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Desempenho da força muscular em idosos com doença de Alzheimer: um estudo transversal
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2019-02-22)
Background: Reduced muscle strength and loss of functional capacity are observed with aging. Studies have shown that additionally to the inherent cognitive decline, decreased strength, balance, and mobility are observed ...
Análise da complexidade do torque dos extensores do joelho: efeito do envelhecimento, fragilidade e exercício físico
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2018-11-30)
The process of physiological aging involves a series of alterations in the neuromuscular system leading to the reduction of mass and muscle force. Consequently, changes in muscle strength have been investigated in elderly ...
Sintomas musculoesqueléticos em trabalhadores com diferentes demandas físicas: influência do sexo e da idade
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2019-02-28)
Musculoskeletal symptoms such as pain, tingling and numbness are due to non-traumatic inflammatory or degenerative processes that can lead in the long term to musculoskeletal disorders, which are among the main causes of ...
Avaliação das respostas cardiovasculares à medida de pressão expiratória máxima estática e à manobra de Valsalva em homens saudáveis
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2013-02-26)
The assessment of respiratory muscles by the measure of maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressures, have been routinely applied in the physical therapy clinical practice. However, these measures, especially ...
Fortalecimento muscular na osteoartrite de joelho de ratos: implicações locais e sistêmicas
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2014-01-22)
Osteoarthritis is the most common disease among the elderly ostemioarticular, being of great relevance for public health and for studies related to aging processes. In this context, the muscle strengthening becomes important ...
Subtarefas do teste Timed Up and Go e sua relação com as funções frontais em idosos com e sem comprometimento cognitivo leve: um estudo longitudinal
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2019-10-03)
Background: Studies have shown that there are changes in functional mobility in both cognitively preserved older adults and with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, the understanding of the performance over time of ...
Efeitos do envelhecimento e da osteoporose na cifose torácica, na propriocepção e no torque dos músculos do tronco.
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2005-02-18)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aging and osteoporosis on
thoracic kyphosis degree, on extensors and flexors trunk muscles torque and on
proprioception. Moreover, this study investigated the possible ...
Efeitos do exercício físico na cognição de idosos pré-frágeis e frágeis
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2021-02-19)
Frailty syndrome is characterized as an important geriatric syndrome because it is associated with a greater risk of functional decline, falls, institutionalization, hospitalization and death. Besides, cognition is an ...
Diferenças de sexo nos fatores de risco para fragilidade em idosos e na sua relação com incapacidade funcional: uma análise de trajetórias
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2021-08-06)
The mechanism, the risk factors and the influence of sex on the incidence of frailty components are not completely known. In addition, the relationship between frailty and disability has been explored in a two-way street ...
Associação entre função respiratória e sarcopenia em idosos comunitários
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2018-02-28)
The international scientific literature has shown the relationship between sarcopenia and respiratory function in the elderly, because of imparments both conditions cause, associated with the aging process. In the last ...