Showing papers by "Universidade São Judas Tadeu published in 2017"

Effects of inspiratory muscle exercise in the pulmonary function, autonomic modulation, and hemodynamic variables in older women with metabolic syndrome

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle exercise (IME) on metabolic and hemodynamic parameters, cardiac autonomic modulation and respiratory function of older women with metabolic syndrome (MS). For this, sixteen older women with MS and 12 aged-matched controls participated of the present study. Two days before and 2 days after the main experiment, fasting blood samples (i.e., total cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose), cardiac autonomic modulation (i.e., heart rate variability), and respiratory muscle function were obtained and evaluated. The sessions of physical exercise was based on a IME, which was performed during 7 days. Each session of IME was performed during 20 min, at 30% of maximal static inspiratory pressure. In the results, MS group presented higher levels of triglycerides, blood glucose, and systolic blood pressure when compared to control group. IME was not able to change these variables. However, although MS group showed impaired respiratory muscle strength and function, as well as cardiac autonomic modulation, IME was able to improve these parameters. Thus, the data showed that seven days of IME are capable to improve respiratory function and cardiac autonomic modulation of older women with MS. These results indicate that IME can be a profitable therapy to counteracting the clinical markers of MS, once repeated sessions of acute IME can cause chronical alterations on respiratory function and cardiac autonomic modulation.

Relationship between physical fitness and game-related statistics in elite professional basketball players: Regular season vs. playoffs

Abstract: AIMS This study aimed to verify th erelation ship between of anthropometric and physical performance variables with game-related statistics in professional elite basketball players during a competition. METHODS Eleven male basketball players were evaluated during 10 weeks in two distinct moments (regular season and playoffs). Overall, 11 variables of physical fitness and 13 variables of game-related statistics were analysed. RESULTS The following significant Pearson’scorrelations were found in regular season: percentage of fat mass with assists (r = -0.62) and steals (r = -0.63); height (r = 0.68), lean mass (r = 0.64), and maximum strength (r = 0.67) with blocks; squat jump with steals (r = 0.63); and time in the T-test with success ful two-point field-goals (r = -0.65), success ful free-throws (r = -0.61), and steals (r = -0.62). However, in playoffs, only stature and lean mass maintained these correlations (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The anthropometric and physical characteristics of the players showed few correlations with the game-related statistics in regular season, and these correlations are even lower in the playoff games of a professional elite Champion ship, wherefore, not being good predictors of technical performance.

Overweight, obesity, steps, and moderate to vigorous physical activity in children.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to establish cutoff points for the number of steps/day and minutes/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity in relation to the risk of childhood overweight and obesity and their respective associations. In addition, we aim to identify the amount of steps/day needed to achieve the recommendation of moderate to vigorous physical activity in children from Sao Caetano do Sul. METHODS In total, 494 children have used an accelerometer to monitor steps/day and the intensity of physical activity (min/day). The moderate to vigorous physical activity has been categorized according to the public health recommendation (≤ 60 versus > 60 min/day). Overweight or obesity is defined as body mass index > +1 SD, based on reference data from the World Health Organization. The data on family income, education of parents, screen time, diet pattern, and sedentary time have been collected by questionnaires. Logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic curves have been constructed. RESULTS On average, boys walked more steps/day (1,850) and performed more min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (23.1) than girls. Overall, 51.4% of the children have been classified as eutrophic and 48.6% as overweight or obese. Eutrophic boys walked 1,525 steps/day and performed 18.6 minutes/day more of moderate to vigorous physical activity than those with overweight/obesity (p 0.05). The cutoff points to prevent overweight and obesity in boys and girls were 10,500 and 8,500 steps/day and 66 and 46 min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, respectively. The walking of 9,700 steps/day for boys and 9,400 steps/day for girls ensures the scope of the recommendation of moderate to vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS In boys, steps/day and moderate to vigorous physical activity have been negatively associated with body mass index, regardless of race, family income, education of parents, screen time, diet pattern, and sedentary time. We suggest, for steps/day and moderate to vigorous physical activity, studies with different ages and populations, with different designs, so as to inform the cause and effect relationship with various health parameters.

Factors associated with diet quality of older adults

Abstract: Objective Evaluate the factors associated with diet quality of older adults from the city of Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 295 older adults receiving care in health care units in Sao Caetano do Sul. Diet quality was assessed using the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index. The associations between the diet quality mean score and the socio-demographic, economic, and anthropometric characteristics and lifestyle and health conditions were verified using multiple linear regression. Results Lower diet quality mean score were associated with the variables: marital status (widowed or separated) (β=-2.02; p=0.047), retired (β=-4.24; p=0.034), and smoking (β=-8.06; p=0.001); whereas higher diet quality mean score were associated with higher education level (9 years or more) (β=3.49; p=0.013). Conclusion Individuals with higher education level had better diet quality, and those who were widowed or separated, retired, and smokers had worse diet quality indicating that socio-demographic, economic, and lifestyle are factors that can influence food choice of older adults.

Powerlifting sessions promote significant post-exercise hypotension

Abstract: Introduction: Powerlifting (PWL) is a worldwide method, frequently used in resistance training programs. However, the relationship between cardiovascular responses and PWL is still unclear in the literature. Objective: To evaluate acute cardiovascular overload and post-exercise hypotension (PEH) after acute powerlifting exercise session in subjects with experience in the modality. Methods: Nine powerlifting athletes (34 ± 5 years) participated voluntarily in this study. The following exercises were used in the session: squat, bench press and deadlift (95% of 1 RM, 2 to 5 repetitions). The anthropometric parameters and blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean) were evaluated immediately, 5’, 10’, 30’, 60’ and 24 hours after the exercise session with a non-invasive automatic pres-sure monitor. Results: Significant differences (p<0.05) were found between rest and immediately after exercise on systolic (135 ± 6 vs. 153 ± 10 mmHg) and mean (102 ± 3 vs. 108 ± 3 mmHg) blood pressures, but no difference was found at diastolic (85 ± 3 vs. 85 ± 4 mmHg) blood pressure. Additionally, the increase in systolic pressure did not reach values considered as a risk of cardiovascular overload. Significant PEH was found after 60 minutes (systolic: -12 ± 12%, diastolic: -5 ± 6% and mean: -7 ± 5%) and 24 hours after PWL session (systolic: -5 ± 4%, diastolic: -8 ± 4% and mean: -7 ± 3%). Conclusion: Our data demonstrated that a PWL session does not increase systolic blood pressure up to the risk range and promotes PEH after 60 minutes of exercise and that this cardiovascular response persisted after 24 hours post-exertion in powerlifting athletes.Keywords: hypotension; resistance training; exercise.

Dietary patterns and associated factors among the elderly

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to identify dietary patterns among the elderly, and associate the same with sociodemographic characteristics, health and lifestyle. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a non-probabilistic sample of 295 elderly residents of both genders of the city of Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil, who were users of public health units. Dietary patterns were identified considering 44 food items identified through 24-hour dietary recall. Factor analysis by the principal components method was used, adopting loads greater than 0.25 as the cut-off point, followed by Varimax orthogonal rotation. The associations were analyzed by the linear regression method, with variables with p<0.20 in univariate regression selected, and those with p<0.05 maintained in the multivariate model. There was a greater percentage of elderly females (85.1%) and those aged 60-69 years (46.4%). Three dietary patterns were identified: the "traditional" pattern was associated with the male gender (β=0.59, p<0.001) and physically active individuals (β=0.39, p=0.020); the "Pastas, pork and sweets" pattern was associated with the male gender (β=0.38, p=0.025) and retired individuals (β=0.55, p=0.017); and the "Coffee with milk and bread and butter" pattern was associated with an age of 80 years or older (β=0.55, p=0.004) and elderly persons who had difficulty chewing (β=0.38, p=0.013). The dietary patterns identified show that the elderly tend to maintain similar eating habits to the Brazilian population in general, and that diet changes to a similar degree as health and life style conditions.

Caffeine supplementation affects the immunometabolic response to concurrent training.

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of caffeine (CAF) and carbohydrate (CHO) intake on strength performance and its metabolic and inflammatory responses during concurrent training. Seven active males ingested a double-placebo (P), CAF (capsule 5 mg/kg) or CHO (20% maltodextrin solution) supplementation before strength exercise. Participants performed three randomized sessions of 5,000-m high-intensity intermittent aerobic exercise at maximal intensity followed by strength exercise, performing after the P, CHO, and CAF intake. The blood samples were collected before (pre) and immediately after concurrent strength exercise (post). We found a similar number of repetitions and total volume in all supplementation groups. There was a main effect of time on glucose, lactate, and interleukin (IL)-6 (P<0.05). When compared the changes between groups (postvalues minus prevalues), there was lower glucose in CAF group when compared to CHO group (CAF= 5.0±10.4 vs. CHO=27.8±20 vs. P=15.1±14, P=0.031) and higher IL-6 levels (CAF=11.9±9.2 vs. CHO=-2.4±1.7 vs. P=4.3± 11.7, P=0.017). There was significant interaction for glucose and lactate (P<0.001). In conclusion, CAF and CHO intake did not improve strength performance during concurrent strength training in active males. However, CAF affected immunometabolic responses.

Effects of vitamin D supplementation on pulmonary function in postmenopausal women following an aquatic exercise program

Abstract: Objective This study sought to investigate the effects of vitamin D supplementation and aquatic exercise on pulmonary function in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods This prospective and controlled study included 104 women (62 ± 6.5 years) divided into three groups: a control group lacking vitamin D and calcium supplementation which remained sedentary (CG; n = 17); a control group receiving vitamin D and calcium supplementation which remained sedentary (CDG, n = 33); and a group that completed aquatic exercises three times a week and received vitamin D and calcium supplementation (DTG, n = 54). Data before and after 6 months of the study were analyzed, including serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and calcium concentrations, peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), and cirtometry. Results We observed significant increases in 25(OH)D concentrations in CDG (52.9 ± 2.4 to 69.1 ± 2.2; nmol/L; p < 0.0001) and DTG groups (55.5 ± 3 to 71.5 ± 3 nmol/L; p < 0.0001). PEF increased by 7 ± 2% (p = 0.0080) in CDG group and 11 ± 2% (p < 0.0001) in DTG group, whereas FVC increased by 7 ± 2% (p = 0.0016) in the CDG group and 10 ± 2% (p < 0.0001) in the DTG group, whereas CG had no changes in any of these parameters. The increment value of cirtometry in DTG group (+43 ± 3%) were significantly (p < 0.0001) higher than those in CG (−4 ± 8%) and CDG (+4 ± 9%) groups. Conclusion Our data suggest that vitamin D supplementation improves pulmonary function parameters in postmenopausal women.

Reference Values for the 6-min Walk Distance in Healthy Children Age 7 to 12 Years in Brazil: Main Results of the TC6minBrasil Multi-Center Study.

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Brazil is a country with great climatic, socioeconomic, and cultural differences that does not yet have a reference value for the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in healthy children. To avoid misinterpretation, the use of equations to predict the maximum walk distance should be established in each country. OBJECTIVES: We sought to establish reference values and to develop an equation to predict the 6-min walk distance for healthy children in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional multi-center study that included 1,496 healthy children, aged 7 to 12 y, assessed across 11 research sites in all regions of Brazil, and recruited from public and private schools in their respective regions. Each child was assessed for weight and height. Walk distance was our main outcome. An open-source software environment for statistical computing was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: We observed a higher average distance walked by boys (531.1 m) than by girls (506.2 m), with a difference of 24.9 m ( P CONCLUSION: Reference values were established for the 6MWT in healthy children aged 7–12 y in Brazil.

Factors associated with protein consumption in elderly

Abstract: Objective We evaluated factors associated with protein consumption by the elderly. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study in a sample of 295 elderly consumers of health facilities in Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Protein consumption data (g and g/kg) were obtained through 24-hour dietary recalls, which was reapplied in a 30% sub-sample to estimate habitual consumption, with an interval of two weeks. The association between protein consumption and sociodemographic, economic, health, and dietary variables was tested using multiple linear regression. Results There was a positive association between protein consumption (g and g/kg) and better Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised, between protein consumption (g) and male sex, and a negative association between protein consumption (g/kg) and greater calf circumference. Higher average protein consumption (g or g/kg) was observed among married elderly, individuals with higher income and schooling, who were economically active, eutrophic, without dyslipidemia and symptoms of dysphagia, who consumed three main meals and an intermediate snack. Conclusion The results showed that protein consumption was associated with diet quality, sex, and calf circumference. The identification of elderly groups prone to protein inadequacy may direct individual and collective interventions to prevent muscle mass reduction and its implications, such as sarcopenia and other adverse outcomes.

Morphological adjustments of the radial nerve are intensity-dependent

Abstract: Introduccion: La adaptacion de los nervios perifericos es fundamental para el aumento de fuerza. Sin embargo, la informacion sobre el efecto de la intensidad sobre la morfologia del nervio es escasa. Objetivo: Comparar el efecto de diferentes intensidades de entrenamiento de resistencia en las estructuras del nervio radial. Metodos: Las ratas se dividieron en tres grupos: control (GC) y entrenamiento con 50% (GF1) y con 75% (GF2) del peso corporal del animal. El analisis morfologico del nervio se hizo con microscopia optica y electronica de transmision. Se aplicaron la prueba ANOVA de una via y la prueba post hoc de Tukey y el nivel de significacion se fijo en p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Los grupos de entrenamiento tuvieron aumento de la fuerza con respecto al grupo control (p ≤ 0,05). Todos los componentes medidos del nervio (area media y diametro de las fibras de mielina y axones, area media y espesor de la vaina de mielina, neurofilamentos y microtubulos) fueron mayores en GF2 en comparacion con los otros grupos (p ≤ 0,05). Conclusion: Los resultados mostraron mayores cambios morfologicos en el nervio radial despues de las cargas mas pesadas. Esto puede ser importante para terapias de rehabilitacion, entrenamiento y progresion.

Resistance training improves aortic structure in Wistar rats.

Abstract: Background Little information is available on the effects of resistance training on the aortic wall Objective This study aimed to quantify the effects of a resistance-training program on blood pressure and aortic wall structural components Methods Rats (aged three months) were randomized into sedentary group (control group, CG; n = 10) or trained group (TG; n = 10) The TG rats performed resistance training by climbing a 11-m vertical ladder (80° incline) five times a week for 12 weeks, and the CG remained sedentary The rats were sacrificed and 5 mm of the ascending aorta was submitted to histological sections, which were stained with hematoxylin–eosin, Picrosirius red, and Verhoeff's elastin, and used for morphometric studies Left ventricle (LV) hypertrophy was determined by measuring LV wall thickness and LV internal diameter Results The rats had similar repetition maximum before the resistance training At the end of the resistance training period, the repetition maximum of the TG was 304-fold greater than the body weight In the twelfth month, the left ventricular weight was 153% larger in the TG than in the CG, and the left ventricular internal diameter was reduced by 10% in the TG Rats exposed to resistance training had a significant increase in aortic wall thickness, in both elastic lamina and collagen fibers, and in the thickness of collagen fibrils Conclusion Resistance training induces the development of concentric cardiac hypertrophy and improves the aortic wall components by producing a morphological expression pattern distinct from aortic pathological adaptation

A Brincadeira e o Jogo no Currículo da Educação Física: A Concepção Apresentada na Versão Preliminar da Base Nacional Comum Curricular

Abstract: In this article, we investigate how play and game have been presented in the National Common Curriculum Basis second provisory proposal in Physical Education area. There seems to be an association between global educational policy and the Brazilian school system organization, using various tools, including the construction of a common curriculum as requirement for certain guarantees to access knowledge. We analyzed that large scale assessments might mask such guarantees and, since the last decade of the Twentieth Century, National Curriculum Parameters influenced the emergence of various curricular proposals in the country, within which predominantly Physical Education has assumed elements of Movement Body Culture, as play and game. We concluded that the National Common Curriculum Basis advances by proposing the pedagogical treatment of play and game as content, but limits the presence of this theme to Kindergarten and early years of Elementary School.

Expectativas e concepções de trabalho na velhice em homens na meia-idade

Abstract: Objetivou-se neste artigo analisar as expectativas e concepcoes de trabalho na velhice em homens de meia-idade. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa que contou com a participacao de quinze homens na faixa etaria entre 50 e 59 anos que trabalham em atividade formal ou informal. Realizou-se uma entrevista semiestruturada e aplicacao da tecnica projetiva denominada procedimento Desenhos-Estorias com Tema. Para a analise dos dados utilizou-se a tecnica de Analise de Conteudo. Foram identificadas categorias como expectativas e representacoes diante da velhice, trabalho e aposentadoria. Observou-se que as expectativas diante da aposentadoria foram associadas ao desejo em praticar atividades prazerosas, porem os dados da realidade sobre a instabilidade financeira e responsabilidades com os familiares nao permitem que os participantes na meia-idade parem suas atividades profissionais. O estudo demonstra que as expectativas e concepcoes de trabalho na velhice estao, de modo geral, associadas tanto a continuidade quanto a sua ressignificacao nessa fase da vida.

The importance of animal studies in Exercise Science

Abstract: — The validity and relevance of research with animals for the development of knowledge in Exercise Science have for long been discussed. Given the complexity of the biological systems, the use of animal models offers a significant contribution to uncover new findings about acute and chronic effects of exercise, particularly when these studies in humans have limitations and ethical implications. There have been notable findings using experimental animals either in basic sciences or in clinical studies involving physiology, pharmacology, genetic, biochemistry, urology, endocrinology and cancer. This article presents a brief review of scientific research using animal models with a focus on exercise training as an effective tool for the prophylaxis and treatment of different pathological processes, which are the basis of many concepts taught and used in undergraduate courses and graduate programs, as well as in new researches showed in scientific conference meetings in numerous areas of science.Keywords:

Strength training and anabolic steroid do not affect muscle capillarization of middle-aged rats

Abstract: Introducao: Em geral, se aceita que a rede capilar diminui com o avanco da idade. O efeito combinado de treinamento resistido (TR) e testosterona ainda precisa ser elucidado. Objetivo: Este estudo visou medir o perfil capilar de diferentes musculos esqueleticos em ratos de meia-idade submetidos a TR e administracao de testosterona exogena. Metodos: Ratos Wistar foram divididos em cinco grupos experimentais: controle com ratos de 13 meses de idade (SC), controle com ratos de 16 meses de idade (SE), ratos idosos + anabolizante (SA), ratos idosos + TR (T) e ratos idosos + TR + anabolizante (TA) . Resultados: Para o musculo soleo, o grupo SE apresentou decrescimo do percentual de capilares em comparacao com o grupo SC. Os grupos SA, T e TA tiveram aumento do volume de capilares em comparacao com o SC. Por outro lado, para o musculo extensor longo dos dedos (ELD), os grupos SA, T e TA demonstraram menor volume e densidade numerica de capilares, em comparacao com SC e SE. O musculo ELD dos grupos T e TA apresentou 70% menos capilares do que o soleo. A densidade numerica e volumetrica e a razao de capilares por fibra muscular nao foram estatisticamente alteradas por nenhuma das intervencoes. A area de corte transversal (ACT) do musculo soleo dos grupos SA, T e TA foi estatisticamente diferente do grupo SC. A ACT do soleo foi maior nos grupos TA e T do que nos grupos SC, SE e SA e a ACT do ELD foi maior no grupo TA comparada com todos os outros grupos. O grupo TA teve valores maiores do que os grupos SE, SA e T. Conclusao: O tipo de intervencao usada nao afetou qualquer variavel mensurada do perfil capilar. Entretanto, o uso de esteroide anabolizante e/ou TR mostrou tendencia de diminuir a densidade de capilares no musculo ELD.

A gestão do esporte como tema de pesquisa: análise da publicação científica

Abstract: The research about sports management has been improved in the last years. To know the characteristics of the produced researches can allow to identify the choices of researchers and the gaps existing. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the scientific publication on Sport Management, which focuses on action and intervention manager. It conducted the literature in four electronic databases. They were identified 40 articles that met the inclusion criteria, 11 trials, 6 review articles or documentary research and 23 original articles. The most discussed topics was the training of sports management, sports management as to its organization and public policies in sports and leisure. By analyzing the method adopted in the studies, it was possible to identify the growth in the number of publications in recent years and the predominance of quantitative research, built from an empirical-analytic conception of science. It is important diversification of research conducted with the use qualitative researches that allow a closer relationship with the actual context of management.

O currículo da educação física na rede municipal de barueri: as percepções dos professores

Abstract: This study aimed to know physical education teachers’ perceptions in the city of Barueri, Sao Paulo, about the reference plan for the PE curricular component and on its implementation process. Qualitative research was conducted including interviews with fourteen teachers, which were the focus of content analysis. It found that teachers favor a common curriculum that standardizes pedagogical practice, but they want some flexibility to adapt it to their views and to students’ characteristics. Teachers criticize the curriculum’s design, content organization and especially implementation. Tensions and conflicts were found in curriculum development as well as interdependence between curriculum dimensions. Thus, teachers are changed by interference of the official curriculum and the curriculum is changed by teachers’ action.

Balance of macronutrient intake among Brazilian elderly: analysis of the National Dietary Survey 2008-2009.

Abstract: RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar a contribuicao de proteina, lipidio e carboidrato no total de energia da dieta de idosos das diferentes regioes brasileiras Metodos: Foram analisados dados de 4286 idosos (60 a 104 anos) provenientes da Pesquisa de Orcamentos Familiares 2008/2009 Baseado no consumo obtido por dois registros alimentares, o programa Multiple Source Method estimou o consumo habitual de macronutrientes e gordura saturada As recomendacoes do Institute of Medicine (IOM), segundo os Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), foram utilizadas para avaliar a participacao relativa dos macronutrientes de acordo com percentual energetico (PE) Modelos de regressao linear identificaram diferencas entre PE dos macronutrientes, situacao do domicilio, macrorregioes e genero Resultados: A proteina foi o macronutriente que apresentou maior concordância com o AMDR (99,8%) Com relacao ao PE lipidico, observou-se que 9,2% da populacao ficaram acima da recomendacao, sendo o dobro do encontrado para carboidrato (4,9%) e nove vezes o percentual de idosos, cujo PE-proteico (1,0%) foi acima do recomendado Em 14,5% dos idosos a ingestao de carboidratos foi abaixo da AMDR, sendo que essas dietas apresentaram maior PE lipidico (β = 8,19; p < 0,001), revelando que 50% dos idosos que consumiam carboidratos abaixo do PE recomendado apresentou um consumo excessivo de lipidio Segundo macrorregioes, o Centro-Oeste foi o unico a apresentar diferenca para carboidrato, sendo esta de menor percentual (51,6%; p < 0,05) A regiao Sul (17,9%; p < 0,01) apresentou o menor PE proteico e o maior de lipidios (28,7%; p < 0,01) Conclusoes: A elevada frequencia de inadequacao da ingestao de lipidio pode significar uma pior qualidade da dieta, contribuindo com o aumento no risco de desenvolvimento de doencas cronicas

Dissimilaridade das habilidades mentais, traços de personalidade, alexitimia e estado de humor em atletas de tiro esportivo das Forças Armadas

Abstract: Em 2015, aconteceram os 6o Jogos Mundiais Militares, na Republica da Coreia. Sobre os atletas de esportes individuais recaia uma grande expectativa, pela possibilidade do ganho de maior numero de medalhas em relacao aos esportes coletivos. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o perfil dos atletas de alto rendimento das Forcas Armadas da modalidade de tiro esportivo nos constructos mencionados anteriormente - personalidade, alexitimia e estado de humor -assim como as associacoes e diferencas entre os mesmos, alem da percepcao destes atletas da importância das habilidades mentais em sua modalidade esportiva. Foram recrutados 14 atletas da equipe de alto rendimento das forcas armadas. Os participantes responderam ao pacote de questionarios, voluntariamente, apos a seletiva para os Jogos Mundiais Militares. Os resultados dos escores apontam para um padrao favoravel do estado de humor, a uma tendencia a alexitimia e quanto aos tracos de personalidade, notou-se em equilibrio entre os escores de cada fator, com predominio a maiores escores no traco Abertura a experiencia e no traco Extroversao . Associacoes significantes entre o estado de humor e personalidade foram encontrados. As variaveis investigadas nao distinguem os atletas aprovados na seletiva daqueles nao selecionados e apenas o traco de personalidade neuroticismo difere entre os atletas com e sem experiencia internacional. Em relacao as habilidades mentais no esporte, O modelo com melhor aderencia obteve estresse = .03 e RSQ=.99, indicando haver quatro grupamentos distintos das habilidades. Espera-se que a presente pesquisa contribua para o continuo aperfeicoamento dessa modalidade no Brasil.

The use of the Gait Deviation Index for the evaluation Post-stroke Hemiparetic Subjects

Abstract: BASES: O Indice de Desvio da Marcha, inicialmente utilizado para avaliar a marcha de criancas com paralisia cerebral, tem sido utilizado como parâmetro quantitativo de alteracoes de marcha de individuos com outras condicoes. No entanto, nao existem estudos que avaliem alteracoes no padrao de marcha de individuos hemipareticos cronicos pos-AVC com base nesse indice. OBJETIVOS: Caracterizar as alteracoes no padrao de marcha de acordo com o Indice de Desvio da Marcha e parâmetros espacio-temporais da marcha de sujeitos hemipareticos cronicos em relacao a individuos saudaveis. METODOS: Estudo retrospetivos. Os dados foram obtidos a partir da base de dados do Laboratorio de Marcha do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. Trinta individuos foram incluidos neste estudo, com AVC unilateral, isquemico ou hemorragico, cronico (tempo pos-lesao> 6 meses) e habilidade de caminhada classificada como 2, 3, 4 ou 5 segundo a Categoria de Ambulacao Funcional. Os dados de 87 individuos saudaveis foram incluidos no grupo controle, obtido a partir da base de dados de normalidade. A analise estatistica foi aplicada atraves do teste de Kruskall Wallis, seguido do teste pos-hoc de Mann-Whitney, considerando um valor p critico 0,99). CONCLUSAO: Os achados do presente estudo demonstram que o Indice de Desvio da Marcha pode ser um parâmetro sensivel para identificar alteracoes no padrao de marcha de individuos hemipareticos cronicos pos-AVC.

Imagem corporal da mulher praticante de exercício físico

Abstract: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a Imagem Corporal (IC) de mulheres inativas (IN) e praticantes de exercicios fisicos: Body Combat (BC) e Yoga (Y). Foram selecionadas 24 mulheres de 18 a 45 anos, praticantes de Yoga (n=8), praticantes de Body Combat (n=8) e Inativas (n=8), que foram avaliadas por meio de uma Escala de Silhuetas. Observamos que a media da silhueta atual, para todos os individuos foi sempre superior a media da silhueta ideal, demonstrando insatisfacao corporal. A analise estatistica apontou diferencas entre as mulheres que praticam Yoga e as Inativas (p<0,01) e houve diferencas entre a silhueta atual e ideal do grupo Inativo (p<0,05). Nesse estudo observou-se que o exercicio fisico interferiu positivamente no grau de satisfacao corporal, evidenciando que os profissionais de Educacao Fisica devem estar atentos e preparados para planejar atividades e programas de exercicio que atendam os individuos em suas mais diversas necessidades.

Caracterização das demandas de psicodiagnóstico infantil em uma clínica-escola de São Paulo

Abstract: O presente estudo objetivou caracterizar a clientela infantil atendida em avaliacao psicodiagnostica, no periodo de 2007 a 2013, em uma clinica-escola de Psicologia, na cidade de Sao Paulo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, de natureza quantitativa, realizada por meio de levantamento e analise de livros, fichas de inscricao e prontuarios de criancas atendidas. Do total de criancas inscritas (N=150), 67,4% eram do sexo masculino, encaminhados por profissionais da saude. As queixas escolares foram frequentes em meninos e meninas, juntamente com queixas de reacoes emocionais as relacoes familiares. O indice de evasao foi elevado (51,3%), mas compativel com outras pesquisas da area. Em relacao ao diagnostico, as reacoes emocionais as relacoes familiares foram as problematicas mais frequentes.

Developing a cooperative multicenter study in Latin America: Lessons learned from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health Project

Abstract: This report examines the challenges of conducting a multicenter, cross-sectional study of countries with diverse cultures, and shares the lessons learned. The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) was used as a feasibility study involving the most populous cities of eight countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela) in 2014–2015, about 40% of the population of the Americas. The target sample included 9 000 individuals, 15–65 years of age, and was stratified by geographic location (only urban areas), gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Six principal challenges were identified: team structuring and site selections; developing a single protocol; obtaining ethic approvals; completing simultaneous fieldwork; ensuring data quality; and extracting data and maintaining consistency across databases. Lessons learned show that harmonization, pilot study, uniformity of procedures, high data quality control, and communication and collaboration across sites are imperative. Barriers included organizational complexity, recruitment of collaborators and research staff, institutional cooperation, development of infrastructure, and identification of resources. Consensus on uniform measures and outcomes and data collection methodology, as well as a plan for data management and analysis, communication, publication, and dissemination of study results should be in place prior to beginning fieldwork. While challenging, such studies offer great potential for building a scientific base for studies on nutrition, physical activity, and other health topics, while facilitating comparisons among countries.

Neurocognitive aspects of body size estimation - A study of contemporary dancers

Abstract: Dancers use multiple forms of body language when performing their functions in the contemporary dance scene. Some neurocognitive aspects are involved in dance, and we highlight the aspect of body image, in particular, the dimensional aspect of the body perception. The aim of this study is to analyze the perceptual aspect of body image (body size estimation) and its possible association with the motor aspect (dynamic balance) involved in the practice of dance, comparing contemporary dancers with physically active and inactive individuals. The sample consisted of 48 subjects divided into four groups: 1) Professional Group (PG); 2) Dance Student Group (SG); 3) Physically Active Group (AG); and 4) Physically Inactive Group (IG).Two tests were used: the Image Marking Procedure (body size estimation) and the Star Excursion Balance Test (dynamic balance). Was observed that dancing and exercising contribute to a proper body size estimation, but cannot be considered the only determining factor. Although dancers have higher ability in the motor test (dynamic balance), no direct relation to the perception of body size was observed, leading us to conclude it is a skill task/dependent acquired by repeating and training. In this study, we found a statistical significant association between educational level and body size estimation. The study opens new horizons in relation to the understanding of factors involved in the construction of the body size estimation.

Uma compreensão psicanalítica acerca do processo de luto na separação amorosa

Abstract: The loving separation is lived as an experience of death in life in which the individual needs to go through the grieving process so the loss can make sense. This study aimed to understand and analyze the grieving process towards the loving separation under a psychoanalytic perspective, and as specific objectives, identify the type of object-choice(anaclitic/ narcissistic) of individuals; check if there was some kind of support during the process and analyze existing feelings after loving separation. For this, six participants were submitted a semi-structured interview, with data analyzed using content analysis. As a result, we identified the presence of both object-choices, especially the narcissistic choice in younger; the grieving process made possible changes and transformations; we found family support, friends, spiritual and psychological; and participants had greater individuality after the breakup. We hypothesized that the suffering caused by the relationship generates a defense as a detachment of another that could become a new object of love. In the grief process it’s possible to internalize the good parts of the beloved object, which are integrated into the Ego. Therefore, the good aspects become part of the subject, which can accept the loss. We pointed out that more studies are needed on the specific theme.