Dermatoglyphic Profiles of Competitive Athletes: CrossFit and Ultra-Marathon / Perfiles Dermatoglíficos de Deportistas Competitivos: CrossFit y Ultramaratón

SUMMARY: In the sports field, sports are usually classified according to the predominance of the energy system used during the competition; sports like Crossfit and ultra-marathon could be totally opposite due to the needs of athletes to achieve good places. Due to the above, the objective was established to compare the dermatoglyphic profiles of CrossFit and Ultra-marathon athletes according to the predisposition of the energy systems, aerobic and anaerobic, used in the competitions. Cross-sectional descriptive study, where the dermatoglyphic profile of 21 athletes of national presence (10 crossfit and 11 ultra-marathon runners) was determined, through the Computerized Dermatoglyphic System, brand Salus Dermatoglifia, according to the Cummins and Midlo protocol, which consists of taking the fingerprints of the 10 fingers of the hands. The fingerprint designs of the human being (arch, loop and whorl) and the elements contained in them (nucleus and delta) were analyzed, differences were established through the Analysis of Variance test in the SPSS V.25 statistical package. The results show significant differences between the average scores of the line count of both disciplines (108 and 165), being higher in ultra-marathon runners, associated with greater aerobic resistance. Another significant and relevant finding was the presence of arch-type fingerprints only in CrossFit athletes associated, along with low line count, with strength and power. It is concluded that Crossfit and Ultra-marathon athletes have dissimilar natural physical characteristics, which is why they participate and excel in different sports where they have enhanced their natural physical abilities through training.

En el ámbito deportivo, los deportes suelen clasificarse según el predominio del sistema energético utilizado durante la competición; Deportes como el Crossfit y la ultramaratón podrían ser totalmente opuestos debido a las necesidades de los deportistas de conseguir buenos lugares. Debido a lo anterior, se estableció como objetivo comparar los perfiles dermatoglíficos de atletas de CrossFit y Ultramaratón según la predisposición de los sistemas energéticos, aeróbico y anaeróbico, utilizados en las competencias. Estudio descriptivo transversal, donde se determinó el perfil dermatoglífico de 21 deportistas de presencia nacional (10 crossfit y 11 ultramaratonistas), a través del Sistema Dermatoglífico Computarizado, marca Salus Dermatoglifia, según el protocolo Cummins y Midlo, el cual consta de tomando las huellas dactilares de los 10 dedos de las manos. Se analizaron los diseños dactilares del ser humano (arco, asa y verticilo) y los elementos contenidos en ellos (núcleo y delta), se establecieron diferencias mediante la prueba de Análisis de Varianza en el paquete estadístico SPSS V.25. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas entre las puntuaciones medias del recuento de líneas de ambas disciplinas (108 y 165), siendo superiores en los corredores de ultramaratón, asociado a una mayor resistencia aeróbica. Otro hallazgo significativo y relevante fue la presencia de huellas dactilares tipo arco sólo en atletas de CrossFit asociadas, junto con un bajo número de líneas, con fuerza y potencia. Se concluye que los atletas de Crossfit y Ultramaratón tienen características físicas naturales disímiles, por lo que participan y destacan en diferentes deportes donde han potenciado sus capacidades físicas naturales a través del entrenamiento.

Association between gestational period and obesity in children with the use of dermatoglyphic traits: A preliminary study.

Events occurring during the gestational period can influence the development of diseases and conditions such as obesity. This study aimed to analyze the association between events occurring in the gestational period and the occurrence of obesity in children based on dermatoglyphic traits. The sample comprised 73 children born in 2009, living in Palhoça, Santa Catarina (SC), Brazil, regularly enrolled in public and private schools in that municipality and who are participants of an ongoing major cohort study project called Coorte Brasil Sul. The results show predictive traits of obesity when comparing BMI and fingerprint groups. Obese male group, presented the figure Ulnar Loop (UL) in the right hand (MDT1) thumb and greater number of ridges in the (MDSQL1) right thumb the greater the BMI; likewise, the older the woman getting pregnant the greater the number of ridges that the child presented in the (MESQL2) left index finger and (MESQL1) right thumb. The results obtained infer the presence of predictive traits of BMI ranges and a possible association between the dermatoglyphic traits of children with obesity and late pregnancy women.

Obesity in people with diabetes in COVID-19 times: Important considerations and precautions to be taken.

At the end of 2019, a new disease with pandemic potential appeared in China. It was a novel coronavirus called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Later, in the first quarter of 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of this disease a pandemic. Elderly people, people with comorbidities, and health care professionals are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Obesity has been growing exponentially worldwide, affecting several age groups. It is a morbidity that is associated with genetic, epigenetic, environment factors and/or interaction between them. Obesity is associated with the development of several diseases including diabetes mellitus, mainly type 2. Diabetes affects a significant portion of the global population. Obesity and diabetes are among the main risk factors for the development of severe symptoms of COVID-19, and individuals with these conditions constitute a risk group. Based on a literature review on obesity in people with diabetes in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study presents updated important considerations and care to be taken with this population.

Assessing the Relationship between Autonomy Support and Student Group Cohesion across Ibero-American Countries.

Teacher-endorsed supporting behaviors present themselves as key influencers of student adaptive academic and social functions. The objective of this paper was twofold. First, this study sought to test a model in which student-perceived autonomy support was associated with group cohesion, considering the mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation. Second, the current study examined the dimensionality of the model across five Western countries, namely Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. A convenience sample of 3033 college students (Mage = 21.51 ± SD = 3.71) were recruited for the analysis. The results revealed that perceived autonomy support was positively associated with needs satisfaction, being consequently associated with intrinsic motivation and, ultimately, with group cohesion. Additionally, a multigroup analysis revealed that the model was invariant across college students from the different countries. The current results are discussed around the promotion of teacher uses of autonomy-supportive behaviors fostering adaptive outcomes in students regarding positive social relations and that the cultures of Ibero-American countries are equivalent in this process.

Dermatoglyphic traits of brazilian golfers / Traços dermatoglíficos dos golfistas brasileiros

ABSTRACT Played all over the world, golf has gained popularity, for it is a sport that depends on individual abilities. For this reason the search for tools that aim to seek and guide its respective talented players has become very important. Therefore, this study had the objective of comparing the distribution of the dermatoglyphic indicators of high performance golfers and of a group control of non-athletes. The sample was composed of 46 individuals with paired age and gender, divided into two groups: the Group Golf (GG), composed of 23 golfers, and the Group Control (GC), composed of 23 individuals control randomly selected. The golfers, part of the Project Golf Brazil of the Brazilian Golf Confederation, were between 11 and 21 years old. The results demonstrated that the number of lines in the pattern was of six possible variables of fingerprint (MESQL1, MESQL2, MESQL4, MESQL5, SQTLE, SQTL) is significantly higher in the golfers (GG) when compared to the group control (GC). When observed the qualitative variables, i. e., the pattern type, significant diferences where observed between the groups, since the golfers (GG) presented more Radial Loops (RL) in MDT5 when compared to the group control (GC). The results found in this study demonstrated that the dermatoglyphic profile of high performance golfers differ from the non-athlete population.

RESUMO Jogado em todo o mundo, o golfe está ganhando popularidade, sendo um esporte que depende das habilidades individuais, tornando-se importante a busca por ferramentas que visem buscar e orientar seus respectivos talentos. O presente estudo teve por objetivo comparar a distribuição dos indicadores dermatoglíficos de golfistas de alto rendimento e de um grupo controle de não atletas. A amostra foi composta por 46 indivíduos com idade e sexo pareados, divididos em dois grupos: o Grupo Golf (GG), composto por 23 golfistas e o Grupo Controle (GC), composto por 23 indivíduos controle aleatoriamente selecionados. Os golfistas, parte do Projeto Golf Brasil da Confederação Brasileira de Golfe, tinham idade entre 11 e 21 anos. Os resultados demonstram que o número de linhas no padrão de seis possíveis variáveis de impressão digital (MESQL1, MESQL2, MESQL4, MESQL5, SQTLE, SQTL) é maior nos golfistas (GG) quando comparado ao grupo controle (GC). Quando observadas as variáveis qualitativas, ou seja, o tipo de figura, observaram-se diferenças significativas entre os grupos, visto que os Golfistas (GG) apresentaram maior quantidade de Presilha Radial (LR) no MDT5 quando comparados ao grupo controle (GC). Os resultados encontrados neste estudo demonstraram que o perfil dermatoglífico de golfistas de alto rendimento difere da população não atleta.

Estilo interpessoal docente e desmotivação na educação física: validação das escalas no contexto brasileiro

Resumo O estilo interpessoal docente pode influenciar a motivação para as aulas de educação física. Os objetivos deste estudo foram validar para o contexto sul brasileiro instrumentos que avaliam o estilo docente de apoio à autonomia, o estilo controlador e a desmotivação nas aulas de educação física, assim como comprovar a relação entre a desmotivação nas aulas de educação física e o estilo interpessoal docente. Participaram do estudo 429 estudantes, de 10 a 14 anos. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio da estatística descritiva e inferencial. Os resultados apontam que os três instrumentos são válidos e fidedignos para avaliar o estilo interpessoal do docente, bem como a desmotivação para as aulas de educação física. O estilo controlador do docente prediz positivamente a desmotivação.

Abstract Teachers' interpersonal style can influence motivation for physical education classes. The aims of this study were to validate for the South Brazilian context a version of a measuring instrument to evaluate teacher's interpersonal style in physical education, and an instrument to measure amotivation in physical education, as well as to prove the relation between the demotivation in the classes of physical education and the teachers' interpersonal style. The questionnaires were applied in a sample of 429 students aged 10 to 14 years. The results indicate these are three valid and reliable instruments to evaluate the interpersonal style of teacher's physical education, and the amotivation in physical education classes. The teacher-controller style positively predicts amotivation.

Resumen El estilo interpersonal docente puede influir en la motivación para las clases de educación física. El objetivo de este estudio fue validar, para el contexto sur brasileño, instrumentos que evalúan el estilo docente de apoyo a la autonomía, el estilo controlador y la desmotivación en las clases de educación física, así como comprobar la relación entre la desmotivación en las clases de educación física y el estilo interpersonal docente. Participaron en el estudio 429 estudiantes de 10 a 14 años. Los resultados apuntan a que los tres instrumentos son válidos y fiables para evaluar el estilo interpersonal del docente, así como la desmotivación en las clases de educación física. El estilo controlador del docente predice positivamente la desmotivación.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module for quality of life assessment in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To translate the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 29-item Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module (QLQ-LC29, developed for the assessment of quality of life in patients with lung cancer) to Portuguese, conducting a pilot study of the Portuguese-language version and adapting it for use in Brazil. METHODS: For the translation, cultural adaptation, and pilot testing of the QLQ-LC29, we followed the guidelines established by the EORTC. The translation (English → Portuguese) and back-translation (Portuguese → English) were both carried out by translators, working independently, who were native speakers of one language and fluent in the other. After review, a draft version was created for pilot testing in lung cancer patients in Brazil. RESULTS: A total of 15 patients diagnosed with lung cancer completed the Portuguese-language version of the questionnaire. At the end of the process, we conducted a structured interview to identify any patient difficulty in understanding any of the questions. The final versions were sent to the EORTC and were approved. CONCLUSIONS: The Portuguese-language version of the EORTC QLQ-LC29 appears to be a useful, important, reliable questionnaire that is a valid tool for assessing quality of life in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

Dermatoglyphical impressions are different between children and adolescents with normal weight, overweight and obesity: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Obesity is a health condition that causes a great impact on public health. The aim of this study was to determine the association between dermatoglyphic characteristics and excessive weight in children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in the center-west region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: The sample comprised of 2,172 children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old of both sexes and from public and private teaching networks. Results: The results suggested a predictive marker of obesity, with a greater number of lines in left hand finger two (Mesql2) and a higher frequency of the whorl pattern in participants of a healthy weight, while the overweight group had a higher frequency of the radial loop pattern and the obese group had a higher frequency of the ulnar loop pattern. Conclusion: It was concluded that there may be different dermatoglyphic characteristics depending on the nutritional status of children and adolescents.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module for quality of life assessment in patients with lung cancer in Brazil / Tradução e adaptação cultural do Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module da European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com câncer de pulmão no Brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 29-item Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer Module (QLQ-LC29, developed for the assessment of quality of life in patients with lung cancer) to Portuguese, conducting a pilot study of the Portuguese-language version and adapting it for use in Brazil. Methods: For the translation, cultural adaptation, and pilot testing of the QLQ-LC29, we followed the guidelines established by the EORTC. The translation (English → Portuguese) and back-translation (Portuguese → English) were both carried out by translators, working independently, who were native speakers of one language and fluent in the other. After review, a draft version was created for pilot testing in lung cancer patients in Brazil. Results: A total of 15 patients diagnosed with lung cancer completed the Portuguese-language version of the questionnaire. At the end of the process, we conducted a structured interview to identify any patient difficulty in understanding any of the questions. The final versions were sent to the EORTC and were approved. Conclusions: The Portuguese-language version of the EORTC QLQ-LC29 appears to be a useful, important, reliable questionnaire that is a valid tool for assessing quality of life in patients with lung cancer in Brazil.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir, adaptar culturalmente e realizar um ensaio piloto para criar a versão em português do Brasil do questionário da European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) denominado Quality of Life Questionnaire-Lung Cancer (QLQ-LC29, lung module), desenvolvido para a avaliação da qualidade de vida em doentes com câncer de pulmão. Métodos: Foram seguidas as orientações da EORTC para a tradução, a adaptação cultural e a realização de um ensaio piloto do QLQ-LC29. Foi realizado o processo de tradução (inglês → português) e tradução reversa (português → inglês) por tradutores independentes nativos em um dos idiomas e fluentes no outro idioma. Após revisão, uma versão preliminar for criada para o ensaio piloto com pacientes no Brasil. Resultados: No total, 15 pacientes com diagnóstico de câncer de pulmão preencheram a versão em português do Brasil do questionário. No final, foi conduzida uma entrevista estruturada para identificar qualquer dificuldade em alguma das perguntas. As versões finais foram enviadas para a EORTC e aprovadas. Conclusões: A versão em português do Brasil do EORTC QLQ-LC29 (lung module) é uma ferramenta útil, importante, fidedigna e válida para a aferição da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com neoplasia pulmonar.

Autonomy Support, Motivation, Satisfaction and Physical Activity Level in Physical Education Class / Apoyo a la autonomía, motivación, satisfacción y niveles de actividad física en clases de educación física

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the motivational profile and relate it to teacher autonomy support, basic psychological needs, exercise enjoyment, and level of physical activity in a sample of 615 Brazilian adolescents (327 girls and 288 boys), aged between 12 and 14 years (M = 13.3, DT = .79). One group was identified as more self-determined with high intrinsic motivation and introjected regulation scores, while the other showed no self-determination, with high external regulation and demotivation. Self-determined adolescents perceive greater teacher support; exhibit better fulfillment of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness; show greater enjoyment in physical education classes and engage in more physical activity.

Resumen El objetivo fue identificar el perfil motivacional y relacionarlo con el apoyo docente a la autonomía, a las necesidades psicológicas básicas, la satisfacción para la práctica de actividades físicas y el nivel de actividad física, en una muestra de 615 adolescentes. Se obtuvo un grupo con "perfil autodeterminado" con puntuación más alta de la motivación intrínseca y regulación introyectada; y un grupo con "perfil no autodeterminado" con puntuaciones elevadas de regulación externa y desmotivación. Los adolescentes con perfil más autodeterminado son los que perciben mayor apoyo docente a la autonomía; ; presenta más satisfacción con las necesidades psicológicas básicas de autonomía, competencia y relación con los demás; sienten mayor satisfacción para la práctica de educación física y practican más actividad física.

Muscle strength, gh and igf-1 in older women submitted to land and aquatic resistance training / Força muscular, gh e igf-1 em idosas submetidas ao treinamento de força no solo e na água / Fuerza muscular, gh e igf-1 en adultas mayores sometidas al entrenamiento de fuerza en suelo y agua

ABSTRACT Introduction: Aging leads to decline in multiple organ systems associated to hormone alterations and loss of muscle mass and strength. Objective: To evaluate the effects of land and water resistance training on muscle strength, basal serum levels of GH, IGF-1, and IGFBP3 in elderly women. Methods: Subjects were distributed in three groups: land resistance training (LRT; n=10; age: 66.10±2.77 years), water resistance training (WRT; n=10; age: 67.10±3.54 years) and control (CG; n=10; age: 68.80±5.41 years). Muscle strength was assessed with the 1-RM test in bench press (BP) and leg press (LP) exercises. Serum levels of GH, IGF-1, and IGFBP3 were analyzed by chemiluminescence. Results: Repeated measures ANOVA showed elevated muscle strength in the BP only in LRT (D%=60.2%; p=0.0001) when compared to the CG (D%=46.73%, p=0.0001) and WRT (D%=32.49%, p=0.004). LRT and WRT increased muscle strength in LP (D%LRT=57.14%; p=0.004; D%WRT=42.3%; p=0.033). There was an increase in LRT and WRT in the LP when compared to CG (D%=45.59%, p=0.019; D%=43.97%, p=0.026, respectively). IGF-1 was elevated only in LRT (D%=49.72%, p=0.004) from pre- to post-test and when compared to WRT (D%=56.76%, p=0.002) and CG (D%=74.63%, p=0.0001). IGFBP3 levels showed that only WRT increased (D%=26.79%, p=0.044) from pre- to post-test. The IGF-1/IGFBP3 ratio demonstrated that LRT reached intragroup elevation (D%=52.66%, p=0.002) and when compared to WRT (D%=94.11%, p=0.0001) and CG (D%=73.45%, p=0.0001). There was no significant difference in GH. Conclusion: Land resistance training may provide better anabolic effects in elderly women.

RESUMO Introdução: O envelhecimento leva ao declínio de múltiplos sistemas de órgãos associado a alterações hormonais e perda de massa e força muscular. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos do treinamento de força no meio terrestre e aquático sobre a força muscular e os níveis séricos basais de GH, IGF-1 e IGFBP3 em mulheres idosas. Métodos: Os indivíduos foram distribuídos em três grupos: treinamento de força no meio terrestre (TFT; n = 10; idade: 66,10 ± 2,77 anos), treinamento de força na água (TFA; n = 10; idade: 67,10 ± 3,54 anos) e grupo controle (GC; n = 10; idade: 68,80 ± 5,41 anos). A força muscular foi avaliada pelo teste de 1-RM nos exercícios supino reto (SR) e leg press (LP). Os níveis séricos de GH, IGF-1 e IGFBP3 foram analisados por quimioluminescência. Resultados: O teste ANOVA com medidas repetidas mostrou aumento da força muscular no SR só no TFT (∆% = 60,2%; p = 0,0001) quando comparado ao GC (∆% = 46,73%, p = 0,0001) e TFA (∆% = 32,49%, p=0,004). TFT e TFA aumentaram a força muscular no LP (∆% TFT = 57,14%; p = 0,004; ∆% TFA = 42,3%; p = 0,033). Houve um aumento no TFT e TFA no LP em comparação com o GC (∆% = 45,59%, p = 0,019; ∆% = 43,97%, p = 0,026, respectivamente). IGF-1 aumentou só no TFT (∆% = 49,72%, p = 0,004) do pré para o pós-teste e quando comparado ao TFA (∆% = 56,76%, p = 0,002) e ao GC (∆% = 74,63%, p = 0,0001). Os níveis de IGFBP3 mostraram aumento apenas no TFA (∆% = 26,79%, p = 0,044) do pré para o pós-teste. A razão IGF-1/IGFBP3 demonstrou que TFT atingiu elevação intragrupo (∆% = 52,66%, p = 0,002) e quando comparado ao TFA (∆% = 94,11%, p = 0,0001) e CG (∆% = 73,45%, p = 0,0001). Não foram verificadas diferenças significativas no GH. Conclusão: O treinamento de força no meio terrestre produziu maior efeito anabólico nas idosas.

RESUMEN Introducción: El envejecimiento lleva al declive de múltiples sistemas de órganos, asociado a cambios hormonales y pérdida de masa y fuerza muscular. Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza en el medio terrestre y acuático sobre la fuerza muscular y los niveles séricos basales de GH, IGF-1 e IGFBP3 en mujeres mayores. Métodos: Los individuos fueron distribuidos en tres grupos: entrenamiento de fuerza en medio terrestre (EFT; n = 10; edad: 66,10 ± 2,77 años), entrenamiento de fuerza en medio acuático (EFA; n = 10; edad: 67,10 ± 3,54 años) y grupo control (GC, n = 10; edad = 68,80 ± 5,41 años). La fuerza muscular se evaluó por la prueba de 1-RM en los ejercicios de press de banca (PB) y prensa de pierna (PP). Los niveles séricos de GH, IGF-1 e IGFBP3 se analizaron por quimioluminiscencia. Resultados: La prueba ANOVA con medidas repetidas mostró aumento de la fuerza muscular en el PB sólo en el EFS (∆% = 60,2%; p = 0,0001) en comparación al GC (∆% = 46,73%, p = 0,0001) y EFA (∆% = 32,49%, p = 0,004). EFS y EFA aumentaron la fuerza muscular en la PP (∆%EFS = 57,14%; p = 0,004; ∆%EFA = 42,3%; p = 0,033). Se observó un aumento en el EFS y EFA en la PP en comparación con el GC (∆% = 45,59%, p = 0,019; ∆% = 43,97%, p = 0,026, respectivamente). IGF-1 aumentó sólo en el EFS (∆% = 49,72%; p = 0,004) del pre para el post-test y en comparación con el EFA (∆% = 56,76%; p = 0,002) y al GC (∆% = 74,63%; p = 0,0001). Los niveles de IGFBP3 mostraron aumento sólo en el EFS (∆% = 26,79%; p = 0,044) del pre para el post-test. La razón IGF-1/IGFBP3 demostró que EFS alcanzó elevación intragrupo (∆% = 52,66%; p = 0,002) y en comparación al EFA (∆% = 94,11%, p = 0,0001) y GC (∆% = 73,45%; p = 0,0001). No se observaron diferencias significativas en el GH. Conclusión: El entrenamiento de fuerza en el medio terrestre produjo un mayor efecto anabólico en las mujeres mayores.

Static balance of elderly women submitted to a physical activity program / Equilíbrio estático de mulheres idosas submetidas a um programa de atividade física

Objective : The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a physical activity program on static balance in elderly women. Method : The sample was randomly subdivided into an experimental group (EG; n=28; 65.64±2.36 years; BMI= 27.52±3.13) and a control group (CG; n=21; 66.84±2.31 years; BMI= 27.67±2.78). The EG participated in twice-weekly 60-minute sessions of physical activity for 12 weeks, with a perceived intensity level between 3 and 5 (CR10 scale). Static balance was evaluated using a baropodometric platform. Mean postural amplitude oscillations were measured in displacement from the center of pressure (COP), left lateral (LLD), right lateral (RLD), anterior (AD) posterior (PD) and elliptical (EA) area. Results : Repeated-measures analysis of variance showed a significant decrease in EG pre and post-test oscillations (p<0.05) in the COP, AD (∆=0.59;p=0.021), PD (∆=-0.91; p=0.001) and EA (∆=1.56; p=0.044) displacement. When comparing the groups, post-test amplitude oscillations in the COP, RLD (∆%=-7.40;p=0.006), AD (∆%=-30.63; p=0.007), PD (∆%=-42.96; p<0.001) and EA (∆%=-34.41;p=0.017) of the EG were significantly lower (p<0.05) than those of the CG. There were no significant LLD alterations. Conclusion : The results confirm that static balance improved with physical exercise in EG subjects.

Objetivo : Determinar os efeitos de um programa de atividades físicas sobre o equilíbrio estático em mulheres idosas. Método : Estudo experimental utilizando amostra dividida aleatoriamente em grupo experimental (GE; n=28; 65,64±2,36 anos; IMC=27,52±3,13) e grupo controle (GC; n=21; 66,84±2,31 anos; IMC= 27,67±2,78). O GE participou do programa de atividades físicas por 12 semanas (2x/sem; 60 minutos/sessão), com intensidade de esforço percebido entre 3 e 5 (Escala de Borg-CR10). O equilíbrio estático foi avaliado através de uma plataforma baropodométrica. As médias das amplitudes das oscilações posturais foram medidas através do deslocamento do centro de pressão (COP) lateral esquerdo (DLE), lateral direito (DLD), anterior (DA), posterior (DP) e da área elíptica (AE). Resultados : A análise de variância com medidas repetidas mostrou redução significativa nas oscilações do deslocamento do COP do pré para o pós-teste (p<0,05) no GE no DA (∆=0,59;p=0,021), DP (∆=-0,91; p=0,001) e na AE (∆=1,56; p=0,044). As oscilações das amplitudes do deslocamento do COP no GE foram significativamente menores (p<0,05) no DLD (∆%=-7,40;p=0,006), DA (∆%=-30,63; p=0,007), DP (∆%=-42,96; p<0,001) e na AE (∆%=-34,41;p=0,017) quando comparadas ao GC no pós-teste. Não houve alterações significativas no deslocamento lateral esquerdo (DLE). Conclusão : Os resultados mostraram que o equilíbrio estático no GE melhorou com a participação no programa de atividades físicas.

Efeitos crônicos do flexionamento estático sobre parâmetros neuromusculares em adultos jovens / Chronic effects of static flexibilizing on neuromuscular parameters in young adults

INTRODUÇÃO: O treinamento engloba, dentre outras qualidades físicas, a flexibilidade e a força. Assim, conhecer as inter-relações mútuas entre essas qualidades físicas potencializaria a eficácia do treino. OBJETIVO: Verificar as alterações nos parâmetros neuromusculares em um programa de flexionamento estático, após 12 semanas de intervenção. MÉTODOS: Participaram 70 cadetes, com idade média de 17,03 ± 1,14 anos, divididos em dois grupos: grupo experimental (GF, n = 35) e grupo controle (GC, n = 35). A força foi avaliada através de 1RM de contração estática nos movimentos de flexão e extensão horizontal de ombro (FFHO/FEHO) e extensão da coluna lombar (FECL). A flexibilidade foi avaliada pelo protocolo LABIFIE de goniometria nos movimentos de flexão e extensão horizontal de ombro (FHO/EHO) e flexão da coluna lombar (FCL). A concentração de hidroxiprolina na urina coletada pelo método Nordin foi realizada pelo protocolo HPROLI 2h. RESULTADOS: A ANOVA de medidas repetidas demonstrou aumento significativo para FHO (∆% = 3,9%; p = 0,001), EHO (∆% = 21,1%; p = 0,001), FCL (∆% = 73,8%; p = 0,001), FFHO (∆% = 20,4%; p = 0,001) e FECL (∆% = 4,0%; p = 0,008) do pré para o pós-teste. Os níveis de hidroxiprolina não apresentaram alterações significativas. Nas comparações intergrupos, foram encontradas diferenças significativas para FHO (p = 0,016), EHO (p = 0,005), FCL (p = 0,004), FFHO (p = 0,001) e FECL (p = 0,007). O poder do experimento observado foi de 86% para um beta calculado de 0,14. CONCLUSÃO: O flexionamento estático foi capaz de melhorar tanto a flexibilidade como a força.

INTRODUCTION: Training includes, among other physical qualities, flexibility and strength. Thus, knowing the mutual inter-relationships between these physical qualities would increase the effectiveness of training. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to verify changes in neuromuscular parameters in a static flexibilizing program, after 12 weeks of intervention. METHODS: 70 cadets, mean age of 17.03 ± 1.14 years, participated in the present survey, were randomly selected and equally divided into two groups: experimental group (EG, n = 35) and control group (CG, n = 35). Strength levels were assessed by 1RM static contraction in horizontal shoulder flexion and extension (HSF/ HSE) and lumbar spine extension (LSE). Flexibility was assessed by the goniometry LABIFIE protocol in shoulder horizontal flexion and extension (SHF /SHE) and lumbar spine flexion (LSF). The urinary hydroxyproline concentration collected by the Nordin method was performed through HPROLI 2h protocol. RESULTS: ANOVA for repeated measures evidenced significant increase for SHF (Δ% = 3.9%, p = 0.001), SHE (Δ% = 21.1%, p = 0.001), LSF (Δ% = 73.8%, p = 0.001), SHF (Δ% = 20.4%, p = 0.001) and FELS (Δ% = 4.0%, p = 0.008) from pre to post-test. The hydroxyproline levels did not change significantly. Concerning intergroup comparisons, significant differences were found for SHF (p = 0.016), SHE (p = 0.005), LSF (p = 0.004), SHF (p = 0.001) and FELS (p = 0.007). The power of the experiment observed was of 86% for an estimated beta of 0.14. CONCLUSION: The static flexibilizing was able to improve both flexibility and strength.

Comparação entre diferentes volumes de flexionamento sobre a força explosiva / Comparison between different volumes of flexibilising upon explosive strength

Baseados nas divergências acerca da influência da flexibilidade sobre a força objetivou-se avaliar se a aplicação de diferentes volumes no treino da flexibilidade causa efeitos diferentes na força explosiva em 24 mulheres adultas. Os três dias de testes iniciaram com aquecimento de 10 minutos, em seguida, no primeiro dia (C), foi realizado um salto vertical sem a aplicação de qualquer rotina de treinamento, e, após 10 minutos, este foi repetido. No segundo dia (F1) houve a inclusão da rotina de exercícios de flexionamento estático com a aplicação de uma série de 10 segundos de sustentação, a qual foi repetida no terceiro dia (F3), porém, utilizando-se três séries. Concluiu-se que os dois volumes aplicados: F1(∆% = - 2,70%, p = 0,021) e F3 (∆% = - 6,90%, p = 0,0001), interferiram negativamente na capacidade de saltar de indivíduos do sexo feminino, porém, tais volumes não se diferenciaram significativamente entre si. Dessa forma, diferentes volumes de flexionamento estático não causam reduções proporcionais na força explosiva.

Based on the divergences about the influence of flexibility upon strength, the main goal was to evaluate if the application of different volumes in the flexibility training can cause different effects on the explosive strength in 24 adult women. The three days of tests started with a 10-minute warm-up. In the first day, it was realized a vertical jump without the application of any training routine, and after 10 minutes the same was done. In the second day (F1), there was an inclusion of the routine of static flexibilizing exercises with the application of a series of 10-second hold. The same was done in the third day (F3), although, using 3 series. It was concluded that the two applied volumes (F1 e F3) interfered negatively in the capacity of jumping in the individuals of the feminine gender, although, the same do not differed significantly between themselves. This way, different volumes of static flexibilizing do not cause proportional reductions on the explosive strength.

Impressões digitais para diagnóstico em saúde: validação de protótipo de escaneamento informatizado / Using fingerprints for health diagnosis: computerised scanning validation

Objetivo Validar protótipo de escaneamento informatizado de impressões digitais como instrumento nos diagnósticos em saúde. Materiais e Métodos Amostra de n=15 indivíduos, sendo dois avaliadores X dois métodos X amostra. Utilizou-se o protocolo de Cummins e Midlo pelos métodos: Informatizado (M1) e Tradicional (M2). Resultados M1 apresenta uma capacidade maior de identificação quantitativa do número de linhas. M1 é mais eficiente, potencializando o nível de assertividade. Não houve diferença significativa entre as observações dos avaliadores intra (M1 x M2) e inter (Avaliador 1 x Avaliador 2), demonstrando a capacidade de reprodutibilidade e confiabilidade do M1. Na comparação das variações internas dos dois métodos, existem diferenças significativas entre os valores médios dos quadrados das diferenças inter-avaliadores, M2 apresenta amplitude 4 vezes maior. Conclusão Demonstra-se a eficiência do M1 no processamento das imagens do marcador genéticoimpressão digital, validando o protótipo informatizado como instrumento no diagnóstico em saúde.

Objective Validating the computerised scanning of fingerprints as a health diagnosis instrument. Materials and methods A sample of n=15 individuals, two investigators X and two sample methods X. Cummins and Midlo's protocol was used as follows: computerized (M1) and traditional (M2). Results M1 had greater quantitative capacity for identifying the number of lines. M1 was more efficient, having a higher level of positivity. There was no significant difference between intra- (M1 and M2) and inter-investigator (investigator 1 x investigator 2) observations, thereby showing M1 reproducibility and reliability. There were significant differences between the mean values of the squares of inter-investigator differences (M2's amplitude was 4 times greater). Conclusion The results showed the efficiency of M1 in processing genetic marker imagesfingerprints, thus validating the computerized prototype as a diagnostic instrument health instrument.

Objetivo Validar prototipo de exploración y reconocimiento informatizado de impresiones digitales como instrumento en los diagnósticos en salud. Materiales y Métodos Muestra de n=15 individuos, siendo dos evaluadores X dos métodos X muestra. Se utilizó el protocolo de Cummins y Midlo usando los métodos: Informatizado (M1) y Tradicional (M2). Resultados M1 presenta una capacidad mayor de identificación cuantitativa del número de líneas. M1 es más eficiente, potenciando el nivel de asertividad. No hubo diferencia significativa entre las observaciones de los evaluadores intra (M1 x M2) e inter (Evaluador 1 x Evaluador 2), demostrando la capacidad de reproducibilidad y confiabilidad de la prueba M1. Comparando las variaciones internas de los dos métodos, existen diferencias significativas entre los valores medianos de los cuadrados de las diferencias inter-evaluadores, M2 presenta amplitud 4 veces mayor. Conclusión Se demuestra la eficacia de la M1 en el procesamiento de las imágenes del marcador genéticoimpresión digital, validando el prototipo informatizado como instrumento en el diagnóstico en salud.

[Using fingerprints for health diagnosis: computerised scanning validation]. / Impressões digitais para diagnóstico em saúde: validação de protótipo de escaneamento informatizado.

OBJECTIVE: Validating the computerised scanning of fingerprints as a health diagnosis instrument. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sample of n=15 individuals, two investigators X and two sample methods X. Cummins and Midlo's protocol was used as follows: computerized (M1) and traditional (M2). RESULTS: M1 had greater quantitative capacity for identifying the number of lines. M1 was more efficient, having a higher level of positivity. There was no significant difference between intra- (M1 and M2) and inter-investigator (investigator 1 x investigator 2) observations, thereby showing M1 reproducibility and reliability. There were significant differences between the mean values of the squares of inter-investigator differences (M2's amplitude was 4 times greater). CONCLUSION: The results showed the efficiency of M1 in processing genetic marker images-fingerprints, thus validating the computerized prototype as a diagnostic instrument health instrument.