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Avaliação da força muscular e capacidade funcional na telerreabilitação em indivíduos com fibrose cística

2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Title: Avaliação da força muscular e capacidade funcional na telerreabilitação em indivíduos com fibrose cística

Cinemática do tronco nos planos sagital e frontal ao longo da aprendizagem de uma tarefa nova: o putting do golfe

2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Title: Cinemática do tronco nos planos sagital e frontal ao longo da aprendizagem de uma tarefa nova: o putting do golfe Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate trunk kinematics in the sagittal and frontal planes during the learning of the golf putting task in individuals with no previous golf experience. Twenty participants were allocated to either a control group or an OPTIMAL group. Both groups completed an experimental protocol consisting of pre-test, acquisition, retention, and transfer phases over three consecutive days. Assessments were performed throughout the different phases of the experimental protocol using specific distances from the target (2.0 m, 2.5 m, 5.0 m, and 5.5 m). The OPTIMAL group received additional instructions based on the OPTIMAL theory, including an external focus of attention, autonomy support, and enhanced expectancies for success, whereas the control group received only the basic instructions required to perform the putting task. Trunk range of motion and angular velocity were analyzed in the frontal and sagittal planes using recordings obtained from two GoPro HERO11 cameras and reflective markers placed on anatomical landmarks. Data were analyzed using a mixed analysis of variance to evaluate the effects of group, experimental condition, and the interaction between these factors. A significant effect of experimental condition was observed for all kinematic variables analyzed, indicating changes in trunk range of motion and angular velocity throughout the learning process. However, no significant differences were found between the groups, nor was there a significant interaction between group and condition. These findings suggest that task practice promoted trunk kinematic adaptations during golf putting learning regardless of the instructional strategy adopted in individuals with no previous golf experience.

Repercussões da Eletroestimulação Transcutânea do Nervo Plantar Medial na Qualidade de Vida em Mulheres com Bexiga Hiperativa

2025-09-13T00:00:00Z

Title: Repercussões da Eletroestimulação Transcutânea do Nervo Plantar Medial na Qualidade de Vida em Mulheres com Bexiga Hiperativa Abstract: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a health condition characterized by urinary urgency, increased frequency, and/or nocturia. It is an idiopathic disorder with modifiable factors (alcohol, smoking, caffeine, spicy foods, carbonated beverages, obesity, and kidney stones) and non-modifiable factors (age, female sex, postmenopause, metabolic syndrome, and pelvic organ prolapse). Current treatments include anticholinergic medications, behavioral therapy with bladder training, and transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Objective: To evaluate whether transcutaneous medial plantar nerve stimulation is effective in treating OAB symptoms and improving quality of life, offering a new therapeutic option. Methods: This was a blinded clinical trial, with assessments conducted through structured interviews. The instruments used were the OAB-V8 (Overactive Bladder-Validated 8-Question Awareness Tool) and the King’s Health Questionnaire (KHQ). The OAB-V8 was also used as an inclusion criterion. The study sample consisted of 15 participants. The inclusion criteria were women over 18 years of age with complaints of urinary urgency, who could present urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The intervention combined behavioral therapy, bladder training (whose guidance was explained through an informational booklet), and transcutaneous medial plantar nerve stimulation. The protocol consisted of 12 sessions, performed twice weekly on nonconsecutive days, each lasting 20 minutes. The stimulation parameters were a frequency of 10 Hz and a pulse duration of 200 μs. Results: After 12 sessions, there was a significant reduction in OAB-V8 scores, from 22.2 (±5.31) to 11.5 (±6.35), with a mean decrease of 10.7 points. Although the final mean score did not reach the <8 cutoff, considered negative for OAB diagnosis, the reduction was clinically relevant. The KHQ showed significant improvement in the “physical limitations” domain (p = 0.02). These findings highlight the potential of medial plantar nerve stimulation to reduce symptoms and enhance functional autonomy, with a positive impact on quality of life. Conclusion: Transcutaneous medial plantar nerve stimulation proved effective in reducing OAB symptoms and improving women’s quality of life. Therefore, it may represent a minimally invasive and easily applicable therapeutic alternative. Despite the promising results, further controlled studies with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings.

Mídia, mulheres e futebol: um mapeamento da produção científica

2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Title: Mídia, mulheres e futebol: um mapeamento da produção científica