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AIM: To examine and compare the autonomic responses, as assessed through the non-linear and chaotic global metrics of heart rate variability in two groups: the Parkinson's Disease Group (PDG) and the Control Group (CG), both at rest and during an active tilt test. METHODS: The study encompassed 46 participants (PDG: n = 23; 73.73 ± 7.28 years old; CG: n = 23; 70.17 ± 8.20 years old). Initial data collection involved the acquisition of participant's characteristics. The autonomic modulation was estimated both at rest and during the active tilt test. For this assessment, we computed non-linear indices derived from five entropies (Approximate, Sample, Shannon, Renyi, Tsallis), Detrended Fluctuation Analysis and the seven chaotic global metrics (hsCFP1-hsCFP7). RESULTS: At rest, the PDG exhibited lower values of hsCFP3 (0.818 ± 0.116 vs. 0.904 ± 0.065; p < 0.05) and Sample Entropy (0.720 ± 0.149 vs. 0.799 ± 0.171; p < 0.05). During the test, the PDG demonstrated lower values of ApEn, while the CG presented lower values of SampEn, hsCFP1, hsCFP3, hsCFP7, and higher values of hsCFP5. An interaction was observed, indicating that hsCFP1 and hsCFP3 exhibit differential behavior for the CG and PDG in response to the test. CONCLUSION: subjects with PD exhibited reduced complexity of the RR interval series at rest, and a diminished autonomic response to the active tilt test when compared with the CG. The test, together with non-linear indices, may serve for assessing the Autonomic Nervous System in individuals with PD in a clinical setting. The interpretation of these data should be approached with caution, given the possible influences of pharmacotherapies and the inclusion of diabetic participants.

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BACKGROUND: The autonomic nervous system has an influence on emotions and behavior modulation, however, the relationship between autonomic modulation impairment and the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is yet to be fully described. AIMS: To evaluate the autonomic responses of children with and without ASD through the non-linear, and linear heart rate variability (HRV) measures, and assess the correlation between these responses, the severity and behavioral symptoms of autism. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: 27 children diagnosed with ASD (EG = experimental group) and 28 matching controls (CG = control group) were evaluated. The HRV was evaluated in 15 min sections at the following moments: I) Resting condition; II) During facial expression tasks; and III) Recovery. The severity and behavioral symptoms of autism were evaluated by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Autistic Behaviors Checklist (ABC) scales. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: The facial expression tasks influenced the activity of the autonomic nervous system in both groups, however the EG experienced more autonomic changes. These changes were mostly evidenced by the non-linear indices. Also, the CARS and ABC scales showed significant correlations with HRV indices. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Children with ASD presented an autonomic modulation impairment, mostly identified by the non-linear indices of HRV. Also, this autonomic impairment is associated with the severity and behavioral symptoms of autism.

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Introdução: A relação entre a espiritualidade/religiosidade e as doenças está cada vez mais em evidência, dessa forma a prática da religião em hospitais tem sido associada a um menor risco de depressão, o que pode favorecer um melhor enfrentamento das dificuldades da doença através do coping religioso e/ou espiritual (CRE). Objetivo: Correlacionar o coping religioso e/ou espiritual com a capacidade funcional e a depressão de hemiparéticos e parkinsonianos submetidos a fisioterapia em grupo no formato de circuito de treinamento. Métodos: Foram analisados 28 indivíduos, participantes de um programa de circuito de treinamento T. Para a avaliação foram utilizadas as escalas Dynamic Gait Index, Inventário de Depressão de Beck, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica e CRE breve (CREb). Resultados: O score médio atingido na Inventário de Depressão de Beck e Escala de Depressão Geriátrica apontou uma depressão leve no grupo hemiparético, já no grupo de Parkinson não apresentou índices de depressão. O Dynamic Gait Index acusou risco de queda no grupo hemiparético, obtendo uma diferença significativa quando comparado ao grupo de Parkinson (p<0,05). Ambos os grupos tiveram índice CRE positivo moderado. Conclusão: Pode-se afirmar que as doenças incapacitantes apresentam maior relação com a espiritualidade/religiosidade que as doenças neurológicas progressivas em atendimento de circuito de treinamento. (AU)

Introduction: The relationship between spirituality/religiosity and diseases is increasingly evident, thus, the practice of religion in hospitals has been associated with a lower risk of depression, which may favor better coping with difficulties of diseases through religious and/or spiritual coping. Objective: To correlate religious and/or spiritual coping with functional capacity and depression of hemiparetic and parkinsonian patients undergoing group physical therapy in training circuit format. Methods: 28 individuals participating in a training circuit format program were analyzed. Dynamic Gait Index, Beck Depression Inventory, Geriatric Depression Scale and Short religious and/or spiritual coping were used for the evaluation. Results: The mean score achieved in Beck Depression Inventory and Geriatric Depression Scale indicated a mild depression in the hemiparetic group, while in the Parkinson's group no depression was found. The Dynamic Gait Index showed a risk of hemiparetic group drop, obtaining a significant difference when compared to the Parkinson Group (p < 0.05). Both groups had moderate positive index positive of religious and/or spiritual coping. Conclusion: The disabling diseases present greater relationship with the spirituality/religiosity than the progressive neurological diseases attended in training circuit. (AU)

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Introdução: O acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) é a causa de diversas incapacidades neurológicas em adultos, o que torna necessário o melhor estudo de seu impacto na capacidade funcional. Objetivo: Avaliar a destreza motora funcional de membros superiores de hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos a Fisioterapia em Grupo no Formato de Circuito de Treinamento (FGCT), pois esta forma de tratamento tem se mostrado eficaz na melhora da capacidade funcional, o que torna necessário um estudo voltado para o membro superior. Métodos: Participaram 15 hemiparéticos em atendimento com FGCT. Foi realizada uma avaliação inicial (AV1) utilizando a escala de Ashworth Modificada, o teste de caixa de blocos, e o nine hole peg test. Após 12 semanas de intervenção com FGCT foi realizada a avaliação final (AV2) utilizando os mesmos testes. Resultados: A análise estatística considerou p > 0,05 e não revelou diferença significante entre AV1 e AV2 na dinamometria bem como no teste de caixa de blocos e nine hole peg test. Conclusão: O protocolo terapêutico não determinou a melhora da destreza motora funcional de membros superiores de hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos a fisioterapia de grupo no formato de circuito de treinamento. (AU)

Introduction: Stroke is the cause of several neurological disabilities in adults, which makes it necessary to better study the impact on functional capacity. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the motor dexterity performance of upper limbs in chronic hemiparetic submitted to Group Physiotherapy in the Training Circuit (GPTC) format, as this form of treatment has been shown to be effective in the improvement functional capacity, which makes it necessary a study aimed at the upper limb. Methods: Fifteen hemiparetic patients in our service with GPTC participated. An initial assessment (IA1) was performed using the Modified Ashworth scale, Box and Block Test (BBT), and the 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT). After 12 weeks of intervention with GPTC, the final evaluation (FE2) was performed using the same tests. Results: Statistical analysis considered p > 0.05 and did not reveal a significant difference between IA1 and FE2 in hand-held dynamometry as well as in the BBT and 9-HPT. Conclusion: The therapeutic protocol did not determine the improvement of the motor dexterity of upper limbs in chronic hemiparetic patients submitted to GPTC. (AU)

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Introdução: A Fisioterapia de Grupo em Circuito de Treinamento (FGCT) é um modelo de terapia para hemiparéticos, mas ainda são necessários mais estudos para avaliar seus efeitos sobre o sistema cardiovascular e a funcionalidade. Objetivo: Avaliar o comportamento cardiovascular e a funcionalidade de hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos à FGCT. Métodos: Estudo transversal, (n = 13), consiste em 10 estações de FGCT. Foi calculada a frequência cardíaca média (FCmed), frequência cardíaca máxima (FCmáx) e classificada a frequência cardíaca de treinamento. Os testes funcionais foram realizados no início da sessão. Foi realizada correlação entre os testes funcionais e as FCmed, FCmáx e a comparação da frequência cardíaca (FC) durante as estações e os intervalos entre elas. Resultados: 92,3% dos voluntários foram classificados como intensidade de treinamento muito leve ou leve. Houve significância estatística entre FCMed da 1ª estação quando comparada com a última (p < 0,01). Conclusão: A intensidade de treinamento de hemiparéticos submetidos à FGCT foi de muito leve a leve, com diferença significante entre a FCmed da 1ª estação quando comparada com a última. Não foi observada correlação da FCmed com a funcionalidade. (AU)

Introduction: Physiotherapy Group in Circuit Training (PGCT) is a model of hemiparetic therapy, but further studies are needed to assess its effects on the cardiovascular system and functionality. Objective: To evaluate the cardiovascular behavior and the functionality of chronic hemiparetics submitted to PGCT. Methods: A cross-sectional study, (n = 13), consists of 10 PGCT stations. Mean heart rate (HRM), maximum heart rate (HRmax) and heart rate of training were calculated. Functional tests were performed at the beginning of the session. A correlation was performed between the functional tests and HRM, HRmax and heart rate (HR) comparison during the seasons and intervals between them. Results: 92.3% of the volunteers were classified as very light or light training intensity. There was statistical significance between HRM of the 1st station when compared with the last station (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The intensity of hemiparetic training submitted to PGCT was very light to light, with a significant difference between the FCmed of the 1st station when compared to the last one. No correlation of HRM with the functionality was observed. (AU)

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Introdução: A fisioterapia associada a exercícios domiciliares pode trazer melhores resultados relacionada à funcionalidade de indivíduos hemiparéticos. Objetivo: Avaliar a relação da adesão a uma cartilha de exercícios associada à fisioterapia em grupo no formato de circuito de treinamento (FGCT) e a performance motora de indivíduos hemiparéticos crônicos. Métodos: Realizou-se uma avaliação inicial e uma reavaliação após 8 semanas com atendimento de FGCT associado a exercícios domiciliares por meio de cartilha. Resultados: Dos 22 indivíduos hemiparéticos participantes, apenas 2 realizaram exercícios acima da taxa estabelecida com média de 49 ± 0 dias, totalizando 87 ± 0% de adesão à cartilha; enquanto que os 20 hemiparéticos restantes, em média, realizaram exercícios por 27,28 ± 10,41 dias, perfazendo 49,59 ± 0,18% de adesão e a taxa média geral de faltas em dias pairou em 15,33 ± 5. Conclusão: A adesão aos exercícios propostos na cartilha foi baixa bem como a correlação com os resultados funcionais, porém a FGCT foi capaz de alterar positivamente as pontuações entre as avaliações nos testes aplicados. (AU)

Introduction: Physical therapy associated with home-based exercises may bring better results related to the functionality of hemiparetic individuals. Objective: To evaluate the relationship of adherence to an exercise booklet and motor performance associated with Group Physical therapy in the Training Circuit (GPTC) format. Methods: An initial evaluation and re-evaluation was performed after 8-weeks with GPTC care associated with home-based exercises booklet. Results: Out of the 22 hemiparetic participants, only 2 performed exercises above the established rate with mean of 49 ± 0 days totaling 87.0 ± 0% adherence to the booklet exercises whereas the remaining 20 hemiparetic ones, on average, performed exercises for 27.28 ± 10.41 days making up 49.59 ± 0.18% of adherence and the overall mean rate of absences in days hovered at 15.33 ± 5. Conclusion: The adherence to the exercises proposed in the booklet was low as well as the correlation with the functional results, but the GPTC was able to positively change the scores between the evaluations in the tests. (AU)

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Introdução: Durante tratamento fisioterapêutico, indivíduos com hemiparesia tendem a permanecerm inativos ou em descanso, o que pode influenciar nos ganhos funcionais. Dentre as diversas intervenções, existem evidências que a Fisioterapia de Grupo em Circuito de Treinamento (FGCT) é capaz de aumentar a quantidade de tempo ativo durante a terapia. Objetivo: Avaliar o tempo ativo e o equilíbrio de indivíduos hemiparéticos na FGCT e observar qual é o tipo de exercício que melhor utiliza o tempo ativo durante uma sessão de FGCT. Material e métodos: Estudo clínico observacional, com indivíduos hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos à FGCT e avaliados antes e após 12 semanas de intervenção por meio da Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg. As atividades foram filmadas para avaliar o tempo e a melhor atividade funcional. Para as variáveis estatísticas foi usado o Statistical Software for Social Sciences versão 18.0, o teste Shapiro-Wilk e o teste t-student. Resultados: O tempo médio ativo foi 65,47 ± 5,01 minutos, sendo a estação 10 com melhor tempo ativo, assim como, os valores de Berg não demonstraram diferença estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,05), mas o ES apontou um efeito médio entre essas variáveis (= 0,46). Conclusão: A FGCT proporcionou mais da metade do tempo de terapia com exercícios ativos e exercícios funcionais mais simples proporcionaram maior tempo em atividades de prática ativas, todavia, não houve significância no equilíbrio.

Introduction: During physiotherapy treatment, patients with hemiparesis tend to remain inactive or rest, which may influence functional gains. Among the various interventions, there is evidence that Group Physiotherapy in Training Circuit (GPTC) is able to increase the amount of active time during therapy. Objective: To evaluate the active time and the balance of hemiparetic individuals in GPTC and observe which type of exercise that best uses the active time during a session. Methods: This was an observational study, with individuals with chronic hemiparetic deficit submitted to GPTC and evaluated before and after 12-weeks intervention through the Berg Balance Scale. The activities were recorded to evaluate the time and the best functional activity. Statistical Software for Social Sciences version 18.0, the Shapiro Wilk test and the T-Student test were used for the statistical variables analysis. Results: The mean active time was 65.47 ± 5.01 minutes, with a station number 10 being the best active time, as well as, the Berg values did not demonstrate statistically significant difference (p < 0,05), but the ES pointed an average effect between theses variables (=0,46). Conclusion: The GPTC provided more than half the time of active exercise therapy and simpler functional exercises provided more time in Active Practice Activities, however, there was no significance in the balance.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cross-cultural validity of the Brazilian version of the ABILHAND for stroke individuals. SUBJECTS: A total of 107 community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors; mean age 58 years. METHODS: Cross-cultural adaptation of the ABILHAND followed standardized procedures. Measurement properties of the adapted version were analysed using Rasch analysis. Cross-cultural validity was based on cultural invariance analyses. RESULTS: The ABILHAND-Brazil demonstrated satisfactory performance as a rating scale. Only one item exhibited misfit to the Rasch model expectations. Principal component analysis of the residuals showed that the manual ability of the individuals encompassed different contents related to the degree of the paretic upper limb involvement in performing manual activities. Some minor local dependency was identified in 2 pairs of items (residual correlations > 0.3). Furthermore, the adapted version exhibited high levels of reliability, no floor effects, and minimal ceiling effect. Analyses of cultural invariance showed that the ABILHAND-Original and ABILHAND-Brazil calibrations can be used interchangeably. CONCLUSION: The ABILHAND specific for stroke individuals demonstrated satisfactory measurement properties for use within both clinical and research contexts in Brazil, and cross-cultural validity for use in international/multicentric studies between Brazil, Belgium, and Italy.

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