BACKGROUND: It is important to include large sample sizes and different factors that influence the six-minute walking distance (6MWD) in order propose reference equations for test (6MWT). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate of anthropometric, demographic, physiologic variables on 6MWD healthy subjects from regions Brazil establish a equation Brazilian population. METHOD: In multicenter study, 617 performed two 6MWTs had their weight, height, body mass index (BMI) measured, as well responses test. Delta...

Exercise intolerance is a common development in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There little data on the use of an isolated program using vibration platform training functional capacity these patients, which area that deserves investigation.

Blood flow restriction training can be used as an alternative to conventional exercise in chronic kidney disease patients with indication of arteriovenous fistula.Evaluating the efficacy blood diameter and distensibility change cephalic vein radial artery, muscle strength forearm circumference fistula pre-creation.A blind randomized clinical trial consisting 26 allocated into a group (blood restriction; n = 12) without (control group; 14). was performed at 50% systolic pressure using 40%...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a systemic inflammatory that can cause repercussions on respiratory muscles and body composition. The aim of the current study was to evaluate inspiratory muscle strength, diaphragmatic mobility, composition in COPD subjects correlate these variables.This cross-sectional performed with 21 patients. Inspiratory strength (manovacuometry), function test (forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume 1 s [FEV1 ], FEV1 /FVC ratio), mobility...

Background and Purpose Patients with heart failure disease develop respiratory functional limitations suffer from the negative influence on their quality of life. This study was designed to evaluate muscle strength its relationship capacity, life rate perceived exertion in patients Chagas cardiomyopathy. Methods We evaluated 32 divided into groups without disease. measured Minnesota Living Heart Failure Questionnaire, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), expiratory (MEP), distance walked...

Abstract Introduction: Quality of life (QoL) hemodialysis patients is a major evaluative marker currently measured, while treatment time clinical determinant associated with impaired QOL. Objective: To evaluate QOL in individuals undergoing (HD) considering and the presence comorbidities. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted unit Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE). We studied Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) both genders over age 18 years, at any level...

[Purpose] To assess knowledge among nephrologists at hemodialysis services about routine intradialytic therapeutic exercise, in the city of Recife. [Subjects and Methods] A cross-sectional study, consisting 49 working public and/or private services, who responded to a semi-structured questionnaire their academic background, medical residency, exercise during period. [Results] About 56.3% practiced for more than 10 years as nephrologists, 69.4% did not receive information physical while 81.6%...

Background: Whole body vibration (WBV) training improves maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of knee extensors, postural balance, functional capacity, and quality life (QOL) in several diseases. The objective was to assess the efficacy WBV patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis (HD) interdialytic period. Method: A randomized, controlled trial study concealed allocation, intention-to-treat analysis, triple blinding. Sixteen CKD both genders aged over 40 years...

Purpose: Evaluating the effects of interdialytic daily inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory strength, chest wall regional volumes, diaphragmatic mobility and thickness, pulmonary function, functional capacity, quality life (QoL) in haemodialysis (HD) patients.Method: A randomised, double-blind clinical trial composed 24 chronic kidney disease patients undergoing HD. Patients were allocated into IMT group (n = 12) or sham performed twice per day with a load 50% strength for 5...

RESUMO Este estudo avaliou o nível de atividade física pacientes em tratamento hemodialítico, verificando sua relação com variáveis sociodemográficas e laboratoriais. Foi realizado corte transversal composto por 108 sujeitos doença renal crônica sob hemodiálise, sendo constituídos os grupos "ativo" "sedentário". Foram avaliados dados socioeconômicos (questionário semiestruturado), características da renal, (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ) laboratoriais (hematócrito,...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance in 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by comparing a group healthy patients, performed and without verbal encouragement. This cross-sectional compared 40 COPD (forced expiratory volume first second (FEV1%) = 53.7 ± 23.8%; forced vital capacity (FVC%) 65.5 20.8%; FEV1/FVC ratio 55.4 12.4) (control). 6 MWT's were encouragement according American Thoracic Society (ATS),...

Introduction: Currently, the physical and functional consequences on individuals who have recovered from severe form of Covid-19 are experiencing traumatic stress remain unknown. Objective: To assess post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) in post-hospital discharge following COVID-19 investigate its relationship with sociodemographic variables, quality life, muscle strength capacity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including both genders aged between 31 79 years, had required...

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade da Escala Internacional de Eficácia quedas (FES-I), dos níveis séricos paratormônio (PTH) e do tempo tratamento hemodialítico (TTH) discriminar pacientes com doença renal crônica (DRC) em caidores não caidores. Foi realizado transversal 64 pacientes, idade média 44,2±14,8 anos. Foram coletados dados antropométricos, PTH, histórico risco (Escala Quedas - FES-I), TTH o nível atividade física (Questionário Atividade Física IPAQ). encontrados PTH...

Objective: Evaluate the influence of posture on ventilatory pattern, compartmental distribution volume chest wall and thoraco-abdominal kinematics patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twelve, male COPD (Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) = 24.35 ± 4.52%, Forced Vital Capacity% (FVC%) 60 13.39% relationship FEV1/FVC 53.42 14.47). The ribcage [pulmonary rib cage (Rcp), abdominal (Rca) abdomen (Ab)] during quiet...

To investigate whether whole body vibration (WBV) training increases the explosive force of knee extensors in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Fourteen CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis were randomly allocated WBV or Sham group. Explosive parameters (contractile impulse [CImp] and relative rate development [RFDr]) obtained early (30 50 msec) late phases (100 200 force/time curve. CImp RFDr at phase curve reduced after intervention period, with a smaller decline for (CImp msec [~-15%...