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.

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.

Effect of physical exercise on the cardiorespiratory fitness of men-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzes the effect of physical exercise on the cardiorespiratory fitness of men according to type, intensity and duration of intervention, using data from randomized clinical trials; it also seeks to verify the dose-response relationship between duration and intensity of exercise and level of fitness. Databases were searched for reports of relevant studies. A methodological evaluation was carried out. In the statistical analysis, mean, standard deviation and sample size of each group were used. The mean age of the participants was 48.2 ±â€¯17.1 years. The effect on men's VO2 (a measure of cardiovascular fitness) of five to 120 weeks of exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity was found to be a change of 10.190 L/min-1. A meta-regression analysis did not reveal significant results. A positive effect on VO2 of men of different age groups was observed after aerobic and resistance exercise interventions, indicating the beneficial effects of exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness.