Aline Martins Toledo

Effects of 20 sessions of Pilates method on postural alignment and flexibility of young women: pilot study

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m2) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m²) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>;0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.

Efeitos de 20 sessões do método Pilates no alinhamento postural e flexibilidade de mulheres jovens: estudo piloto

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m2) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m²) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>;0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.

Additional Weight Influences the Reaching Behavior of Low-Risk Preterm Infants

ABSTRACT The authors investigated the influence of additional weight in the reaching behavior of preterm infants. Nine low-risk preterm and 10 full-term infants age 5–7 months participated. A toy was presented in two procedures: (a) baseline and (b) additional weight (bracelet with weight of 20% of the infants upper limb mass). The additional weight reduced the straightness index at 5 months, increased the mean velocity and decreased the movement units at all months, and increased unsuccessful grasps at 5 and 7 months in preterm infants. Preterm infants showed less movement units at all months and less unsuccessful grasps at 6 months compared with full-term infants. Weight disturbance seems to change the intrinsic dynamics involved in reaching movements of 5–7-month-old preterm infants.

Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI

La evaluacion de factores como fatiga y aspectos funcionales pueden identificar sobrecargas durante la actividad de los enfermeros. El objetivo fue evaluar la necesidad de descanso, prevalencia de molestias musculoesqueleticas, capacidad de trabajo y esfuerzo fisico de enfermeros de UTI. Participaron 24 enfermeros (edad 40±8 anos; 14 hombres/10 mujeres). Fueron aplicados: cuestionario nordico de sintomas, indice de capacidad para el trabajo (ICT), escala de necesidad de descanso (ENEDE) y escala de esfuerzo percibido (Borg). Diferencias entre sexos fueron verificadas por el test t de Student y la prevalencia por el test exacto de Fisher. Se verifico la prevalencia del 75% en los ultimos 12 meses, siendo el 100% de las mujeres y 42% de los hombres (diferencia significativa; p=0,024). Las mujeres clasificaron el trabajo como mas intenso en comparacion a los hombres (p<0,05). No hubo diferencias entre ENEDE/ICT. Se resalta la importancia de acciones preventivas enfocadas en la actividad de enfermeria y estrategias para prevencion de molestias en el sexo femenino.| Evaluating factors such as fatigue and functional aspects can identify overloads during nursing activities. The aim was to evaluate need for recovery, prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort, working capacity and perceived exertion of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI Analysis of functional parameters related to occupational risk factors of ICU nursing activity Análisis de parámetros funcionales relacionados a los factores de riesgos laborales de la actividad de enfermeros de UTI Denise Nery, Aline Martins Toledo, Silvio Oliveira Júnior, Charles Taciro, Rodrigo Carregaro Estudo desenvolvido no Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Fisioterapeuta pela UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Twenty-four nurses participated (aged 40±8 years; 10 men and 14 women). The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, work ability index (WAI), need for recovery scale (NRE) and scale of perceived exertion (Borg) were applied. Gender differences were evaluated by Student’s t-test and the prevalence by Fisher’s exact test. There was a prevalence of 75% in the last 12 months, 100% of women and 42% of men (significant difference; p=0.024). Women rated work as more intense than men (p<0.05). There were no differences between NRE/WAI. The study emphasizes the importance of preventive actions focused on nursing activities and strategies for prevention of discomfort in females.

Efectos de 20 sesiones del método Pilates en el alineamiento postural y flexibilidad de mujeres jóvenes: estudio piloto

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m2) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m²) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>;0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.

Analysis of functional parameters related to occupational risk factors of ICU nursing activity

La evaluacion de factores como fatiga y aspectos funcionales pueden identificar sobrecargas durante la actividad de los enfermeros. El objetivo fue evaluar la necesidad de descanso, prevalencia de molestias musculoesqueleticas, capacidad de trabajo y esfuerzo fisico de enfermeros de UTI. Participaron 24 enfermeros (edad 40±8 anos; 14 hombres/10 mujeres). Fueron aplicados: cuestionario nordico de sintomas, indice de capacidad para el trabajo (ICT), escala de necesidad de descanso (ENEDE) y escala de esfuerzo percibido (Borg). Diferencias entre sexos fueron verificadas por el test t de Student y la prevalencia por el test exacto de Fisher. Se verifico la prevalencia del 75% en los ultimos 12 meses, siendo el 100% de las mujeres y 42% de los hombres (diferencia significativa; p=0,024). Las mujeres clasificaron el trabajo como mas intenso en comparacion a los hombres (p<0,05). No hubo diferencias entre ENEDE/ICT. Se resalta la importancia de acciones preventivas enfocadas en la actividad de enfermeria y estrategias para prevencion de molestias en el sexo femenino.| Evaluating factors such as fatigue and functional aspects can identify overloads during nursing activities. The aim was to evaluate need for recovery, prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort, working capacity and perceived exertion of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI Analysis of functional parameters related to occupational risk factors of ICU nursing activity Análisis de parámetros funcionales relacionados a los factores de riesgos laborales de la actividad de enfermeros de UTI Denise Nery, Aline Martins Toledo, Silvio Oliveira Júnior, Charles Taciro, Rodrigo Carregaro Estudo desenvolvido no Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Fisioterapeuta pela UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Twenty-four nurses participated (aged 40±8 years; 10 men and 14 women). The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, work ability index (WAI), need for recovery scale (NRE) and scale of perceived exertion (Borg) were applied. Gender differences were evaluated by Student’s t-test and the prevalence by Fisher’s exact test. There was a prevalence of 75% in the last 12 months, 100% of women and 42% of men (significant difference; p=0.024). Women rated work as more intense than men (p<0.05). There were no differences between NRE/WAI. The study emphasizes the importance of preventive actions focused on nursing activities and strategies for prevention of discomfort in females.

Análisis de parámetros funcionales relacionados a los factores de riesgos laborales de la actividad de enfermeros de UTI

La evaluacion de factores como fatiga y aspectos funcionales pueden identificar sobrecargas durante la actividad de los enfermeros. El objetivo fue evaluar la necesidad de descanso, prevalencia de molestias musculoesqueleticas, capacidad de trabajo y esfuerzo fisico de enfermeros de UTI. Participaron 24 enfermeros (edad 40±8 anos; 14 hombres/10 mujeres). Fueron aplicados: cuestionario nordico de sintomas, indice de capacidad para el trabajo (ICT), escala de necesidad de descanso (ENEDE) y escala de esfuerzo percibido (Borg). Diferencias entre sexos fueron verificadas por el test t de Student y la prevalencia por el test exacto de Fisher. Se verifico la prevalencia del 75% en los ultimos 12 meses, siendo el 100% de las mujeres y 42% de los hombres (diferencia significativa; p=0,024). Las mujeres clasificaron el trabajo como mas intenso en comparacion a los hombres (p<0,05). No hubo diferencias entre ENEDE/ICT. Se resalta la importancia de acciones preventivas enfocadas en la actividad de enfermeria y estrategias para prevencion de molestias en el sexo femenino.| Evaluating factors such as fatigue and functional aspects can identify overloads during nursing activities. The aim was to evaluate need for recovery, prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort, working capacity and perceived exertion of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. Análise de parâmetros funcionais relacionados aos fatores de risco ocupacionais da atividade de enfermeiros de UTI Analysis of functional parameters related to occupational risk factors of ICU nursing activity Análisis de parámetros funcionales relacionados a los factores de riesgos laborales de la actividad de enfermeros de UTI Denise Nery, Aline Martins Toledo, Silvio Oliveira Júnior, Charles Taciro, Rodrigo Carregaro Estudo desenvolvido no Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Fisioterapeuta pela UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. Professor Doutor do curso de Fisioterapia da UFMS – Campo Grande (MS), Brasil. Twenty-four nurses participated (aged 40±8 years; 10 men and 14 women). The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, work ability index (WAI), need for recovery scale (NRE) and scale of perceived exertion (Borg) were applied. Gender differences were evaluated by Student’s t-test and the prevalence by Fisher’s exact test. There was a prevalence of 75% in the last 12 months, 100% of women and 42% of men (significant difference; p=0.024). Women rated work as more intense than men (p<0.05). There were no differences between NRE/WAI. The study emphasizes the importance of preventive actions focused on nursing activities and strategies for prevention of discomfort in females.