formation about sports injuries, one in records and another with the athletes in interview. The binomial proportion test by agreement was used to compare the information with 95% of confidence. After analyzed the agreement between that two collect forms, that variables values were within the limits of confidence established for statistics tests with the following values: 88.33% to the variables injury tip and injury mechanism or high of symptoms, 90% to the variable quality of return to the sports practice and 91.67% to the variables anatomical place and period of training. There was high rate of agreement between collected information, showing reported morbidity inquire efficiency in collect data about sports injuries.
12 weeks of PRT with a repetition maximum training zone regime provided significant load to increase leg lean mass and STT performance as well as bone mineral content, compared to the CON, which continued to deteriorate. There was lack of efficacy on walking test, HGS and QoL.
BackgroundDeterminants of public healthcare expenditures in type 2 diabetics are not well investigated in developing nations and, therefore, it is not clear if higher physical activity decreases healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between physical activity and the expenditures in public healthcare on type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment.MethodsCross-sectional study carried out in Brazil. A total of 121 type 2 diabetics attended to in two Basic Healthcare Units were evaluated. Public healthcare expenditures in the last year were estimated using a specific standard table. Also evaluated were: socio-demographic variables; chronological age; exogenous insulin use; smoking habits; fasting glucose test; diabetic neuropathy and anthropometric measures. Habitual physical activity was assessed by questionnaire.ResultsAge (r = 0.20; p = 0.023), body mass index (r = 0.33; p = 0.001) and waist-to-hip ratio (r = 0.20; p = 0.025) were positively related to expenditures on medication for the treatment of diseases other than diabetes. Insulin use was associated with increased expenditures. Higher physical activity was associated with lower expenditure, provided medication for treatment of diseases other than diabetes (OR = 0.19; p = 0.007) and medical consultations (OR = 0.26; p = 0.029).ConclusionsType 2 diabetics with higher enrollment in physical activity presented consistently lower healthcare expenditures for the public healthcare system.
Physically inactive subjects in different domains of physical activity have increased likelihood to be inserted at groups of higher healthcare expenditure.
HISTÓRICO E OBJETIVO: Tem sido mostrado que exercícios aeróbios são úteis na redução da pressão arterial. Contudo, a efetividade de um programa de exercícios ainda é controversa e não foi bem analisada em populações de baixa renda. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer um programa de condicionamento físico individualizado - Projeto Hipertensão - focado em pessoas hipertensas, pacientes da Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) e, logo após, investigar os efeitos deste programa no condicionamento físico, perfil metabólico e níveis de pressão. MÉTODOS: Dezesseis mulheres hipertensas (56 ± 3 anos) sob tratamento farmacológico regular foram submetidas a 4 meses de um programa de exercícios aeróbios e de alongamento (3 sessões/semana, 90 min/sessão, 60% de VO2max.) Diversas variáveis físicas e metabólicas foram comparadas antes e depois de 4 meses de treinamento. RESULTADOS: O treinamento diminuiu significativamente a pressão arterial sistólica (PAS, -6%); melhorou o condicionamento cardiorrespiratório (+42% do VO2max), flexibilidade (+11%) e conteúdo de glicose plasmática (-4%). IMC e % de gordura não tiveram modificação. Além de modificar o perfil metabólico, observou-se que o treinamento apresentou correlações significativas entre os valores iniciais individuais de nível de colesterol total (CT), lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL-C) e lipoproteína de baixa densidade (LDL-C) e suas respostas após exercício. CONCLUSÕES: O estudo mostra que programas de exercício podem ser personalizados para pacientes hipertensos da UBS e confirma a efetividade do exercício na PA, condicionamento físico, flexibilidade e perfil lipídico em pacientes hipertensos. A redução expressiva de PA em sujeitos hipertensos sugere que esta intervenção de exercícios deve ser enfatizada em outros centros que assistam populações de baixa renda.
Introduction:Lipodystrophy is related to the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause aesthetic stigma and increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity may be a valid alternative for the treatment and prevention of lipodystrophy. However, few studies address this issue. The objective of this study was to assess lipodystrophy related to highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS patients with different physical activity habits.
Methods:The sample was composed of 42 HIV/AIDS patients taking HAART medication who were visiting the Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) in Presidente Prudente. The level of physical activity was obtained using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); lipodystrophy was diagnosed using a self-report questionnaire that was administered to the patient and then followed up by medical confirmation. The percentage of trunk fat was estimated by dual X-Ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Information about sex, age, length of HAART treatment, CD4+ T lymphocyte count (CD4) and viral load was also collected. Results: A higher prevalence of lipodystrophy was observed in the sedentary group when compared to the physically active group, which indicates that physical activity may be a protective factor in relation to the occurrence of lipodystrophy. The group that had a higher CD4 had a higher proportion of lipodystrophy and a higher proportion of younger and physically active individuals. The patients with lipodystrophy had a higher percentage of trunk fat and were more sedentary than active individuals. Conclusions: A physically active lifestyle has a protective effect against the occurrence of lipodystrophy related to HAART.
Os processos de quantificação e associação das lesões do esporte aos seus possíveis fatores causais são importantes para melhor entendimento sobre assunto. Assim constituiu-se como objetivo do presente estudo a observação das lesões desportivas (LD) em atletas da elite brasileira do atletismo, associando-as aos seus mecanismos de instalação e características da modalidade. Foram entrevistados 86 atletas (47 homens e 39 mulheres) convocados para representar o Brasil durante o ano de 2003. Utilizou-se um inquérito de morbidade referida, validado anteriormente, para obtenção dos dados referentes aos atletas e suas lesões. Para a análise dos resultados adotou-se o teste de Goodman para contrastes entre e dentro de proporções binomiais, sendo todas as conclusões discutidas para 5% de significância estatística. Os resultados mostraram que há maior taxa de lesão por atleta (l/a), nas provas combinadas (3,5 l/a), seguidas por eventos de velocidade (2,6 l/a), resistência (1,9 l/a) e saltos (1,9 l/a) respectivamente. O principal mecanismo causal é a alta intensidade acometendo preferencialmente velocistas e fundistas. Outra forte associação foi observada entre lesões musculares e provas de velocidade, que também apresentam preferência para ocorrência de lesão na região da coxa. As atividades com elevada intensidade foram o principal responsável por lesões musculares, enquanto as osteoarticulares e tendinopatias ocorrem com excesso de repetições. Concluiu-se, a partir dos achados, que existem associações entre lesões e fatores causais, como entre provas e lesões, mecanismos de lesão e local anatômico.
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