Universidade São Judas Tadeu

About: Universidade São Judas Tadeu is a education organization based out in São Paulo, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Aerobic exercise & Baroreflex. The organization has 736 authors who have published 852 publications receiving 4782 citations.

Nutritional rehabilitation of undernourished and nutritionally at-risk children admitted to a supplementary food program in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a recuperacao nutricional de criancas inscritas no programa Incentivo ao Combate as Carencias Nutricionais (ICCN) no Municipio de Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brasil. Foram estudadas 724 criancas de 6 a 24 meses inscritas no ICCN, no periodo de julho de 1999 a julho de 2001. Para avaliar o estado nutricional inicial, utilizaram-se os indices peso/idade, peso/comprimento e comprimento/idade, sendo considerada eutrofica criancas com escore z > -1; em risco > -2 e -3 e desnutrida grave < -3. A evolucao nutricional foi avaliada por meio do comprimento/idade, e os resultados foram analisados segundo a variacao media do escore z ao final de 12 meses. A condicao nutricional encontrava-se melhor para todas as categorias apos 12 meses, cujos melhores resultados foram obtidos pelas criancas que apresentaram deficiencia nutricional mais intensa no inicio. Observaram-se ganhos em comprimento de 1,12, 0,82, 0,57 e 0,45 escore z para os desnutridos graves, moderados, em risco nutricional e eutroficos, respectivamente. A experiencia do ICCN em Mogi das Cruzes resultou efetivamente na melhora nutricional dos beneficiarios.

Electromyographic study on the sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis major muscles during respiratory activity in humans

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the simultaneous and maximum activities ofthe sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and pectoralis major (PM) muscles, to determine how the two types of breathing patterns (normal and forced) can affect these activities , and to verify which of these muscles could be used to establish an evaluation protocol for patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. Methods: Eleven healthy men, aged 18 to 25 years, participated in this study. The individuals remained in supine position using a respiratory belt to monitor both inspiratory and expiratory phase during shifts in the rib cage, performing three repetitions for the normal and forced respiratory movements, while keeping the breathing rhythm with a standard metronome. Electromyographic signals were captured using bipolar surface electrodes placed on the lower third of the SCM muscle and on the lower PM muscle fibers. Electromyographic signals were analyzed and the root mean square (RMS) values were calculated for a complete respiratory cycle. The EMG values were analyzed using the Bonferroni test for multiple comparisons. The homogeneity of variances was verified using the logarithmic transformation (LOG). The level of statistical significance was set at 5% (SPSS 19.0). Results: The values showed that there are signiicant differences between the EMG values of the SCM muscle during normal and forced respiration and the EMG values of the ECM and PM muscles during forced respiration. Conclusion: These results showed that the SCM muscle can be an indicator for the development of parameters to be used in the analysis of patients with respiratory failure.

Análise da atividade eletromiográfica de superfície de pontos gatilhos miofasciais

Abstract: Os pontos gatilhos miofasciais (PGMs) sao manifestacoes comumente encontradas na pratica clinica e estao relacionados a alteracao de tonus e a sindrome dolorosa miofascial (SDM). OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capacidade da EMG de superficie e detectar alteracoes da atividade neuromuscular no PGM, em situacoes de repouso e de contracao isometrica voluntaria maxima. METODO: Participaram do estudo 56 individuos distribuidos em dois grupos: grupo Saudavel com 28 individuos, que necessariamente nao possuiam PGM, e o grupo Dor, constituido de 28 individuos que possuiam necessariamente PGM no musculo escolhido. O grupo Dor apresentava individuos com PGM latente e ativo, e com e sem fenomenos autonomicos (FA). RESULTADOS: O sinal EMG da porcao muscular com PGM mostrou-se significativamente maior quando comparado com a porcao muscular sadia do grupo Dor, e do grupo Saudavel durante o repouso (26,56 ± 44,54, 5,39 ± 6,29 e 1,56 ± 0,76, respectivamente, p = 0,0001). Os individuos com PGM ativo obtiveram maior intensidade do sinal EMG do que aqueles que apresentaram PGM latente (17,85 ± 30,25 versus 3,74 ± 1,52, p = 0,04). Alem disso, os individuos que apresentaram fenomenos autonomicos tiveram maior intensidade do sinal EMG do que aqueles que nao os apresentaram (16,78 ± 28,44 versus 3,51 ± 3,65), na condicao de repouso. CONLUSAO: A EMG de superficie e capaz de mensurar a atividade do PGM, principalmente na condicao de repouso.

Ensino da ginástica na escola pública: as três dimensões do conteúdo e o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico

Abstract: This study describes the experience of a project in Physical Education where the authors directly emphasized the gymnastics. Held during the 2nd half of 2014 for 8th graders of elementary school, a public school located on the east side of Sao Paulo, the research was focus the three dimensions of content. In procedural dimension students experienced some gymnastics (rhythmic, artistic and acrobatic) according to the possibilities of material, infrastructure and motor skills in the school context. In the conceptual dimension were held lectures, film analysis and debates for students to understand the historical context, the main evidence and physical abilities used in these body practices. In attitudinal dimension discussions were held involving gender relations and racial prejudice.

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