Home-Based Indoor Physical Activity Programs for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

CONTEXT: Home-based exercise programs are a good strategy to promote benefits to health for people who cannot visit gyms, clinics, or have limited time for physical activity outside. OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the effect of home-based indoor physical activity on psychosocial outcomes and mobility in community-dwelling older adults. DATA SOURCES: A comprehensive search was conducted in the MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. STUDY SELECTION: A total of 11 studies (13 publications) were included involving a total of 1004 older adults. STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted using the aforementioned 7 databases. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2. DATA EXTRACTION: Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data, and determined the risk of bias and evidence level using the Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendations (GRADE) guidelines. We conducted a synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) to assess the outcome. RESULTS: There is moderately certain evidence that home-based exercise programs reduced the fear of falling. Psychosocial (mental health and quality of life) and mobility outcomes may improve after participating in the intervention inside the home. CONCLUSION: The review found very low to certain evidence that home-based exercises programs improved psychosocial outcomes (mental health and quality of life) and walking speed (mobility). Moderately certain evidence suggests that home-based exercises improved fear of falling. PROTOCOL REGISTER NUMBER: CRD42020182008.

Performance of postural balance in children and adolescents living with and without HIV.

RESEARCH QUESTION: The present study aimed to compare the postural control of children and adolescents with and without Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). METHODS: A total of 32 children and adolescents (18 with HIV and 14 without) of both sexes, aged 6-18 years, were included in the present study. Participants in the HIV + group were infected through vertical transmission and received antiretroviral therapy. Participants maintained an erect, bipedal posture in the following conditions: with vision, without vision, and on a foam base. RESULTS: Concerning the evaluation of time variables, higher values ​​were observed in the HIV + group for mean anterior-posterior (AP) velocity, mean medial-lateral (ML) velocity, AP perimeter (p = 0.001), and ML perimeter (p = 0.001). Concerning the evaluation of conditions, a difference was observed in the mean AP mean sway amplitude (MSA) (p = 0.039), as the AP MSA was lower with vision than without vision or with foam. Concerning the evaluation of spectral domain variables, higher values ​​were observed in the HIV+ group for the predominant ML frequency (p = 0.04) and mean AP (p = 0.001) and ML frequencies (p = 0.001). Regarding the evaluation of conditions, a difference was found only in the predominant AP frequency (p = 0.001). Higher values ​​were found in the closed eye condition than in with foam (Δ = +103 %). CONCLUSION: The results of the present study indicated that children and adolescents living with HIV have poorer postural control performance than those without HIV.

Active Video Games for Improving Mental Health and Physical Fitness-An Alternative for Children and Adolescents during Social Isolation: An Overview.

The aim of this study was to synthesize the evidence on the effects of active video games (AVGs) on mental health, physical fitness and body composition of children and adolescents. A search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed; MEDLINE (by Ovid); SportDiscus, Cochrane library systematic reviews (CENTRAL) and EMBASE with no language restrictions during October 2020. Reviews on the use of AVGs were included in the study. We use the AMSTAR (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews) scale to analyze the methodological quality of the studies. Seventeen systematic reviews and meta-analyzes were included on the effects of AVGs with 30 to 4728 children and adolescents of both sexes with ages ranging from 6 to 19 years. In five studies, the population was overweight or obese. Regarding the quality, 12 studies were of moderate quality, two had high quality, two had low quality and one showed very low quality. The analyzed data indicate that the use of AVGs with a frequency of 1 to 3 times a week with durations of between 10 and 90 min per day shows positive effects on mental health and physical functioning. There was moderate quality evidence that AVGs can result in benefits for self-esteem, increased energy expenditure, physical activity and reduced body mass index in children and adolescents who used AVGs in the home environment. Further research is needed on this tool to help in the process of social isolation and consequently in promoting health and well-being.

A comparative analysis of physical fitness of children and adolescents with HIV infection: A systematic review protocol.

BACKGROUND: The impaired physical capacity of children and adolescents with HIV can directly influence their physical performance, activities of daily living and social participation. The purpose of this systematic review protocol is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on physical fitness (cardiorespiratory capacity, agility, flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance) in children and adolescents with HIV, compared with healthy controls. METHODS: We will be following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis protocol (PRISMA-P) statement guidelines. There will be cross-sectional, longitudinal and case-controlled studies, and there will be no restrictions on language and year of publication in the search. The search strategy will be to use databases including: MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE (via Ovid), Web of Science, Scopus, SportDiscus and CINAHL; The MeSH terms will be: physical fitness, fitness trackers, agility, flexibility, physical endurance, muscle strength, aerobic capacity, human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, children, and adolescents, to discuss and compare physical fitness (cardiorespiratory capacity, agility, flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance) in children and adolescents with HIV and healthy control. The reviewers will independently read the articles, extract the data information and analyze the risk of bias using the Cochrane criteria for observational studies. The Cohen's will be used to calculate the agreement between the revisions. RESULTS: This study will provide a high-quality synthesis of observational studies on the analysis and comparison of physical fitness in children and adolescents with HIV compared with healthy controls. CONCLUSION: This systematic review will be very important for the creation of proposals aimed at providing high quality subsidies in the management of HIV during the development phase of children and adolescents. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethics approval is not required because individual patient data and privacy were not involved in this study. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42019140955. PROSPERO REGISTRATION DATE: 23/09/2019.

Quality of life, socioeconomic and clinical factors, and physical exercise in persons living with HIV/AIDS.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether socioeconomic and clinical aspects and the aspects of healthy life habits are associated with the quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional exploratory quantitative research, with 227 persons living with HIV/AIDS, treated at two hospitals of reference between April 2012 and June 2014. We used structured questionnaires to assess socioeconomic aspects (gender, age, education level, marital status, race, socioeconomic status, dependents on family income, employment relationship), clinical parameters (time of disease diagnosis, use and time of medication, CD4 T-cell count, and viral load), and practice of physical exercise. To assess quality of life, we used the Quality of Life questionnaire (HAT-QoL). For characterization of the socioeconomic and clinical data and domains of quality of life, we conducted a descriptive analysis (simple frequency, averages, and standard deviations). We applied linear regression, following a hierarchical model for each domain of quality of life. RESULTS: The domains that presented lower averages for quality of life were financial concern, concern with confidentiality, general function, and satisfaction with life. We found associations with the variables of socioeconomic status and physical exercise, therapy, and physical exercise for the last two domains, consecutively. CONCLUSIONS: The quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS shows losses, especially in the financial and confidentiality areas, followed by general function of the body and satisfaction with life, in which socioeconomic and clinical aspects and healthy living habits, such as the practice of physical exercise, are determining factors for this reality. OBJETIVO: Analisar se aspectos socioeconômicos, clínicos e de hábitos de vida saudável estão associados à qualidade de vida em pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa quantitativa exploratória de corte transversal, com 227 pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids, atendidos em dois hospitais de referência entre os períodos de abril 2012 a junho de 2014. Foram utilizados questionários estruturados para avaliar aspectos socioeconômicos (sexo, idade, escolaridade, estado civil, cor de pele, status socioeconômico, dependentes da renda familiar, vínculo empregatício), parâmetros clínicos (tempo de diagnóstico da doença, uso e tempo de medicação, contagem de células TCD4 e carga viral) e prática de exercício físico. Para avaliar qualidade de vida, utilizou-se o questionário Quality of Life (HAT-QoL). Para caracterização dos dados socioeconômicos, clínicos e domínios da qualidade de vida, conduzimos análise descritiva (frequência simples, médias e desvios-padrão). Aplicamos regressão linear, seguindo um modelo hierárquico para cada domínio da qualidade de vida. RESULTADOS: Os domínios que apresentaram menores médias para a qualidade de vida foram preocupação financeira, preocupação com sigilo, função geral e satisfação com a vida. Foram encontradas associações com as variáveis status socioeconômico e exercício físico; terapia; e exercício físico para os dois últimos domínios, consecutivamente. CONCLUSÕES: A qualidade de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids apresentam prejuízos, principalmente nas questões financeiras e de sigilo, seguidos da função geral do corpo e satisfações com a vida, em que os aspectos socioeconômicos, clínicos e hábitos de vida saudável, como a prática de exercício físico, são fatores determinantes para essa realidade.

Level of physical activity and motor coordination of schoolchildren in different maturational stages / Nível de atividade física e coordenação motora de escolares em diferentes estágios maturacionais

INTRODUCTION: Studies and debates in the field of motor development reveal that sport and physical activity develop and improve motor skills. These studies seek to understand the changes that occur with movement, which becomes more complex as it develops through physical activity. OBJECTIVE: To compare the level of physical activity and motor coordination of students in different maturational stages and to relate the level of physical activity with the motor coordination of young people. METHODS: Descriptive research with cross section. The study included 46 male individuals, aged between 10 and 14 years. The Baecke Habitual Physical Activity questionnaire was applied; the maturity stage was verified through the Pubertal Maturation Prediction Equation; body composition was assessed using the Guedes protocol for children and adolescents; Finally, the coordinating performance was rated using the Korperkoordinationstest fur Kinder (KTK) test battery. RESULTS: There were significant differences for the variables Age and Height between all stages: P3, P4 and P5 of maturation. The differences found in body mass occurred only between stages P3 and P5; P4 and P5. It was also observed that no significant differences were found for motor coordination between the maturation stages. The same occurred when the physical activity indices were compared CONCLUSION: There is no difference in the level of physical activity between stages 3, 4 and 5 of sexual maturation, nor does the maturational stage seem to influence the level of motor coordination of young schoolchildren.

INTRODUÇÃO: Estudos e debates na área do desenvolvimento motor revelam que o esporte e a atividade física desenvolvem e melhoram as habilidades motoras. Esses estudos buscam compreender as mudanças que ocorrem com o movimento, o qual se torna mais complexo à medida que se desenvolve através da atividade física. OBJETIVO: Comparar o nível de atividade física e coordenação motora de escolares em diferentes estágios maturacionais e relacionar o nível de atividade física com a coordenação motora de jovens MÉTODO: Pesquisa descritiva com corte transversal. Participaram do estudo 46 indivíduos do sexo masculino, com idades entre 10 e 14 anos. Foi aplicado o questionário de Atividade Física Habitual de Baecke; o estágio de maturidade foi verificado através da Equação de Predição da Maturação Puberal; a composição corporal foi avaliada através do protocolo de Guedes para crianças e adolescentes; por fim, o desempenho coordenativo foi classificado por meio da bateria de testes Korperkoordinationstest fur Kinder (KTK). RESULTADOS: Houve diferenças significativas para as variáveis Idade e Estatura entre todos os estágios: P3, P4 e P5 de maturação. As diferenças encontradas na massa corporal ocorreram apenas entre os estágios P3 e P5; P4 e P5. Observou-se também que não foram encontradas diferenças significativas para a coordenação motora entre os estágios de maturação. O mesmo ocorreu quando os índices de atividade física foram comparados. CONCLUSÃO: Não existe diferença no nível de atividade física entre os estágios 3, 4 e 5 da maturação sexual, assim como o estágio maturacional não parece influenciar o nível de coordenação motora de jovens escolares

Estágios maturacionais: comparação de indicadores de crescimento e capacidade física em adolescentes / Maturational stages: comparison of growth and physical capacity indicators in adolescents

INTRODUCTION: The identification of physical capacity is an important marker related to healthy behavior during childhood and adolescence, in which some factors appear to contribute to motor performance such as maturation and hormonal levels. OBJECTIVE: To compare growth indicators, physical capacity and hormonal markers according to gender and maturational stage in adolescents. METHODS: Eighty-nine adolescents of both genders aged 10-13 years participated in the study. Sexual maturation was evaluated using the Tanner's self-evaluation method. Physical capacity (explosive strength of upper and lower limbs, upper limb velocity and agility) and hormonal markers (testosterone and estradiol) were evaluated through the chemiluminescence method. RESULTS: In the comparison by gender, girls had higher weight (p = 0.023), height (p = 0.018) and fat percentage values (p = 0.001), while boys presented better motor performance for the explosive strength of upper limbs (p = 0.005) and lower limbs (p = 0.011), agility (0.018) and upper limb velocity (p = 0.014). Regarding maturational stage, boys did not present differences in any variable analyzed; (Stage V versus I), height (stage III, IV and V versus I) and upper limb explosive strength (stage III and IV versus I). CONCLUSION: Growth, weight and height, as well as explosive strength of upper limbs were higher in girls at more advanced maturational stages and appear to be gender dependent.

INTRODUÇÃO: A identificação da capacidade física se apresenta como importante marcador relacionado ao comportamento saudável durante a infância e adolescência, no qual alguns fatores aparentam contribuir para o desempenho motor como a maturação e níveis hormonais. OBJETIVO: Comparar indicadores de crescimento, capacidades físicas e marcadores hormonais de acordo com o sexo e estágio maturacional em adolescentes. MÉTODO: Participaram do estudo 89 adolescentes de ambos os sexos de 10 a 13 anos. Foram avaliados a maturação sexual, obtida através do método de autoavaliação de Tanner, capacidades físicas (força explosiva de membros superiores e inferiores, velocidade de membros superiores e agilidade) e marcadores hormonais (testosterona e estradiol) através do método de quimiluminescência. RESULTADOS: Na comparação pelo sexo, as meninas obtiveram maiores valores para o peso (p=0,023), estatura (p=0,018) e percentual de gordura (p=0,001), enquanto que os meninos apresentaram melhor rendimento motor para a força explosiva de membros superiores (p=0,005) e inferiores (p=0,011), agilidade (0,018) e velocidade de membros superiores (p=0,014). Em relação ao estágio maturacional os meninos não apresentaram diferenças em nenhuma variável analisada; enquanto as meninas em estágio maturacional mais avançado apresentaram maiores valores para o peso (estágio V versus I), estatura (estágio III, IV e V versus I) e força explosiva de membros superiores (estágio III e IV versus I). CONCLUSÃO: Os indicadores de crescimento, peso e estatura, bem como a força explosiva de membros superiores foram mais elevados nas meninas em estágios maturacionais mais avançados e parecem ser dependentes do sexo.

Quality of life, socioeconomic and clinical factors, and physical exercise in persons living with HIV/AIDS / Qualidade de vida, fatores socioeconômicos e clínicos e prática de exercício físico em pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze whether socioeconomic and clinical aspects and the aspects of healthy life habits are associated with the quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS This is a cross-sectional exploratory quantitative research, with 227 persons living with HIV/AIDS, treated at two hospitals of reference between April 2012 and June 2014. We used structured questionnaires to assess socioeconomic aspects (gender, age, education level, marital status, race, socioeconomic status, dependents on family income, employment relationship), clinical parameters (time of disease diagnosis, use and time of medication, CD4 T-cell count, and viral load), and practice of physical exercise. To assess quality of life, we used the Quality of Life questionnaire (HAT-QoL). For characterization of the socioeconomic and clinical data and domains of quality of life, we conducted a descriptive analysis (simple frequency, averages, and standard deviations). We applied linear regression, following a hierarchical model for each domain of quality of life. RESULTS The domains that presented lower averages for quality of life were financial concern, concern with confidentiality, general function, and satisfaction with life. We found associations with the variables of socioeconomic status and physical exercise, therapy, and physical exercise for the last two domains, consecutively. CONCLUSIONS The quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS shows losses, especially in the financial and confidentiality areas, followed by general function of the body and satisfaction with life, in which socioeconomic and clinical aspects and healthy living habits, such as the practice of physical exercise, are determining factors for this reality.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar se aspectos socioeconômicos, clínicos e de hábitos de vida saudável estão associados à qualidade de vida em pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids. MÉTODOS Pesquisa quantitativa exploratória de corte transversal, com 227 pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids, atendidos em dois hospitais de referência entre os períodos de abril 2012 a junho de 2014. Foram utilizados questionários estruturados para avaliar aspectos socioeconômicos (sexo, idade, escolaridade, estado civil, cor de pele, status socioeconômico, dependentes da renda familiar, vínculo empregatício), parâmetros clínicos (tempo de diagnóstico da doença, uso e tempo de medicação, contagem de células TCD4 e carga viral) e prática de exercício físico. Para avaliar qualidade de vida, utilizou-se o questionário Quality of Life (HAT-QoL). Para caracterização dos dados socioeconômicos, clínicos e domínios da qualidade de vida, conduzimos análise descritiva (frequência simples, médias e desvios-padrão). Aplicamos regressão linear, seguindo um modelo hierárquico para cada domínio da qualidade de vida. RESULTADOS Os domínios que apresentaram menores médias para a qualidade de vida foram preocupação financeira, preocupação com sigilo, função geral e satisfação com a vida. Foram encontradas associações com as variáveis status socioeconômico e exercício físico; terapia; e exercício físico para os dois últimos domínios, consecutivamente. CONCLUSÕES A qualidade de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids apresentam prejuízos, principalmente nas questões financeiras e de sigilo, seguidos da função geral do corpo e satisfações com a vida, em que os aspectos socioeconômicos, clínicos e hábitos de vida saudável, como a prática de exercício físico, são fatores determinantes para essa realidade.

SOMATÓTIPO E IMAGEM CORPORAL EM PESSOAS VIVENDO COM HIV/AIDS / SOMATOTYPE AND BODY IMAGE IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS / SOMATOTIPO E IMAGEN CORPORAL EN PERSONAS QUE VIVEN CON VIH/SIDA

RESUMO Introdução: A terapia antirretroviral de alta atividade (HAART) está associada ao surgimento de diversos efeitos adversos na população com HIV/Aids, dentre as quais, a lipodistrofia. Caracterizada pela reorganização anormal de gordura pelo corpo, é um dos efeitos mais relevantes, envolvendo riscos cardiometabólicos e prejuízos na imagem corporal. Objetivo: Analisar a somatotipia e a imagem corporal em pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por cinco mulheres (47,8 ± 6,53 anos) em uso da HAART e fisicamente ativas. Foi realizada uma intervenção com o treinamento concorrente e aconselhamento dietético e avaliou-se a conformação corporal pelo somatótipo e a imagem corporal pela escala de silhuetas. Resultados: Não houve diferença na classificação do somatótipo, entretanto, os resultados apontaram diferença significativa para a análise da distância de dispersão entre somatótipos (DDS) na 1ª semana (DDS = 2,63) e 16ª semana de intervenção (DDS = 2,96), quando avaliado pelas médias; e quando avaliado individualmente, verificou-se diferença significativa tanto na DDS quanto na distância espacial entre somatótipos (DES) nos casos 1, na 8ª semana (DDS = 3,20 e DES = 1,01) e 16.a semana (DDS = 2,73); e caso 3, na 1ª semana (DDS = 9,25 e DES = 1,44) e 16ª semana (DDS = 8,06 e DES = 1,37). Quanto à imagem corporal, observou-se a aproximação da imagem atual à imagem ideal (imagem atual inicial = 6; imagem atual final = 5; e imagem ideal inicial e final = 3). Conclusão: O programa de treinamento concorrente associado à orientação nutricional produziu resultados positivos tanto no somatótipo quanto na percepção da imagem corporal das participantes, comprovando sua eficácia no controle da lipodistrofia e na satisfação da imagem corporal do grupo avaliado.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is associated with the emergence of many adverse effects on the population with HIV/Aids, one of which is lipodystrophy. Characterized by abnormal fat reorganization throughout the body, it is one of the most significant effects, involving cardiometabolic risks and impaired body image. Objective: To analyze the somatotype and body image of people living with HIV/AIDS. Methods: The sample consisted of five women (47.8 ± 6.53 years), physically active and in use of HAART. An intervention with concurrent training and dietary counseling was performed, evaluating body shape by somatotype and body image by the scale of silhouettes. Results: There was no difference in the classification of somatotype, however, the results showed a significant difference for the analysis of dispersal distance between somatotypes (DDS) in the 1st week (DDS = 2.63) and 16th week of intervention (DDS = 2.96) when evaluated by means; when evaluated individually, there was a significant difference both in DDS and in spatial distance between somatotypes (DES) in case 1, in the 8th week (DDS = 3.20 and DES = 1.01) and 16th week (DDS = 2.73); and case 3, in the 1st week (DDS = 9.25 and DES = 1.44) and 16th week (DDS = 8.06 and DES = 1.37). In relation to body image, it was observed that the actual image is closer to the ideal image (initial actual image = 6; final actual image = 5, and initial and final ideal Image = 3). Conclusion: The concurrent training program, associated with nutritional counseling, produced positive results in both somatotype and body image perception of the participants, proving its effectiveness in controlling lipodystrophy and improving the body image satisfaction of the evaluated group.

RESUMEN Introducción: La terapia antirretroviral altamente activa (HAART) se asocia con la aparición de muchos efectos adversos sobre la población con VIH/SIDA, entre ellos la lipodistrofia. Caracterizada por la reorganización anormal de grasa por el cuerpo, es uno de los efectos más significativos que implica riesgos cardiometabólicos y pérdidas en la imagen corporal. Objetivo: Analizar el somatotipo y la imagen del cuerpo en las personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA. Métodos: La muestra estuvo constituida por cinco mujeres (47,8 ± 6,53 años) en uso de HAART y físicamente activas. Una intervención se realizó con el entrenamiento concurrente y asesoramiento dietético y fueran evaluadas la conformación del cuerpo pelo somatotipo y la imagen corporal por la escala de siluetas. Resultados: No hubo diferencias en la clasificación del somatotipo, sin embargo, los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas para el análisis de la distancia de dispersión entre somatotipos (DDS) en la 1a semana (DDS = 2,63) y 16a semana de la intervención (DDS = 2,96), cuando se evaluado por los promedios; y cuando se evaluó de forma individual, se encontró diferencia significativa tanto en el DDS como en la distancia espacial entre somatotipos (DES), en los casos 1, en la 8a semana (DDS = 3,20 y DES = 1,01) y 16a semana (DDS = 2,73); y caso 3 en la 1a semana (DDS = 9,25 y = DES 1,44) y 16a semana (DDS = 8,06 y = DES 1,37). Con relación a la imagen del cuerpo, se observó la aproximación de la imagen actual con la imagen ideal (imagen actual inicial = 6; imagen actual final = 5, E imagen ideal inicial y final = 3). Conclusión: El programa de entrenamiento concurrente asociado con orientación nutricional ha producido resultados positivos tanto en el somatotipo como en la percepción de la imagen corporal de las participantes, lo que demuestra su eficacia en el control de la lipodistrofia y en la satisfacción de la imagen corporal del grupo evaluado.

Efeitos do treinamento concorrente e aconselhamento dietéticona lipodistrofia e sua repercussão na adesão ao tratamentodo HIV/aids: um relato de caso / Effects of concurrent training and dietary advice in lipodystrophy and their impact on adherence to treatment for HIV/AIDS: a case report

Objetivos: Descrever as mudanças corporais relacionadas à lipodistrofia de um homem com HIV/aids, após um programa de treinamento concorrente e aconselhamento dietético, e suas repercussões na adesão ao tratamento.Descrição do Caso: Indivíduo de sexo masculino, 48 anos, sedentário, diagnosticado 13 anos antes como HIV positivo. Foi realizada uma intervenção com o treinamento concorrente e aconselhamento dietético e avaliou-se a composição corporal e a resposta virológica e imunológica ao exercício, que apresentou resultados satisfatórios.Conclusões: O treinamento concorrente mostrou-se um método efetivo como terapia coadjuvante para o paciente em vigência de terapia antirretroviral de alta atividade, melhorando a lipodistrofia e a adesão ao tratamento...

Aims: To describe the body changes associated with lipodystrophy of a man with HIV/AIDS, after a program of concurrent training anddietary advice, and their impact on treatment adherence.Case Description: A male patient, 48 years old, sedentary, was diagnosed 13 years before as HIV positive. An intervention was performedwith concurrent training and dietary advice. The body composition and virological and immunological response to exercise were evaluated,and had satisfactory results.Conclusions: Concurrent training proved to be an effective method as adjuvant therapy for patients in the highly active antiretroviral therapy,improving the lipodystrophy and the adherence to treatment...