Circadian rhythmicity in humans has been well studied using actigraphy, a method of measuring gross motor movement. As actigraphic technology continues to evolve, it is important for data analysis keep pace with new variables and features. Our objective study the behavior two variables, interdaily stability intradaily variability, describe rest activity rhythm. Simulated actigraphy humans, rats, marmosets were used this study. We modified calculation IV IS by modifying time intervals...

Jet nebulization (JN) and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) through bi-level pressure is commonly used in emergency intensive care of patients experiencing an acute exacerbation asthma. However, a scientific basis for effect JN coupled with NIMV unclear. Objective. To evaluate the jet administered during spontaneous breathing that NIV at two levels inspiratory expiratory pressures resistance asthmatic episode. Methods. A prospective, randomized controlled study 36 severe asthma...

<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> The aim of the present study was to assess how volume-oriented incentive spirometry applied patients after a stroke modifies total and compartmental chest wall volume variations, including both right left hemithoraces, compared with controls. <h3>METHODS:</h3> Twenty poststroke 20 age-matched healthy subjects were studied by optoelectronic plethysmography during spontaneous quiet breathing (QB), spirometry, recovery period spirometry. <h3>RESULTS:</h3> Incentive...

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Diversos estudos têm avaliado a função motora de crianças com Paralisia Cerebral (PC), entretanto pouco se sabe sobre as inter-relações entre comprometimentos da mobilidade, autocuidado e social relacionadas às habilidades funcionais criança à assistência do cuidador. OBJETIVOS: Identificar diferenças PC em diferentes níveis disfunção correlacioná-las os domínios na habilidade funcional MÉTODOS: Realizou-se uma pesquisa analítica corte transversal 70 crianças/famílias,...

Several structures of the central nervous system are essential in sleep–wake regulation process. This study aimed to identify which actigraphic parameters cycle (SWC) compromised after stroke and determine whether low-level physical activity can influence expression sleep-cycle temporal variation, order discuss implications for clinical practice patient rehabilitation. The assessed 22 patients (55 ± 12 years) 24 healthy individuals (57 11 years), both sexes. instruments used were...

The present study aimed to assess changes in the circadian and homeostatic control of sleep-wake pattern stroke patients correlations with quality life. Participants were 22 (55 ± 12 years) 24 healthy subjects (57 11 years). Instruments used were: Pittsburgh Sleep Q uality Index, SF-36 Questionnaire Actigraphy. Data analyzed by Mann-Whitney test Spearman's correlation. Results identified a significant difference sleep life between subjects, on average exhibiting poor (patients: 8.4 3.4;...

The complaints regarding sleep problems have not been well identified after a stroke. aim of this study was to investigate the predictive factors quality and insomnia in patients with A total 70 subjects, 40 (57 ± 7 years) 30 healthy controls (52 6 assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Habits Questionnaire took part study. data were analyzed using chi-square test, Student's t-test logistic regression analysis. On average, showed poor (patients: 6.3 3.5; controls: 3.9 2.2; p=...

In Brief Purpose: To compare maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (PImax PEmax, respectively) obtained in Brazilian children who are healthy with reference predicted values from previous studies. Methods: Respiratory muscle strength of 144 (63 boys), aged 7 to 11 years, was assessed. A digital manovacuometer used measure PImax PEmax residual volume total lung capacity, respectively. Children were assessed the sitting position while wearing a nose clip. Results: Mean for boys girls...

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) should be widely used in research clinical practice, but there are few studies that do so with the evaluation instruments physical therapy.To compare evaluate sleep, cognition function stroke patients according to ICF.Twelve (6 women) a mean age 55.4 (± 6.2) years recovery time from 7 36 months took part study. Patients were evaluated using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)...

Few studies have addressed early cerebrovascular lethality in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate 10 and 28-day stroke case-fatality rates three hospitals Brazilian cities. METHODS: We described the registries São Paulo, João Pessoa, Natal. RESULTS: Out of a total 962 first-ever events (mean age, 68.1 years-old; 53% men), 83.6% (804 cases) were classified as ischemic 16.4% (158) hemorrhagic stroke. Overall, 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for higher than events, both at (12.3%; 95%CI 7.2-17.4...

The literature emphasizes the need for studies to provide reference values and equations able predict respiratory muscle strength of Brazilian subjects at different ages from regions Brazil.To develop prediction maximal pressures (MRP) adolescents.In total, 182 healthy adolescents (98 boys 84 girls) aged between 12 18 years, enrolled in public private schools city Natal-RN, were evaluated using an MVD300 digital manometer (Globalmed®) according a standardized protocol. Statistical analysis...

Background: Stroke is a major cause of motor disability in adults and needs interventions that contribute to recovery. Objective: This study aimed compare the immediate effect training with virtual reality game stroke patients acco

The aim of the study was to describe technique an electroencephalographic (EEG) assessment using Emotiv EPOC® during performance a virtual reality motor task and compare theta, alpha, beta gamma power frequencies between left right hemispheres. This is technical note in which 9 healthy young subjects were submitted evaluation with Nintendo® Wii 'Basic Step' game Balance Board (WBB) on support 13 centimeters high. Wilcoxon statistical test applied pairing cerebral hemispheres performed....

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do treinamento muscular inspiratório em crianças com leucemia aguda. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo quase experimental grupo controle. Quatorze pacientes diagnóstico aguda e idade entre cinco 14 anos foram submetidos à avaliação da mobilidade torácica força respiratória divididos dois grupos (A B). Os A realizaram domiciliar por 15 minutos, duas vezes dia, durante dez semanas, através aparelho Threshold®, carga 30% pressão inspiratória máxima, reajustada após...

Objetivo O estudo objetivou-se a fazer um rastreio cognitivo nos pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral (AVC), fim de determinar pontos corte acordo idade, escolaridade e grau comprometimento neurológico. Métodos Foi realizado transversal no qual participaram 109 ambulatoriais, sendo 61 homens, média da idade 59 anos (± 11), do tempo 5 4) sequela 16 meses 14). Os foram avaliados por meio Miniexame Estado Mental (MEEM) pela National Institute of Health Stroke Scale. dados analisados...

Objetivo: avaliar o padrão de atividade dos pacientes com Acidente Vascular Cerebral acordo a qualidade do sono. Metodologia: A amostra foi constituída por 10 (3 mulheres e 7 homens; idade média 51±6 anos) indivíduos saudáveis homens, 52±7 anos). Avaliação realizada pelo Índice Qualidade Sono Pittsburgh pela Actigrafia durante dias consecutivos. Para análise estatística, utilizou-se teste t’Student não-pareado ANOVA medidas repetidas. Resultados: Observou-se uma discrepância estatisticamente...

Various studies have been performed using the Social Rhythm Metric (SRM), though none has developed with stroke patients. Stroke is a pathology that provokes strong physical and social impact caused by an abnormality in cerebral circulation. Consequently, we two to validate SRM translate it into Portuguese, evaluate regularity of daily activities Both healthy individuals patients unilateral lesions were evaluated. Subjects both sexes between 45 65 yrs age. Participants underwent clinical...

BACKGROUND: Virtual Reality (VR) has been contributing to Neurological Rehabilitation because of its interactive and multisensory nature, providing the potential brain reorganization. Given use mobile EEG devices, there is possibility investigating how virtual therapeutic envir onment can influence activity. OBJECTIVE: To compare theta, alpha, beta gamma power in healthy young adults during a lower limb motor task real environment. METHODS: Ten were submitted an assessment while performing...

Objective: To compare the values obtained from evaluation of maximal inspiratory pressure and expiratory in a sample Brazilian children with reference for respiratory pressures proposed by Szeinberg et al., Domènech-Clar predicted equations Wilson al. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study. We assessed 40 female male public schools, aged 7 to 10 years. Personal anthropometric data were collected addition measurement an MV150 analog manometer (Wika®). Results: Mean was -61,50 ± 18,14...

Functional autonomy and social inclusion are of key importance for stroke patient's rehabilitation.To evaluate activity participation chronic patients by means basic (BADL), instrumental (IADL) (SADL) activities daily living.Forty individuals, 24 16 healthy individuals fill in a functional habits questionnaire.Regarding BADL, 25% the did not get out bed 70.8% use toilet themselves. Considering IADL, 29.2% dial telephone, wash dishes clothes, 58.3% cook, 100% sew, 87.5% carry repairs, 41.7%...

Introduction Exergames training, as an additional therapy to standard care, has been widely used for motor recovery after patients who had a stroke, and it is valuable positive tool in the rehabilitation of this population. This study describes single-blind randomised clinical trial that will aim investigate effects exergames training on postural balance with chronic stroke. Methods analysis Forty-two individuals stroke (&gt;6 months), aged 20–75 years, be into two groups: experimental...