Low-level laser therapy treatment (LLLT) is widely used in rehabilitation clinics with the aim of accelerating the process of tissue repair; however, the molecular bases of the effect of LLLT have not been fully established. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the exposure of different doses of LLLT on the expression of collagen genes type I alpha 1 (COL1α1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the fibroblast cells of mice (L929) cultivated in vitro. Fibroblast cells were irradiated with a Gallium-Arsenide laser (904 nm) every 24 h for 2 consecutive days, stored in an oven at 37 °C, with 5% CO2 and divided into 3 groups: G1-control group, G2-irradiated at 2 J/cm(2), and G3-irradiated at 3 J/cm(2). After irradiation, the total RNA was extracted and used in the complementary DNA (cDNA) synthesis. The gene expression was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The cells irradiated in G2 exhibited a statistically significant growth of 1.78 in the expression of the messenger RNA (mRNA) of the COL1α1 gene (p = 0.036) in comparison with G1 and G3. As for the VEGF gene, an increase in expression was observed in the two irradiated groups in comparison with the control group. There was an increase in expression in G2 of 2.054 and G3 of 2.562 (p = 0.037) for this gene. LLLT (904 nm) had an influence on the expression of the genes COL1α1 (2 J/cm(2)) and VEGF (2 e 3 J/cm(2)) in a culture of the fibroblast cells of mice.
Objective This study aimed to analyze cell viability and gene expression interleukin 6 and vascular endothelial growth factor after continuous ultrasound therapy of 1 and 3 MHz in L929 fibroblast cells. Design The L929 cells were cultivated in 12-well plates and divided into the following five groups: Group 1 (G1), nonirradiated; G2, 0.2 W/cm2–1 MHz; G3, 0.5 W/cm2–1 MHz; G4, 0.2 W/cm2–3 MHz; and G5, 0.5 W/cm2–3 MHz. The cells were irradiated at 24 and 48 hrs. Cell viability was evaluated using the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) method. The gene expression analysis was assessed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results The G2 and G3 showed a decrease in cell viability when compared with the G1 at 48 hrs (P < 0.01). The G4 and G5 presented an increase in viability (P = 0.01 and P = 0.03, respectively) in 24 to 48 hrs. The cells irradiated at an intensity of 0.5 W/cm2–3 MHz at 48 hrs showed a 0.21-fold decrease in interleukin-6 gene transcripts and a 1.67-fold increase in vascular endothelial growth factor gene transcripts. Conclusions Continuous ultrasound therapy with a frequency of 3 MHz at an intensity of 0.5 W/cm2 stimulates cell proliferation, decreases interleukin-6 gene expression, and increases vascular endothelial growth factor gene expression in L929 fibroblast cells.
Introduction: There is increasing interest from the general population, the search for the most suitable and safe exercise programs. Some equipment, such as Kangoo Jumps (KJ), allows performing exercises with less impact on the joints, and probably infer on postural control. Objective: To investigate the effect of exercise submaximal exercise running with and without the use of equipment KJ on postural control variables. Method: Participated in the study with an individual 20 years old, male, equivalent to 86kg of body weight. The test was to evaluate the postural balance using a force platform with bipedal before and after conventional and adapted from Cooper (using the KJ) test support. The equilibrium parameters were recorded: (A-COP in cm 2 ) of displacement of the center of pressure; average swing speed of the COP (MVeloc in cm/s) in the anteroposterior planes (A/P) and medial-lateral (M/L). Results: The results showed that after using the equipment KJ, A-COP (-39.70%) MVeloc the A/P (-20.66%) and M/L (-20.48%) were best compared with the race without using KJ test. Conclusion: It is concluded that after running exercise on submaximal exercise with the use of equipment KJ had become favorable outcome for postural balance. One such reason would be because of its system of absorption and dissipation of impact, which allows a better activation of the proprioceptive system through increasing the speed of afferent estimate. The intervention of this study shows that the use of the KJ has significant equipment to maintain postural stability near control values benefits. However, further studies are needed, due to lack of evidence of the parameters of this equipment and the small number in our sample. Keywords: exercise; postural balance; running. ResumoIntrodução: É crescente o interesse por parte da população em geral, pela busca de programas de exercícios físicos mais adequados e seguros. Alguns equipamentos, como o Kangoo Jumps (KJ), possibilitam a realização de exercícios com menor impacto sobre as articulações, além de provavelmente inferir sobre o controle postural. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito do exercício de esforço submáximo de corrida, com e sem a utilização do equipamento KJ, sobre variáveis do controle postural. Método: Participou do estudo um indivíduo com 20 anos de idade, sexo masculino, peso corporal equivalente a 86 kg. O teste consistiu em avaliar o Equilíbrio Postural utilizando uma plataforma de força com apoio bipodal, pré e pós teste de Cooper convencional e adaptado (com o uso do KJ). Os parâmetros de equilíbrio registrados foram: área de deslocamento do centro de pressão (A-COP em cm 2 ); velocidade média de oscilação do COP (MVeloc em cm/s) nos planos ântero-posterior (A/P) e médio-lateral (M/L). Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram, que após o uso do equipamento KJ, a A-COP (-39,70%), a MVeloc A/P (-20,66%) e M/L (-20,48%) foram melhores, quando comparadas com o teste de corrida sem o uso do KJ. Conclusão: Conclui-se que após o exercício de corrida em esforço submáximo, com a ut...
RESUMOIntrodução: A ginástica rítmica (GR) é uma modalidade esportiva que combina arte a gestos biomecânicos de alta complexidade, que requer alto nível de desenvolvimento de qualidades físicas como: agilidade, flexibilidade, força, impulsão e destreza. Nessa modalidade, estudos comprovam que as lesões mais frequentes ocorrem nas articulações do joelho e tornozelo e, em alguns casos, nas extremidades do punho, sendo os entorses as mais registradas, principalmente em atletas de nível de competição. Diante disso, a propriocepção e o controle muscular possuem papel fundamental na estabilidade articular dinâmica, já que após lesões ortopédicas algumas características sensório--motoras são alteradas e devem ser o foco de programas de reabilitação para que se obtenha melhor retorno às atividades como antes da lesão. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do treinamento proprioceptivo sobre o equilíbrio postural de atletas de ginástica rítmica, a partir da utilização da plataforma de força. Métodos: Foi realizado um treinamento proprioceptivo no período de 2 meses, subdividido em três fases, com progressão da complexidade dos exercícios a cada fase de treinamento. Resultados: Podemos observar que houve uma melhora significativa dos resultados da última fase do treinamento, quando foram utilizados exercícios de maior complexidade e agilidade, de acordo com o protocolo. Conclusão: Por se tratarem de atletas de GR de alto desempenho e apresentarem predomínio de atividades em apoio unipodal, os protocolos de propriocepção devem ser mais intensos, gerando um maior nível de perturbações e desequilíbrios posturais. Palavras-chave:propriocepção, atletas, equilíbrio postural. ABSTRACT Introduction: Rhythmic gymnastics (RG) is a sport that combines art with biomechanical gestures of high complexity, which requires a high level of development of physical qualities such as agility, flexibility, strength, impulsion and dexterity. In this modality, studies show that the most frequent injuries occur in the knee and ankle joints, and in some cases in the ends of the wrist
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