Efeito transiente de exercícios de flexibilidade na articulação do quadril sobre a marcha de idosas

Cristopoliski, Fabiano; Sarraf, Thiago Augusto; Dezan, Valério Henrinque; Provensi, Clever Luiz Gregolin; Rodacki, André Luíz Félix

doi:10.1590/s1517-86922008000200011

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“…On the other hand, a study designed to determine the acute effects of stretching, i.e. effects of a single training session [33] , showed results comparable to those of the present study. Thus, the important changes in gait characteristics observed after a single stretching session can also be achieved with a stretching program involving many sessions when closely monitored and conducted.…”

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Stretching Exercise Program Improves Gait in the Elderly

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Background: Ageing is characterized by a number of physical changes that contribute to a decline in the ability to perform daily tasks. Stretching has been proposed to reduce hip flexion contracture and increase hip and pelvis range of motion, thus improving gait performance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a supervised stretching program designed to improve the range of motion of the lower limbs alters gait kinematics in older adults. Methods: Twenty healthy older adult women (65.9 ± 4.2 years old and BMI 24.9 ± 3.5) were divided into 2 groups. The experimental group undertook 12 sessions of stretching exercises, whereas the control group did not engage in any physical activity. Gait performance was assessed at the beginning of the experiment and after the 4-week intervention period. Results: Those in the experimental group showed increased step length, higher velocity and reduced double support time after training. In addition, participants involved in the stretching program showed greater anterior and lateral pelvis tilt and also greater rotation (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Based on our results, we can suggest that a supervised stretching program is effective to alter a number of gait variables. Moreover, after the stretching protocol, aged participants displayed gait parameters which were similar to those reported in young healthy adults. Therefore, stretching can be used as an effective means to improve range of motion and reverse some age-related changes that influence gait performance.

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“…Similar improvements in hip flexibility, to those of the present study, were were described by Cristopoliskl et al(2008), who observed changes in the gait pattern and increase of 2-4 degrees in the hip flexion movement in individuals after a session. Watt et al (2011) found that an exercise-intervention group showed an increase (p ≤ 0.05) in speed and length of stride, as well as in the movement of passive hip extension, indicating that a stretching program is effective in improving some measures related to age and decline of gait function in the elderly.…”

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Introduction: A number of body modifications accompanies aging, for instance, reduction in muscle performance, balance and flexibility. Physical exercise, as well as anti-inflammatory nutrients, can proportionate benefits in the preservation of physical abilities. In this study, we hypothesize that supplementation with ômega-3 fatty acid could have an additional effect on a flexibility exercise program in elderly. Aim: To evaluate the effects of ômega-3 on flexibility and articular mobility in elderly submitted to a flexibility-training program. Methods: this is a double blind randomized study with a non-probabilistic sample. Twenty-one participants, submitted to a 12 weeks flexibility exercises program, were distributed in two groups, receiving an ômega-3 supplement (PAS), or placebo (PAP). At the beginning and at the end of the experiment, the participants were evaluated for anthropometric measures (body mass and height -to calculate body mass index -and waist circumference), and flexibility measures (movements of lateral flexion of the cervical spine, shoulder flexion, hip flexion, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion). Results: when compared the beginning and the end of the study, both groups showed significant differences in some movements. To PAP, the differences were: right cervical (8%), shoulder (10%) and dorsi flexion by left ankle (22%); to PAS, the differences were shoulder movement to right (8%) and left (11%) sides and planti flexion by right ankle (19%). However, the ômega-3 supplementation was not enough to promote additional effects on any of the investigated variables. Conclusion: The present lead us to conclude that stretching physical activities seem to be beneficial for the elderly. However, our results did not show any additional benefits with the use of ômega-3 supplementation.

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“…A reduzida capacidade dos idosos em identificar posições dos segmentos inferiores em pequenas amplitudes pode ser considerada crítica, devido à menor amplitude articular empregada durante a locomoção em idosos (PRINCE et al, 1997). Idosos apresentam rigidez dos tecidos que circundam a articulação do quadril e sofrem gradativas reduções na amplitude de movimento articular (CRISTOPOLISKI et al, 2008;NICOLATO et al, 2002); portanto, é provável que posições estabelecidas abaixo de 90° (acentuada flexão do quadril -figura 1D) estejam muito próximas à amplitude máxima da flexão do quadril em idosos. Posições próximas às máximas amplitudes articulares podem distender os tecidos próximo ao seu limite de elasticidade e fornecer referências para o reposicionamento dos segmentos.…”

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Percepção de posicionamento articular e do nível de força em sujeitos idosos e jovens

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RESUMOO envelhecimento causa degeneração em sistemas orgânicos e pode comprometer a função proprioceptiva, que parece influenciar o equilíbrio e o controle postural. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar diferenças na propriocepção entre idosos e jovens. Quatorze idosos (idade = 66,3 ± 7,2 anos) e 15 jovens (idade = 23,9 ± 2,4 anos) foram submetidos a um teste de percepção de posicionamento segmentar (PPS) e a um teste de percepção do nível de força (PNF) exercida. Idosos apresentaram maior déficit proprioceptivo em reposicionamentos de membros superiores e inferiores a amplitudes maiores que 90° e em reproduções de baixa intensidade de força (20% e 30% 1RM) de músculos extensores do quadril e flexores do ombro. Os resultados indicam menor capacidade proprioceptiva em idosos na realização de movimentos de grande amplitude para membros superiores e de baixa amplitude para membros inferiores. Déficits na percepção e controle da força, embora em baixos níveis da contração isométrica máxima, foram encontrados em idosos. Palavras-chave:

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Efeito transiente de exercícios de flexibilidade na articulação do quadril sobre a marcha de idosas

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