the autonomy and quality of life of these patients. Objective: to evaluate the impact of time of hospitalization on mobility and quality of life of the elderly. Methodology: the study included 17 elderly, with a mean age of 69.8 years (± 7.3) of both sexes, admitted to Hospital Santo Antônio. Mobility was evaluated using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and quality of life (QOL) by the scale WHOQOL-OLD, after admission, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days and 30 days. Results: the results showed the impact of hospitalization on mobility of the elderly after the fifteenth day (p = 0.003) of hospitalization. However, the QOL of the participants showed significant differences in the domains of autonomy (p <0.001), sensory functioning (p = 0.018), social participation (p <0.001), the fear of death (p <0.001) and the intimacy of patients (p = 0.037), after fifteen days of hospitalization. Conclusion: the time of hospitalization appears to have influenced the level of mobility and quality of life of the elderly, with significant impacts after fifteen days of hospitalization.

Efeitos da utilização da realidade virtual na marcha e no equilíbrio de indivíduos com doença de Parkinson: uma revisão sistemática / Effects of the use of virtual reality on the gait and balance of individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review

Introdução: a marcha e o equilíbrio são funções motoras afetadas nos portadores da doença de Parkinson (DP). Nesse contexto, surgem os modelos de terapia com uso da realidade virtual (RV) para a melhora da capacidade motora desses indivíduos. Objetivo: analisar os efeitos da terapia com RV na marcha e no equilíbrio de pacientes com DP. Metodologia: procedeu-se a uma revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados sobre a RV na reabilitação da marcha e do equilíbrio em pacientes com DP. A busca foi realizada através das bases de dados PubMED, LILACs, PEDro, Cochrane, SciELO em maio de 2019. Este trabalho seguiu a recomendação PRISMA de elaboração de revisão sistemática. Resultados: cinco estudos foram incluídos com um total de 233 portadores da DP. A análise mostrou que houve eficácia na utilização da RV em melhorar a marcha e o equilíbrio desses pacientes, porém não foram encontradas diferenças significativas quando comparado às terapias convencionais. Conclusão: a terapia com RV se mostra eficaz para os pacientes com DP. Os desfechos de marcha e equilíbrio tiveram melhorias consideráveis. No entanto, não se deve preconizar a utilização desse modelo de terapia em detrimento de modelos mais convencionais, devido ao fato de eles não apresentarem grandes diferenças nos resultados obtidos.

Introduction: gait and balance are motor functions affected in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). In this context, models of therapy using virtual reality (VR) appear to improve the motor capacity of these individuals. Objective: to analyze the effects of VR therapy on gait and balance of PD patients. Methodology: systematic review of randomized clinical trials on VR in gait and balance rehabilitation in PD patients was conducted. The search was performed through the PubMED, LILACs, PEDro, Cochrane, SciELO databases in May 2019. This work followed the PRISMA recommendation for a systematic review. Results: five studies were included with a total of 233 PD patients. Analysis showed that there was efficacy in using VR to improve gait and balance of these patients, but no significant differences were found when compared to conventional therapies. Conclusion: RV therapy is effective for PD patients. Gait and balance outcomes have improved considerably. However, the use of this therapy model should not be advocated to the detriment of more conventional models, due to the fact that they do not present large differences in the results obtained.

Efficacy of the Nintendo Wii combination with Conventional Exercises in the rehabilitation of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that the combination of Nintendo Wii (NW) with Conventional Exercises (CE) was effective in the rehabilitation of patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), but there are no studies comparing the effects of this combination on both techniques isolated. OBJECTIVE: To investigate if the effects of the combination of NW to CE are superior to isolated techniques in the rehabilitation of balance, gait, functional mobility and improvement of the quality of life of individuals with PD. METHODS: 45 patients with PD were divided into three groups, NW alone, CE alone and NW plus EC. The sessions occurred for 50 minutes, twice a week and evaluations administered before and after the 2-month intervention. RESULTS: Significant differences were found in the pre and post intervention analyzes of all the outcomes in the three groups, but there was no difference between the groups. The effect size was evaluated, in which the NW plus CE group had a greater magnitude of the therapeutic effect. CONCLUSION: The NW plus CE was statistically as effective as each intervention alone in the rehabilitation of patients with PD, however, the use of this combination provided a magnitude of the therapeutic effect superior to the other groups.

Combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Virtual Reality for Improving Sensorimotor Function in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

AIM: To assess a program combining virtual reality (VR) games and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and to compare it with the standalone techniques in stroke survivors. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial. A total of 48 participants were recruited in the outpatient clinic of a University Hospital in Salvador, Brazil. They were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 16 each): PNF, VR, and PNF/VR. Participants attended twice-weekly 50-minute sessions over a 2-month period. The PNF/VR group performed both PNF and VR exercises employing Nintendo Wii electronic games. Motor performance was assessed before and immediately after the treatment using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale. RESULTS: An improvement in the mean scores was observed after treatment independent of the allocation group with significant intragroup changes: 14.5, 10.5, and 10.4 for PNF, VR, and PNF/VR, respectively. Score changes were also observed in the analyses of specific sections as follows: (1) a significant improvement in the passive movement and pain score was observed in the PNF and PNF/VR groups; (2) the same was observed for the motor function of the upper limb in all groups, for the motor function of the lower limb in the VR group and for balance in the PNF and PNF/VR groups. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a program combining virtual rehabilitation and PNF presented results that were comparable with those obtained with the isolated techniques.

Efficacy of motor imagery additional to motor-based therapy in the recovery of motor function of the upper limb in post-stroke individuals: a systematic review.

Background. Motor imagery (MI) consists of the mental simulation of repetitive movements with the intention of promoting the learning of a motor skill. It seems to be an additional useful tool for motor-based therapy to potentiate the rehabilitation of the upper limb function of post-stroke individuals. Objective. To investigate whether MI combined with motor-based therapy is effective in recovering motor deficits of upper limbs from post-stroke individuals. Method. A systematic review of the literature was performed in the PEDro, LILACS, Cochrane, SCOPUS, Medline/PubMed and SciELO databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of MI associated with motor-based therapy compared with isolated motor-based therapy were included. The included outcomes were gross motor function and functional activities of the upper limb of post-stroke individuals. The physiotherapy evidence database scale was applied for evaluation of methodological quality. Results. Four RCTs were included, with a total of 104 participants, with methodological quality varying from moderate to high. There was a statistically significant improvement in upper limb motor function in all studies. Gross motor function was higher in MI associated with motor-based therapy compared to controls, but only in one study there was superiority in the results of functional activities of the upper limb. Conclusion. There is evidence showing that MI associated with motor-based therapy is an effective tool in improving the motor function of upper limbs of post-stroke individuals. However, more studies are needed to establish criteria for frequency and duration of intervention, and what better type of MI should be used.

Biopsychosocial factors associated with the frailty and pre-frailty among older adults.

Frailty is a multidimensional geriatric syndrome associated with specific biopsychosocial factors in each population. This was a cross-sectional observational study designed to determine the biopsychosocial factors associated with frailty and pre-frailty in older adults in a community in Salvador, Brazil. The stages of frailty were collected in 413 older adults: 34.9% frail, 54.5% pre-frail, 10.6% robust. In the multinomial regression model, age (p = .018), functionality for instrumental activities of daily living (p = .026), risk for falls (p = .006), family functionality (p = .031) and the physical domain of quality of life (p = .004) had an independent association with frailty. Risk for falls (p = .004), family functionality (p = .004) and the environment domain of quality of life (p = .037) were independently associated with pre-frailty. The findings provide support to interventions in a way that contributes to prevention or reversal of frailty.

Effects of the Nintendo Wii training on balance rehabilitation and quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) used the Nintendo Wii (NW) in the treatment of Parkinson Disease, however, no meta-analysis was developed to determine the effects in these patients. OBJECTIVE: To analyze RCTs that investigated the effects of NW versus traditional physiotherapy on balance rehabilitation and quality of life of patients with PD. METHODS: Electronic research was conducted between December 2018 and January 2019 in the MEDLINE, PEDro, CENTRAL, LILACS and SciELO databases. The methodological quality was evaluated by the PEDro scale and the completeness of the description of the interventions by the TIDieR checklist. Weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. RESULTS: Five studies were included and presented an average of 5.4 (1.5) on the PEDro scale and 6.7 (1.4) on the TIDieR. Compared to traditional physiotherapy, combined NW and traditional physiotherapy resulted in improvement in balance WMD 1.24 (95% CI: CI: 0.2 to 2.3 N = 72) and quality of life WMD- 8.9 (95% CI: -15.2 to -2.6 N = 56). CONCLUSION: combined NW and traditional physiotherapy was more effective on balance rehabilitation and quality of life of patients with PD, but the values demonstrated a poor methodological quality and a low level of completeness of the intervention descriptions.

Inpatient trunk exercises after recent stroke: An update meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

INTRODUCTION: Although the role of trunk exercises in the chronic phase of stroke is acknowledged, the addition of specific inpatient training in the subacute stage is a matter of debate and varies among centers. Recent new evidence suggests the question should be revisited. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of the addition of specific trunk training to inpatient rehabilitation protocols after a recent stroke. METHODS: A systematic review was performed assessing the impact of inpatient trunk training. The search was performed in LILACS, SciELO, PEDro, Cochrane, and NCBI PubMed databases for clinical trials published up to December 31st, 2017. The initial bibliographic research identified 3202 articles. After analyzing the titles, 19 abstracts were selected for detailed analysis. After application of the eligibility criteria, the final selection included nine studies. Outcome measurements from the same evaluation instruments were submitted to a meta-analysis to improve homogeneity (7 studies). RESULTS: All patients in the included studies were recruited less than three months after a stroke. Seven studies assessed trunk control using the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). There was a significant improvement in trunk control with a pooled increase in TIS score of 3.3 points from the baseline (CI95:2.54-4.06, p < 0.0001). Three studies assessed balance using the Brunel Balance Assessment (BBA) scale. There was also a significant improvement in balance with a pooled increase in BBA score of 2.7 points (CI95:1.5-4.03, p < 0.0001). The Berg Balance Scale was used for balance assessment in three studies. The meta-analysis of their results showed a pooled increase of 13.2 points (CI95:9.49-16.84, p < 0.0001). Weight transfer was evaluated in four studies using different methods. The addition of inpatient trunk exercises was associated with an improvement in the ability to transfer the trunk laterally in three studies. CONCLUSION: The introduction of trunk-based inpatient training protocols brings short-term benefits in trunk performance and balance in stroke patients.

Controle de tronco, equilí­brio e capacidade de transferência de peso após acidente vascular encefálico: ferramentas de aferição e acompanhamento / Trunk control, balance and weight bearing ability after stroke: a review of assessment tools

Introdução: Acidentes vasculares encefálicos interferem em mecanismos posturais podendo prejudicar a marcha e as atividades dos membros. Frequentemente, alteram o controle de tronco (CT), o equilibrio (EQ) e a capacidade de realizar transferência de peso (CTP), três objetivos fundamentais do treino de tronco. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão dos instrumentos de avaliação quantitativa disponí­veis para acompanhamento do CT, do EQ e da CTP após acidente vascular encefálico. Métodos: Revisão narrativa, baseada nas bases de dados Pubmed/Medline, Lilacs e Scielo. Resultados: As estratégias de treino de tronco contribuem para a estabilização e mobilidade do tronco importantes para as atividades de vida diária. Determinadas ferramentas quantitativas são mais frequentemente utilizadas e foram descritas sucintamente: para o CT propriamente dito ­ Trunk Impairment Scale, Trunk Control Test; para o EQ ­ Escala de Equilí­brio de Berg, Índice do Andar Dinâmico, Teste do Alcance Funcional e Lateral, Balance Evaluation Systems Test e Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Escala de Equilí­brio e Mobilidade de Tinetti; e para a CTP ­ Avaliação da Simetria e Transferência de Peso (ASTP). Conclusão: Dos três domí­nios estudados, ferramentas de avaliação quantitativa estão disponí­veis sobretudo para controle de tronco e equilí­brio. Apesar de relativamente comuns, distúrbios da capacidade de transferência de peso não dispõem da mesma riqueza de instrumentos. Ressalta-se a importância da utilização dessas ferramentas para avalição inicial e seguimento no processo de reabilitação. (AU)

Introduction: Stroke interferes with postural mechanisms that may impair gait and limb activities. Often, they interfere in trunk control (TC), balance and ability to perform weight transfer, three fundamental aims of trunk training. Objective: To perform a review of the quantitative instruments available for assessing of TC, balance and weight bearing ability (WBA). Methods: Narrative review, based on Pubmed/Medline, Lilacs and Scielo databases. Results: Trunk training strategies contribute to the stabilization and mobility of the trunk, which are important for activities of daily life. Certain quantitative tools are most frequently used and were described briefly: for the CT itself - Trunk Impairment Scale, Trunk Control Test; for balance - Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional and Lateral Reach Test, Balance Evaluation Systems Test and Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Tinetti Balance and Mobility Scale; and for WBA - Assessment of Symmetry and Weight Transfer ability. Conclusion: Of the three domains studied, quantitative assessment tools have been available mostly for trunk control and balance. Although relatively common, weight bearing disorders do not have the same richness of instruments. The importance of using these tools for initial evaluation and follow-up in the rehabilitation process is highlighted. (AU)

Perfil funcional de pacientes com distonia cervical: uma série de casos / Functional profile of patients with cervical dystonia: a series of cases

INTRODUÇÃO: A Distonia Cervical (DC) é uma doença dos núcleos da base e tem como consequência movimentos hipercinéticos, sendo a mais comum entre as distonias focais. Além disso, pode ser definida pela presença de contrações involuntárias envolvendo a musculatura cervical. OBJETIVO: descrever o perfil funcional de pacientes com DC, oferecendo maior embasamento focado nas habilidades funcionais desses pacientes. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal de pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório de Neurociências localizado no Ambulatório Professor Francisco Magalhães Neto, Salvador, Bahia, no período de novembro a dezembro de 2017. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 6 pacientes: 3 do sexo feminino e 3 do sexo masculino. A maior parte dos pacientes apresentou os sintomas iniciais após algum trauma sofrido, baixo/moderado risco de queda, qualidade de vida (QV) impactada negativamente por limitações físicas, dependência leve e dor moderada. As principais queixas relacionadas à participação social estavam relacionadas a frequentar ambientes públicos, devido à vergonha que sentem por causa dos movimentos involuntários, além da impossibilidade de trabalhar proporcionada pela doença. CONCLUSÕES: O perfil funcional dos pacientes com DC ainda é escasso na literatura. Nesse estudo, a população com DC mostrou sofrer não só impactos na QV por fatores físicos, mas, sobretudo, por fatores emocionais e sociais. [AU]

INTRODUCTION: Cervical Dystonia (CD) is a disease of the nuclei of the base and results in hyperkinetic movements, being the most common amongst focal dystonias. In addition, it can be defined by the presence of involuntary contractions involving the cervical musculature. OBJECTIVE: To make known the functional profile of patients with CD, offering a more focused foundation on the functional abilities of these patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out of patients attended at the Neuroscience Outpatient Clinic located in the Professor Francisco Magalhães Neto Ambulatory, Salvador, Bahia, from November to December 2017. RESULTS: Six patients were analyzed: 3 females and 3 males. Most patients presented initial symptoms after some trauma, low/moderate risk of falls, quality of life (LQ) negatively impacted by physical limitations, mild dependence and moderate pain. The main complaints related to social engagement were related to attending public places, due to the shame that they feel because of the involuntary movements, besides the impossibility of working caused by the pathology. CONCLUSIONS: The functional profile of patients with CD is still scarce in literature. In this study, the population with CD showed not only impacts on LQ due to physical factors, but, above all, by emotional and social factors, which makes a biopsychosocial approach indispensable to the assistance of these persons. [AU]