Análise da composição corporal e prática de atividade física em mulheres pós-menopausa.

Almeida, Eloise Werle de; Greguol, Márcia

doi:10.20396/conex.v11i3.8637607

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“…During the menopausal transition hormonal changes occur which are the result of the low number of functioning ovarian follicles 7 . Evidence suggests that changes in the hormonal state, especially a reduction in estradiol, lead to an increase in fat mass, a decline in lean and bone mass 8 , and contribute, directly or indirectly, to a reduction in functionality 9 .…”

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Relationship between strength and muscle mass in middle-aged and elderly women: a cross-sectional study

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et al. 2017

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: to analyze the relationship between handgrip strength and lower limb strength and the amount of segmental skeletal muscle mass in middle-aged and elderly women. Methods: an observational, cross-sectional, observational study of 540 women aged between 40 and 80 years in the cities of Parnamirim and Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, was performed. Sociodemographic data, anthropometric measurements, handgrip dynamometry, knee flexors and extensors of the dominant limbs, as well as the segmental muscle mass of the limbs were evaluated. Data were analyzed using Student's t-Test, Chi-square test, Effect Size and Pearson's Correlation (CI 95%). Results: there were statistically significant weak and moderate correlations between handgrip strength and upper limb muscle mass, knee flexion strength and lower limb muscle mass, and between knee extension strength and lower limb muscle mass for the age groups 40-59 years and 60 years or more ( p<0.05). Conclusions: muscle strength correlates with skeletal muscle mass. It could therefore be an indicator of the decrease in strength. It is not the only such indicator, however, as correlations were weak and moderate, which suggests the need for more studies on this theme to elucidate which components may also influence the loss of strength with aging.

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“…Almeida & Greguol 7 suggest that there is a decrease in muscle mass of approximately 2.5% per decade, which can lead to changes in balance, proprioception and the ability to walk, resulting in a higher risk of falls, bed restrictions and increased functional dependence 5 .…”

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