An Exploratory Study on the Effect of 2 Brazilian Dance Protocols on Motor Aspects and Quality of Life of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

BACKGROUND: Due to its multiple benefits in Parkinson's Disease, Dance has been a widely recommended activity in rehabilitation. However, there is a gap in the literature on the use of Brazilian sytles in rehabilitation protocols. This study aimed to compare the effect of 2 different protocols of Brazilian dance, samba and forró, and samba on motor aspects and quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: In a nonrandomized clinical trial lasting 12 weeks, 69 individuals with Parkinson's disease participated in the study: forró and samba group (FSG = 23), samba group (SG = 23), and control group (CG = 23). RESULTS: Significant improvements were found after SG intervention in the UPDRSIII and in the subitem quality of life mobility. In intra-group comparisons of FSG, significant differences were found in the subtype of quality of life discomfort. In the intergroup analysis, significant differences were found between CG, SG, and FSG in the communication sub-item, showing a greater increase in the scores of the groups that participated in the SG and FSG. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that Brazilian dance practice is capable of improving the perception of some aspects of quality of life and motor symptoms in relation to controls in people with Parkinson's disease.

Evidence of the Effects of Dance Interventions on Adults Mental Health: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Recent research has shown that dancing takes effect directly in improving mental health, by reducing rates of depression, anxiety, and enhancing the mood aspects in people of any age. AIM: This systematic review aimed to search for evidence of the effects of dance interventions on adults' mental health. METHODS: The eligibility criteria of the studies were defined by following the PICOS strategy, considering the population, intervention, comparison, result, and the study design. Only randomized clinical trials, conducted in adults of both sexes, with results related to mental health, including depression and/or anxiety and/or stress and/or mood disorder were considered eligible for this review. The search was conducted using 5 databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect from 2005 to 2020. The Cochrane Collaboration tool was used to assess the risk of bias in randomized clinical trials. The synthesis and presentation of results followed the guidelines of the PRISMA model. RESULTS: Of 425 selected studies, 10 randomized clinical trials were included in the review with a total of 933 participants between 18 and 62 years old. Studies included Dance Movement Therapy, Latin dance, tango, rumba, waltz, Nogma, quadrille, and Biodanza. The results indicate that regardless of style, adults who participated in dance interventions showed a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to groups that did not participate in any type of intervention. DISCUSSION: In general, studies showed an unclear risk of bias in most items assessed. Based on these studies, it is possible to assume that the practice of dance contributes positively to the maintenance or improvement of mental health in adults.

Can mat Pilates and belly dance be effective in improving body image, self-esteem, and sexual function in patients undergoing hormonal treatment for breast cancer? A randomized clinical trial.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 16-week exercise intervention (mat Pilates or belly dance) on body image, self-esteem and sexual function in breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy. Seventy-four breast cancer survivors were randomly allocated into mat Pilates, belly dance, or control group. The physical activity groups received a 16-week intervention, delivered 3 days a week, and 60 min a session. The control group received three education sessions. Data collection occurred at baseline, post-intervention, 6 and 12 months of follow-up with a questionnaire including body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index) measures. The belly dance group significantly improved body image on limitations scale in the short term and long term, the mat Pilates significantly improved body image on limitations only in the long term, and the control group significantly decreased body image on limitations in the long term. The belly dance group experienced reduced discomfort and pain during sexual relations in the short and long term. All groups showed a significant improvement in self-esteem, but orgasm sub-scale scores declined over time. No adverse events were found for any of the exercise intervention groups. Belly dance seem to be more effective than mat Pilates and control group in improving limitations of body image and sexual discomfort in the short term for breast cancer survivors. ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03194997) - "Pilates and Dance to Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment".

Mat Pilates and belly dance: Effects on patient-reported outcomes among breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and adherence to exercise.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer treatment leads to several side effects. Exercise can help to reduce these side effects. However, it is unknown whether a mat Pilates or a belly dance intervention can improve the patient-reported outcomes of these women. OBJECTIVE: Examine the effects of a 16-week exercise intervention (mat Pilates or belly dance) on patient reported outcomes (PROs) among breast cancer survivors, at 16 weeks, six months, and 12 months; and investigate sociodemographic and clinical predictors of intervention adherence. METHODS: Seventy-four breast cancer survivors who were receiving hormone therapy were randomly allocated into mat Pilates (n = 25), belly dance (n = 25) or control group (educational sessions) (n = 24). Mat Pilates and belly dance groups received a 16-week intervention, delivered three days a week and 60 min a session. The control group received three education sessions and continue usual care. The patient reported outcomes assessed were depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), optimism (Life Orientation Test), fatigue (FACT-F), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and pain (VAS), clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, and habitual physical activity (IPAQ short). RESULTS: All three groups showed a significant improvement in fatigue, and this effect was maintained during follow-up. No significant effects were found for depressive symptoms, optimism, stress, or pain. A history of exercise prior to breast cancer and be inactive after diagnosis were significant predictors of adherence to interventions. CONCLUSION: Mat Pilates, belly dance and a few educational sessions can be effective in improving fatigue after 16 weeks of intervention. REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03194997).

The Effect of Body Practices and Physical Exercise on Sexual Function of Menopausal Women. A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To review randomized clinical trials on Body Practices (BP) and Physical Exercise (PE) in menopausal women and describe their effect on sexual function. Methods: Searches carried out electronically in five databases, with a temporal criterion of 10 years of publication, from August to September 2022. Methodological quality and risk of bias were assessed using the Cochrane collaboration scale and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database Physiotherapy Evidence Database) scale score. Results: The majority of the studies presented a "'low" or "'uncertain" risk of bias. The instruments for assessing sexual function were heterogeneous. Interventions included mindfulness, relaxation hypnosis, Kegel exercises, yoga, and aerobic exercise, and generally lasted 12 weeks. Seven studies were included, of which six made up the meta-analysis, showing high heterogeneity (I2 = 94.2%; p < 0.0001). The analysis of subgroups with BP showed high heterogeneity (I2 = 94.2%; p < 0.01); interventions with PE presented more favorable results (I2 = 0%; 0; p = 0.90); the sexual function instruments showed high heterogeneity (I2 = 90%; p < 0.01); and instruments of quality of life and menopausal symptoms with domains of sexual function presented favorable results for BP and PE (I2 = 0%; p = 0.63). The funnel chart presents the studies in a dispersed manner, which implies publication bias. Conclusions: Interventions with PE proved to be more efficient compared to BP, however, there are a low number of studies with PE, and those found are limited to aerobic training, without sufficient data on intensity, volume, and frequency. Further studies with PE are needed for the treatment of sexual function symptoms in order to more comprehensively describe their effect.

Factors Associated with Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors from the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil: Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Oxygen consumption (VO2 ) is indicative of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and lower levels are related to a higher risk of total mortality among individuals with cancer whose therapy can have adverse consequences on the cardiovascular system. Objective: To examine the associations of patient-reported sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric outcomes and functional variables with CRF in 69 women (55±10 years) and to identify whether walking is a predictor of peak VO2 variation in this population with breast cancer (BC). Method: Female BC survivors receiving hormone therapy after two types of surgery (breast-conserving and mastectomy) underwent a CRF test on a cycle ergometer to measure peak VO2 . A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, clinical data, patient reported outcomes (PROs) (depressive symptoms, sleep quality, fatigue, body image) and self-reported walking and tests to measure body fat percentage, waist circumference, flexibility and shoulder range of motion (RoM) were performed. Results: Unemployment and retirement were associated with low CRF, as was the use of aromatase inhibitors instead of tamoxifen. Depressive symptoms, worse body image, greater waist circumference, less flexibility and shoulder RoM were also associated with low CRF. Walking duration, controlled for age and body mass index (BMI), is a 13% predictor of peak VO2 variance in this sample. Conclusion: These factors must be considered in understanding the CRF profile of BC survivors. As walking was a predictor of peak VO2 variance, it should be recommended as a type of physical activity for patients with BC using hormone therapy.

Introdução: O consumo de oxigênio (VO2 ) é indicativo de aptidão cardiorrespiratória (ACR), e níveis mais baixos estão relacionados a um maior risco de mortalidade total entre indivíduos com câncer cuja terapia pode ter consequências adversas no sistema cardiovascular. Objetivo: Examinar as associações de desfechos sociodemográficos, clínicos, antropométricos relatados pelo paciente e variáveis funcionais com a ACR de 69 mulheres (55±10 anos), e identificar se a caminhada é um preditor de variação do pico de VO2 nessa população com câncer de mama (CM). Método: Mulheres sobreviventes de CM recebendo terapia hormonal após dois tipos de cirurgias (conservadora e mastectomia) realizaram um teste de ACR em cicloergômetro para medir o VO2 pico. Um questionário contendo dados sociodemográficos e clínicos; resultados relatados pelos pacientes (RRP) (sintomas depressivos, qualidade do sono, fadiga, imagem corporal); caminhada autorreferida; e testes para medir o percentual de gordura, circunferência da cintura, flexibilidade e amplitude do movimento ADM do ombro foram realizados. Resultados: Desemprego e aposentadoria foram associados à baixa ACR, assim como o uso de inibidores de aromatase ao invés de tamoxifeno. Sintomas depressivos, pior imagem corporal, maior circunferência da cintura, menor flexibilidade e ADM do ombro também foram associados à baixa ACR. A duração da caminhada, controlada por idade e índice de massa corporal (IMC), é um preditor de 13% da variância do VO2 pico nesta amostra. Conclusão: Tais fatores devem ser considerados na compreensão do perfil de ACR de sobreviventes de CM. Como a caminhada foi um preditor da variância do VO2 pico, deve ser recomendada atividade física para pacientes com CM em uso de hormonioterapia.

Introducción: El consumo de oxígeno (VO2 ) es indicativo de aptitud cardiorrespiratoria (ACR) y los niveles más bajos se relacionan con un mayor riesgo de mortalidad total entre las personas con cáncer cuya terapia puede tener consecuencias adversas sobre el sistema cardiovascular. Objetivo: Examinar las asociaciones de los resultados sociodemográficos, clínicos, antropométricos y variables funcionales informados por las pacientes con la ACR en 69 mujeres (55±10 años) e identificar si caminar es un predictor de la variación del VO2 máximo en esta población con cáncer de mama (CM). Método: Mujeres sobrevivientes de CM que recibieron terapia hormonal después de dos tipos de cirugía (conservadora y mastectomía) se sometieron a una prueba de ACR en un cicloergómetro para medir el VO2 máximo. Se aplicó un cuestionario que contenía datos sociodemográficos, clínicos, resultados informados por los pacientes (RIP) (síntomas depresivos, calidad del sueño, fatiga, imagen corporal) y caminata autoinformada y pruebas para medir el porcentaje de grasa corporal, la circunferencia de la cintura, la flexibilidad y el rango de movimiento (RoM) del hombro. Resultados: El desempleo y la jubilación se asociaron con una baja ACR, al igual que el uso de inhibidores de la aromatasa en lugar de tamoxifeno. Síntomas depresivos, peor imagen corporal, mayor perímetro de cintura, menor flexibilidad y RoM de los hombros también se asociaron con una baja ACR. La duración de la caminata, controlada por edad e índice de masa corporal (IMC), es un predictor del 13% de la variación del VO2 pico en esta muestra. Conclusión: Estos factores deben ser considerados para comprender el perfil de ACR de los sobrevivientes de CM. Como la caminata fue un predictor de la variación del VO2 pico, debe recomendarse actividad física para pacientes con CM en terapia hormonal.

Como as Práticas Corporais Afetam os Aspectos Psicológicos de Mulheres Sobreviventes e em Tratamento para o Câncer de Mama? Revisão Sistemática da Literatura / How do Body Practices Affect the Psychological Aspects of Survivors Women Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer? Systematic Literature Review / ¿Cómo Inciden las Prácticas Corporales en los Aspectos Psicológicos de las Mujeres Sobrevivientes y en Tratamiento por Cáncer de Mama? Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura

Introduction: Body practices can bring physical, psychological benefits and social rehabilitation and may be an alternative treatment for breast cancer. Objective: To analyze the evidence of the results of body practices over the psychological aspects of survivors women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Method: Systematic blind and independent review from September to December 2021 following the PRISMA guidelines, carried out in the databases: Embase Elsevier; PubMed Central; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier and Web of Science ­ Core Collection. Results: Of 1,372 studies identified, 22 were included in this systematic review. Among the practices that stood out are meditation and Yoga, with anxiety being the most investigated variable by the studies. It is clear that body practices are options for non-pharmacological clinical treatments utilized in clinical practice by different health professionals in women who have survived breast cancer. Conclusion: Body practices proved to be beneficial in the treatment and psychological health of women who survived breast cancer. This evidence may help to implement body practices as a therapeutic resource to be used in the clinical practice of health professionals. However, more randomized clinical trials that follow study protocols more rigorously are suggested, so that the effectiveness of this approach can be evaluated in different clinical outcomes.

Introdução: As práticas corporais podem trazer benefícios na área de reabilitação física, psicológica e social e ser uma alternativa de tratamento para o câncer de mama. Objetivo: Analisar as evidências dos resultados das práticas corporais nos aspectos psicológicos de mulheres que sobreviveram e estavam em tratamento para câncer de mama. Método: Revisão sistemática desenvolvida de forma cega e independente, de setembro a dezembro de 2021, seguindo as diretrizes PRISMA, realizada nas bases de dados: Embase Elsevier; PubMed Central; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier e Web of Science ­ Core Collection. Resultados: Dos 1.372 estudos identificados, 22 foram incluídos nesta revisão sistemática. Entre as práticas que mais se destacaram, estão a meditação e a Yoga, sendo a ansiedade a variável mais investigada pelos estudos. Fica claro que as práticas corporais são opções de tratamentos clínicos não farmacológicos utilizados na prática clínica por diferentes profissionais de saúde em mulheres que sobreviveram ao câncer de mama. Conclusão: As práticas corporais mostraram-se benéficas no tratamento e na saúde psicológica de mulheres que sobreviveram ao câncer de mama. Essas evidências podem auxiliar na implementação das práticas corporais como recurso terapêutico a ser utilizado na prática clínica dos profissionais de saúde. No entanto, são sugeridos mais ensaios clínicos randomizados que sigam os protocolos de estudo com mais rigor, para que a eficácia dessa abordagem possa ser avaliada em diferentes desfechos clínicos.

Introducción: Las prácticas corporales pueden traer beneficios en el área de rehabilitación física, psicológica y social y ser una alternativa de tratamiento para el cáncer de mama. Objetivo: Analizar las evidencias de los resultados de prácticas corporales en los aspectos psicológicos de mujeres sobrevivientes y en tratamiento por cáncer de mama. Método: Revisión sistemática desarrollada de forma ciega e independiente, de septiembre a diciembre de 2021 siguiendo los lineamientos PRISMA, realizada en las bases de datos: Embase Elsevier; PubMed Central; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier e Web of Science ­ Core Collection. Resultados: De 1.372 estudios identificados, 22 se incluyeron en esta revisión sistemática. Entre las prácticas que más se destacaron están la meditación y el Yoga, siendo la ansiedad la variable más investigada entre los estudios. Es claro que las prácticas corporales son opciones de tratamientos clínicos no farmacológicos, utilizados en la práctica clínica por diferentes profesionales de la salud en mujeres que han sobrevivido al cáncer de mama. Conclusión: Las prácticas corporales demostraron ser beneficiosas en el tratamiento y la salud psicológica de las mujeres que sobrevivieron al cáncer de mama. Esta evidencia puede ayudar en la implementación de las prácticas corporales como recurso terapéutico para ser utilizado en la práctica clínica de los profesionales de la salud. Sin embargo, se sugieren más ensayos clínicos aleatorizados que sigan los protocolos de estudio de manera más rigurosa, de modo que la efectividad de este enfoque pueda evaluarse en diferentes resultados clínicos

An Overview on the Evidence of Physical Activity Interventions in the Health of Individuals with Head and Neck Cancer: Literature Systematic Review / Um Panorama sobre as Evidências de Intervenções de Atividade Física na Saúde de Indivíduos com Câncer de Cabeça e Pescoço: Revisão Sistemática da Literatura / Un Panorama de las Evidencias de Intervenciones de Actividad Física en la Salud de Individuos con Cáncer de Cabeza y Cuello: Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura

Introduction: Head and neck cancer is considered a global public health problem, which arises in aesthetically and functionally critical areas. The practice of physical exercise has been considered one of the significant and effective non-pharmacological strategies to minimize the physical and psychological consequences. Objective: To analyze the evidence of physical activity interventions in the physical and psychological health of individuals with head and neck cancer. Method: A systematic review was conducted blindly and independently, from March to May 2021, according to the PRISMA guidelines. The search was performed in the following databases: PubMed Central®; Cochrane Library; Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect. Results: Of the 515 selected studies, 15 were included in this systematic review with a total of 670 participants aged between 18 and 76 years old. The studies included aerobic exercises, endurance, mobility, stretching, strengthening, and yoga. Conclusion: Evidence proves that physical activity interventions performed with individuals with head and neck cancer may be beneficial in the treatment and physical/psychological health of this population. This study may help new researches considering the detailed information described previously regarding the interventions applied, in addition to discussing the most used instruments with this public and indicating the modalities that are being safely performed. It is suggested that more randomized trials be conducted to obtain more concise results.

Introdução: O câncer de cabeça e pescoço é considerado um problema de saúde pública mundial, que surge em áreas cosmeticamente e funcionalmente críticas. A prática de exercício físico está sendo considerada uma das estratégias não farmacológicas significativas e eficazes a fim de minimizar as consequências físicas e psicológicas. Objetivo: Analisar as evidências de intervenções de atividade física na saúde física e psicológica de indivíduos com câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Método: Revisão sistemática de forma cega e independente, de março a maio de 2021, de acordo com as diretrizes PRISMA. A busca foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: PubMed Central®; Biblioteca Cochrane; Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect. Resultados: Entre os 515 estudos selecionados, 15 foram incluídos nesta revisão sistemática com um total de 670 participantes com idade entre 18 e 76 anos. Os estudos incluíram exercícios aeróbicos, resistência, mobilidade, alongamento, fortalecimento e ioga. Conclusão: Evidências comprovam que intervenções de atividade física realizadas com indivíduos com câncer de cabeça e pescoço podem ser benéficas no tratamento e na saúde física/psicológica dessa população. Este estudo pode auxiliar em novas pesquisas considerando as informações detalhadas descritas anteriormente sobre as intervenções aplicadas, além de discutir os instrumentos mais utilizados com esse público e indicar as modalidades que estão sendo realizadas com segurança. Sugere-se a realização de mais ensaios randomizados para obter resultados mais concisos.

Introducción: El cáncer de cabeza y cuello es considerado un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial que se presenta en áreas estética y funcionalmente críticas. La práctica de ejercicio físico ha sido considerada una de las estrategias no farmacológicas significativas y eficaces para minimizar las consecuencias físicas y psíquicas. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia de intervenciones de actividad física sobre la salud física y psicológica de individuos con cáncer de cabeza y cuello. Método: Revisión sistemática ciega e independiente de marzo a mayo de 2021, según las guías PRISMA. La búsqueda se realizó en las siguientes bases de datos: PubMed Central®; Biblioteca Cochrane; Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect. Resultados: Entre los 515 estudios seleccionados, 15 fueron incluidos en esta revisión sistemática con un total de 670 participantes con edades entre 18 y 76 años. Los estudios incluyeron ejercicio aeróbico, resistencia, movilidad, estiramiento, fortalecimiento y yoga. Conclusión: La evidencia demuestra que las intervenciones de actividad física realizadas con individuos con cáncer de cabeza y cuello pueden ser beneficiosas en el tratamiento y la salud física/psicológica de esta población. Este estudio puede ayudar a futuras investigaciones considerando la información detallada descrita anteriormente sobre las intervenciones aplicadas, además de discutir los instrumentos más utilizados con esta audiencia e indicar las modalidades que se están realizando de forma segura. Se sugieren más ensayos aleatorios para obtener resultados más concisos.

Association between menopausal symptoms, sexual function, and sexual activity - a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: To analyse the possible association between menopausal symptoms (somatic-vegetative, psychological, and urogenital) and sexual function with the maintenance of the sexual activity of women in menopause. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 96 menopausal women aged 40-59 (52.88 ±4.05) years, who presented a positive score to the menopause rating scale (MRS) and had serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone ≥ 25 IU/ml. Participants who used hormone replacement therapy were excluded. Results: It was observed that participants who had an active sexual life had lower medians in the somatic-vegetative (p < 0.001) and psychological symptoms (p = 0.006), as well as in the general score (p = 0.001) at the MRS; in addition, they had better sexual function in 4 domains (p < 0.005): excitement, lubrication, orgasm, and pain, as well as in the total score of the female sexual function index questionnaire (p < 0.005). It was also found that, regardless of the type of menopause (surgical or natural), women who did not engage in sexual activity had a score of 5.651 points more in the MRS (p = 0.004), demonstrating that the practice of sexual activity predicts in 10.4% the variation in the symptom score. Conclusions: Menopausal women who maintain sexual activity had a lower score on the menopause symptom score and better sexual function compared to those who did not perform sexual activity.

Dance therapy and free dance with a focus on the psychological aspects of patients in adjuvant treatment of breast cancer - study protocol for randomized clinical trial

Abstract Aim: To propose a dance therapy and free dance protocol for women undergoing adjuvant treatment of breast cancer and to compare its effectiveness with the control group and the healthy group. Method: Protocol for a 12-week randomized clinical trial with a frequency of 2 times at progressive intensity, in which the participants will be allocated into 4 groups: (a) dance therapy intervention; (b) free dance intervention; (c) control group and (d) healthy group. Information related to personal and clinical characteristics as well as psychological aspects will be collected. The primary outcome will be analyzed through depressive symptoms while secondary outcomes include the variables: body image, anxiety, mood, perceived stress, and optimism. Assessments will be carried out in the pre-intervention period (baseline) and after 12 weeks of intervention in all groups. Discussion: As a hypothesis, there are improvements in psychological aspects after dance therapy interventions and free dance, reaching the level of healthy women, given the benefits of that protocol.

Health variables and professional practice profile of ballroom dance teachers in brazil / Variáveis de saúde e perfil da prática profissional de professores de dança de salão no brasil

ABSTRACT The objective was to investigate fatigue, quality of life (QoL) and professional profile of ballroom dance teachers in Brazil compared by gender. A total of 272 professionals from the five regions of Brazil were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire divided into professional profile, QoL and fatigue. It was observed that women showed better results compared to men in terms of education and BMI. The general QoL of both sexes showed regular scores, with higher values for the social relations domain and lower values for the physical domain. The data reflect the search for information on the profile of the ballroom dance teachers and health factors related to their professional practice profile, with possible distinctions between the sexes and highlight the importance of awareness for the maintenance of the health of dance professionals.

RESUMO O estudo teve como objetivo investigar a fadiga, a qualidade de vida (QV) e o perfil da prática profissional de professores de dança de salão no Brasil de acordo com o sexo. Foram avaliados 272 profissionais das cinco regiões do Brasil por meio de um questionário autoaplicável dividido em perfil profissional, QV e fadiga. Observou-se que as mulheres apresentaram melhores resultados em relação aos homens em termos de escolaridade e índice de massa corporal. A QV geral de ambos os sexos apresentou escores regulares, maiores valores de escores no domínio das relações sociais e menores valores no domínio físico. Os dados refletem a busca por informações sobre o perfil do professor de dança de salão e fatores de saúde relacionados ao seu perfil de atuação profissional, com possíveis distinções entre os sexos e destacam a importância da conscientização para a manutenção da saúde dos profissionais de dança.

Free dance randomized clinical trial for women undergoing breast cancer surgery / Ensaio clínico aleatório de dança gratuita para mulheres submetidas a cirurgia de câncer da mama / Ensayo clínico aleatorizado de danza gratuita para mujeres sometidas a cirugía de cáncer de mama

Objective: to analyze the effect of a free dance protocol (pre and post 12- week intervention) on depressive symptoms, body image and sexual function in women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Methods: a randomized clinical trial, composed of 24 women undergoing surgery after the diagnosis of breast cancer, who were randomized into two groups: Free dance Intervention Group and Control Group. The free dance group received the intervention twice a week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks. The control group maintained their routine activities during the 12 weeks. All participants were evaluated before and after the 12 weeks of intervention. Outcomes evaluated were depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Questionnaire - BDI), body image (Body Image after Breast Cancer questionnaire) and sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire). Results: Body image showed a significant intragroup difference in free dance in the vulnerability domain (p=0.031), significant intergroup difference in the limitation domain (p=0.045) and concern with the body (p=0.035). Sexual function showed a significant intragroup difference in free dance in the desired domain (p=0.031) and a significant intragroup difference in the control group in the lubrication domain (p=0.021), however in a negative way. No differences were found for depressive symptoms. Conclusions: The practice of free dancing showed a positive effect, even if small, on body image and a negative effect on sexual function in women undergoing breast cancer surgery.

Objetivo: analisar o efeito de um protocolo de dança livre (pré e pós- intervenção de 12 semanas) sobre os sintomas depressivos, imagem corporal e função sexual em mulheres submetidas a cirurgia de câncer de mama. Métodos: um ensaio clínico randomizado, composto por 24 mulheres submetidas à cirurgia após o diagnóstico de câncer de mama, que foram randomizadas em dois grupos: Free dance Intervention Group e Control Group. O grupo de dança gratuita recebeu a intervenção duas vezes por semana, 60 minutos por sessão, por 12 semanas. O grupo de controle manteve suas atividades de rotina durante as 12 semanas. Todos os participantes foram avaliados antes e depois das 12 semanas de intervenção. Os resultados avaliados foram sintomas depressivos (Beck Depression Questionnaire - BDI), imagem corporal (Body Image após Breast Cancer Questionário) e função sexual (Feminino Sexual Function Index Questionnaire). Resultados: A imagem corporal mostrou diferença intragrupo significativa na dança livre no domínio de vulnerabilidade (p=0,031), diferença significativa no domínio de limitação (p=0,045) e preocupação com o corpo (p=0,035). A função sexual mostrou diferença intragrupo significativa na dança livre no domínio desejado (p=0,031) e diferença intragrupo significativa no grupo controle no domínio de lubrificação (p=0,021), porém de forma negativa. Não foram encontradas diferenças para os sintomas depressivos. Conclusões: A prática da dança livre mostrou um efeito positivo, ainda que pequeno, na imagem corporal e um efeito negativo na função sexual em mulheres submetidas à cirurgia de câncer de mama.

Objetivo: analizar el efecto de un protocolo de baile libre (pre y post intervención de 12 semanas) sobre la sintomatología depresiva, imagen corporal y función sexual en mujeres sometidas a cirugía por cáncer de mama. Métodos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, compuesto por 24 mujeres sometidas a cirugía después del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, que fueron aleatorizadas en dos grupos: Grupo de Intervención de Danza Libre y Grupo Control. El grupo de baile gratuito recibió la intervención dos veces por semana, 60 minutos por sesión, durante 12 semanas. El grupo control mantuvo sus actividades rutinarias durante las 12 semanas. Todos los participantes fueron evaluados antes y después de las 12 semanas de intervención. Los resultados evaluados fueron síntomas depresivos (cuestionario de depresión de Beck - BDI), imagen corporal (cuestionario de imagen corporal después de cáncer de mama) y función sexual (cuestionario de índice de función sexual femenina). Resultados: La imagen corporal mostró una diferencia intragrupo significativa en la danza libre en el dominio de vulnerabilidad (p=0,031), diferencia intergrupal significativa en el dominio de limitación (p=0,045) y preocupación por el cuerpo (p=0,035). La función sexual mostró una diferencia intragrupo significativa en la danza libre en el dominio deseado (p=0,031) y una diferencia intragrupo significativa en el grupo control en el dominio de lubricación (p=0,021), sin embargo de manera negativa. No se encontraron diferencias para la sintomatología depresiva. Conclusiones: La práctica del baile libre mostró un efecto positivo, aunque pequeño, sobre la imagen corporal y un efecto negativo sobre la función sexual en mujeres sometidas a cirugía por cáncer de mama.

Relationship between body composition and bone mass in normal-weight and overweight adolescents.

Adolescence is a period characterized by large accumulation of bone mass. Body composition is an important determinant of bone mass. This study aimed to assess the relationship of bone mass with lean mass (LM) and fat mass (FM) in normal-weight and overweight adolescents with consideration of sex, sexual maturation and physical activity covariates. A total of 118 adolescents (60 girls and 58 boys) aged between 10 and 14 years participated in the study. Individuals were classified as normal weight or overweight according to body mass index. Bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), LM, and FM were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. In normal-weight adolescents, LM (ß = 0.725, p < 0.001) and FM (ß = 0.185, p = 0.019) were associated with lumbar spine BMC, whereas in overweight adolescents only LM (ß = 0.736, p < 0.001) was associated with lumbar spine BMC. Furthermore, in the normal-weight group, FM and LM were associated with total body less head BMD (LM, ß = 0.792, p < 0.001; FM, ß = 0.257, p = 0.007) and lumbar spine BMD (LM, ß = 0.553, p < 0.001; FM, ß = 0.199, p < 0.035). In the overweight group, only LM was associated with total body less head BMD (ß = 0.682, p < 0.001) and lumbar spine BMD (ß = 0.528, p < 0.001). LM was the main predictor of bone mass in normal-weight and overweight adolescents. FM was associated with bone mass in normal-weight adolescents only. LM may be considered an important and useful marker in adolescents, when investigating bone health in this population. Activities that promote LM gain to reduce the risk of bone fractures and diseases in adulthood are recommended.

Autoconceito, imagem corporal e nível de atividade física em escolares praticantes de educação física, dança e ginástica rítmica / Self-concept, body image and physical activity level in schoolchildren who practice physical education, dance and rhythmic gymnastics

Objetivo: Analisar o autoconceito, a imagem corporal e o nível de atividade física e verificar as relações dessas variáveis com a prática de Educação Física, de dança e de ginástica rítmica (GR), em meninas escolares. Método: Participaram 90 escolares do ensino fundamental (de 7 a 12 anos de idade, 9,5±1,4), classificadas em praticantes de Educação Física escolar somente, de dança e de GR. Utilizou-se um questionário direcionado aos pais e/ou responsáveis sobre o nível econômico; e outro às escolares, com informações de caracterização; autoconceito (EAC-IJ); imagem corporal (Escala Adaptada de Kakeshita); e atividade física (PAQ-C). Resultados: As escolares apresentaram pontuações de baixas a médias para todos os tipos de autoconceito investigados (pessoal, social, escolar e familiar). Houve diferença nas pontuações do autoconceito social em relação às diferentes modalidades praticadas, sendo que as escolares que praticavam Educação Física apresentaram autoconceito social inferior comparadas às que praticavam dança e GR. Quanto à imagem corporal, maior parte das praticantes de dança (51,7%) e de Educação Física (58,6%) subestimaram as medidas corporais, enquanto maior parte das praticantes de GR (62,1%) superestimaram as medidas corporais. A maioria das escolares apresentou desejo de diminuir as medidas corporais (62,1%). Não houve associação entre o tipo de modalidade praticada e as variáveis de imagem corporal. Sobre o nível de atividade física, 89% das escolares eram ativas fisicamente. Houve associação entre o nível de atividade física e o tipo de modalidade praticada, sendo que as praticantes de GR eram mais ativas fisicamente. Conclusão: Os resultados deste estudo poderão auxiliar professores e profissionais de Educação Física no planejamento e no desenvolvimento de suas atividades junto ao público infantil, além de servir de alerta para a sociedade sobre a necessidade da promoção de ações que oportunizem o desenvolvimento saudável do autoconceito e da imagem corporal de crianças e de adolescentes. (AU)

Objective: To examine self-concept, body image, and physical activity level and the relationship of these variables with the practice of Physical Education, dance and rhythmic gymnastics (GR), in school girls. Method: 90 elementary school girls (aged 7 to 12, with a mean age of 9.5±1.4 years) participated in the study, who were classified as practitioners of Physical Education in school only, dance, and GR. A questionnaire regarding economic level was applied to parents and/or guardians, and another questionnaire was employed with schoolchildren, with characterization information, self-concept (EAC-IJ), body image (figure rating scale adapted from Kakeshita), and physical activity (PAQC). Results: Participants presented low to medium scores for all types of self-concept investigated (personal, social, school and family). There was a difference in the scores of the social self-concept in relation to the different modalities practiced. Girls who practiced Physical Education lower social self-concept compared to those who practiced dance and GR. Regarding body image, most dance (51.7%) and Physical Education (58.6%) practitioners underestimated their body measures, while most GR practitioners (62.1%) overestimated their body measures. Most participants presented a desire to decrease their body measures (62.1%). There was no association between the type of modality practiced and the body image variables. Regarding physical activity level, 89% of the participants were physically active. There was an association between physical activity level and the type of modality practiced. GR practitioners were more physically active. Conclusion: The results of the present study may help teachers and Physical Education professionals in the planning and development of their activities with children and adolescents. The results might also alert society about the need to promote actions that provide opportunities for the healthy development of children's selfconcept and body image. (AU)

Association between mental health and physical activity levels in people with Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational cross-sectional survey in Brazil.

Aims: (1) To evaluate mental health symptoms in people with Parkinson's (PwP) in self-isolation, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Brazil; (2) to explore associations between mental health and physical activity levels. Methods: An observational cross-sectional survey using retrospective data. PwP from the Brazilian territory, both sexes, no age limit, in self-isolation due to COVID-19 pandemic, were invited to complete an online self-administered and validated questionnaire. Demographic data (sex, age, Brazilian state they lived in, levels of education, and household income), days in self-isolation, time of diagnosis, and symptoms that bothered most were reported. Self-reported levels of physical activity and mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, fear, and thoughts of death), before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, were assessed. Results: The participants were 156 individuals with PD (64 ± 11 years), from both sexes (50% women; 50% men), resident in the 5 Brazilian regions. There was a worse on mental health symptoms over the time: anxiety [effect size = - 0.52; 95% CI (- 0.70; - 0.28); p < .001], fear [effect size = - 0.58; 95% CI (- 0.76; - 0.34); p < .001], and thoughts of death [effect size = - 0.43; 95% CI (- 072;-0.02); p = .001]. A lower physical activity level during the pandemic is related to increased probability of thoughts of death [crude OR = 1.84; 95% CI (0.98; 3.46); p = 0.05; adjusted OR = 2.98; 95% CI (- 0.01; 2.19); p = 0.05]. Anxiety, fear and depression were not associated with physical activity levels. Conclusions: Anxiety, fear and thoughts of death worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic in comparison with the period before COVID-19. Lower physical activity level during the pandemic was related to an increased probability of thoughts of death. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11332-021-00868-y.

Dance Rhythms Improve Motor Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: Evidence-based practices involving dance modalities found in binary (two-beat rhythm) or quaternary (four-beat rhythm) show that dance positively influences the motor aspects of disease.
Aim: This randomized clinical trial aimed to analyze the effect of two dance rhythm (binary and quaternary) on the balance, gait, and mobility in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Methods: Thirty-one individuals with PD were randomized into the binary group (n = 18) and the quaternary group (n = 13). Both groups participated in different dance rhythms lasting 12 weeks, twice a week, for 45 minutes.
Results: The binary group showed a significant difference in balance (p = 0.003), freezing of gait (p = 0.007), as well as in the motor aspects of MDS-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), with emphasis on the total values with a score change of 3.23. In the quaternary group, significant differences were found in balance (p = 0.021) with a score change of -2.54 and in the motor aspects of the MDS-UPDRS Part III where the total values stood out with a change of 3.54.
Discussion: When comparing the possible effects of binary and quaternary rhythms on the motor symptoms of individuals with PD, it was demonstrated that binary rhythm improved balance, freezing gait, and UPDRSIII. As for the quaternary rhythm, the benefits were in balance and the UPDRSIII.
Conclusion: The binary and the quaternary rhythm dance protocols positively influenced the motor symptoms of individuals with PD after 12 weeks of intervention.

Effects of belly dancing intervention on sexual function and body image in breast cancer patients undergoing hormone therapy - randomized clinical trial / Efeito da dança do ventre na função sexual e imagem corporal de pacientes em hormonioterapia para o câncer de mama - ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract Introduction: Breast cancer is a public health problem because of its high incidence. Its often-mutilating treatment can cause serious problems with regard to body image and sexual function in these women. Belly dancing is a possible option to improve the femininity of these women. Objective: The aim of this two-arm randomized study was to determine the effect of practicing belly dancing on sexual function and body image in breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant hormone therapy in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: The study randomized 24 women (60 ± 10.4 years old) diagnosed with breast cancer, 11 in the intervention group (IG) and 13 in the control group (CG). A questionnaire was used to evaluate personal and clinical characteristics, body image (BIBCQ), and sexual function (FSFI). Results: On the body image scale, in the domains of body stigma (p = 0.002) and body concerns (p = 0.017), significant intergroup differences were found, with better body image for the IG in the post-intervention period when compared to the CG. In sexual function, no significant differences were found. Conclusion: Belly dancing as physical exercise helps improve body image in patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant treatment with hormone therapy.

Resumo Introdução: O câncer de mama é um problema para a saúde pública devido ao alto número de incidência. Seu tratamento muitas vezes mutilador pode trazer sérios problemas na imagem corporal e na função sexual dessas mulheres. A dança do ventre vem como uma opção passível para melhorar a feminilidade dessas mulheres. Objetivo: Analisar o efeito da prática da dança do ventre na função sexual e na imagem corporal de pacientes em tratamento adjuvante de hormonioterapia para o câncer de mama em Santa Catarina. Métodos: O ensaio clínico randomizado de dois braços foi realizado com 24 mulheres (60 ± 10,4 anos) diagnosticadas com câncer de mama, sendo 11 no grupo de intervenção (GI) e 13 no grupo controle (GC). Utilizou-se um questionário avaliando características pessoais e clínicas, imagem corporal BIBCQ e função sexual FSFI. Resultados: Na escala de imagem corporal, nos domínios estigma corporal (p = 0,002) e preocupações com o corpo (p = 0,017), foram encontradas diferenças significativas intergrupo, com melhor imagem corporal para o GI no período pós-intervenção quando comparado ao GC. Na função sexual não foram encontradas diferenças significativas. Conclusão: Percebe-se a importância do exercício físico como a dança do ventre a fim de auxiliar na melhora da imagem corporal de pacientes com câncer de mama em tratamento adjuvante com hormonioterapia.

Effects of binary dance rhythm compared with quaternary dance rhythm in fatigue, sleep, and daily sleepiness of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract Aim: People with Parkinson's disease constantly demonstrate low levels of physical activity, which is why dance has become increasingly important for the treatment of the disease. This study aimed to analyze the influence of binary and quaternary rhythm on fatigue, sleep, and daytime sleepiness in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods: 31 individuals participated in this randomized clinical trial with a mean age of 66.6 ± 10.2 years, 71% were male and 29% were female, allocated into two groups, binary and quaternary, where they participated in different dance interventions lasting 12 weeks. A questionnaire was applied including personal and clinical information; Mental State Mini-Examination (MMSE), Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Sleep Scale for Parkinson's Disease (PDSS), and Daytime Sleepiness Epworth Scale (ESS). Results: The groups that participated in binary rhythm classes showed improvement in sleep quality and daytime sleepiness after 12 weeks of intervention. However, no significant differences were found in the group that participated in the quaternary rhythm classes. Moreover, it was noted that the binary group managed to raise the heart rate during the 12 weeks of intervention, given that these results were not obtained in the quaternary group. Conclusion: The results showed the effectiveness of binary rhythm on non-motor symptoms and heart rate increase in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Thus, it is concluded that the binary rhythm was more effective than the quaternary rhythm.

Functional training versus Mat Pilates in motor and non-motor symptoms of individuals with Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Aim: This study aims to compare a functional training protocol and Mat Pilates for individuals with Parkinson's disease and to evaluate the effects on motor symptoms, as well as non-motor symptoms using a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Protocol for a randomized clinical trial in which 45 individuals with Parkinson's disease will be recruited and randomly allocated to one of three groups: (1) functional training; (2) Mat Pilates; (3) control group. Both intervention groups will have 60 min classes twice a week for 12 weeks. The primary outcome will be analyzed through motor symptoms, including balance, mobility, muscle strength, handgrip strength, flexibility, range of motion, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Secondary outcomes will include non-motor symptoms such as cognition, aging perspective, mood, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: This will be the first randomized trial to compare the effects of functional training and Mat Pilates in a population with Parkinson's disease. It is hypothesized that improvements in motor and non-motor symptoms will be greater and more lasting after functional training and Mat Pilates interventions than those that maintain their routine activities, given the benefits of exercise and the unprecedented protocols in this disease.

Jogos de tabuleiro como ação terapêutica no tratamento quimioterápico de adultos / Board games as a therapeutic action in the chemotherapy treatment of adults / Los juegos de mesa como acción terapéutica en el tratamiento de quimioterapia de adultos

O estudo investigou o uso dos jogos de tabuleiro como ação terapêutica no tratamento quimioterápico de adultos do Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas (CEPON) de Florianópolis/SC. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, descritiva e exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa dos dados. Participaram do estudo 31 pacientes adultos, bem como 14 profissionais do setor de quimioterapia do CEPON. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de observações sistemáticas, observações participantes e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Posteriormente, foram organizados no software Nvivo 10 e analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os jogos de tabuleiro, explorados como ferramentas complementares no tratamento quimioterápico de adultos, facilitaram a interação entre os envolvidos. A utilização das atividades lúdicas, durante as sessões de quimioterapia, fez com que os sinais e os sintomas imediatos do tratamento fossem minimizados, substituídos por sentimentos de alegria e descontração, pilares estruturantes da ludicidade.(AU)

The study investigated the use of board games as a therapeutic action in the chemotherapy treatment of adults at the Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas (CEPON) in Florianópolis/SC. This is a field research, descriptive and exploratory, with a qualitative approach to the data. Thirty-one adult patients participated in the study, as well as 14 professionals from the chemotherapy sector at CEPON. Data were obtained through systematic observations, participant observations and semi-structured interviews. Subsequently, they were organized in the Nvivo 10 software and analyzed using the content analysis technique. Board games, explored as complementary tools in the chemotherapy treatment of adults, facilitated the interaction between those involved. The use of recreational activities during chemotherapy sessions minimized the signs and immediate symptoms of the treatment, replaced by feelings of joy and relaxation, structuring pillars of playfulness.(AU)

El estudio investigó el uso de los juegos de mesa como acción terapéutica en el tratamiento de quimioterapia de adultos en el Centro de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CEPON) de Florianópolis (SC). Se trata de una investigación de campo, descriptiva y exploratoria, con abordaje cualitativo de los datos. En el estudio participaron 31 pacientes adultos, así como 14 profesionales del sector de quimioterapia del CEPON. Los datos se obtuvieron a través de observaciones sistemáticas, observaciones participantes y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Posteriormente, se organizaron en el software Nvivo 10 y se analizaron mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido. Los juegos de mesa, utilizados como herramientas complementarias en el tratamiento de quimioterapia de adultos, facilitaron la interacción entre los involucrados. El uso de actividades lúdicas durante las sesiones de quimioterapia minimizó los signos y síntomas inmediatos del tratamiento, que fueron reemplazados por sentimientos de alegría y relajación, pilares fundamentales de la ludicidad.(AU)