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(1) Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability. To identify the best treatment strategies for people with stroke (PwS), the aim of the current study was to compare the effects of training on a treadmill with functional electrical stimulation (TT-FES) with training on a treadmill (TT), and to analyze the effects of sequence of training on mobility and the parameters of walking ability. (2) Methods: Prospective, longitudinal, randomized and crossover study, in which 28 PwS were distributed into groups, namely the A-B Group (TT-FES followed by TT) and B-A Group (TT followed by TT-FES), using the foot drop stimulator, and were measured with functional tests. (3) Results: We found improved mobility, balance, non-paretic limb coordination, and endurance only in the group that started with TT-FES. However, sensorimotor function improved regardless of the order of training, and paretic limb coordination only improved in the B-A Group, but after TT-FES. These data indicate that the order of the protocols changed the results. (4) Conclusions: Although biomechanical evaluation methods were not used, which can be considered a limitation, our results showed that TT-FES was superior to isolated training on a treadmill with regard to balance, endurance capacity, and coordination of the non-paretic limb.

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Abstract Introduction Since social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic can influence a patient's and informal caregiver's health, the present study was carried out to understand and improve the latter's quality of life. Objective To analyze the physical, mental and quality of life effects on caregivers of patients with neurological sequelae and developmental delay during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Thirty informal caregivers divided into two groups (G1: Psychomotor disorders and syndromes; G2: Neurological sequelae) were evaluated using questionnaires on general data, burden and quality of life. Chi-square tests with Bonferroni post-hoc correction were performed to compare the response rate between the dependent variables and the level of burden. The student's t-test was applied to determine the correlation between groups and quality of life, obtaining significant findings (p ≤ 0.05). Results No or minimal burden was found in 33.3% of the caregivers, and mild to moderate in 66.7% of each group, with no significant effect between them. In terms of quality of life, a decline was found in all domains, with a significant intergroup difference in social aspects and G1 exhibiting the highest declines (G1: 70.00 ± 23.99%; G2: 86.66 ± 20.84%). Conclusion There was a mild-to-moderate impact on physical burden, with a change in the quality of life of caregivers evaluated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers of children with psychomotor disorders and syndromes were the most affected in the social aspect domain.

Resumo Introdução O isolamento social durante a pandemia de COVID-19 pode influenciar a saúde do paciente e do cuidador informal. No intuito de compreender e orientar a melhora da qualidade de vida destes cuidadores, este estudo foi realizado. Objetivo Analisar os efeitos físicos, mentais e a qualidade de vida de cuidadores de pacientes com sequelas neurológicas e atraso do desenvolvimento durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos Trinta cuidadores informais divididos em dois grupos (G1: distúrbios psicomotores e síndromes; G2: sequelas neurológicas) foram avaliados com questionários sobre dados gerais, sobrecarga e qualidade de vida. Foram realizados os testes qui-quadrado com pós-teste de Bonferroni para comparar a taxa de resposta entre as variáveis dependentes e o nível de sobrecarga. Para a correlação entre os grupos e a qualidade de vida, utilizou-se o teste t de Student não pareado, sendo significativo os achados com p ≤ 0,05. Resultados Encontrou-se ausência de sobrecarga ou sobrecarga mínima em 33,3% e sobrecarga leve a moderada em 66,7% dos cuidadores em cada grupo, sem efeito significativo entre estes. Na qualidade de vida foi encontrado déficit em todos os domínios, com diferença significativa entre os grupos no domínio de aspectos sociais, tendo o G1 apresentado maiores déficits (G1: 70,00 ± 23,99%; G2: 86,66 ± 20,84%). Conclusão Conclui-se que houve impacto de leve a moderado na sobrecarga física, com alteração na qualidade de vida dos cuidadores avaliados durante a pandemia de COVID-19, sendo os cuidadores de crianças com distúrbios psicomotores e síndromes os mais acometidos no aspecto social.

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Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) have an impairment of cardiac autonomic function categorized by parasympathetic reduction and sympathetic predominance. The objective of this study was to assess the cardiac autonomic modulation of individuals with DMD undergoing therapy with Prednisone/Prednisolone and Deflazacort and compare with individuals with DMD without the use of these medications and a typically developed control group. Methods: A cross-sectional study was completed, wherein 40 boys were evaluated. The four treatment groups were: Deflazacort; Prednisone/Prednisolone; no corticoid use; and typical development. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) was investigated via linear indices (Time Domain and Frequency Domain) and non-linear indices Results: The results of this study revealed that individuals with DMD undertaking pharmacotherapies with Prednisolone demonstrated HRV comparable to the Control Typically Developed (CTD) group. In contrast, individuals with DMD undergoing pharmacotherapies with Deflazacort achieved lower HRV, akin to individuals with DMD without any medications, as demonstrated in the metrics: RMSSD; LF (n.u.), HF (n.u.), LF/HF; SD1, α1, and α1/α2, and a significant effect for SD1/SD2; %DET and Ratio; Shannon Entropy, 0 V%, 2 LV% and 2 ULV%. Conclusions: Corticosteroids have the potential to affect the cardiac autonomic modulation in adolescents with DMD. The use of Prednisone/Prednisolone appears to promote improved responses in terms of sympathovagal activity as opposed to Deflazacort.

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OBJECTIVES: Sensory and motor alterations resulting from stroke often impair the performance and learning of motor skills. The present study is aimed at investigating whether and how poststroke individuals and age- and sex-matched healthy controls benefit from a contextual interference effect on the practice of a maze task (i.e., constant vs. random practice) performed on the computer. METHODS: Participants included 21 poststroke individuals and 21 healthy controls, matched by sex and age (30 to 80 years). Both groups were divided according to the type of the practice (constant or random) presented in the acquisition phase of the learning protocol. For comparison between the groups, types of practice, and blocks of attempts, the analysis of variance with Tukey's post hoc test (p < 0.05) was used. RESULTS: Poststroke individuals presented longer movement times as compared with the control group. In addition, only poststroke individuals who performed the task with random practice showed improved performance at the transfer phase. Moreover, randomized practice enabled poststroke individuals to perform the transfer task similarly to individuals without any neurological impairment. CONCLUSION: The present findings indicated a significant effect of contextual interference of practice in poststroke individuals, suggesting that applying randomized training must be considered when designing rehabilitation protocols for this population.

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The Stroke might cause alterations in movement control due to the sequels of this process. Objective: Analyze the speed-accuracy trade-off of upper limb movement in individuals with sequels of Stroke through a computer software. Method: It is about a cross-sectional study, the sample was composed of 46 individuals divided into two groups: individuals post-stroke, between the ages of 35 and 83 years old, in which 10 were women and 14 were men; and 22 healthy controls aligned by age and sex, in which 8 were women and 14 were men, evaluated through the instruments: Mini mental state examination, Orpington prognostic scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, dynamometer, box of blocks and throught the software "Fitts Reciprocal Aiming Task v.2.0. (Horizontal)", that seeks to understand the motor control of the upper limb, verifying the speed and accuracy of movement through a computer task. Results: The individuals with sequels of Stroke showed a loss in the strength of the palmar grip and manual function. Besides, they showed a longer time in movement in all index of difficulty compared to Control group. However, they showed a similar behaviour to the healthy individuals throughout the execution of the index of difficulty. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that the individuals with sequels of Stroke showed a deficit of the motor control of the upper limb, compared to the healthy individuals, however, these showed the same behavior, with a bigger deficit in the accuracy of movement

The Stroke might cause alterations in movement control due to the sequels of this process. Objective: Analyze the speed-accuracy trade-off of upper limb movement in individuals with sequels of Stroke through a computer software. Method: It is about a cross-sectional study, the sample was composed of 46 individuals divided into two groups: individuals post-stroke, between the ages of 35 and 83 years old, in which 10 were women and 14 were men; and 22 healthy controls aligned by age and sex, in which 8 were women and 14 were men, evaluated through the instruments: Mini mental state examination, Orpington prognostic scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, dynamometer, box of blocks and throught the software "Fitts Reciprocal Aiming Task v.2.0. (Horizontal)", that seeks to understand the motor control of the upper limb, verifying the speed and accuracy of movement through a computer task. Results: The individuals with sequels of Stroke showed a loss in the strength of the palmar grip and manual function. Besides, they showed a longer time in movement in all index of difficulty compared to Control group. However, they showed a similar behaviour to the healthy individuals throughout the execution of the index of difficulty. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that the individuals with sequels of Stroke showed a deficit of the motor control of the upper limb, compared to the healthy individuals, however, these showed the same behavior, with a bigger deficit in the accuracy of movement

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the psychomotor development and the fine motor control of institutionalized and non-institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in which 54 subjects participated and were divided into two groups: 27 institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents (SG) and 27 non-institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents (CG). The psychomotor battery and the Learning and Motor Control software were used to evaluate development and motor control. The analysis of variance was performed for both groups with repetitive measurements for the last factor. RESULTS: The SG presented a total development score inferior to the CG, with differences in tonicity (p=0.041) and body awareness (p=0.039). The longest distance was performed on Task 1 (M=983.9 pixels; diagonal line; distance of 930.053 pixels), with no difference between the groups (p=0.64). Furthermore, the SG presented a greater average time in Task 1 (M=16.12 seconds) when compared with Tasks 2 (M=11.6 seconds; horizontal line; distance of 750 pixels) and 3 (M=10.6; vertical line; distance of 550 pixels), but only marginally different between Tasks 2 and 3 (p=0.055). Regarding the number of correct answers, the CG scored more (M=6.1) when compared with SG (M=4.6), with p<0.05. CONCLUSIONS: The institutionalized individuals showed a psychomotor development inferior to the CG. Furthermore, they presented impairment in fine motor control, covering a larger distance on the task that required the diagonal movement, longer execution time, less correct answers, and more errors.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the psychomotor development and the fine motor control of institutionalized and non-institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study in which 54 subjects participated and were divided into two groups: 27 institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents (SG) and 27 non-institutionalized sheltered children and adolescents (CG). The psychomotor battery and the Learning and Motor Control software were used to evaluate development and motor control. The analysis of variance was performed for both groups with repetitive measurements for the last factor. Results: The SG presented a total development score inferior to the CG, with differences in tonicity (p=0.041) and body awareness (p=0.039). The longest distance was performed on Task 1 (M=983.9 pixels; diagonal line; distance of 930.053 pixels), with no difference between the groups (p=0.64). Furthermore, the SG presented a greater average time in Task 1 (M=16.12 seconds) when compared with Tasks 2 (M=11.6 seconds; horizontal line; distance of 750 pixels) and 3 (M=10.6; vertical line; distance of 550 pixels), but only marginally different between Tasks 2 and 3 (p=0.055). Regarding the number of correct answers, the CG scored more (M=6.1) when compared with SG (M=4.6), with p<0.05. Conclusions: The institutionalized individuals showed a psychomotor development inferior to the CG. Furthermore, they presented impairment in fine motor control, covering a larger distance on the task that required the diagonal movement, longer execution time, less correct answers, and more errors.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o desenvolvimento psicomotor e o controle motor fino de crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados e não institucionalizados em abrigo. Métodos: Estudo transversal, no qual participaram 54 indivíduos, divididos em dois grupos: 27 crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados em abrigo (GA) e 27 crianças e adolescentes não institucionalizados (GC) em abrigo. Para avaliação do desenvolvimento e controle motor, foram utilizadas a bateria psicomotora e o software Aprendizagem e Controle Motor. Foi realizada a análise de variância para os dois grupos com medidas repetidas para o último fator. Resultados: O GA apresentou pontuação total do desenvolvimento inferior ao GC, com diferença na tonicidade (p=0,041) e noção corporal (p=0,039). A maior distância percorrida encontrada foi na Tarefa 1 (M=984,9 pixels; com reta diagonal; distância de 930,053 pixels), sem diferença entre os grupos (p=0,64). Além disso, o GA apresentou tempo médio da Tarefa 1 (M=16,1 segundos) superior às Tarefas 2 (M=11,6 segundos; reta horizontal; distância de 750 pixels) e 3 (M=10,6 segundos; reta vertical; distância de 550 pixels), mas apenas marginalmente diferente entre as Tarefas 2 e 3 (p=0,055). Já em relação ao número de acertos, o GC apresentou mais acertos (M=6,1) comparado ao GA (M=4,6), com p<0,05. Conclusões: Os indivíduos institucionalizados apresentaram desenvolvimento psicomotor inferior ao GC, além de comprometimento no controle motor fino com maior distância percorrida na tarefa que exigia o movimento em diagonal, maior tempo na execução, menos acertos e mais erros.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Diferenças relacionadas ao peso e às habilidades motoras em crianças em idade escolar ainda apresentam controvérsias. OBJETIVO: Analisar a relação entre desenvolvimento motor e nível de atividade física com o índice de massa corporal (IMC) de escolares com excesso de peso. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 85 escolares de ambos os sexos, de 6 a 10 anos, de Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brasil. Os instrumentos utilizados foram a classificação do IMC/idade, a Escala de Desenvolvimento Motor e o Questionário do Nível de Atividade Física Modificado e Adaptado. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos: grupo com excesso de peso (GEP), com 50 escolares com diagnóstico nutricional de sobrepeso e obesidade; e grupo com normopeso (GNP), com 35 escolares eutróficos. Para análise dos dados obtidos foram utilizados: Shapiro Wilk (normalidade), teste t de Student não pareado ou Mann Whitney (amostras independentes), teste de Spearman (correlação) e teste do χ2 (proporção), com nível de significância p<0,05. RESULTADOS: O GEP apresentou resultados inferiores significantes no desenvolvimento motor geral (91,32±10,68 versus 97,14±9,06; p=0,010), nas áreas de motricidade fina ­ QM1 (93,21±21,59 versus 103,1±13,12; p=0,0138) e motricidade global ­ QM2 (90,31±23,54 versus 112,6±16,07; p<0,0001). Observou-se correlação positiva significativa entre o nível de atividade física e o desenvolvimento motor no GEP, nas áreas de equilíbrio ­ QM3 (0,35080; p=0,0125) e organização espacial ­ QM5 (0,41820; p=0,0025). CONCLUSÃO: O GEP, quando comparado com o GNP, demonstrou resultados inferiores no quociente motor geral (QMG), QM1 e QM2.

INTRODUCTION: In school-age children, differences in weight and motor skills are still controversial. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relation between motor development, level of physical activity, and body mass index (BMI) in children with overweight. METHODS: 85 students of both genders, aged 6 to 10 years, living in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil, were evaluated. The instruments used were: the classification of BMI/age, the Motor Development Scale and the Modified and Adapted Questionnaire of Level of Physical Activity. The sample was divided into two groups: the overweight group (OWG) was composed of 50 students with nutritional diagnosis of overweight and obesity; the normal weight group (NWG) was composed of 35 eutrophic students. The following tests were used for statistical analysis: Shapiro Wilk (data normality), Student's t test or Mann-Whitney (independent samples), Spearman's test (correlation) and χ2 test (proportion), with significance level set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The OWG had significantly lower results for general motor development (91.32±10.68 versus 97.14±9.06; p=0.010), fine motricity (93.21±21.59 versus 103.1±13.12; p=0.0138) and gross motricity (90.31±23.54 versus 112.6±16.07; p=0.0001). A significant positive correlation was found between level of physical activity and motor development in OWG subjects in the domains balance (0.35080; p=0.0125) and spatial organization (0.41820; p=0.0025). CONCLUSION: When OWG is compared to NWG, results are inferior for general motricity, fine motricity, and gross motricity.

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Abstract Introduction: Children and adolescents living in shelters may present with impaired motor development, cognitive function, as well as speech and understanding; psychological alterations; and hyperactivity. All of these factors may be detrimental to motor learning. Objective: To investigate motor learning in children and adolescents living in shelters, and to compare it with that of individuals living in a family context. Methods: We assessed 36 individuals who were divided into groups: an experimental group, composed of institutionalized children and adolescents (EG, n=18), and a control group (CG, n = 18) that was matched by age and sex. Motor learning was assessed using a maze test in three stages: acquisition, retention and transfer. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro Wilk, Wilcoxon, Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis tests and Dunn's post-test (p < 5%). Results: The EG had a longer task performance time than the CG. There was a significant reduction in task performance time between the first (EG = 11.05 [8.50-14.85]s; CG:7.65 [5.95-10.23]s) and the last task performance block (EG:8.02 [6.86-10.23]s; GC: 5.50 [4.50-6.82]s) in both groups. When comparing the variables of the last acquisition (GE:8.02[6.86-10.23]s; GC: 5.50[4.50-6.82]s), retention (GE:8.20[7.09-9.89]s;GC:5.35[4.50-6.22]s) and transfer blocks (GE:8.30[6.28-11.43]s; GC:5.30[4.90-6.82]s) in each group, we found no changes in task performance time between test batteries. Conclusion: Individuals living in shelters showed a motor learning deficit, as evidenced by longer task performance time when compared to their controls. Nevertheless, both groups performed the task in a similar manner.

Resumo Introdução: Crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados podem apresentar comprometimentos do desenvolvimento motor; das funções cognitiva, da fala, da compreensão; alterações psicológicas e hiperatividade, que podem ser prejudiciais para a aprendizagem motora. Objetivo: Analisar a aprendizagem motora de crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados em abrigo e comparar com indivíduos em contexto familiar. Métodos: Foram avaliados 36 indivíduos divididos em 2 grupos: grupo experimental, composto por crianças e adolescentes institucionalizados (GE, n=18) e grupo controle (GC, n =18), pareados por sexo e idade. Para avaliação da aprendizagem motora foi utilizada a tarefa de labirinto realizada em três fases: aquisição, retenção e transferência. Para análise dos dados foram utilizados os testes de Shapiro Wilk, Wilcoxon, Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis e pós-teste de Dunn (p < 5%). Resultados: O GE obteve maior tempo para execução da tarefa comparado com o GC. Houve diminuição significativa do tempo de execução da tarefa, do primeiro bloco (GE= 11,05 [8,50-14,85]s; GC:7,65 [5,95-10,23]s) para o último bloco da aquisição (GE:8,02 [6,86-10,23]s; GC: 5,50 [4,50-6,82]s) em ambos os grupos. Ao comparar as variáveis entre o último bloco da aquisição (GE:8,02[6,86-10,23]s; GC: 5,50[4,50-6,82]s), retenção (GE:8,20[7,09-9,89]s; GC:5,35[4,50-6,22]s) e transferência (GE:8,30[6,28-11,43]s; GC:5,30[4,90-6,82]s) em cada grupo, foi encontrada a manutenção do tempo para execução da tarefa durante as fases. Conclusão: Os indivíduos institucionalizados em abrigo apresentaram um déficit na aprendizagem motora, verificada pelo maior tempo de execução da tarefa comparado aos indivíduos não institucionalizados, porém ambos evoluem de maneira semelhante durante a realização da tarefa.

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BACKGROUND: Individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) present with sensorimotor dysfunction which make the control and execution of movements difficult. This study aimed to verify the speed-accuracy trade-off in individuals with CP. METHODS: Forty eight individuals with CP and 48 with typical development (TD) were evaluated (32 females and 64 males with a mean age of 15.02 ± 6.37 years: minimum 7 and maximum 30 years). Participants performed the "Fitts' Reciprocal Aiming Task v.1.0 (Horizontal)" on a computer with different sizes and distance targets, composed by progressive indices of difficulty (IDs): ID2, ID4a and ID4b. RESULTS: There were no statistical differences between the groups in relation to the slope of the curve (b1) and dispersion of the movement time (r2). However, the intercept (b0) values presented significant differences (F(1.95) = 11.3; p = .001]), with greater movement time in the CP group compared to the TD group. It means that for individuals with CP, regardless of index difficulty, found the task more difficult than for TD participants. Considering CP and TD groups, speed-accuracy trade-off was found when using different indices of difficulty (ID2 and ID4). However, when the same index of difficulty was used with a larger target and longer distance (ID4a) or with a narrow target and shorter distance (ID4b), only individuals with CP had more difficulty performing the tasks involving smaller targets. Marginally significant inverse correlations were identified between the values of b1 and age (r = -0.119, p = .052) and between r2 and Gross Motor Function Classification System (r = -0.280, p = .054), which did not occur with the Manual Ability Classification System. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the individuals with CP presented greater difficulty when the target was smaller and demanded more accuracy, and less difficulty when the task demanded speed. It is suggested that treatments should target tasks with accuracy demands, that could help in daily life tasks, since it is an element that is generally not considered by professionals during therapy. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03002285 , retrospectively registered on 20 Dec 2016.

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ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric profile, level of physical activity, anxiety level, and posture of graduate students in the health field. This is a cross-sectional study involving 100 college students from health courses at a university in the western state of São Paulo. Weight, height, waist circumference, and body mass index data were collected. We also applied the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for physical activity; the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for anxiety; and the Postural Assessment Instrument for postural defects. The results of this study show that 67% of students have an average BMI of 22.12±4.84 kg/m², and 38% are regularly active. Regarding anxiety levels, the sample obtained (mean STAI E 40.6 points and STAI T 40.05) can be classified as moderate. In addition, 50% of the sample have lumbar concavity. Therefore, most health care university students displayed normal anthropometric values, were regularly active, had a moderate level of anxiety and had no postural defects.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o perfil antropométrico, o nível de atividade física e a postura em universitários da área da saúde. Este é um estudo transversal envolvendo 100 estudantes de uma universidade na Zona Oeste de São Paulo. Peso, altura, circunferência da cintura e índice de massa corporal foram coletados. Também foram aplicados o Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física, o Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado e o Instrumento de Avaliação Postural. Os resultados deste estudo mostram que 67% dos estudantes têm IMC médio de 22,12±4,84 kg/m² e 38% são regularmente ativos. Acerca dos níveis de ansiedade, a amostra obtida (média IDATE E 40,6 pontos e IDATE T 40,05) pode ser classificada como moderada. Além disso, 50% da amostra tem concavidade lombar. Portanto, a maioria dos estudantes demonstrou valores antropométricos normais, eram regularmente ativos, tinham nível moderado de ansiedade e nenhum defeito na postura corporal.

RESUMEN El objectivo de este estudio fue evaluar perfil antropométrico, nivel de actividad física, grado de ansiedad y postura de estudiantes universitarios de la salud. Este es un estudio transversal de observación envolviendo 100 estudiantes universitarios de cursos de la salud en una universidad del Oeste del estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Datos como peso, altura, circunferencia de la cintura y índice de masa corporal (IMC) fueron recogidos. Nosotros también aplicamos el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física para actividad física; el Inventario de Ansiedad Trazo-Estado (Idate) para ansiedad; y el Instrumento de Evaluación Postural para defectos de postura. Los resultados de este estudio mostraron que 67% de los estudiantes tienen IMC medio de 22.12±4.84 kg/m² y 38% son regularmente activos. Considerándose los grados de ansiedad, el ejemplo obtenido (Idate-E de 40,6 puntos y Idate-T de 40,05) puede ser clasificado como moderado. Además, 50% de los estudiantes del ejemplo presenta concavidad lumbar. Por lo tanto, la mayoría de los estudiantes de la salud analizados presentan valores antropométricos normales, son regularmente activos, tienen grado moderado de ansiedad y no presentan defectos posturales.

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BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders of movement and posture that cause activity limitations. Due to the different motor problems these individuals encounter there is a need to offer rehabilitation programs that promote motor learning. Additionally, the understanding of the learning patterns of these individuals can help us attend to their learning needs to maximize their learning efficiency. AIMS: The present study aimed to add to the knowledge base in regards to motor learning and the contextual interference (CI) effect. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The study included 40 individuals with CP and 40 typically developing (TD) participants matched for age and gender with the CP group. Both groups were divided into 2 subgroups regarding the practice schedule (random or constant practice) of a manual maze test on the computer. The participants who performed in the constant practice schedule performed the same standard maze 30 times, while participants in the random practice schedule performed a total of 30 trials on 5 mazes with a different spatial layout including the standard maze. After 5min of rest, retention was studied with a task in which all participants performed the standard maze. To examine the transfer effect, all participants also performed a maze with a new layout. Time of completion was registered in seconds for each trial. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: The results showed that the performance was lower in individuals with CP compared to typically developing individuals. In addition, only the participants with CP showed a contextual interference effect, with performance after the random practice schedule being superior compared to participants who practiced with a constant practice schedule. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Overall performance was lower in individuals with CP compared to individuals with TD. Additionally, both TD individuals and individuals with CP showed the contextual interference effect in the transfer phase, with the execution of random practice leading to better performance than constant practice. These findings provide important information to assist clinicians in developing rehabilitation programs for children with CP.

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Objective: The objective was to evaluate the psychomotor development in the areas of global motor skills, balance and body structure and level of school extracurricular physical activity. Method: The sample consisted of 30 individuals of both sexes from 6 to 10 years old, divided into two groups: Active Extracurricular Group and Sedentary Extracurricular Group. Data collection included the characterization of the subjects, anthropometric data, and the tests Development Scale Motor and the IPAQ short version. The variables were expressed as frequencies and proportions, the normality was tested with the Shapiro-Wilk test. Student t test was used to determine the statistical significance of normal data and Mann Whitney test for the non-normal data. Statistical significance was set at p <0.05. Results: The classification of BMI / age of both groups was eutrophic (53.3%) and the remainder (46.6%) were overweight. The sedentary group had better results in overall motor development, and the active group in balance and body scheme. Conclusion: The children who engage in extracurricular physical activity showed better development in balance and body structure, when compared to those that do not

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OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence of overweight in students aged 7 to 13 years in public schools in a city in the state of São Paulo; to compare the eating habits and physical activity levels of the students with those of their parents; to relate eating habits and physical activity levels to gender. METHODS: This was a transverse observational study. Eighty-two children of both genders, aged 7 - 13 years, were evaluated, anthropometric data collected and body mass index for age was classified as per the Brazilian Ministry of Health "Food and Nutrition Monitoring System" (SISVAN); concurrently we applied a questionnaire for the analysis of physical activity levels and eating profiles for students and their parents. Data were analyzed through Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, unpaired Student t test or Mann Whitney; for correlation analysis, we employed the Spearman or Pearson tests. RESULTS: In this study, half of the students were found to be overweight, with an increased abdominal circumference. We also observed that better eating habits correlated with greater physical activity. Students consumed more fried food, sweets and fruit and ate more often than their parents; few of these parents regularly perform physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Excess weight has been found in half of the students evaluated in a small town with a high Human Development Index. It was also found that boys presented higher level of physical activity, number of meals and lower sweet intake. Furthermore, it was observed that better eating habits were associated with the level of physical activity.

OBJETIVO: o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de pessoas com excesso de peso, e relacionar hábitos alimentares e níveis de atividade física em escolares de 7 a 13 anos de escolas públicas de uma cidade de São Paulo, e comparar os hábitos alimentares e níveis de atividade física dos alunos com seus pais. TIPO DE ESTUDO: Esta pesquisa é do tipo transversal de caráter observacional. MÉTODO: Oitenta e duas crianças de ambos os sexos, com idade de 07 a 13, foram avaliadas, dados antropométricos foram recolhidos e índice de massa corpórea por idade foi classificada pelo SISVAN, juntamente com a aplicação de um questionário para análise dos níveis de atividade física e perfis alimentares dos estudantes e dos pais. RESULTADOS: A análise dos dados foi realizada com os testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, teste-t pareado e Mann Whitney; para a análise de correlação, os testes de Spearman ou de Pearson foram realizadas. Adotou-se nível de significância de 5%. Neste estudo, metade dos estudantes tinham excesso de peso e apresentavam a circunferência abdominal aumentada. Observou-se também que melhores hábitos alimentares associavam-se a maior nível de atividade física. Os estudantes consumiam mais alimentos fritos, doces e frutas, além de se alimentarem em maior quantidade do que seus pais; dentre estes, poucos realizavam atividade física regular. CONCLUSÕES: O excesso de peso foi encontrado em metade dos alunos avaliados numa pequena cidade com alto Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano. Verificou-se também que os meninos apresentaram maior nível de atividade física, número de refeições e menor ingestão de doces. Além disso, observou-se que os melhores hábitos alimentares estavam associados ao nível de atividade física.

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Introdução: A Paralisia Cerebral (PC) pode estar associada á incontinência urinária (IU), que pode ser decorrente de alterações neurológicas. Objetivo: Avaliar eficácia da eletroestimulação transcutânea (TENS) do nervo tibial posterior na qualidade de vida de mulheres com IU e PC. Método: Relato de caso co m duas mulheres (28 e 36 anos). Avaliado o tipo de disfunção urinária e questionário King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Realizadas 20 sessões de eletroestimulação com frequência de 60 Hz, largura de pulso 200 µs, frequência da corrente de 01 Hz. A intensidade foi estabelecida de acordo com cada paciente. Resultados: Ambas diminuíram o número de idas ao banheiro e trocas dos forros. No KHQ, a paciente 1 melhorou nos domínios impacto da incontinência, limitação das tarefas, limitação física/social e medidas de segurança. Já a paciente 2, nos domínios limitações das tarefas, relações pessoais e sono/energia. Conclusão: A TENS melhorou a qualidade de vida destas mulheres.

Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) may be associated with urinary incontinence (UI), which may be due to neurological disorders. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) of the posterior tibial nerve in women's quality of life with UI and CP. Method: Case report with two women (28 and 36 years). We evaluated the type of urinary dysfunction and King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). We held 20 sessions of electrostimulation with a frequency of 60 Hz, pulse width 200µs, frequency of 01 Hz current. The intensity was set according to each patient. Results: Both reduced the number of bathroom visits and exchanges of liners. In KHQ, the patient 1 improved in domains: impact of incontinence, limitation of tasks, physical / social limitation and security measures. Patient 2, in the domains of tasks limitations, personal relationships and sleep / energy. Conclusion: TENS improved the quality of life of these women.

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INTRODUCTION: Diabetes Mellitus type 1 (DM1) is a chronic degenerative disease with high impact on the lives of children and adolescents. The DM1 affects mainly children and young adults under 30 years old, with a predominance from 10 to 14 years old. As a chronic disease, involves changes in daily habits, being following the recommendations of health professionals one of the main conducts to achieve such changes, however, this follow-up is not easy and can directly influence the glycemic control and lead to complications OBJECTIVE: Identify the difficulties of adolescent with DM1 to treatment adherence. The recommendations of this treatment are related to the blood glucose measurements, using a diet plan and insulin application METHODS: The study included 15 adolescent with DM1, of both genders, aged 10-19 years participating in a multidisciplinary group at an outpatient unit in São Paulo, Brazil, aged 13,93 ± 2.4 years, diagnosed with DM1 with an average time of 4.5 years. The following evaluations were employed:1) individual interviews for identification and clinical characterization; 2) characterization of cardiovascular and metabolic parameters; 2) anthropometric assessment and 4) application of a questionnaire with questions about problems of blood glucose measurements, diet plan and insulin application. Data collection was performed before medical appointment with an endocrinologist in a hospital in São Paulo state RESULTS: The identified difficulties and cardio-metabolic variables showed the adolescents presented uncontrolled blood glucose levels, doing the rotation of insulin incompletely and face many daily difficulties to perform the appropriate treatment, being the most frequently reported the insulin application and proper nutrition CONCLUSION: Adolescents with type 1 diabetes presented difficulties in adherence to treatment, mainly o follow insulin treatment and proposals for changes in eating habits by following a diet. ...

INTRODUÇÃO: O diabetes mellitus Tipo 1 (DM1) é uma doença crônico-degenerativa de grande impacto na vida de crianças e adolescentes. O DM1 acomete, principalmente, crianças e adultos jovens com idade inferior a 30 anos, com predomínio dos 10 aos 14 anos. Como uma doença crônica, envolve mudança nos hábitos cotidianos, sendo o seguimento das recomendações dos profissionais de saúde um dos principais comportamentos para se alcançar tais mudanças, entretanto, este seguimento não é fácil e pode repercutir diretamente no controle glicêmico e ocasionar complicações OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar as dificuldades que adolescentes com diagnóstico de DM1 relatam para seguirem as recomendações terapêuticas prescritas para o tratamento do diabetes. Tais recomendações dizem respeito, mais especificamente, à mensuração da glicemia, utilização do plano alimentar e aplicação de insulina MÉTODO: Participaram do estudo 15 adolescentes com DM1, de ambos os sexos, na faixa etária de 10 a 19 anos, que participam de um grupo multidisciplinar em um ambulatório de um município, no interior do Estado de São Paulo, com idades de 13,93 ± 2,4 anos, diagnosticados com DM1, em média há 4,5 anos. Foram utilizadas as seguintes avaliações: 1) entrevistas individuais para identificação e caracterização clínica; 2) caracterização dos parâmetros cardiovasculares e metabólicos; 2) avaliação antropométrica e 4) aplicação de questionário sobre dificuldades que incluíram questões sobre mensuração da glicemia, de seguimento do plano alimentar e de aplicação de insulina. A coleta de dados foi realizada antes da consulta médica da endocrinologista, em um hospital do interior do Estado de São Paulo RESULTADOS: Pelas dificuldades identificadas e variáveis cardiometabólicas os adolescentes avaliados estão com descontrole glicêmico, realizam o rodízio de insulina de forma incompleta e enfrentam diversas dificuldades diárias para realizar o tratamento adequado, ...

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This study aimed to verify the prevalence of overweight, obesity and physical activity level according to the sex of children and adolescents from public schools city of Nantes, São Paulo, Brazil. The sample consisted of 170 children and 232 adolescents with a mean age of 8.04±1.31 and 13.2±1.83 years, respectively, of both sex and frequenters of two schools. Anthropometric measurements were collected: body mass index by age (BMI/age) and abdominal circumference. The BMI/age was classified according to the Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) (2007) and a modified, adapted and suggested questionnaire by Silva (2009) was used to analyze the physical activity level. An unpaired t test was used and p-values < 0.05 were considered significant. The prevalence of 30.59% of the overweight or obese individuals, most of them adolescents, was verified. A higher media was also found with a significant value difference of the abdominal circumference in the females sex in the children group. It was observed that 62.68% of the sample was inactive or inadequately active and that most were female. Those facts demonstrate the sizable risk that these individuals may present for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal complications throughout life. The importance of the early educational and nutritional programs in schools should be emphasized with the prevention and treatment of overweight and low physical activity level individuals...

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência de sobrepeso, obesidade e o nível de atividade física segundo o sexo de crianças e adolescentes de escolas públicas da cidade de Nantes, São Paulo, Brasil. A amostra foi composta de 170 crianças e 232 adolescentes com a idade média de 8,04±1,31 e 13,2±1,83 anos, respectivamente, de ambos os sexos e frequentadores de duas escolas. Foram coletadas as medidas antropométricas: Índice de massa corpórea pela idade (IMC/idade) e circunferência abdominal. O IMC/idade foi classificado de acordo com o Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) (2007) e um questionário modificado e adaptado sugerido por Silva (2009) foi utilizado para analisar o nível de atividade física. O teste t não pareado foi realizado e os valores de p<0,05 foram considerados significativos. A prevalência de 30,59% dos indivíduos com sobrepeso ou obesidade, foi verificada sendo a maioria desta adolescente. Também foi encontrada maior média e com diferença significativa do valor da circunferência abdominal no sexo feminino no grupo das crianças. Foi observado que 62,68% da amostra são inativos ou inadequadamente ativos e que a maioria desses era do sexo feminino. Estes fatos demonstram considerável risco que estes indivíduos podem apresentar de complicações cardiovasculares e musculoesqueléticas no decorrer da vida. A importância da realização precoce de programas educacionais e nutricionais na escola deve ser enfatizada para prevenção e tratamento destes indivíduos com excesso de peso e baixo nível de atividade física...

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This study aimed to verify the prevalence of overweight, obesity and physical activity level according to the sex of children and adolescents from public schools city of Nantes, São Paulo, Brazil. The sample consisted of 170 children and 232 adolescents with a mean age of 8.04±1.31 and 13.2±1.83 years, respectively, of both sex and frequenters of two schools. Anthropometric measurements were collected: body mass index by age (BMI/age) and abdominal circumference. The BMI/age was classified according to the Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) (2007) and a modified, adapted and suggested questionnaire by Silva (2009) was used to analyze the physical activity level. An unpaired t test was used and p-values < 0.05 were considered significant. The prevalence of 30.59% of the overweight or obese individuals, most of them adolescents, was verified. A higher media was also found with a significant value difference of the abdominal circumference in the females sex in the children group. It was observed that 62.68% of the sample was inactive or inadequately active and that most were female. Those facts demonstrate the sizable risk that these individuals may present for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal complications throughout life. The importance of the early educational and nutritional programs in schools should be emphasized with the prevention and treatment of overweight and low physical activity level individuals...(AU)

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência de sobrepeso, obesidade e o nível de atividade física segundo o sexo de crianças e adolescentes de escolas públicas da cidade de Nantes, São Paulo, Brasil. A amostra foi composta de 170 crianças e 232 adolescentes com a idade média de 8,04±1,31 e 13,2±1,83 anos, respectivamente, de ambos os sexos e frequentadores de duas escolas. Foram coletadas as medidas antropométricas: Índice de massa corpórea pela idade (IMC/idade) e circunferência abdominal. O IMC/idade foi classificado de acordo com o Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN) (2007) e um questionário modificado e adaptado sugerido por Silva (2009) foi utilizado para analisar o nível de atividade física. O teste t não pareado foi realizado e os valores de p<0,05 foram considerados significativos. A prevalência de 30,59% dos indivíduos com sobrepeso ou obesidade, foi verificada sendo a maioria desta adolescente. Também foi encontrada maior média e com diferença significativa do valor da circunferência abdominal no sexo feminino no grupo das crianças. Foi observado que 62,68% da amostra são inativos ou inadequadamente ativos e que a maioria desses era do sexo feminino. Estes fatos demonstram considerável risco que estes indivíduos podem apresentar de complicações cardiovasculares e musculoesqueléticas no decorrer da vida. A importância da realização precoce de programas educacionais e nutricionais na escola deve ser enfatizada para prevenção e tratamento destes indivíduos com excesso de peso e baixo nível de atividade física...(AU)

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar e correlacionar a função motora grossa e a qualidade de vida de crianças com PC. MÉTODOS: Foi verificado em 20 crianças o tipo clínico e anatômico, a função motora grossa pela GMFM (Gross Motor Function Measure) e a qualidade de vida pelo Questionário de Qualidade de Vida Pediátrico (PedsQL). Foi utilizado o teste de Shapiro-Wilk e o de Kruskal-Wallis. Para correlacionar utilizou-se da Análise de Correlação Canônica, o teste da Razão de Verossimilhança e a Estatística Multivariada de Wilks Lambda, com nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Apresentaram idade média de 8,4±4,03 anos. Os indivíduos com hemiparesia espástica apresentaram função motora significativamente maior que os com tetraparesia atetóide e espástica. Verificou-se a existência de alta correlação canônica significativa entre as variáveis da GMFM e PedsQL. CONCLUSÃO: Os achados demonstram que quanto maior for o comprometimento da função motora grossa menor será a sua qualidade de vida.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate and correlate the gross motor function and the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: Clinical and anatomical type, the gross motor function through the Gross Motor Function Measure and the quality of life were verified in 20 subjects through questionnaire for quality of Pediatric Life. The Shapiro-Wilk's test and the Kruskal-Wallis were used for the analyses. To correlate, we used the Canonical Correlation Analysis, the Likelihood Ratio test and Wilk's Lambda Multivariate Statistics, with significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The average age of the subjects was 8.4±4.03 years. Individuals with spastichemiparesis showed significantly greater motor function than those classified as athetoid quadriplegia and spastic. The existence of highly significant canonical correlation was found between the variables relating to the Gross Motor Function Measure and quality of Pediatric Life. CONCLUSION: The findings show that the greater the impairment of gross motor function the lower the qualify of life.

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This study sought to evaluate motor development in children aged 6 to 11 years with learning difficulties and school characteristics of delayed motor development, before and after application of a motor intervention program. The sample consisted of 28 children with a mean age of 107.21 ± 16.56 months, who were evaluated by the Motor Development Scale and received motor intervention for 6 months, followed by reassessment. We observed a statistically significant difference between the average of the motor activity ratios in all areas of the evaluation and reevaluation. Also verified in the evaluation were the concentration ratios of children with motor activity greater than or equal to 80 and there was a revaluation increase in this concentration on re-evaluation, the areas with the greatest increase in concentration and significant differences being: Body Schema, Space and temporal Organization. In the overall evaluation of MDS, most children presented the classification of “low normal”. However, in the reassessment most have evolved into the “average normal”, only 4 of themremaining in the same classification. Therefore, in this study, children with learning disabilities also showed motor deficits and the intervention applied contributed to an increase in the motor ratios with consequent improvement in motor development. Besides psychopedagogical asistance, it is essential to reassess them and if necessary apply the intervention in the motor development of children with learning difficulties.

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