Pursed-lips breathing reduced dynamic hyperinflation in the TGlittre, but not in the 6MWT. However, pursed-lips breathing did not improve functional capacity.

Axillary web syndrome is characterized as a physical-functional complication that impacts the quality of life of women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. The present study aims to verify the physiotherapy treatment available for axillary web syndrome after surgery for breast cancer in the context of evidence-based practice. The selection criteria included papers discussing treatment protocols used for axillary web syndrome after treatment for breast cancer. The search was performed in the MEDLINE, Scopus, PEDro and LILACS databases using the terms axillary web syndrome, lymphadenectomy and breast cancer, focusing on women with a previous diagnosis of breast cancer who underwent surgery with lymphadenectomy as part of their treatment. From the 262 studies found, 4 articles that used physiotherapy treatment were selected. The physiotherapy treatment was based on lymphatic drainage, tissue mobilization, stretching and strengthening. The four selected articles had the same outcome: improvement in arm pain and shoulder function and/or dissipation of the axillary cord. Although axillary web syndrome seems to be as frequent and detrimental as other morbidities after cancer treatment, there are few studies on this subject. The publications are even scarcer when considering studies with an interventional approach. Randomized controlled trials are necessary to support the rehabilitation resources for axillary web syndrome. ResumoA síndrome da rede axilar (ou cordão axilar) é uma complicação físico-funcional que interfere na qualidade de vida de mulheres que foram submetidas a tratamento para o câncer de mama. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar os tratamentos fisioterapêuticos disponíveis para a síndrome da rede axilar após o tratamento cirúrgico do câncer de mama no contexto da prática clínica baseada em evidências. Utilizou-se como critério de inclusão artigos que discutissem protocolos de tratamento para a síndrome da rede axilar após o tratamento para o câncer de mama. A pesquisa foi

Although LLL is more or as frequent and detrimental as upper limb lymphedema post-cancer treatment, there are only a few studies about this subject. Publications are even scarcer when considering studies with interventional approach. Randomized controlled trials are necessary to support rehabilitation resources on lymphedema post-gynecological cancer treatment.

Objetivos: Realizar uma revisão não sistemática da literatura a fim de explorar os principais instrumentos utilizados para avaliar a limitação funcional de pacientes com DPOC. Métodos: Pesquisou-se nas bases de dados Medline, PubMed e SciELO, usando-se os termos: atividades de vida diária, atividades cotidianas, atividades físicas na vida diária, capacidade funcional e doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. Resultados: Os principais instrumentos foram classificados, conforme suas características, em: questionários e escalas, testes clínicos e sensores de movimento. Descreveram-se a escala LCADL e o questionário PFSDQ. Quanto aos testes clínicos são apresentados: TC6min, AVD-Glittre (TGlittre), Sentar e Levantar, Step Chester e GST, além dos sensores de movimento. Conclusões: Na seleção dos instrumentos de avaliação ideais, devem-se considerar ferramentas que possibilitem atingir os aspectos importantes relacionados à doença e ao impacto que esta causa nesses indivíduos. Dentre os instrumentos apresentados, destacam-se LCADL, TC6min, TGlittre e acelerômetros triaxiais.

Importância do problema: O uso de substâncias psicoativas representa um problema de saúde pública, gerando complicações que vão além do social. Objetivo: Investigar a função pulmonar e a capacidade funcional de dependentes químicos internados em um centro de reabilitação. Métodos: Relato de casos de 13 homens (24 ± 2,9 anos), dependentes químicos, em regime de internação e tempo de abstinência de até nove meses, submetidos a entrevista sociodemográfica, espirometria e teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6min.). Resultados: No TC6min., percorreram em média 129% da distância prevista e a função pulmonar não se apresentou comprometida. A maioria iniciou o uso dessas substâncias na adolescência, apresentavam o uso combinado de substâncias e histórico familiar para o consumo de substâncias psicoativas e álcool. Comentários: Os achados sugerem que o uso de substâncias psicoativas ilícitas por um período inferior a vinte anos, não altera a função pulmonar e a capacidade funcional

Age is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer and clinically, older women have a more difficult rehabilitation process. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy intervention in range of motion (ROM) of shoulder and thermographic map of elderly postoperative treatment of breast cancer. Methods: A total of 10 elderly, undergoing surgery for breast cancer. The evaluation was done before and after the intervention by means of the goniometer for ADM measures and thermographic camera Eletrophysics PV320T, to identify the temperature of the thoracic region. We used the Wilcoxon test and Spearman correlation, with a 0.05 significance level. Results: The patients showed significant improvement in range of all movements of the affected limb, except internal rotation. When comparing the assessment of temperature values with the revaluation, there was an increase in temperature of the thoracic regions, and only significant values preserved breast. By comparing the temperature of the region preserved with compromised in the evaluation, there was a significant difference, since the revaluation, there was an approximation of these values. Conclusion: The correlation between increased temperature and ADM was significant for both members adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the evaluation. Intervention assured resolution or reduction of amendments on physical examination, improved ROM, increased temperature of the thoracic regions, and correlation between temperature increase and ROM bilateral adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the initial evaluation.

Age is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer and clinically, older women have a more difficult rehabilitation process. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy intervention in range of motion (ROM) of shoulder and thermographic map of elderly postoperative treatment of breast cancer. Methods: A total of 10 elderly, undergoing surgery for breast cancer. The evaluation was done before and after the intervention by means of the goniometer for ADM measures and thermographic camera Eletrophysics PV320T, to identify the temperature of the thoracic region. We used the Wilcoxon test and Spearman correlation, with a 0.05 significance level. Results: The patients showed significant improvement in range of all movements of the affected limb, except internal rotation. When comparing the assessment of temperature values with the revaluation, there was an increase in temperature of the thoracic regions, and only significant values preserved breast. By comparing the temperature of the region preserved with compromised in the evaluation, there was a significant difference, since the revaluation, there was an approximation of these values. Conclusion: The correlation between increased temperature and ADM was significant for both members adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the evaluation. Intervention assured resolution or reduction of amendments on physical examination, improved ROM, increased temperature of the thoracic regions, and correlation between temperature increase and ROM bilateral adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the initial evaluation

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