Avaliação da qualidade do sono e sonolência diurna de um grupo de idosos / Assessment of sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in a group of elderly people

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a qualidade do sono e sonolência diurna de um grupo de idosos, verificar se há associação com prática de atividade física, presença de doença crônica, e Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e se há correlação com IMC, idade e qualidade de vida. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e descritivo. Para avaliação da qualidade do sono utilizou-se o Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), para avaliação da sonolência diurna a Escala de Sonolência de Epworth (ESE) e para avaliação da qualidade de vida o WHOQOL-BREF. Foram avaliados 47 idosos com mediana (intervalo interquartil 25-75%) de 66 (62-70) anos de idade e IMC de 28,58 (26,21-30,44). 74,5% apresentaram sono ruim, 61,7% apresentaram Sonolência Diurna Normal e 97,8% classificados com boa qualidade de vida, com destaque para os domínios relações sociais (80%) e autoavaliação da qualidade de vida (80%). Apenas apresentou associação estatisticamente significativa a presença de qualidade de sono ruim com a prática de atividade física. Não houve associação entre presença de qualidade de sono ruim ou sonolência com IMC e presença de doença crônica. Houve uma correlação fraca, negativa e estatisticamente significativa apenas entre qualidade do sono com qualidade de vida (ρ=-0,466) e idade (ρ=-0,297). Conclui-se que os idosos apresentaram qualidade do sono ruim, sonolência diurna normal e qualidade de vida geral boa.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness of a group of elderly people, checking whether there is an association with physical activity, presence of chronic disease, and Body Mass Index (BMI) and whether there is a correlation with BMI, age and quality of life. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study. To assess sleep quality, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESE) was used to assess daytime sleepiness, and the WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess quality of life. 47 elderly people were evaluated with a median (interquartile range 25-75%) of 66 (62-70) years of age and BMI of 28.58 (26.21-30.44). 74.5% had poor sleep, 61.7% had Normal Daytime Sleepiness and 97.8% classified as having a good quality of life, with emphasis on the domains of social relationships (80%) and self-assessment of quality of life (80%). There was only a statistically significant association between the presence of poor sleep quality and the practice of physical activity. There was no association between the presence of poor sleep quality or sleepiness with BMI and the presence of chronic disease. There was a weak, negative and statistically significant correlation only between sleep quality and quality of life (ρ=-0.466) and age (ρ=- 0.297). It is concluded that the elderly had poor sleep quality, normal daytime sleepiness and good general quality of life.

Gait analysis of individuals with specific low back pain undergoing surgery: case series report with one and six-month follow-up.

INTRODUCTION: In addition to pain, specific low back pain is frequently accompanied by restricted range of motion (ROM) during gait. PURPOSE: To compare the behavior of kinematic and spatiotemporal gait parameters, pain, functional status, and self-efficacy, in patients with a diagnosis of herniated disk or lumbar stenosis undergoing surgery, in the pre- and postoperative periods of 1 and 6 months (PO6). METHODS: Seven participants and 11 control subjects were assessed. A kinematics system comprising 10 optoelectronic cameras was used to assess gait. The Roland-Morris questionnaire, pain intensity, and self-efficacy, over three periods, were used. RESULTS: The ROM of the pelvis, hip, and knee of the hernia group presented an increase after surgery and the stenosis group presented a reduction of values in the hip. During the stance phase, the pelvis and hip ROM of both groups remained smaller than the control group. There was improvement in pain in individuals with hernia and stenosis (effect size = 0.6 and 0.8, respectively) in the three analyzed moments; for functional status there was improvement in the first postoperative period (ES = 0.4) compared to the preoperative in those individuals with hernia; and those with stenosis had improvement at PO6 when compared to the time before the surgery (ES = 0.2). CONCLUSION: Surgical intervention modifies the spatiotemporal parameters, the ROM of the pelvis, hip, and knee in the total gait cycle, primarily in the sagittal plane, and causes alterations, particularly in the hip joint, in these individuals during the support phase.

Avaliação das características morfofuncionais do pé e do hábito de andar descalço de indivíduos com alterações nos pés / Evaluation of the morpho-functional characteristics of the foot and the habit of walking barefoot in individuals with foot alterations

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o perfil funcional, características do pé, o hábito de andar descalço de indivíduos com alterações musculoesqueléticas nos pés e comparar com indivíduos controle. Os participantes foram avaliados por meio de questionário eletrônico. Dados antropométricos, funcionalidade dos pés, hábito de andar descalço, tipo de calçado, tipo de pé e pisada e qual comprometimento do pé foram coletados. A amostra total foi composta por 160 indivíduos divididos em grupo controle (GC) (n=82) e grupo problemas no pé (GPE) (n=78). O hálux valgo foi o principal tipo de problema no grupo GPE (24,4%), com uma maior porcentagem de participantes com doença crônica (35,9%), tipos de pés cavos (pé esquerdo (PE) 16,7% e pé direito (PD) 19,2%) ou planos (PE 21,8% e PD 21,8%) e com o Índice de função do pé comprometido em 7% (P =0,001). Ambos os grupos consideram o hábito de andar descalço saudável (72% GC e 66,7% GPE), porém não são adeptos deste hábito (93,9% GC e 91% GPE). O sapato foi o modelo menos utilizado pelo GPE (10,3%). Concluímos que indivíduos do grupo GPE apresentaram maior associação de alterações morfofuncionais com a presença de distúrbios nos pés e que o hábito de andar descalço apesar de ser considerado um aspecto positivo para a saúde dos pés de ambos os grupos, nenhum destes o praticam.

This study aimed to evaluate the functional profile, foot characteristics, and barefoot walking habits of individuals with musculoskeletal foot alterations and compare them with control individuals. Participants were assessed through an electronic questionnaire. Anthropometric data, foot functionality, barefoot walking habits, footwear type, foot type, foot arch, stride type, and foot impairments were collected. The total sample consisted of 160 individuals divided into a control group (CG) (n=82) and a foot problems group (FPG) (n=78). Hallux valgus was the main foot problem in the FPG (24.4%), with a higher percentage of participants having chronic conditions (35.9%), cavus foot types (left foot (LF) 16.7% and right foot (RF) 19.2%), or flat foot types (LF 21.8% and RF 21.8%), and with a compromised Foot Function Index in 7% (P=0.001). Both groups considered barefoot walking healthy (72% CG and 66.7% FPG), but they are not practitioners of this habit (93.9% CG and 91% FPG). Shoes were the least utilized type of footwear in the FPG (10.3%). In conclusion, individuals in the FPG showed a stronger association between morpho-functional alterations and foot disorders. Although barefoot walking is considered beneficial for foot health in both groups, neither group practices this habit.

Evaluation of quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke who underwent aquatic exercises: A case series.

BACKGROUND: Aquatic exercises are among the treatments available to improve the quality of life after stroke. OBJECTIVES: To investigate changes in the quality of life after 8-week of aquatic exercises in post-stroke individuals. METHODS: A case series study was designed, including four male participants. Exclusive aquatic exercise was performed for 8-week, 50 minutes per session, 2×/week. Their quality of life was evaluated before and after the intervention using the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS). RESULTS: Participant 1 improved in the mobility domain, achieving a Clinically Important Difference (CID). Participant 2 improved in the strength and mobility domain, achieving CID; his stroke recovery was 6%, and it reached 50% post-intervention. Participant 3 improved in the mobility domain, achieving a CID and a Minimal Detectable Change (MDC); his stroke recovery increased from 45 to 60% post-intervention. Participant 4 improved the strength, mobility, and activities of daily living domains, achieving a CID and a MDC, but his stroke recovery remained unchanged at 80%. CONCLUSIONS: All participants achieved a CID in the mobility domain; thus, the aquatic exercise intervention was considered meaningful. Moreover, the SIS is able to evaluate aspects of the recovery process regarding health-related quality of life after stroke, as demonstrated by the results of the overall recovery after aquatic exercises.

Posturography Comparison and Discriminant Analysis Between Individuals With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain.

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to evaluate the center of pressure (CoP) in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP) compared with matched controls and perform discriminant analysis to detect which CoP variables differentiate the groups. METHODS: Thirty-two participants with LBP and 33 matched controls were evaluated on a force plate in a bipedal static position for 30 seconds in 2 conditions: eyes open (EO) and eyes closed (EC). Two discriminant analyzes were performed to detect which CoP variables could discriminate between groups. RESULTS: Those with LBP had higher values (ie, poorer balance) for most variables compared with the control group. With EO, total displacement of sway (TDS) was as follows: LBP group (median [25%-75%]) 31.77 (26.39-41.79) cm, control group 27.21 (22.29-31.78) cm, P = .008 and area: LBP group 3.31 (2.33-4.68) cm2, control group 1.77 (1.3-2.71) cm2. With EC, TDS was as follows: LBP group 49.6 (39.65-68.15) cm, control group 38.77 (30.36; 45.65) cm, P = .003 and area: LBP group 4.68 (2.6-7.28) cm2, control group 2.4 (2.1-3.34) cm2. The discriminating variables in the EO condition were the TDS for the LBP group and the anteroposterior mean velocity for the control group, while in the EC condition they were mediolateral dispersion and area for the LBP group. CONCLUSION: Individuals with chronic LBP had worse postural control performance than matched controls, and it is possible to characterize those with and without LBP with CoP variables.

Perfil epidemiológico dos indivíduos com grau dois de incapacidade física nos casos novos de hanseníase, durante 10 anos, em Guarapuava-PR / Epidemiological profile of grade 2 physical disability individuals in new cases of leprosy, during 10 years, in Guarapuava-PR

A Hanseníase é uma patologia infectocontagiosa e crônica, possui alto poder incapacitante e representa um grave problema para a saúde pública no Brasil. OBJETIVO: Traçar o perfil dos casos novos de hanseníase, classificados com o grau 2 de incapacidade física (GIF2) no momento do diagnóstico e descrever as principais incapacidades causadas pela doença. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico transversal, cujo levantamento de dados foi baseado nos prontuários, registros em Livros Ata nos arquivos do Ambulatório Municipal de Pneumologia e Dermatologia Sanitária de Guarapuava-PR e no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação do Ministério da Saúde. RESULTADOS: A presença do GIF2 foi mais frequente no sexo masculino, com cor de pele branca, baixa escolaridade, classificação operacional multibacilar, forma clínica virchowiana. As principais incapacidades encontradas foram lesões tróficas ou traumáticas em pés e garra em mãos. CONCLUSÃO: Há necessidade de intensificar as ações educativas para prevenção, contribuindo para o diagnóstico precoce da doença e evitando as incapacidades. (AU)

Leprosy was an infectious and chronic pathology, with high incapacitating power, and represents a serious problem for public health in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of new cases of leprosy classified as grade 2 physical disability (G2D) at the time of diagnosis, and to describe the main disabilities caused by the disease. METHODS: Cross-sectional epidemiological study, whose data collection was based on medical records, records in books in the archives of the Municipal Ambulatory of Pneumology and Sanitary Dermatology of Guarapuava-PR, and in the Information System of Notifiable Ministry of Health Diseases. RESULTS: The presence of GIF2 is more frequent in maleswith white skin color, low level of education, multibacillary operational classification, virchowian clinical form. The main disabilities were trophic or traumatic lesions in the foot, and claw hands. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to enhance educational actions for prevention, contributing to the early diagnosis of the disease, and avoiding disabilities. (AU)

Estudo epidemiológico sobre acidente vascular encefálico em uma clínica escola de Fisioterapia / Epidemiological study on stroke in a clinical Physiotherapy school

Identificar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com sequelas de Acidente vascular encefálico que procuraram atendimento na Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da UNICENTRO, no município de Guarapuava/PR. Métodos: Coleta de dados dos prontuários arquivados pelo serviço de Fisioterapia no período de 2003 a 2012. Foi utilizado um roteiro de avaliação, elaborado pelas pesquisadoras. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram que 54,25% dos indivíduos eram do sexo masculino, 56,60% eram casados e a idade média foi de 62,37±14,48 anos para ambos os gêneros.Como fatores de risco,a hiperlipidemia, a hipertensão arterial sistêmica e o diabetes foram os mais evidentes, com valores de 90,57%, 76,42% e 25,94%, respectivamente. A maioria (53,18%) dos pacientes apresentou grau de dependência total ou parcial para realização das atividades de vida diária. Conclusão: É preciso intensificar as ações de prevenção em saúde para que os fatores de risco sejam minimizados, visando a redução na incidência do AVE...

To identify the epidemiological profile of patients with cerebrovascular accident sequelae who sought care at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy UNICENTRO, in the city of Guarapuava in the state of Paraná. MethOds Data collection of records stored by the physiotherapy services from 2003 to 2012. We used an evaluation script, elaborated by the researchers. Results The results showed that 54.25% of the subjectswere male, 56.60%were marriedand themean agewas 62.37 ±14.48 years forboth genders.As risk factors, hyperlipidemia, systemic arterial hypertension and diabetes were the most evident, with values of 90.57%, 76.42% and 25.94%, respectively. Most (53.18%) patients showed partial or total dependence level to perform activities of daily living. cOnclusiOn Health prevention actions should be intensified so that risk factors are minimized to reduce the incidence of stroke...

A influência da utilização da esparadrapagem no salto vertical / The influence of taping on vertical junps

O salto vertical é uma ação que pode ser observada freqüentemente em diferentes modalidades esportivas. Quando há a ocorrência de uma lesão na extremidade inferior do corpo, este movimento de salto se torna dificultado. As lesões ocasionadas pela entorse de tornozelo são freqüentes aos atletas de alto rendimento, principalmente em modalidades que utilizam deslocamentos laterais e saltos, como no basquete e no voleibol. Para evitar recidivas das entorses, modalidades preventivas, como órteses, estão sendo utilizadas. Entretanto alguns técnicos ainda crêem que estas modalidades diminuem a performance de seus atletas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar se a esparadrapagem altera a altura no salto vertical. O estudo foi composto de dezesseis indivíduos saldáveis, sendo nove do sexo masculino e sete do sexo feminino. Foi promovido a esparadrapagem dos tornozelos dos voluntários, um leve aquecimento e então foi realizado o salto vertical com esparadragem. Posteriormente, foi promovido o salto vertical sem esparadrapagem. Os dados foram coletados e submetidos à avaliação estatística, sendo adotada a significância de 5% (p<0,05), utilizando o teste de T-student. Os resultados demonstraram que a utilização de esparadrapagem não interfere na altura do salto vertical, possibilitando assim que os atletas utilizem desta modalidade preventiva, sem que ocorra a diminuição de performance durante a atividade esportiva.

The vertical jump is a action that is frequently observed in different sports modality. When damage occurs in the low extremity, the jump is more difficult to be executed. The damages caused by the ankle sprain are frequent in athletes, mostly on modalities that employ lateral displacement and jumps, like in the basketball and volleyball. to avoid sprain relapse, prevent modalities, like orthesis, are being used. However some technicians still believe that these modalities reduce the performance of these athletes. The objective of this study was to verify if the taping changes the height of the vertical jump. This study is composed with sixteen health people, nine men and seven women. It was done the taping in the ankles of the volunteers, a short warm-up followed by the vertical jump with taping. After, the volunteers made the vertical jump without taping. The values were collected and submitted to statistical evaluate, assuming the significance of 5% (p<0,05), using t-student test. The results demonstrate that the use of taping don't interfere in the height of the vertical jump, possibiliting so that the athletes use this prevent modality, without causing the performance reduce during the sport activity.