Effects of Pilates method on quality of life, fatigue and sleep quality among breast cancer women receiving hormone therapy - Two-arm randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of the Pilates method on the quality of life, fatigue, and sleep quality of patients undergoing adjuvant clinical treatment with hormone therapy for breast cancer. METHODS: A randomized two-arm clinical trial with 34 breast cancer women that were randomized into two groups: a) Intervention group, who performed 16 weeks of mat Pilates; b) Control group, who maintained their daily routine activities and received three educational sessions. The questionnaires for each variable were applied before the intervention, after the intervention, and six months after the end of the intervention. Quality of life was assessed by The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), fatigue by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue (FACT-F), and sleep quality by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. RESULTS: The fatigue variable presented a time effect (p = 0.034) regardless of the analyzed group, in which a difference was found between baseline and the post-intervention period (p = 0.037). The variable sleep showed an effect of time (p = 0.025), presenting a difference between the baseline period and six months, with improvement for all participants (p = 0.004). Global health also showed a positive change also for all participants, with an isolated effect of time (p = 0.024). CONCLUSION: Interventions based on the Pilates method may bring positive results in quality of life, fatigue, and sleep quality in patients undergoing adjuvant treatment for breast cancer, but further studies on the subject are needed to prove the results in a larger number of patients.

Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer Risk via Inflammation, Part 1: The Effect of Physical Activity on Inflammation.

The protective effect of physical activity on breast cancer incidence may partially be mediated by inflammation. Systematic searches of Medline, EMBASE, and SPORTDiscus were performed to identify intervention studies, Mendelian randomization studies, and prospective cohort studies that examined the effects of physical activity on circulating inflammatory biomarkers in adult women. Meta-analyses were performed to generate effect estimates. Risk of bias was assessed, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system was used to determine the overall quality of the evidence. Thirty-five intervention studies and one observational study met the criteria for inclusion. Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCT) indicated that, compared with control groups, exercise interventions reduced levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) [standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.62 to 0.08), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα, SMD = -0.63, 95% CI = -1.04 to -0.22), interleukin-6 (IL6, SMD = -0.55, 95% CI = -0.97 to -0.13) and leptin (SMD = -0.50, 95% CI = -1.10 to 0.09). Owing to heterogeneity in effect estimates and imprecision, evidence strength was graded as low (CRP, leptin) or moderate (TNFα and IL6). High-quality evidence indicated that exercise did not change adiponectin levels (SMD = 0.01, 95% CI = -0.14 to 0.17). These findings provide support for the biological plausibility of the first part of the physical activity-inflammation-breast cancer pathway.

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).

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

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.

Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer via Sex Hormones, Part 1: The Effect of Physical Activity on Sex Steroid Hormones.

The effect of physical activity on breast cancer risk may be partly mediated by sex steroid hormones. This review synthesized and appraised the evidence for an effect of physical activity on sex steroid hormones. Systematic searches were performed using MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), and SPORTDiscus to identify experimental studies and prospective cohort studies that examined physical activity and estrogens, progestins, and/or androgens, as well as sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and glucocorticoids in pre- and postmenopausal women. Meta-analyses were performed to generate effect estimates. Risk of bias was assessed, and the GRADE system was used to appraise quality of the evidence. Twenty-eight randomized controlled trials (RCT), 81 nonrandomized interventions, and six observational studies were included. Estrogens, progesterone, and androgens mostly decreased, and SHBG increased, in response to physical activity. Effect sizes were small, and evidence quality was graded moderate or high for each outcome. Reductions in select sex steroid hormones following exercise supports the biological plausibility of the first part of the physical activity-sex hormone-breast cancer pathway. The confirmed effect of physical activity on decreasing circulating sex steroid hormones supports its causal role in preventing breast cancer.See related reviews by Lynch et al., p. 11 and Drummond et al., p. 28.

Linking Physical Activity to Breast Cancer via Sex Steroid Hormones, Part 2: The Effect of Sex Steroid Hormones on Breast Cancer Risk.

We undertook a systematic review and appraised the evidence for an effect of circulating sex steroid hormones and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) on breast cancer risk in pre- and postmenopausal women. Systematic searches identified prospective studies relevant to this review. Meta-analyses estimated breast cancer risk for women with the highest compared with the lowest level of sex hormones, and the DRMETA Stata package was used to graphically represent the shape of these associations. The ROBINS-E tool assessed risk of bias, and the GRADE system appraised the strength of evidence. In premenopausal women, there was little evidence that estrogens, progesterone, or SHBG were associated with breast cancer risk, whereas androgens showed a positive association. In postmenopausal women, higher estrogens and androgens were associated with an increase in breast cancer risk, whereas higher SHBG was inversely associated with risk. The strength of the evidence quality ranged from low to high for each hormone. Dose-response relationships between sex steroid hormone concentrations and breast cancer risk were most notable for postmenopausal women. These data support the plausibility of a role for sex steroid hormones in mediating the causal relationship between physical activity and the risk of breast cancer.See related reviews by Lynch et al., p. 11 and Swain et al., p. 16.

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.

Can belly dance and mat Pilates be effective for range of motion, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms of breast cancer women?

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyse the effect of an intervention with belly dance or mat Pilates on range of motion, self-esteem and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer receiving hormone therapy. METHOD: A randomized clinical trial of 52 participants, diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing adjuvant hormone therapy that were randomized and divided into three groups (1): Belly dance group, which received 16 weeks of Belly Dance classes 2) Mat Pilates group, that performed 16 weeks of Pilates intervention and (3) Control group, that received educational activities in the form of lectures and was invited to maintain its routine activities. The participants answered a questionnaire in which they contained the clinical and personal characteristics; quantification of the range of motion of the upper limbs using the Absolute Axis 360° digital goniometer; self-esteem by the Self-Esteem Scale (EAR) and depressive symptoms by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). All data was collected at two moments in the study, in the pre-intervention period (baseline) and at the end of the 16 weeks of intervention. RESULTS: Only the variable range of motion variable showed significant results in all study groups (p = 0.025), with the Mat Pilates group having the best scores. Although not significant, the other study variables also improved after the intervention period. CONCLUSION: Belly dance and the Mat Pilates can bring positive results in the range of movement of women undergoing adjuvant treatment of breast cancer, with the Pilates method being the one that most contributed to improvements in this variable.

What is known on physical activity intervention protocols for breast cancer treatment? A scoping review / ¿Qué se sabe sobre los protocolos de intervención de actividad física para el tratamiento del cáncer de mama? Una revisión de alcance / O que se sabe sobre os protocolos de intervenção de atividade física para o tratamento do câncer de mama? Uma revisão de escopo

Objetivos:     Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e caracterizar os protocolos de estudos de atividade física e / ou intervenção com exercícios físicos para o tratamento do câncer de mama. São destacados os tipos, freqüência, duração, intensidade e momento da intervenção terapêutica com atividade física, além de mostrar os resultados encontrados. Métodos: Com base nas diretrizes do PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), foi realizada uma busca em cinco bases de dados ( Cochrane Library ; PubMed Central® ; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier e Web of science ) Não houve restrição quanto ao idioma ou ano de publicação. Os estudos encontrados foram selecionados manualmente e com auxílio do software Rayyan por dois pesquisadores, de forma cega e independente. As seguintes palavras-chave foram utilizadas como estratégia de busca: 'câncer de mama' AND 'atividade física' OR 'exercício físico', AND 'protocolo de estudo' OU 'protocolo de estudo'.Os critérios de inclusão, os protocolos de estudo dos ensaios clínicos randomizados com intervenção de atividade física e / ou exercício físico em mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama e no pós-tratamento. Resultados: 806 artigos foram encontrados. Foram excluídas as duplicatas e as que não atendem aos critérios de inclusão, restando 17 artigos para a revisão. A ferramenta Cochrane Risk-of-Bias foi utilizada para a avaliação metodológica dos estudos classificados como 'baixo risco' de viés, que outro rigor metodológico. Destacaram-se exercícios aeróbicos, endurance, dança, Pilates, exercícios guiados por aplicativos e softwares de internet. Evidenciaram-se exercício de intensidade moderada, com frequência de três vezes por semana e duração de 30 minutos. A grande maioria das mulheres que participaram das medidas encontrava-se entre os estágios 0 e III da doença.Os protocolos de estudo aumentam no que diz respeito aos requisitos físicos, nível de atividade física, função cognitiva e composição corporal), Discussão: Os protocolos de estudo são essenciais para dar transparência à pesquisa, o que facilita a reprodutibilidade e compreensão das ações e contribui para o avanço científico. Impacto: esta análise de escopo fornece uma pesquisa que ajudará em pesquisas futuras sobre atividade física e / ou exercícios físicos para mulheres com câncer de mama.

Objetivos : Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e caracterizar os protocolos de estudos de atividade física e / ou intervenção com exercícios físicos para o tratamento do câncer de mama. São destacados os tipos, freqüência, duração, intensidade e momento da intervenção terapêutica com atividade física, além de mostrar os resultados encontrados. Métodos: Com base nas diretrizes do PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), foi realizada uma busca em cinco bases de dados (Cochrane Library; PubMed Central®; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier e Web of science). Não houve restrição quanto ao idioma ou ano de publicação. Os estudos encontrados foram avaliados manualmente e com auxílio do software Rayyan por dois pesquisadores, de forma cega e independente. As seguintes palavras-chave foram usadas como estratégia de pesquisa: 'câncer de mama' AND 'atividade física' OR 'exercício físico', AND 'protocolo de estudo' OR 'protocolo de estudo'. Os critérios de inclusão compreenderam protocolos de estudo de ensaios clínicos randomizados com intervenção de atividade física e / ou exercício físico em mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama e no pós-tratamento. Resultados: foram encontrados 806 artigos. Foram excluídas as duplicatas e as que não atenderam aos critérios de inclusão, restando 17 artigos para a revisão. A ferramenta Cochrane Risk-of-Bias foi utilizada para a avaliação metodológica dos estudos classificados como de 'baixo risco' de viés, que apresentaram rigor metodológico. Destacaram-se exercícios aeróbicos, endurance, dança, Pilates, exercícios guiados por aplicativos e softwares de internet. Evidenciaram-se exercícios de intensidade moderada, com frequência de três vezes por semana e duração de 30 minutos. A grande maioria das mulheres que participaram das intervenções encontrava-se entre os estágios 0 e III da doença. Os protocolos de estudo mostraram melhora no que diz respeito aos aspectos físicos (aptidão física, nível de atividade física, função cognitiva e composição corporal), e aos aspectos psicológicos (qualidade de vida, fadiga, depressão e ansiedade), o que reforça o uso de atividades físicas para tal. público. Discussão : Os protocolos de estudo são essenciais para dar transparência à pesquisa, o que facilita a reprodutibilidade e compreensão das ações e contribui para o avanço científico. Impacto : esta análise de escopo fornece uma pesquisa que ajudará em pesquisas futuras sobre atividade física e / ou exercícios físicos para mulheres com câncer de mama.

Mat pilates method improve postural alignment women undergoing hormone therapy adjunct to breast cancer treatment. Clinical trial.

The purpose of the study is to analyze the effects of a mat Pilates intervention on the postural alignment and balance of breast cancer women receiving hormone therapy. A two-arm randomized clinical trial included 34 breast cancer survivors divided randomly between a mat Pilates group (n = 18), that performed 16 weeks of mat Pilates exercises, and a control group (n = 16), who were invited to maintain their daily routine activities and received three educational sessions. Data collection occurred at baseline and at post-intervention time. The postural alignment was assessed using the Postural Assessment Software (SAPO) and the balance was assessed by the MINIBESTest. When the two-way ANOVA was performed on postural alignment results, a significant statistical difference was found in the angle between acromions and the anterior-superior iliac spines of the mat Pilates group (p = 0.036). When compared to the post-intervention period, the mat Pilates method had an improved horizontal alignment of the anterior-superior iliac spines (p = 0.039) and vertical alignment of the acromion head on the right side (p = 0,016). Also, the participants of the Pilates group showed a significant statistical difference in the balance (p = 0.034). The control group had an improved vertical trunk alignment on the left side (p = 0,048). The control group and the mat Pilates method group improved in some aspects, however the mat Pilates method was effective in improving the postural alignment and the balance of breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and may be recommended in oncological rehabilitation as a type of complementary therapy.

The influence of 12-week dance intervention on sleep quality and pain among women with breast cancer - Pilot study of a non-randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Analyze the effects of a 12-week dance intervention on the sleep quality and the level of pain among women with breast cancer. METHODS: Non-randomized clinical trial including 21 breast cancer survivors allocated in intervention group (n = 11) or control group (n = 10). Intervention group received a 12-week mix dance intervention and the control group maintained their routine activities. Data collection was realized through the application of a questionnaire before and after 12 weeks, involving pain (VAS) and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). The Two-way ANOVA with repeated measures and Sidák correction, and multiple linear regression was used. RESULTS: No significant effects were found on sleep quality and pain after the 12-week intervention with a mix dance protocol. Also, no significant difference was found between intervention and control group during post-intervention. The multiple linear regression analysis, controlled by stage of treatment, did not present a significant relationship between sleep quality and pain. Additionally, some spontaneous reports provided by the participants demonstrated a subjective improvement in their social life and general well-being. CONCLUSION: The 12-week mix dance intervention did not seem to directly influence the sleep quality and pain of breast cancer survivors in this study; however, no adverse events were reported. Perhaps, a dance protocol focusing only in one modality of dance may be more effective for breast cancer survivors on sleep quality and pain.

Binary dance rhythm or Quaternary dance rhythm which has the greatest effect on non-motor symptoms of individuals with Parkinson's disease?

This study aimed to compare the effect of a binary and quaternary rhythm protocol on cognition, mental activity, daily life, and quality of life among individuals with Parkinson's Disease. A two-arm randomized clinical trial with 31 individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, who were allocated to the binary group or quaternary group. Both groups underwent a 12-week intervention. The following variables were analyzed: personal and clinical information; MoCA; UPDRSI and II; PDQ-39. Both intervention groups improved cognition, mental activity, activities of daily living, and quality of life. In addition, there were intergroup differences in total UPDRSII, writing, and hygiene where the quaternary group was superior to the binary group. It concludes that the binary and quaternary rhythm positively influenced and presented similar effects on the complementary treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease on the studied variables. Thus, it is believed that both interventions are possible and feasible for the health professionals involved in the area.

Exercise associated or not to the intake of Eurycoma longifolia improves strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in men with androgen deficiency.

This study aims to analyze the effects of a concurrent training (CT) associated with Eurycoma longifolia (EL) supplementation on the muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and symptomatology score of men with the androgen deficiency of aging male (ADAM). Forty-five subjects (47.6 ± 5.2 years) were included in the study. The randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial lasted for 6 months. Participants were randomized into four groups, control (C; n = 12); EL (n = 11); CT (n = 11); and CT + EL (n = 11). Along this period, the isokinetic peak torque of the knee extensors increased in the CT (14%) and CT + EL (17%) groups (p = 0.040; p = 0.006, respectively), while the isokinetic peak torque of knee flexion increased in the CT + EL group only (p < 0.05). For all participants, testosterone levels were correlated with isokinetic peak torque of knee extension (r = 0.517, p = 0.001) and flexion (r = 0.362, p = 0.028). Subjects of the CT (27.3%) and CT + EL (36.1%) groups decreased the symptomatology of ADAM (p = 0.005). This study demonstrated the benefits of CT and EL consumption as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADAM.

Improved self-esteem after mat Pilates method intervention in breast cancer women undergoing hormone therapy: randomized clinical trial pilot study / Melhora da autoestima após intervenção do método Pilates solo em mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento de hormonioterapia: ensaio clínico randomizado estudo piloto

ABSTRACT The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to analyze the effects of 16 weeks of mat Pilates method intervention in self-esteem and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer undergoing hormone therapy. Thirty-four women were randomized in Pilates group (PG) (n=18) and control group (CG) (n=16). The intervention occurs for 16 weeks, three times per week for 60 minutes each session (light to very hard intensity according to BORG scale). The CG received three educational sessions and was invited to maintain their routine activities. The data collection took place at the baseline and post-intervention. A questionnaire was applied including Self-Esteem Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory. Anova Two way with repeated measures and Sydak comparison test was used to analyze the effects in the variables after the 16 weeks intervention. Two types of analysis were performed after the intervention, in the analysis by intention to treat PG (n=18) the self-esteem variable showed a significant result (p=0.011) and in the analysis by PG protocol (n=11) (p=0.013). The depressive symptoms did not demonstrate significant improvements after the intervention. Control group did not present any significant changes during the time of the study. The 16 weeks of PG was an effective intervention to improve self-esteem of women with breast cancer undergoing hormone therapy.

RESUMO O objetivo deste ensaio clínico randomizado foi analisar o efeito de 16 semanas de intervenção do método Pilates na autoestima e sintomas depressivos em mulheres com câncer de mama em terapia hormonal. Trinta e quatro mulheres foram randomizadas no grupo Pilates (PG) (n = 18) e no grupo controle (GC) (n = 16). A intervenção ocorre por 16 semanas, com 3x por semana, durante 60 minutos cada sessão (intensidade leve a intenso de acordo com a escala de BORG). O GC recebeu atividades educativas em forma de palestras e foi convidado a manter suas atividades de rotina. A coleta de dados ocorreu na linha de base e pós-intervenção. Foi aplicado um questionário incluindo a Escala de Autoestima e o Inventário de Depressão de Beck. Anova Two way, com medidas repetidas e teste de comparação de Sydak, foi utilizado para analisar os efeitos nas variáveis após as 16 semanas de intervenção. Dois tipos de análise foram realizados após a intervenção, na análise por intenção de tratar PG (n=18) a variável autoestima apresentou resultado significativo (p=0.011) e na análise por protocolo PG (n=11) (p=0.013). Os sintomas depressivos não demonstraram melhora significativas após a intervenção. O grupo controle não apresentou alterações significativas durante o período do estudo. As 16 semanas de PG foram uma intervenção eficaz para melhorar a autoestima de mulheres com câncer de mama em terapia hormonal.