Balance impairment and lower limbs strength in patients with COPD who fell in the previous year.

Fall-related causes in patients with COPD might be associated to functional balance impairments and greater disease severity. We aimed to evaluate the reasons for falls in patients with COPD who had presented any fall during the previous year. This is a cross-sectional study. All COPD's GOLD classifications (mild, moderate, severe, and very severe) patients were recruited. In order to participate, patients ought to be clinically stable and without any exacerbation within 30 days prior to study entry. History of falls was self-reported by patients through an interview. Pre and post bronchodilator (salbutamol 400 µg) spirometry was performed. All patients accomplished postural balance tests such as the Berg Balance Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale-International, Time up and Go, Functional Reach test, Tinetti test and Chalder Scale; furthermore, lower limbs muscle strength (muscle dynamometry) and the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) were assessed. Ninety-six patients with COPD were evaluated and divided into two groups stratified according to any positive history of falls in the previous year. Patients with COPD who had any fall in the previous year presented older age (p=0.01), higher BMI (p=0.04) and worse pulmonary function than those who did not fall. The risk of falls was increased in patients with lower muscle strength in the lower limbs (OR 2.9, CI 95%;1.6 to 3.9), age greater than 65 years (OR 2.7, CI 95%;1.3 to 3.4), BMI greater than 28.8 kg/m2 (OR 3.2, CI 95%;1.1 to 5.6), very severe airway obstruction (OR 3.9, CI 95%;2.2 to 3.9) and fatigue (OR 3.2, CI 95%;1.5 to 5.3). Impaired body balance, reduced lower limb strength, disease severity, presence of fatigue and elevated BMI are important factors for falls in patients with COPD.

Short and long term effect of treatment non-pharmacological and lifestyle in patients with metabolic syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a complex disorder represented by a set of cardiovascular risk factors usually related to central fat deposition, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidemia. It is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis in response to chronic inflammation and vascular endothelial dysfunction, increasing overall mortality. The objective to evaluate the short and long term effect of the comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program and intensive lifestyle intervention in metabolic syndrome patients. METHODS: This is longitudinal interventional study. All patients underwent a 20-session cardiac rehabilitation program with aerobic and resisted exercises as well as an educational program for lifestyle changes and follow up 1 year. RESULTS: Forty seven patients participated in the present study, but only 28 concluded the follow up. 77.7% were females and the majority was older than 60 years (63.1%). After cardiac rehabilitation, the percentage of overweight (0.04) patients who controlled the SBP (0.04) increased, and obesity levels I and II were reduced, as well as a significant reduction in total cholesterol and triglycerides (0.01 and 0.05), all of these variables remained similar after 1 year of follow-up. After cardiac rehabilitation all participants were practicing the five factors of healthy lifestyle, and reduced to 73% after follow up. CONCLUSION: A comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program and lifestyle change is an effective approach in the treatment of patients with MS mainly, it has positive short and long term effects on weight control, reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides.

O efeito da cinesioterapia e hidrocinesioterapia sobre a dor, capacidade funcional e fadiga em mulheres com fibromialgia / The effect of kinesiotherapy and hydrokinesiotherapy on pain, functional capacity and fatigue in women with fibromyalgia

Introdução: A Fibromialgia (SFM) é definida como uma síndrome clínica que se caracteriza por dor difusa pelo corpo todo. Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da cinesioterapia no solo e da hidrocinesioterapia na melhora da dor, fadiga muscular, e capacidade funcional desses pacientes. Métodos: É um estudo prospectivo cegado, onde foram avaliadas 17 pacientes do sexo feminino com SFM, e divididas em dois grupos: grupo I (cinesioterapia), e grupo II (hidrocinesioterapia). Avaliados através da EVA, escala de Chalder e teste de caminhada de seis minutos. Resultados: Na avaliação da dor, a média da pré e pós reabilitação para Gi e GII foram 7,57±1,38 e 3,83±1,34 6,9±1,57 e 4,33±1,88 respectivamente. Quanto à capacidade funcional pré e pós reabilitação do GI foi 492,86±50,51 e 498,67±71,47. Para GII foi 460,30±46,09 546,17±56,16. Em relação a fadiga global pré pós reabilitação GI foi 3,5±0,5 e 1±1,5 do GII foi 3,5±0,5, e 2,5±0,95. Conclusão: Ambas as abordagens são eficazes no tratamento da SFM, porém, a cinesioterapia no solo foi mais eficaz na redução da dor e da fadiga. A melhora da capacidade funcional esteve mais relacionada a hidrocinesioterapia.

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FMS) is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by diffuse pain throughout the body. Objective: to evaluate the effects of kinesiotherapy in soil and hydrokinesiotherapy in improving pain, muscle fatigue, and functional capacity of these patients. Methods: This is a prospective blinded study in which 17 female patients with FMS were divided into two groups: group I (kinesiotherapy) and group II (hydrokinesiotherapy). Evaluated through EVA, Chalder's scale and six-minute walk test. Results: In the evaluation of pain, the mean pre and post rehabilitation for Gi and GII were 7.57 ± 1.38 and 3.83 ± 1.34, 6.9 ± 1.57 and 4.33 ± 1.88. respectively. The functional capacity before and after rehabilitation of the GI was 492.86 ± 50.51 and 498.67 ± 71.47. For GII it was 460.30 ± 46.09 546.17 ± 56.16. Regarding the global pre-post rehabilitation GI fatigue was 3.5 ± 0.5 and 1 ± 1.5 GII was 3.5 ± 0.5, and 2.5 ± 0.95. Conclusion: Both approaches are effective in the treatment of FMS; however, ground kinesiotherapy has been more effective in reducing pain and fatigue. The improvement in functional capacity was more related to hydrokinesiotherapy.