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Características antropométricas e posturais de pés de idosos diabéticos e não diabéticos: evolução no período de quatro anos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2012-03-23)
The aging of the population is a phenomena observed in the whole planet. Brazil follows this tendency with 21 million elderly, who correspond to 11,3% of the population. The projection is that in the year 2025 the population ...
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 extensor do joelho na síndrome da fragilidade
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2018-02-23)
Frailty syndrome is associated with a decline in the complexity of biological signals. The interactions between neuromuscular system components result in complex structures of torque, which can be simplified in the presence ...
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 ...
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 ...
Análise da interação entre determinantes da limitação ao fluxo expiratório em homens saudáveis
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2015-02-27)
Background and objective: Dysanapsis ratio (DR), peak oxygen uptake (VO₂ peak) and age
are studied as determinants of expiratory flow limitation (EFL) during exercise. However, it is
not yet known whether they can elucidate ...
Modulação autonômica da frequência cardíaca e treino de força excêntrica no processo de envelhecimento
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2010-02-22)
The aging process is marked by several physiological changes, and the reduction in muscle strength is very important one. In order to minimize this force decline there are recommendations for using resistance training for ...
Efeito da modulação laser de baixa intensidade na regeneração de tendões de ratos jovens e adultos
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2011-07-15)
Aging is an important factor related to the predisposition to tendon degeneration, pathological and delayed tissue repair. Several physical therapy modalities are used to promote acceleration and improvement of tendon ...
Estudo biomecânico da marcha de mulheres idosas ultrapassando obstáculos: efeito da atividade física
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2008-06-30)
It is known that practicing regular exercises promotes several benefits to elderly individuals. However, no studies have assessed the effects of activity on obstacle negotiation with this population. Therefore, the objective ...