Effect of concurrent training in unilateral transtibial amputees using Paralympic athletes as a control group.
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
; 78: 100165, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Transtibial Amputation (TA) predisposes to a sedentary lifestyle. OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the efficiency of a short-term (8-week) Concurrent Training (CT) program in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees (UTA) and to compare it with the physical condition of a group of Paralympic athletes in preparation for the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics.DESIGN:
This was a longitudinal, prospective and controlled trial study.METHODS:
Thirty-four male subjects with UTA and using prostheses for six months or more were selected for this study. They were divided into two groups Group 1 (G1) â 17 non-athlete and untrained UTA and Group 2 (G2) â 17 paralympic athletes with active UTA in the training phase. G1 was evaluated before and after eight weeks of CT and G2 made a single evaluation for control. All were submitted to anamnesis, clinical evaluation (blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and heart rate) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing on a lower limb cycle ergometer, and isokinetic knee dynamometry. The CT of G1 included resistance exercise and aerobic interval training on a stationary bicycle and G2 followed the training of the Paralympic teams.RESULTS:
Patients were retested by the same methods after CT. The two most important central dependent variables (maximal oxygen uptake and muscular strength) increased by 22% and knee extensor and flexor strength by 106% and 97%, respectively.CONCLUSION:
After eight weeks of CT, there was an improvement in general functional condition, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory performance improving protection against chronic diseases and quality of life.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paratletas
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Amputados
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article