Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical fitness of older adults: a longitudinal study

Introduction: Older adults, who are considered to be at higher risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, have been adversely affected by the pandemic. Objective: This prospective longitudinal study aimed to verify changes in the physical fitness of older adults during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, considering gender and age group. Methods: Seventy-six older individuals (aged 72.6±6.47 years) who were part of a university extension program participated in the study. Their physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT), which was administered by trained researchers before the pandemic (November 2019) and during the pandemic (April 2022). Results: The results showed a significant decline in physical fitness in all tests, except for the Arm Curl Test. The greatest decline was observed in the 6-minute walk test. Both men and women exhibited greater declines in aerobic endurance and lower limb strength. Older adults aged 80 years or older were the most affected, exhibiting the greatest declines, particularly in aerobic endurance and lower limb strength. Conclusion: The study concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on the physical fitness of older adults, especially women and those aged 80 years or older. Therefore, physical activity programs should be implemented for these populations to minimize or even reverse the negative impacts caused by COVID-19 on their physical fitness.

Effects of combined exercise training with sleep education in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea: protocol for a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide. Advanced age is a significant risk factor. Various treatment options have been explored to reduce the severity of OSA symptoms and physical exercise has emerged as a potential alternative therapy. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of a combined exercise program with sleep education on sleep quality and on the severity of OSA in older adults. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial with two parallel groups that will involve individuals of both genders aged between 60 and 79 years who have an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of more than 15 events per hour and who have not received or are currently undergoing treatment for OSA. Older adults who have engaged in regular exercise in the last six months and individuals with contraindications to exercise will be excluded. The study will assess outcomes related to OSA, including AHI, oxygen desaturation index, minimum and mean oxyhemoglobin saturation, sleep efficiency, sleep latency, and the type of respiratory events. Additionally, sleep quality-related outcomes, daytime sleepiness, physical activity, physical fitness, aerobic capacity, cognitive status, anthropometric measures, and health-related quality of life will be analyzed. Participants will be randomized to two groups: a combined exercise group (involving both resistance and aerobic training) with sleep education, and a control group that will receive only educational recommendations for managing OSA. The intervention will last 12 weeks and will consist of three sessions per week, totaling 36 exercise sessions. Sample size calculation indicates a minimum number of 36 participants. Discussion: If the hypothesis is confirmed, this clinical trial will indicate an effective non-pharmacological intervention for treating OSA in older adults. This intervention could be used as an adjunct to existing approaches designed to improve OSA management. Clinical trail registration: Brazil Clinical Trials Registry (ReBEC), identifier RBR-9hk6pgz.

Projeto SC 100: qualidade de vida, atividades físicas e de lazer de idosos centenários de Santa Catarina / SC 100 project: quality of life, physical and leisure activities for centenarians in Santa Catarina

SC 100 Estudo Multidimensional dos Centenários de Santa Catarina. Objetivo: analisar as percepções de qualidade de vida de idosos centenários mediante atividades físicas e lazer. N: 124. Critérios de inclusão: cognição preservada e utilizar pedômetro por 7 dias. n:17, média de idade 101,53 (DP=2,00, (ativos ≥1000 e insuficientemente ativos ≤999, passos/semanais). Foram realizadas entrevista e análise de conteúdo sobre atividades de lazer e qualidade de vida. 10 centenários ativos e sete insuficientemente ativos. Lazer: assistir televisão (n=9), insuficientemente ativos (n=6) e ativo (n=3). Insuficientemente ativos e suas atividades de lazer: assistir televisão, escutar rádio e música, ler e jogar baralho. Ativos: visitar familiares, jardinagem, dançar, ir à igreja e cavalgar. Centenários com cognição preservada e ativos apresentam um lazer fora do ambiente domiciliar e maiores relações sociais.

SC 100 Multidimensional Study of the Centenarians of Santa Catarina. Objective: to analyze the perceptions of quality of life of centenarians through physical activities and leisure. N: 124. Inclusion criteria: cognition preserved and using a pedometer for 7 days. n:17, mean age 101.53 (SD=2.00, (active ≥1000 and insufficiently active ≤999, steps/week). Interview and content analysis were performed on leisure activities and quality of life. 10 centenarians active and seven insufficiently active Leisure: watching television (n=9), insufficiently active (n=6) and active (n=3) Insufficiently active and their leisure activities: watching television, listening to the radio and music, reading and playing playing cards Active: visiting family members, gardening, dancing, going to church and horseback riding Centenarians with preserved cognition and active have leisure outside the home environment and greater social relationships.

Effect of exercise on female pelvic floor morphology and muscle function: a systematic review.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The objective was to synthesize the scientific evidence on the relationship of exercise with morphology and muscle function parameters of the female pelvic floor. The design was a systematic review. METHODS: Searches were performed in MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, SCOPUS, SportDiscuss, and Google Scholar up to April 2021. Observational and experimental studies evaluating the morphology and/or function of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) in women were eligible. Studies reporting exercise or sports disciplines as exposure/intervention were included. RESULTS: Twenty-five studies were included. Compared with the control group, women performing vigorous and high-impact exercises exhibited lower maximum voluntary contraction of the PFM and those performing moderate exercise had better maximum voluntary contraction. Exercise practitioners had a larger hiatal area at rest, during contraction, and during Valsalva, and greater bladder neck descent than the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this review demonstrate an inverse relationship of PFM maximum voluntary contraction with exercise intensity. Qualitative synthesis showed that the studies found favorable outcomes for the control group in terms of hiatal area during contraction and Valsalva and bladder neck displacement.

Qualidade de vida de professores de educação física da região da grande Florianópolis, Brasil / Quality of life of physical education teachers in grande Florianópolis mesoregion, Brazil

RESUMO A discussão sobre os fatores que podem influenciar a qualidade de vida (QV) de professores de Educação Física é importante no cenário atual de transformações sociais acelaradas que refletem no contexto educacional. Com o objetivo de verificar a associação entre QV e características sociodemográficas, aplicou-se questionários de dados sociodemográficos e de qualidade de vida (Whoqol-bref) a 298 professores de Educação Física da educação básica da região da Grande Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil. Utilizou-se no tratamento de dados, os testes Qui-quadrado, Mann-Whitney e Kruskal Wallis, com post hoc de Dunn (p<0,05). Os professores de Educação Física apresentaram escores regulares na QV geral, maiores valores de escores no domínio das relações sociais e menores valores no domínio físico. As características como sexo, ciclos vitais, tempo de serviço na rede, turno de trabalho, número populacional e Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano dos municípios foram associados à QV geral e aos domínios físico, psicológico e ambiental. Conclui-se que a QV está associada as características sociodemográficas dos professores de Educação Física e que estas devem ser levadas em considerações no planejamento e na gestão educacional no ensino básico.

ABSTRACT Based on the current scenario of accelerating social changes that reflect on the educational context, the discussion on the factors that might influence the quality of life (QOL) of Physical Education teachers is important. With the purpose of evaluating the association between QOL and sociodemographic characteristics, questionnaires on socio-demographic data and quality of life (WHOQOL-bref) were applied to 298 Physical Education teachers of Basic Education in Grande Florianópolis mesoregion, state of Santa Cantarina, Brazil. The Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests with Dunn's post hoc method (p <0.05) were used for data analysis. The Physical Education teachers showed regular scores related to the general QOL; higher values for the social relations domain and lower ones for the physical domain. Some characteristics, such as sex, vital cycles, length of service in the school system, work shift, population number and the Human Development Index (HDI) of the municipalities were correlated with general QOL, as well as with the physical, psychological and environmental domains. It is concluded that QOL is associated with the socio-demographic characteristics of Physical Education teachers; thus, this should be taken into consideration when thinking of educational planning and management in Basic Education.

Handgrip strength, functional capacity and cognitive status of centenarians / Força de preensão manual, capacidade functional e estado cognitivo em centenários

Objective: To compare and correlate handgrip strength (HGS) with functional capacity and cognitive status in centenarians. Method: This is a cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of 127 centenarians, of which 78 met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 101.7 ± 2.52 years. Cognitive status was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and functional capacity using the Katz Scale. To investigate HGS, we used a manual dynamometer. The level of significance was 5%. Results: Centenarian men have higher right (p= 0.005) and left (p<0.001) HGS compared to women. About functional capacity, centenarians more functional present higher right and left HGS (p<0.001) when compared to intermediate and less functional. Furthermore, when analyzing cognition, centenarians with preserved cognitive status have higher right and left HGS (p<0.001) than cognitively impaired elderly. In the relationship analysis, it was possible to verify that the lower the MMSE score, the higher the right (rho= 0.59; p<0.001) and left (rho= 0.57; p<0.001) HGS. Furthermore, the lower the Katz Scale score, the higher the right (rho= -0.53; p<0.001) and left (rho= -0.57; p<0.001) HGS. Conclusion: Our results show that male centenarians, more functional and with preserved cognitive status have higher HGS in both hands. Moreover, we found a moderate negative relationship between HGS and functional capacity and a moderate positive relationship between HGS and cognitive status of centenarians.

Objetivo: Comparar e correlacionar a força de preensão manual (HGS) com a capacidade funcional e o estado cognitivo em centenários. Método: Este é um estudo de corte transversal. A população do estudo consistiu em 127 centenários, dos quais 78 preenchiam os critérios de inclusão, com uma idade média de 101,7 ± 2,52 anos. O estado cognitivo foi avaliado utilizando o Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) e a capacidade funcional utilizando a Escala Katz. Para investigar o HGS, utilizamos um dinamômetro manual. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados: Os homens centenários têm o HGS mais alto à direita (p= 0,005) e à esquerda (p<0,001) em comparação com as mulheres. Quanto à capacidade funcional, os centenários mais funcionais apresentam HGS mais altos à direita e à esquerda (p<0,001) quando comparados com os intermediários e menos funcionais. Além disso, ao analisar a cognição, os centenários com estado cognitivo preservado têm HGS direito e esquerdo mais elevados (p<0,001) do que os idosos com deficiência cognitiva. Na análise da relação, foi possível verificar que quanto mais baixa a pontuação MMSE, mais alta a direita (rho= 0,59; p<0,001) e esquerda (rho= 0,57; p<0,001) HGS. Além disso, quanto mais baixa a pontuação da Escala Katz, mais alta a direita (rho= -0,53; p<0,001) e esquerda (rho= -0,57; p<0,001) HGS. Conclusão: Os nossos resultados mostram que os centenários masculinos, mais funcionais e com estatuto cognitivo preservado, têm HGS mais elevado em ambas as mãos. Além disso, encontramos uma relação negativa moderada entre HGS e capacidade funcional e uma relação positiva moderada entre HGS e estado cognitivo dos centenários.

Comparação entre os domínios da função cognitiva e a capacidade funcional de centenários / Relationship between the domains of cognitive function and functional capacity in centenarians

Objetivo: Comparar os domínios da função cognitiva com a capacidade funcional para as atividades básicas de vida diária de centenários. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com 66 idosos com 100 anos ou mais de idade, 45 do sexo feminino e 21 do masculino, com média de idade 102,14 ± 2,71 anos, residentes na Grande Florianópolis/SC. Foram avaliados os domínios da função cognitiva (Mini Exame do Estado Mental- MEEM) e a capacidade funcional (escala de Katz) dos centenários. Os dados foram tratados por meio do Kruskal-Wallis e o post hoc de Bonferroni, com nível de significância de 5%. Também analisou-se com o modelo de regressão multinominal, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: Houve diferença significativa entre os centenários MF (Mais Funcional) e Mf (Menos Funcional) em todos os domínios do MEEM: orientação temporal (p<0,001), orientação espacial (p<0,002), memória imediata (p<0,001), atenção e cálculo (p<0,013), memória e evocação (p<0,012) e linguagem (p<0,001) e, os Mf e com FI nos domínios do MEEM memória imediata (p<0,004) e linguagem (p<0,004). Conclusão: Os domínios da função cognitiva estão relacionados à capacidade funcional, ou seja, centenários que apresentam uma boa funcionalidade nas atividades da vida diária básica, possuem uma boa função cognitiva, no que diz respeito a orientação temporal e espacial, memória, cálculo, evocação e linguagem.

Objective: To verify the relationship between the domains of cognitive function and functional capacity for basic activities of daily living in centenarians. Methods: This is a descriptive study with 66 elderly aged 100 years or more, 45 females and 21 males, mean age 102.14 ± 2.71 years, residents in Greater Florianópolis/SC. The domains of cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination - MMSE) and functional capacity (Katz scale) of the centenarians were evaluated. The data were treated by Kruskal-Wallis and Bonferroni post hoc, with a 5% significance level. Results: There was significant difference between MF and Mf centenarians in all domains of MMSE: temporal orientation (p<0.001), spatial orientation (p<0.002), immediate memory (p<0.001), attention and calculation (p<0.013), memory and recall (p<0.012) and language (p<0.001) and, Mf (More Functional) and with FI (Less Functional) in the domains of MMSE immediate memory (p<0.004) and language (p<0.004). Conclusion: the domains of cognitive function are related to functional capacity, that is, centenarians who have good functionality have good cognitive function, with respect to temporal and spatial orientation, memory, calculation, evocation and language.

Effects of Exercise on Sleep in Older Adults: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

We aimed to systematically analyze reviews of randomized clinical trials that investigate the overall effect of exercise and of different types of exercise on sleep in older adults. Meta-analysis was performed to obtain the standardized mean difference of the effect of the different types of exercise. Twenty systematic reviews published between 2012 and 2020 met the inclusion criteria of this overview. Moderate significant effects of exercise were observed on overall sleep quality and its subjective components (quality, duration, latency, habitual efficiency, medication use, and daytime dysfunction). Among the types of exercise, sensitivity analysis revealed significant effects of Pilates, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin Qigong on sleep quality. Exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality in older people. Our findings are extremely important, especially for decision makers in the health area, permitting the planning of actions and evidence-based decision making. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020222469.

Frailty and physical activity in centenarians: a systematic review

There is a lack of studies evaluating frailty and physical activity in people aged 100 years or older. This review aimed to synthesize the evidence on frailty and physical activity in centenarians. A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. We searched the PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Lilacs databases for articles published until 18 June 2020. This review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020162913). Five studies were included in this review according to the eligibility and exclusion criteria. In summary, the reviewed studies show that centenarians are fragile and that frailty increases with age; however, women are frailer than men. The most common frailty criteria were low physical activity level (78% to 72.5%), muscle weakness (84.2% to 66%), and slow walking speed (77.6% to 48.4%). Most centenarians perform less exercise than younger older adults, have a low physical activity level, live in nursing homes, and exhibit functional disability. Regarding the methodological quality of the studies, one article was classified as regular and the other four as poor. Frailty and a low physical activity level are common in centenarians. Experimental studies with better methodological quality are necessary to better understand the causal relationship between variables.

Sintomas depressivos e perspectivas de vida, mediante o nível de atividade física de centenários / Depressive symptoms and perspectives of life, according to the level of physical activity of centennials

Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever as características dos centenários quanto aos sintomas depressivos e as perspectivas futuras de vida, mediante ao nível de atividade física. É de cunho descritivo qualitativo, constituído por 20 centenários com cognição preservada, residentes em Santa Catarina. Foi aplicado aos idosos a Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (GDS-15) para verificar os sintomas depressivos, com perguntas abertas quanto as perspectivas futuras de vida e o pedômetro para verificar o nível de AF. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Percebe-se que a heterogeneidade no número de passos e média geral de sintomas depressivos é baixa (4,3 ± 3,02). A maioria atribuiu sua perspectiva de quantos anos quer viver a Deus, alguns querem viver somente com saúde e outros não querem mais viver. Conclui-se que a AF não influencia os idosos na percepção de quantos anos querem viver, porém faz diferença na suspeita de depressão.

This study aims to describe the characteristics of centenarians in terms of depressive symptoms and future life prospects, according to the level of physical activity. It is of a qualitative descriptive nature, consisting of 20 centenarians with preserved cognition, residing in Santa Catarina. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was applied to the elderly to check depressive symptoms, with open questions about future life prospects and the pedometer to check the level of PA. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. It is noticed that the heterogeneity in the number of steps and the general average of depressive symptoms is low (4.3 ± 3.02). Most attributed their perspective of how old they want to live to God, some want to live only in health and others do not want to live anymore. It is concluded that PA does not influence the elderly in the perception of how many years they want to live, but it does make a difference in the suspicion of depression.

Centenarian caregivers: perception of burden, sociodemographic data and physical activity

This study aimed to understand centenarian caregivers' perception of care burden according to sociodemographic characteristics and physical activity level. This is a descriptive study that used a mixed data (quantitative and qualitative) approach. Sixty-seven caregivers of centenarians from municipalities in Santa Catarina participated in this study. Interviews were held for application of questions about sociodemographic data, transport-related and leisure-time physical activity, caregiver burden, and suggestions for improving care. The data were collected in the centenarian's home where the caregiver worked. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and qualitative data by content analysis. The results showed that 58.2% of the caregivers were overburdened. Of these, 92.3% were females, 56.4% were 60-75 years old, 48.7% had 7 to 11 years of schooling, 53.8% were married, 66.7% were children of centenarians, the caregiving duration ranged from 1 to 5 years in 35.9%, and 69.2% cared for the older adult 24 hours/day. There was a statistically significant difference (p = 0.01) between the level of leisure-time physical activity and caregiving burden, with 64.9% of insufficiently active caregivers tending to be overburdened with the care demand. The suggestions of caregivers for improving centenarian care included having help from health professionals and relatives for care, infrastructure, and financial resources. Most burdened caregivers are insufficiently active and need assistance in taking care of their own health.

Análise bibliométrica das produções científicas brasileiras na temática atividade física e envelhecimento / Bibliometric analysis of the Brazilian scientific productions about physical activity and aging

A análise de conteúdo e de redes de colaboração pode contribuir para as reflexões e estudos sobre o fluxo informacional. O objetivo do presente estudo é realizar uma análise bibliométrica das produções científicas brasileiras na temática atividade física e envelhecimento. O banco de dados foi construído utilizando-se a base de dados Web of Science (WoS), selecionando-se a Coleção SciELOBrazil. Os termos utilizados na busca foram relacionados com "atividade física" e "envelhecimento". Foram coletadas variáveis de autoria, número/ média de publicações, número/média de citações, quantidade de publicações realizadas por instituição e palavras-chave citadas nos estudos. Posteriormente, os dados foram analisados no software VOS viewer, onde mapas de rede foram criados. Foram encontrados 19 clusters de autores, sendo identificadosaqueles que mais publicam na área da atividade física e envelhecimento no Brasil. Com relação às instituições, verificou-se uma concentração de publicações em Universidades do Sul e Sudeste, com destaque para São Paulo. Com relação às palavras-chave, verificou-se que as mais utilizadas nos estudos foram: qualidade de vida, força muscular, fatores de risco, obesidade e hipertensão. Em conclusão, a temática apresentou expansão com o passar dos anos, identidade própria e consistência nas redes de produção e colaboração entre autores.(AU)

The analysis of content and collaboration networks can contribute to the reflections and studies on the information flow. The objective of the present study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of the Brazilian scientific productions about the physical activity and aging. The database was built using the Web of Science (WoS) database, selecting the SciELO Brazil Collection. The terms used in the search were related to "physical activity" and "aging". Authors' variables, number/average of publications, number/average of cita- tions, number of publications per institution and keywords cited in the studies were collected. Subsequently, the data were analyzed in the VOSviewer software where network maps were created. We found 19 clusters of authors, being identified the ones that publish the most in the area of physical activity and aging in Brazil. With regard to the institutions, there was a concentration of publications in Southern and Southeastern Universities, especially in São Paulo. Regarding the keywords, it was verified that the most used in the studies were: quality of life, muscular strength, risk factors, obesity, and hypertension. In conclusion, the theme presented expansion over the years, its own identity and consistency in the networks of production and collaboration between authors.(AU)

Associação entre os hábitos alimentares e a incontinência urinária de idosas praticantes de atividade física / Association between eating habits and the urinary incontinence of elderly practitioners of physical activity

Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre os hábitos alimentares e a presença ou não de incontinência urinária em idosas praticantes de atividade física. Método: Participaram deste estudo transversal 136 idosas praticantes de atividade física. Foram aplicadas, em forma de entrevista, um questionário para caracterizar a amostra quanto as características sociodemográficas, clínicas, ginecológicas, obstétricas, comportamentais e hereditárias, o International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire ­ Short Form, para verificar a incontinência urinária, e o Questionário de Frequência Alimentar adaptado, para avaliar os alimentos consumidos. A análise de dados foi realizada de forma descritiva e por meio do teste de qui-quadrado entre a presença de incontinência urinária e os alimentos. Resultados: Dentre as idosas, 62,5% eram continentes e 38,2% incontinentes. Os alimentos mais ingeridos entre as idosas foram as frutas ácidas e o café. Houve baixo consumo de chás, refrigerante, álcool, adoçante, doces diet e chocolate. Os hábitos alimentares não se associaram com a incontinência urinária (p>0,05). Conclusão: Não foi encontrada associação dos hábitos alimentares e a presença de incontinência urinária em idosas praticantes de atividade física.(AU)

Objective: To assess the association between eating habits and the presence or not of urinary incontinence in elderly women who practice physical activity. Method: A cross-sectional study comprising of 136 elderly women who practice physical activity. The questionnaire was applied to the elderly in order to characterize the sample regarding sociodemographic, clinical, gynecological, obstetric, behavioral and hereditary characteristics, the International Consultation on Inconti-nence Questionnaire - Short Form was used to detect the presence of urinary incontinence and the Frequency Questionnaire Food was adapted to evaluate the food consumed. The data analysis was performed in a descriptive way and through the chi-square test between the presence of urinary incontinence and food. Results: Among the elderly, 62.5% were continent and 38.2% were incontinent. The foods most ingested among the elderly were sour fruits and coffee. There was low consumption of tea, soda, alcohol, sweetener, diet sweets, and chocolate. The eating habits were not associated with urinary incontinence (p>0.05). Conclusion: There was no association between eating habits and the presence of urinary incontinence in elderly women who practiced physical activity . (AU)

Atividade física para idosos: Guia de Atividade Física para a População Brasileira / Physical activity for older adults: Physical Activity Guidelines for the Brazilian Population

Por iniciativa do Ministério da Saúde, em colaboração com pesquisadores nacionais, elaborou-se o primeiro Guia de Atividade Física (AF) para a População Brasileira, incluindo recomendações para as várias fases da vida e populações especiais. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar o processo me-todológico e os resultados do capítulo de recomendações de AF para idosos. O Grupo de Trabalho Idosos (GT Idosos) contou com a participação de 11 pesquisadores/profissionais que realizaram reuniões virtuais semanais, revisão sistemática de revisões, que incluiu 50 artigos ao final, e escutas com profissionais de Educação Física (n = 143), gestores (n = 17) e com idosos (n = 22), de todas as regiões do país, por meio de entrevistas telefônicas e formulários eletrônicos. Baseado nos resultados da revisão e das escutas, elaborou-se uma primeira versão das recomendações de AF para idosos, que foi submetida à consulta pública. No total foram recebidas 46 sugestões válidas, das quais 34 foram aceitas e incorporadas ao texto final por possuírem relevância técnica e/ou social. Como resultados, o Guia destaca os principais benefícios da AF para idosos, como melhora dos aspectos físicos, mentais e sociais, e recomenda um mínimo de 150 minutos por semana de AF de intensidade moderada, ou 75 minutos de intensidade vigorosa, considerando as AF no tempo livre, no deslocamento, no trabalho/estudo ou nas tarefas domésticas. Acredita-se que o Guia auxiliará os idosos e profissionais de saúde a conhecerem os benefícios da AF, a quantidade recomendada e as diversas possibilidades de prática, por meio de mensagens e exemplos culturalmente apropriados

At the Ministry of Health initiative, in collaboration with national researchers, the first Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines for the Brazilian Population was prepared, including recommendations for the various stages of life and special populations. This study aims to present the methodological process of the chapter on PA recommendations for the elderly. The Elderly Work Group had 11 researchers/professionals who held weekly virtual meetings, made a systematic review of reviews, which included 50 articles, and promoted a listening among elderly (n = 22), managers (n = 17) and professionals (n = 143) from all country regions, through telephone interviews and online forms. Based on the review and the listening results, a first version of the PA Guidelines for the elderly was elaborated, which was submitted to public consultation. Forty-six valid suggestions were received for the Guide's writing, of which 34 were accepted and incorporated into the final text since they had technical and/or social relevance. As results, the Guidelines highlight the major benefits of PA for the elderly, such as enhancement of the physical, mental and social aspects, and recommends a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate PA or 75 minutes of vigorous PA per week, considering PA in leisure time, commuting and domestic activities, as well as in work/study time. It is believed that these Guidelines will help the elderly and health professionals to get to know the benefits of PA, the recommended amount, and the different possibilities of practice through culturally appropriate messages and examples. Politically, it will reinforce the central role of PA in the prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases, boosting actions for its dissemination and implantation

Correlação entre incontinência urinária, disfunção sexual e avaliação subjetiva da contração muscular perineal em idosas fisicamente ativas / Correlación entre incontinencia urinaria, disfunción sexual y evaluación subjetiva de la contracción del músculo perineal en mujeres ancianas físicamente activas / Urinary incontinence and female sexual dysfunction in physically active older women

RESUMO Incontinência urinária (IU) e disfunção sexual feminina (DSF) são disfunções que afetam a qualidade de vida. Com a mudança na pirâmide etária brasileira, a prevalência de tais disfunções tende a aumentar. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer a relação entre a IU, a DSF e a contração muscular perineal em idosas ativas fisicamente. Trata-se de estudo transversal, do qual participaram 35 idosas ≥60 anos. Inicialmente foram aplicados a ficha diagnóstica e os questionários International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) e Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Em seguida foram avaliados os músculos do assoalho pélvico (MAP) por meio do toque vaginal, de acordo com o que propõe o esquema perfect. Entre as idosas, 20% apresentaram ambas as disfunções dos MAP. No total, 17 (48,6%) apresentavam IU e 16 (45,7%) DSF. Observou-se diferença significativa no número de partos vaginais (p=0,028) e no item rapidez do esquema perfect (p=0,033) entre as idosas com e sem DSF. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos com e sem IU. A análise apontou uma correlação inversamente proporcional entre a gravidade da IU e a função sexual nas idosas incontinentes (p=0,008; r=−0,622), de forma que, para cada aumento na gravidade da IU pelo ICIQ-SF, diminuiu-se 0,507 de função sexual avaliada pelo FSFI (p=0,034; r=0,516). Há uma associação entre IU e DSF em idosas fisicamente ativas. Algumas idosas apresentam ambas as disfunções dos MAP, apesar de serem ativas fisicamente. Dessa forma, é necessário reforçar a importância de avaliações minuciosas, da atividade física orientada e da atuação multiprofissional em saúde.

RESUMEN La incontinencia urinaria (IU) y la disfunción sexual femenina (DSF) son trastornos que afectan la calidad de vida de las personas. Con el cambio en la pirámide de edad brasileña se aumentará la prevalencia de tales disfunciones. El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer la relación entre la IU, la DSF y la contracción del músculo perineal en mujeres mayores físicamente activas. Este es un estudio transversal, en el que participaron 35 mujeres ≥60 años. Inicialmente se aplicó el formulario de diagnóstico y los cuestionarios International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) e Índice de Función Sexual Femenina (FSFI). Luego, se evaluó la musculatura del piso pélvico (MAP) mediante toque vaginal siguiendo lo que propone el esquema perfect. Entre las ancianas, el 20% tenía ambas disfunciones de MAP. En total, 17 (48,6%) tenía IU, y 16 (45,7%) DSF. Hubo una diferencia significativa en el número de partos vaginales (p=0,028) y en el ítem rapidez del esquema perfect (p=0,033) entre mujeres ancianas con y sin DSF. No hubo diferencia estadística entre los grupos con y sin IU. El análisis mostró una correlación inversamente proporcional entre la gravedad de la IU y la función sexual en mujeres ancianas con incontinencia (p=0,008; r=−0,622), de modo que por cada aumento en la gravedad de la IU por el ICIQ-SF se disminuyó 0,507 de función sexual evaluada por el FSFI (p=0,034; r=0,516). Existe una asociación entre la IU y la DSF en mujeres ancianas físicamente activas. Algunas ancianas tuvieron ambas disfunciones del MAP a pesar de ser físicamente activas. Por lo tanto, es necesario reforzar la importancia de las evaluaciones detalladas, la actividad física orientada y la acción multiprofesional en salud.

ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence (UI) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) are disorders that affect quality of life. With the change in the Brazilian age pyramid, the prevalence of such disorders tends to increase. The aim of the present study was to correlate the relationship between UI, FSD and the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in physically active older women. This is a cross-sectional study, in which 35 older women ≥60 years old participated. Initially, the diagnostic form, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short form (ICIQ-UI-SF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were applied. Then, the PFM were evaluated by vaginal touch, following what is proposed in the perfect scheme. Among older women, 20% had both PFM dysfunctions. In total, 17 (48.6%) had UI and 16 (45.7%) FSD. There was a significant difference in the number of vaginal deliveries (p=0.028) and in the perfect schedule (p=0.033) between older women with and without FSD. There was no statistical difference between the groups with and without UI. The analysis showed an inversely proportional correlation between UI severity and sexual function in incontinent older women. (p=0.008; r=−0.622). Since, for each increase in UI severity by the ICIQ-SF, 0.577 of sexual function assessed by the FSFI is decreased (p=0.034; r=0.516). There is an association between UI and FSD in physically active older women. Some older women have both PFM dysfunctions despite being physically active. Thus, it is important to reinforce the importance of thorough evaluations, oriented physical activity and multiprofessional action in health.

Urine Loss during a Volleyball Competition: Comparison between Amateur and Professional Athletes.

BACKGROUND: High-impact sports can cause dysfunction to the female pelvic floor that leads to the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence. OBJECTIVE: To identify and compare the presence of urine loss between professional and amateur female volleyball athletes during a competition. METHODS: A cross-sectional and comparative study was conducted on 75 volleyball athletes, including 30 amateurs and 45 professional athletes. Female athletes 18 years of age or older were included. Urine loss during the competition was evaluated by self-report and measured by a pad test (in grams). Day-to-day urinary incontinence was identified using the Urinary Distress Inventory 6 (UDI-6). Before the beginning of the game, the instruments were applied by individual interview for data collection and the pad was positioned. After the game, the pad was removed and weighed again. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used, with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: Half of the professional (50.0%) and amateur (55.6%) athletes have symptoms of urine loss during a competition. Objective urine loss was higher among professional athletes (4.5 ± 1.4 g) compared to amateur athletes (3.8 ± 1.4 g). There was a significant difference (P < .001) in objective urine loss between symptomatic (mean = 5.41, standard deviation [SD] = 0.8) and asymptomatic professional athletes (mean = 3.40, SD = 1.3). CONCLUSION: Self-report of urinary incontinence during the competition was common among professional and amateur athletes. However, objective urine loss was significantly higher among professional athletes.

Functional disability and factors of elderly people with regular physical activity: a cross-sectional study / Incapacidade funcional e fatores associados de idosas praticantes de atividade física regular: um estudo transversal

ABSTRACT Conducting studies in different regions of the country can help to understand which factors are associated with the functional disability of the elderly, considering that this is an important health indicator and may contribute to interventions in this population, aiming to reduce the risk of future dependence, complication or establishment of chronic diseases and morbidities. This study aimed to verify the factors associated with the functional disability of elderly women participating in a physical activity program in Manaus/AM. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 416 elderly women who answered a questionnaire with information on functional disability (dependent variable) and independent variables: age, marital status, monthly income, schooling, retirement, medication use, body mass index, depression symptoms, self-reported illness, and health perception. The overall prevalence of functional disability was 25.7%, which was associated with age ≥80 (OR=2.34, IC95%=1.11-4,94), incomplete primary school (OR=3.22, IC95%=1.24-8.35) and complete primary (OR=3.24, IC95%=1.40-7.50), overweight (OR=2.77, IC95%=1.69-4.54), presence of depression symptoms (OR=4.40, IC95%=1.48-13.07), arthrosis (OR=3.31, IC95%=1.80-5.73), rheumatoid arthritis (OR=2.84, IC95%=1.57-5.15) and negative health perception (OR=3.04, IC95%=1.19-7.78). It was concluded that functional disability was associated with modifiable health factors (scholling, overweight, depression syntoms) ans non modifiable (age, arthritis and arthrosis).

RESUMO A realização de estudos em diferentes regiões do país pode auxiliar no entendimento dos fatores associados à incapacidade funcional do idoso, considerando que este é um importante indicador de saúde e pode contribuir para intervenções nessa população, com o objetivo de reduzir o risco de dependência futura, complicação ou estabelecimento de doenças e morbidades crônicas. Esse estudo objetivou verificar os fatores associados à incapacidade funcional de idosas participantes de programa de atividade física de Manaus-AM. Estudo transversal foi conduzido em 416 mulheres idosas que responderam um questionário contendo informações sobre a incapacidade funcional (IF) (variável dependente) e variáveis independentes: idade, estado civil, renda mensal, escolaridade, aposentadoria, uso de medicação, índice de massa corporal, sintomas depressivos, doenças autorreferidas e percepção de saúde. A prevalência geral de IF foi de 25,7%, a qual esteve associada à idade ≥80 (OR=2.34, IC95%=1.11-4,94), ensino fundamental incompleto (OR=3,22, IC95%=1,24-8,35) e fundamental completo (OR=3,24, IC95%=1,40-7,50), sobrepeso (OR=2,77, IC95%=1,69-4,54), presença de sintomas depressivos (OR=4.40, IC95%=1.48-13.07), artrose (OR=3.31, IC95%=1.80-5.73), artrite reumatoide (OR=2.84, IC95%=1.57-5.15) e percepção de saúde negativa (OR=3.04, IC95%=1.19-7.78). Conclui-se que a IF esteve associada a fatores modificáveis de saúde (escolaridade, sobrepeso e sintomas depressivos) e não modificáveis (idade, artrite e artrose).

Força de preensão manual e velocidade máxima da caminhada de acordo com o nível de atividade física e o sexo de centenários / Handgrip strenght and maximum walking speed according to the physical activity and sex of centenarians

Objetivo: comparar a força de preensão manual (FPM) e a velocidade máxima da caminhada de acordo com o nível de atividade física (NAF) e o sexo em idosos centenários. Método: participaram do estudo 48 centenários (101,73±2,52 anos), sendo 29 mulheres e19 homens. Dados sociodemográficos, de saúde e hábitos de vida foram analisados por meio do Protocolo de Avaliação Multidimensional do Idoso Centenário ­ PAMIC. A FPM foi mensurada por meio de dinamômetro, o NAF por meio de pedômetro e a velocidade máxima da caminhada por meio de teste físico. Foram classificados como centenários ativos os que atingiram no mínimo 1.000 passos/semana e como insuficientemente ativos aqueles abaixo deste valor. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Resultados: centenários do sexo masculino apresentaram maior FPM direita (17,47±6,94kgf) e esquerda (16,63±6,28kgf) quando comparados ao sexo feminino (11,90±4,84kgf; 10,48±5,00kgf) (p<0,05). Quando analisados de acordo com o NAF, centenários ativos apresentaram maior FPM direita (22,86±8,01 kgf) e esquerda (22,14±5,55kgf) em comparação aos insuficientemente ativos (14,33±3,82kgf; 13,42±4,14kgf) (p<0,05). Para o sexo feminino, a FPM direita foi maior nas centenárias ativas (15,75±4,68kgf) quando comparadas às insuficientemente ativas (10,43±4,12kgf) (p=0,006). Na FPM esquerda, o grupo ativo apresentou maior valor médio (14,00±4,63 kgf) em comparação ao grupo insuficientemente ativo (9,14±4,55kgf) (p=0,017). A velocidade máxima da caminhada não apresentou diferença significativa de acordo com o NAF ou o sexo dos idosos. Conclusão: o estudo evidencia que a atividade física está intimamente relacionada a melhores valores de FPM, indicando que idosos centenários ativos possuem melhor força corporal global.(AU)

Aim: to compare the handgrip strength (HGS) and the maximum walking speed according to the level of physical activity (PA) and sex in elderly centenarians. Method: 48 centenarians (101.73 ± 2.52 years old) participated in the study, 29 women and 19 men. Sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle data were analyzed using the Multidimensional Assessment Protocol for the Elderly Centenary ­ PAMIC. HGS was measured using a dynamometer, PA utilizing a pedometer, and the maximum gait speed through a physical test. Those who reached at least 1,000 steps/week were classified as active centenarians and those below this value as insufficiently active. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: centenarians of the male sex had higher HGS on the right (17.47 ± 6.94kgf) and left (16.63 ± 6.28kgf) when compared to the female sex (11.90 ± 4.84kgf; 10.48 ± 5, 00kgf) (p<0.05). When analyzed according to PA, active centenarians had a higher right (22.86 ± 8.01 kgf) and left (22.14 ± 5.55kgf) HGS compared to insufficiently active (14.33 ± 3.82kgf; 13, 42 ± 4.14 kgf) (p <0.05). For females, the right HGS was higher in active centenarians (15.75 ± 4.68kgf) when compared to insufficiently active women (10.43 ± 4.12kgf) (p = 0.006). In the left HGS, the active group had a higher mean value (14.00 ± 4.63 kgf) compared to the insufficiently active group (9.14 ± 4.55kgf) (p = 0.017). The maximum gait speed did not show any significant difference according to PA or the gender of the elderly. Conclusion: the study shows that physical activity is closely related to better values of HGS, indicating that active elderly centenarians have better overall body strength.(AU)

Reference values for balance in physically active elderly women / Valores de referência para o equilíbrio em idosas fisicamente ativas / Valores de referencia para el equilibrio en mujeres mayores físicamente activas

ABSTRACT Introduction Body balance is one of the most important factors related to falls, quality of life, and independence, and its evaluation is therefore important. Objective To establish reference values for balance tests in physically active older women from different age groups. Methods The sample consisted of 192 physically active women aged 60 to 79 years who were submitted to the following tests: timed up and go (TUG), one-leg stand (OLS), five-repetition chair stand (CS-5), functional reach (FR), and tandem stand test (TST). Descriptive statistics (percentile analysis) and the Mann-Whitney U test were used. Results In older women aged 60 to 69 years, the values indicating "good" balance were a score less than 5.7 s in the TUG, achieving 30 s of OLS, performing the CS-5 test in less than 8.5 s, and a result greater than 35.5 cm in the FR test. In older women aged 70 to 79 years, the values indicating "good" balance were a score less than 5.9 s in the TUG, achieving 30 s of OLS, performing the CS-5 in less than 8.5 s, and a result greater than 33 cm in the FR test. In the TST, most of the physically active subjects achieved the ceiling performance. Conclusion The reference values obtained are similar to or better than those reported in the literature. The use of the TST is not recommended for physically active older women because of its low discriminatory power in this group. Level of evidence III; Study of non consecutive patients; without consistently applied reference ''gold'' standard.

RESUMO Introdução O equilíbrio corporal é considerado um dos fatores importantes relacionados a quedas, qualidade de vida e independência, o que torna importante sua avaliação. Objetivo Estabelecer valores de referência dos testes de equilíbrio para idosas que praticam atividade física em diferentes faixas etárias. Métodos A amostra foi composta por 192 idosas entre 60 e 79 anos que praticam atividades físicas e realizaram os seguintes testes: Timed Up and Go (TUG), Apoio Unipodal , Sentar e Levantar cinco vezes (SL5), Alcance Funcional (AF) e Tandem Test (TT). Foi realizada estatística descritiva (análise de percentil) e teste U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados Observou-se que para as mulheres de 60 a 69 anos terem seu equilíbrio "bom", devem ter resultados inferiores a 5,7 segundos no TUG; atingir a marca de 30 segundos no AU; realizar o SL5 em menos de 8,5 segundos e apresentar resultado superior a 35,5 cm no AF. Para as mulheres de 70 a 79 anos terem equilíbrio "bom", devem apresentar resultados inferiores a 5,9 segundos no TUG; atingir 30 segundos no AU; realizar o SL5 em menos de 8,5 segundos e apresentar resultado superior a 33 cm no AF. No TT, a maioria das idosas praticantes de atividade física atingiu o efeito máximo. Conclusão Verificou-se que os resultados encontrados neste estudo são semelhantes ou superiores aos da literatura. Não se recomenda a utilização do TT para idosas fisicamente ativas por causa do pouco poder discriminativo para esse grupo. Nível de evidência III; Estudo de pacientes não consecutivos; sem padrão de referência "ouro" aplicado uniformemente.

RESUMEN Introducción El equilibrio corporal se considera uno de los factores importantes relacionados con las caídas, la calidad de vida y la independencia, lo que hace que su evaluación sea importante. Objetivo Establecer valores de referencia para las pruebas de equilibrio para mujeres mayores que practican actividad física, en diferentes grupos de edad. Métodos La muestra consistió en 192 mujeres con edad entre 60 y 79 años que practican actividades físicas y realizaron las siguientes pruebas: Timed Up and Go (TUG), soporte unipodal (SU), sentarse y pararse cinco veces (SP5), alcance funcional (AF) y el prueba de tándem (PT). Se realizó estadística descriptiva (análisis de percentiles) y prueba U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados Se observó que para que las mujeres de 60 a 69 años tengan un equilibrio "bueno", deben tener resultados inferiores a 5,7 segundos en el TUG; alcanzar la marca de 30 segundos en él SU; lograr el SP5 en menos de 8,5 segundos y tener un resultado mayor de 35,5 cm en el AF. Para que las mujeres entre 70 a 79 años tengan un "buen" equilibrio, deben presentar resultados de menos de 5,9 segundos en el TUG; alcanzar 30 segundos en él SU; lograr el SL5 en menos de 8,5 segundos y tener un resultado mayor de 33 cm en el AF. En el TT, la mayoría de las mujeres mayores que practican actividad física alcanzaron el máximo efecto. Conclusión Se observó que los resultados encontrados en este estudio son similares o superiores a los de la literatura. El uso de TT no se recomienda para mujeres mayores físicamente activas debido al bajo poder discriminativo para este grupo. Nivel de Evidencia III; Estudio de pacientes no consecutivos; sin estándar de referencia "oro" aplicado uniformemente.