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BACKGROUND: and Purpose: Pilates exercises have been recommended to improve postural balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults. However, the certainty of these recommendations remains unclear. In this sense, our objective was to update the literature and verify the effects of Pilates on postural balance and the risk of falls in this population. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, LILACS, and PEDro, on April 17, 2023. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated using the GRADE system. Meta-analysis calculations were performed by standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS: A total of 39 studies, involving 1770 participants, were included in the systematic review. Only 14 studies exhibited satisfactory methodological quality. Evidence with very low to moderate certainty showed that Pilates was significantly superior to control groups on indicators of dynamic postural balance (SMD = 1.60 to 0.72), static postural balance (SMD = 0.37 to 0.25), and general state of balance (SMD = 0.76), but not to reduce the number and fear of falls. Furthermore, Pilates was comparable to other forms of exercise for these outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Pilates can be recommended to enhance static and dynamic postural balance in older adults, but not to reduce the number of falls or the fear of falling. Given that no outcomes showed high certainty of evidence, future studies may alter these findings.

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INTRODUCTION: Pilates exercises have been used by the older adults and have shown potential to improve some components of physical fitness. OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of Pilates on strength, endurance and muscle power in older adults. METHODS: The searches were performed in the databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, LILACS and PEDro until September 2022, without filters that limited the date of publications or language. The studies included were: randomized clinical trials (RCTs); interventions that used Pilates; interventions with outcomes involving strength, endurance and/or muscle power; participants over 60 years old. RESULTS: 24 RCTs (1190 participants) were selected. There is low quality evidence that Pilates did not significantly improve muscle strength compared to the control group (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) = 1.18 [95%CI -0.71, 3.08] I2 = 93%), and moderate quality compared to other exercises (SMD = 0.01 [CI95% -0.46, 0.48] I2 = 0%). Very low quality evidence shows that Pilates can improve muscular endurance of upper limbs compared to control group (Mean Difference (MD) = 4.87 [95%CI 2.38, 7.36] I2 = 88%) and lower limbs compared to other exercises (MD = 2.68 [CI95% 0.26, 5.10] I2 = 87%). It was not possible to perform muscle power analysis due to the reduced number of studies. CONCLUSION: Currently, it is not feasible to recommend Pilates exercises as a means to improve strength, endurance and muscle power in the older adults. More RCTs covering this topic are needed given the low quality of evidence available at this time.

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INTRODUCTION: Recent studies have related the climacteric period with changes in connective tissue elasticity that may be related to diastasis recti abdominis. Mat Pilates is a method of exercise without impact that currently has more practitioners, due to its satisfactory results. However, there are no studies that evaluate the effectiveness of mat Pilates for women with diastasis recti abdominis. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the mat Pilates program in climacteric women with diastasis recti abdominis. METHODS: This randomized single-blinded clinical trial evaluated climacteric women with diastasis recti abdominis. The participants were randomized into the experimental group, which participated in 3 weekly sessions of mat Pilates for 12 weeks for a total of 36 sessions, and the control group (without exercises). The inter-rectus distance was measured with a digital caliper. The G*Power Version 3.1.9.2. software was used for the sample calculation, and the SPSS 20.0 program was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: The study comprised 21 women, including 10 in the control group and 11 in the experimental group, with mean ages of 54.3 ± 7.1 and 55.3 ± 6.0 years and body mass index values of 28.8 ± 5.5 kg/m2 and 29.9 ± 4.48 kg/m2, respectively. In the experimental group, reductions were observed in all the measures related to diastasis recti abdominis (p<0.05) in the supraumbilical, umbilical, and infra-umbilical regions. CONCLUSION: The mat Pilates method is effective for reducing diastasis recti abdominis in the climacteric period.

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Objective: This pilot study concerned evaluation of the success of predicted dental changes in patients presenting with Class I malocclusions who were submitted to treatment aligners, using the superimposition. Methods: The digital models were superimposed and analyzed using 3DSlicer 5.0 software. Treatment and predicted changes regarding horizontal and vertical linear displacements, mesiodistal rotations, and incisor buccolingual tipping were quantified. The success rates were calculated by dividing the mean treatment change amount by the predicted change amount. Results: Lower-incisor intrusion was the most accurate of the predicted vertical displacements (86.96 %), and buccal expansion of upper canines (99.32 %) and mesial translation of the lower incisors (98.57 %) were the most accurate horizontal linear displacements. The predicted rotation was achieved with the highest accuracy for lower incisors (75.69 %). Incisor buccolingual tipping success rates ranged between 45.78 % and 69.31 %. Low accuracy of predicted changes was found for upper-molar extrusion (10.23 %) and constriction (8.91 %). However, minimal corrections in these directions were planned. Conclusions: Dental changes for all regions of maxillary and mandibular arches could be evaluated. High success rates were observed for most of the movements planned for ClearCorrect aligner therapy.

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OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, SportDiscus, Scielo, and PEDro. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that intervened with Pilates and had HRQoL as an outcome were eligible. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the PEDro scale and the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE system. Meta-analyses were conducted by standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS: Initially, 760 records were located. After screening, 11 RCTs were included in the systematic review. Five studies presented low risk of bias (PEDro score ≥ 6). Evidence of very low to moderate certainty demonstrated significant effects in favor of Pilates exercises vs control groups for five of the nine HRQoL domains analyzed: bodily pain (SMD = 0.96), physical functioning (SMD = 0.85), social functioning (SMD = 0.45), role physical (SMD = 0.79), and role emotional (SMD = 0.61). Subgroup analyzes demonstrated that Pilates had a positive impact on more domains whens administered for ≥ 48 sessions (eight domains) vs < 48 sessions (three domains); and when administered on equipment (seven domains) vs mat (three domains). CONCLUSION: Pilates exercises, in general, allowed significant effects to improve HRQoL in postmenopausal women, especially when performed on equipment and when administered for at least 48 sessions. However, no analysis showed high certainty of evidence, and more RCTs of high methodological quality are needed to confirm these findings.

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the anterior crowding correction after sequential use of the first 5 aligners between two aligner exchange protocols (7 and 14 days) in mature adult patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six patients over 35 years who received orthodontic treatment with Invisalign® were randomly allocated to two different aligner replacement sequence protocols: Group 1: exchange every 7 days (n = 18); and Group 2: exchange every 14 days (n = 18). All patients were scanned with iTero Element 5D® (Align Technology) in two treatment times: at pre-treatment (T1) and after using the first five aligners (T2). Little's Irregularity Index (LII) and arch widths were evaluated with OrthoCAD software. Intra and intergroup comparisons were performed with the dependent and independent t-tests. The results were considered significant for P < .05. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients completed the study. Both groups' maxillary and mandibular Irregularity Indexesi were significantly lower at T2. There was no significant difference in inter-canine, inter-premolar, and intermolar distances. G2 (14 days) presented a greater decrease in mandibular irregularity than G1 (7 days). CONCLUSION: Both exchange protocols (7 and 14 days) effectively correct anterior crowding in the initial phase of orthodontic treatment with aligners in mature adult patients. However, the 14-day exchange protocol provided a greater correction in mandibular anterior crowding in the evaluated period than the 7-day exchange protocol.

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BACKGROUND: This single-centered randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) in accelerating the orthodontic retraction of maxillary incisors. METHODS: Forty-two patients aged 16-40 were recruited and randomly assigned into two groups, one which underwent MOPs (MOPG) in the buccal and palatal region of all maxillary incisors immediately before the start of retraction and one which did not (CG). Eligibility criteria included the orthodontic need for maxillary first premolars extraction and space closure in two phases. The primary outcome of the study consisted of measuring the rate of space closure and, consequently, the rate of incisors' retraction using digital model superimposition 14 days later and monthly thereafter for the next 4 months. The secondary outcomes included measuring anchorage loss, central incisors' inclination, and root length shortening, analyzed using cone beam computed tomography scans acquired before retraction and 4 months after retraction. Randomization was performed using QuickCalcs software. While clinical blinding was not possible, the image's examinator was blinded. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients were randomly assigned to each group. However, due to various reasons, a total of 37 patients (17 male and 20 female) were analyzed (mean age: 24.3 ± 8.1 years in the MOPG; 22.2 ± 4.2 years in the CG) during the trial. No statistically significant difference was found between the MOPG and the CG regarding the incisors' retraction measured at different time points at the incisal border (14 days, 0.4 mm vs. 0.5 mm; 1 month, 0.79 mm vs. 0.77 mm; 2 months, 1.47 mm vs. 1.41 mm; 3 months, 2.09 mm vs. 1.88 mm; 4 months, 2.62 mm vs. 2.29 mm) and at the cervical level (14 days, 0.28 mm vs. 0.30 mm; 1 month, 0.41 mm vs. 0.32 mm; 2 months, 0.89 mm vs. 0.61 mm; 3 months, 1.36 mm vs. 1.10 mm; 4 months, 1.73 mm vs. 1.39 mm). Similarly, no statistically significant differences were detected in the space closure, anchorage loss, central incisors' inclination, and radicular length between groups. No adverse effect was observed during the trial. CONCLUSIONS: MOPs did not accelerate the retraction of the maxillary incisors, nor were they associated with greater incisor inclination or root resorption. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03089996. Registered 24 March 2017- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03089996 .

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BACKGROUND: The scientific literature questions the impact of stretching exercises performed immediately before muscle strengthening exercises on different components of musculoskeletal physical fitness. Pilates is a physical exercise modality that typically uses stretching exercises preceding muscle-strengthening exercises. However, no studies have investigated the effects of stretching in a Pilates program on components of musculoskeletal fitness. The aim of the present study was to verify the effects of stretching in a Pilates exercise program on flexibility, strength, vertical jump height and muscular endurance. METHODS: Thirty-two sedentary young women were randomized into two groups: traditional Pilates (TP), who performed flexibility and muscle strengthening exercises (n = 16), and nontraditional Pilates (NTP), who only performed muscle-strengthening exercises (n = 16). Sessions took place 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The following tests were performed pre- and postintervention: 10-RM knee extensors, vertical jump, handgrip, 1-min sit-ups, Sorensen and sit-and-reach. The occurrence of adverse events was recorded throughout the intervention and compared between groups using odds ratio (OR). To compare the results of motor tests between groups, ANCOVA or Mann‒Whitney U test was used for parametric and nonparametric data, respectively. The data were analyzed by intention-to-treat. RESULTS: After intervention, the TP was superior to NTP for the sit-and-reach test, with a large effect size (d = 0.87; p = 0.035), with no differences between groups for the other tests. Intragroup comparisons showed significant differences (p < 0.05) for TP and NTP for improvement in 10-RM knee extensors and vertical jump measurements, while only TP showed significant intragroup improvement (p < 0.05) for the sit-and-reach test. A greater chance of experiencing pain or other discomfort as a result of exercise was shown by NTP (OR = 4.20, CI95% 0.69 to 25.26). CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrated that stretching exercises performed at the beginning of sessions in a Pilates program did not impair or enhance the development of strength, vertical jump height and muscular endurance in young women. However, only the Pilates program with stretching improved flexibility and reduced the chances of adverse events such as musculoskeletal pain and other discomfort resulting from the exercise protocol. CLINICALTRIALS: GOV: NCT05538520, prospectively registered on September 16, 2022.

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Com a diversificação das prescrições existentes, a correta escolha de acordo com a necessidade individual de cada má oclusão pode ser importante para estabelecer maior controle biomecânico durante o tratamento ortodôntico. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o tratamento ortodôntico com a versatilidade na associação de diferentes prescrições em um relato de caso clínico e determinar se existe alguma relação com a dimensão vertical, transversal e o perímetro de arco que podem contribuir com a estabilidade e longevidade do tratamento ortodôntico. A prescrição, quando corretamente indicada, tem impacto no controle do movimento dentário para estabelecer oclusão, estética e estabilidade adequadas. Concluiu-se que o surgimento de novas prescrições tende a favorecer ao máximo a abrangência de mais pacientes no tratamento ortodôntico (AU)

With the diversification of existing bracket prescriptions, the correct choice according to the individual needs of each malocclusion is essential to establish greater biomechanical control during orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to evaluate orthodontic treatment with the versatility in association of different prescriptions in a clinical case report and to determine whether there is any relationship with the vertical dimension, transverse dimension, and arch perimeter that can contribute to the stability and longevity of the orthodontic treatment. The prescription, when correctly indicated, has an impact on the control of tooth movement to establish proper occlusion, esthetics, and stability. It was concluded that the emergence of new prescriptions favors the maximum coverage of more patients in orthodontic treatment. (AU)

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Uma opção de tratamento para a má oclusão de Classe II de Angle é a distalização dos molares superiores, que pode ser obtida através de diferentes estratégias. O Carriere® Motion 3DTM (CM3D) é uma alternativa recente para a correção desse tipo de má oclusão e vem alcançando resultados bastante satisfatórios, por meio da distalização em bloco do segmento posterior superior, com controle tridimensional do movimento dentário. Esse aparelho apresenta um design moderno e pode ser utilizado tanto nos casos de Classe II unilaterais como bilaterais. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar o caso de um paciente de 14 anos, portador de uma má oclusão de Classe II divisão 2, que foi tratado com CM3D e ancoragem inferior com arco lingual de Nance. Inicialmente foi instalado o CM3D por quatro meses para correção sagital, seguido por aparelho fixo total superior e inferior para finalização do caso. Após 24 meses de tratamento, observou-se significante melhora no sorriso e no perfil do paciente. CM3D é uma opção eficaz, prática, estética e de fácil aplicação profissional e bem aceito pelo paciente para o tratamento da má oclusão de Classe II. (AU)

A treatment option for Class II Angle occlusion is the distalization of the upper molars, which can inform through different strategies. The Carriere® Motion 3DTM (CM3D) is a recent alternative for the correction of this type of malocclusion and it has been achieving satisfactory results, utilizing block distalization of the upper posterior segment, with three-dimensional control of tooth movement. This device has a modern design and can be used in both unilateral and bilateral Class II cases. This study aims to present a case of a 14-year-old patient with Class II division 2 malocclusion, who was treated with the CM3D and lower anchorage with Nances lingual arch. Initially, it was installed a CM3D for four months for sagittal correction, followed by a total upper and lower fixed device for finalizing the case. After 24 months of detected treatment, the the patients' smile and profile significantly improved. The CM3D is a useful, practical, aesthetic, and easy to apply professional and well accepted option for the treatment of Class II malocclusion.(AU)

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Objective: to analyze, through literature review, the available literature on orthodontic treatment in traumatized permanent teeth. Methods: A literature search was performed in electronic databases (PubMed and SciELO) using the descriptors [tooth injuries] OR [injuries, teeth] OR [injury, teeth] OR [teeth injury] OR [injuries, tooth] OR [injury, tooth] OR [tooth injury] OR [teeth injuries] AND [orthodontics]. Observational studies and clinical trials were included, narrative reviews, laboratory and in vitro studies, case reports and series as well as articles that presented abstracts written in languages other than Portuguese, English and Spanish were excluded from the study. Two reviewers considered the eligibility, the risk of bias of the analyzed data and the qualitative synthesis of the studies included. A total of 1,322 references were found and 4 articles met all inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative analysis. Some consequences like pulp necrosis and root resorption have been highlighted and trauma severity should be considered when orthodontically intervening in previously traumatized teeth. Final considerations: The traumatized teeth can be orthodontically treated as long as the time of tissue reorganization is respected, and the pull and periodontal conditions are followed up.(AU)

Objetivos: analisar, por meio de revisão de literatura, a respeito do tratamento ortodôntico em dentes permanentes traumatizados. Metodologia: Uma pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada em bancos de dados eletrônicos (PubMed e SciELO) usando os descritores [tooth injuries] ou [injuries, teeth] ou [injury, teeth] ou [teeth injury] ou [injuries, tooth] ou [injury, tooth] ou [tooth injury] ou [teeth injuries] e [orthodontics]. Foram incluídos estudos observacionais e ensaios clínicos, revisões narrativas, estudos laboratoriais e in vitro, relatos de casos e séries, bem como artigos que apresentassem resumos redigidos em idiomas diferentes do português, inglês e espanhol foram excluídos do estudo. Dois revisores consideraram a elegibilidade, o risco de viés dos dados analisados e a síntese qualitativa dos estudos incluídos. Foram encontradas 1.322 referências e 4 artigos atenderam a todos os critérios de inclusão e foram incluídos na análise qualitativa. Algumas consequências como necrose pulpar e reabsorção radicular têm sido destacadas e a gravidade do trauma deve ser considerada na intervenção ortodôntica em dentes previamente traumatizados. Considerações finais: Os estudos incluídos nesta revisão sugerem que dentes traumatizados podem ser tratados ortodônticamente desde que respeitado o tempo de reorganização tecidual e acompanhadas as condições pulpares e periodontais.(AU)

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of salmon calcitonin administration as a pharmacological anchoring agent in orthodontics and to determine the influence of locally applied calcitonin on serum calcium levels. The secondary aim was to observe the response of dental and periodontal tissues using light microscopy. Methods: Fourteen healthy male adult Wistar rats with an average weight of 250 g had their teeth moved, seven of which received a local injection of salmon calcitonin in the furcation region of the left upper first molar. Concurrently, the remaining seven were used as controls. In the control group, saline solution was injected in the bifurcation region of tooth 26 to subject these animals to the same stress level as those of the experimental group. After 14 days, a 6 mm diameter orthodontic elastic band was inserted between teeth 26 and 27 in all animals to induce the movement of these teeth. The rats were anaesthetised and exsanguinated on day 21. In both groups, tooth movement and serum calcium levels were measured. The jaws were dissected with straight scissors, and tissue blocks containing gingiva, bone and teeth were identified, fixed and demineralised. Then, the pieces were cut into semi-serial slices, stained with hematoxylin, eosin, and Mallory's trichrome, and analysed under an Axiophot light microscope. Results: There was significantly less tooth movement in the experimental group (X̄; 0,150 mm ± 0,037) than in the control group (0,236 mm ± 0,044; P = 0,003), while there was no significant difference in serum calcium levels between the two groups (controlX̄; 9,53 mg/dl ± 1,53; experimental 10,81 mg/dl ± 1,47; P = 0,15). Conclusion: While calcitonin did not completely inhibit osteoclast activity, it promoted orthodontic anchorage, apparently, by local action.

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Introdução: Os exercícios resistidos (ER) compõem o programa de condicionamento físico de um grande número de indivíduos. Nesses programas são realizadas avaliações periódicas para planejamento e acompanhamento dos efeitos do treinamento. Recentemente, além das avaliações físicas tradicionais tem sido recomendada a inclusão de testes funcionais para avaliação do padrão de movimento dos indivíduos. Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho funcional de mulheres e homens praticantes de ER. Métodos: Cinquenta e sete participantes (27 mulheres, 26,2 ± 5,1 anos; e 30 homens, 26,3 ± 5,8 anos) fisicamente ativos e experientes na prática de ER foram avaliados através da bateria de testes Functional Movement Screen (FMS®). O escore total foi comparado entre os sexos através do teste U de Mann-Whitney; já a distribuição dos escores parciais (escores de cada teste) e a proporção de escores assimétricos entre os grupos foram realizadas através do teste do Qui-Quadrado (p < 0,05). Resultados: O escore total das mulheres foi 14,6 ± 1,5 pontos, e o dos homens, 15,3 ± 1,4 pontos, de modo que não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos. Considerando os escores parciais, os homens apresentaram melhor desempenho no teste de estabilidade de tronco (p = 0,001) e de agachamento (p = 0,024), enquanto as mulheres apresentaram melhor desempenho no teste de mobilidade de ombros (p = 0,001). Neste último, além de apresentarem piores resultados, os homens foram significativamente mais assimétricos (p = 0,002). Conclusões: Os resultados deste estudo sugerem a necessidade de uma observação mais detalhada dos escores parciais para o planejamento de programas de treinamento personalizados, que atendam às necessidades de cada indivíduo.

Introduction: Resistance training (RT) is part of the physical fitness program of a large number of people. In these programs, periodic evaluations are carried out to plan and monitor the effects of training. Recently, in addition to the traditional physical evaluations, it has been recommended the inclusion of functional tests to evaluate the movement pattern of individuals. Objective: To assess the functional performance of women and men participating of RT. Methods: Fifty-seven participants (27 women, 26.2 ± 5.1 years old; and 30 men, 26.3 ± 5.8 years old), who are physically active and experienced in RT, were assessed through the use of Functional Movement Screen (FMS®). The total score was compared between the genders using the Mann-Whitney U test, and the distribution of the partial scores (scores of individual tests) and the proportion of asymmetric scores between groups was performed through the Chi-Square test (p < 0.05). Results: Women and men presented, respectively, a total score of 14.6 ± 1.5 and 15.3 ± 1.4 points, and there was no significant difference between genders. Considering the partial scores, men performed better in the trunk stability (p = 0.001) and deep squat (p = 0.024) tests, while women presented higher scores in the shoulder mobility test (p = 0.001). In the latter, besides presenting worse results, men were significantly more asymmetrical (p = 0.002). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest the necessity of a more detailed observation of the partial scores in order to plan personalized training programs that consider the participants' individual needs.

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Introducción: El dolor es el síntoma más común luego de la primera activación de la aparatología ortodóncica. El tratamiento analgésico más utilizado es el paracetamol; sin embargo, su uso inhibe la actividad de la ciclooxigenasa y la síntesis de prostaglandinas, lo que puede afectar el mecanismo del movimiento dental y el remodelado óseo. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del láser de baja potencia para el alivio del dolor en pacientes con tratamiento ortodóntico. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental de intervención terapéutica, desde enero hasta diciembre de 2020, en 40 pacientes atendidos en la consulta de ortodoncia del Hospital General Docente Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba, en quienes se aplicaría fuerza ortodóncica por primera vez. Estos fueron distribuidos de forma aleatoria en 2 grupos de 20 integrantes cada uno: el de estudio, tratado con láser de baja potencia, y el de control, que recibió medicación convencional (paracetamol). Para la validación estadística de la información se emplearon el porcentaje y la prueba de la t de Student para muestras independientes, con 95 % de confiabilidad. Resultados: Luego de tres sesiones terapéuticas, 90,0 % del grupo de estudio refirió no presentar dolor o sentirlo de forma leve, mientras que del grupo de control solo 10,0 % de los pacientes fue ubicado en cualquiera de las dos categorías anteriores. Existió diferencia significativa entre ambos grupos (p=0,00). Conclusiones: Se demostró que el láser, como terapia alternativa, fue más efectivo que el paracetamol.

Introduction: Pain is the most common symptom after the first activation of orthodontic appliance. The most widely used analgesic treatment is paracetamol; however, its use inhibits cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin synthesis, which can affect the mechanism of tooth movement and bone remodeling. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of low power laser for pain relief in patients with orthodontic treatment. Methods: A quasi-experimental study of therapeutic intervention was carried out, from January to December 2020, in 40 patients treated at the orthodontic clinic of Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, in whom orthodontic force was applied for the first time. These were randomly distributed into 2 groups of 20 members each: the study group, treated with low-power laser, and the control group, that received conventional medication (paracetamol). For statistical validation of data, the percentage and the Student's t test for independent samples were used, with 95 % confidence interval. Results: After three therapeutic sessions, 90.0% of the study group reported not presenting pain or feeling it slightly, while only 10.0% of patients in control group were put in any of the two previous categories. There was a significant difference between both groups (p=0.00). Conclusions: Laser, as an alternative therapy, was shown to be more effective than paracetamol.

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El entrenamiento funcional de alta intensidad representa un nuevo paradigma del fitness, además es un tipo de ejercicio que crece a nivel mundial en cuanto a practicantes y centros de acondicionamiento físico que lo ofertan; no obstante, la documentación respecto a la forma de realizar este tipo de entrenamientos es escasa, por lo que se puede presentar diferentes problemáticas en este ámbito de la actividad física, el deporte y la salud por desconocimiento de cómo efectuar este tipo de ejercicio físico de alta intensidad. El objetivo estudio de este artículo es hacer una reflexión crítica sobre los medios y métodos aplicados en el entrenamiento funcional de alta intensidad. Posterior a la consulta de literatura se propone la siguiente clasificación para los medios (calisténicos/gimnásticos, cardiometabólico y levantamiento), mientras que los métodos obtuvieron dos clasificaciones, una basada en la modalidad (medios) y otra en la organización (estructura de la sesión). En conclusión, esta nueva propuesta se ajusta más a la realidad del entrenamiento funcional de alta intensidad desde las bases del entrenamiento deportivo.

High-intensity functional training represents a new fitness paradigm, it is also a type of exercise that is growing worldwide in terms of practitioners and fitness centers that offer it, despite the documentation regarding how to perform this type of exercise is scarce, so different problems can arise in this area of physical activity, sports and health due to a lack of knowledge of how to carry out this type of high-intensity physical exercise. The study objective of this article is to make a critical reflection on the means and methods applied in high intensity functional training. After consulting the literature, the following classification is proposed for the means (calisthenics/gymnastics, cardiometabolic and lifting), while the methods obtained two classifications, one based on the modality (means) and the other on the organizational (structure of the session). In conclusion, this new proposal is more in line with the reality of high-intensity functional training from the bases of sports training.

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INTRODUÇÃO: As evidências sobre a melhora da capacidade funcional utilizando o Método Pilates não são contundentes. Uma possibilidade de melhorar o efeito de uma sessão de Pilates sobre a capacidade cardiorrespiratória de seus praticantes é utilizar a resistência de fluxo inspiratório (RFI) de forma concomitante. Esse efeito pode ser visualizado através da determinação do limiar glicêmico (LG), técnica utilizada como marcador de intensidade do exercício. OBJETIVO: Testar a hipótese de que a utilização de RFI em uma sessão de pilates antecipa o LG. MÉTODOS: Estudo crossover de corte transversal. Foram avaliados 26 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, sendo 10 do sexo masculino, sadios e com idade entre 20 e 40 anos. Os voluntários foram randomizados para dois protocolos: Protocolo RFI ­ 11 movimentos do Método Pilates com RFI utilizando 20% da pressão inspiratória máxima; e Protocolo sem RFI (SRFI) ­ 11 movimentos do Método Pilates sem RFI. Os dois protocolos foram realizados no mesmo dia, sendo um pela manhã e outro à tarde, conforme randomização feita por sorteio aleatório simples. No repouso e ao final de cada movimento coletas de sangue capilar foram realizadas para dosagem da glicemia e construção da curva glicêmica. O LG foi determinado no menor ponto da curva. RESULTADOS: O LG foi antecipado no protocolo que utilizou RFI, ou seja, no protocolo com RFI o LG foi visualizado no sexto exercício, enquanto no protocolo SRFI o LG foi visualizado no nono exercício (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: A RFI antecipou o LG, o que sugere que a RFI aumenta a intensidade de uma sessão de pilates. Isso aventa a hipótese de que a RFI pode proporcionar a médio e longo prazo benefícios adicionais aos praticantes do Método Pilates.

INTRODUCTION: The evidence on the improvement of functional capacity using the Pilates Method is not conclusive. One possibility to improve the effect of a Pilates session on the cardiorespiratory capacity of its practitioners is to use the inspiratory flow resistance (IFR) concomitantly. This effect can be visualized by determining the glycemic threshold (GT), a technique used as an exercise intensity marker. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that the use of IFR in a Pilates session anticipates GT. METHODS: Cross-sectional crossover study. A total of 26 individuals of both genders were evaluated, 10 of whom were male, healthy, and aged between 20 and 40 years. The volunteers were randomized to two protocols: Protocol IFR - Eleven movements of the Pilates method with IFR using 20% of the maximum inspiratory pressure, and Protocol no IFR (NIFR) - Eleven movements of the Pilates method without IFR. The two protocols were performed on the same day, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, according to randomization by simple random draw. At rest and at the end of each movement, capillary blood collections were performed to measure blood glucose and construct the glycemic curve. GT was determined at the smallest point on the curve. RESULTS: The GT was anticipated in the protocol that used IFR; that is, in the protocol with IFR, the GT was visualized in the sixth exercise, while in the NIFR protocol, the GT was visualized in the ninth exercise (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: IFR anticipated GT, which suggests that IFR increases the intensity of a Pilates session. This suggests the hypothesis that IFR can provide additional medium and long-term benefits to Pilates method practitioners.

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BACKGROUND: Low back pain is a very common symptom frequently characterized as a biopsychosocial problem. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of education to keep the abdomen relaxed versus contracted during Pilates exercises in patients with primary chronic low back pain. METHODS: Two-group randomised controlled trial with allocation of parallel groups and intention-to-treat-analysis. This study will be conducted in Lavras, MG, Brazil. A total of 152 participants will be randomised into two groups that will be treated with Pilates exercises for 12 weeks (twice a week for 60 minutes). Recruitment began in May 2022. The control group will receive guidance on the specific activation of the center of strength (the powerhouse), while the experimental group will receive guidance to perform the exercises in a relaxed and smooth way. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) and disability (Rolland-Morris Questionnaire) 12 weeks post randomisation. Secondary outcomes will be global improvement (Perception of Global Effect Scale) and specific functionality (Patient-specific Functional Scale). The outcomes will be analyzed using repeated-measure linear mixed models. The assessors were not considered blinded because the participants were not blinded, and outcomes were self-reported. DISCUSSION: The findings of this study will help in clinical decision-making concerning the need to demand abdominal contraction during the exercises, understanding if it's a fundamental component for the effectiveness of the Pilates method for this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION: This trial was prospectively registered in the Clinical Trials (NCT05336500) in April 2022.

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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".

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether Pilates exercises on the Wunda chair (Going Up Front and Mountain Climb) activate the muscles rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) in 2 situations (foot on the pedal and foot on the seat). Methods: Sixteen young female Pilates practitioners (18-35 years old) participated in this study. The muscles of their right leg were then submitted to electromyography analysis during the exercises. Results: Significant differences were found for the RF muscle (maximal voluntary isometric contraction [%MVIC]), which was assessed and compared between the 2 exercises (Going Up Front and Mountain Climb: F = 9.83; P = .03; np2 = 0.14); 2 conditions (foot on the pedal and foot on the seat: F = 40.02; P < .001; np2 = 0.90) and interactions (F = 14.49; P < .001; np2 = 0.20) and for BF muscle (%MVIC) in the comparisons between the 2 conditions (foot on the pedal and foot on the seat: F = 27.5; P < .001; np2 = 0.82) and interactions (F = 12.57; P < .001; np2 = 0.17). The percentage of cocontraction presented the significant difference in the comparisons between the 2 conditions (foot on the pedal and foot on the seat: F = 24.07; P < .001; np2 = 0.286). Conclusion: Both Pilates exercises activated the thigh core muscles in the moderate and high categories. The highest percentage of cocontraction levels were presented when the foot was resting on the pedal.

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Resumo Introdução: O traumatismo dental na dentição decídua pode influenciar o desenvolvimento dos sucessores permanentes e causar um deslocamento da coroa em relação à raiz dental, gerando uma curvatura definida como dilaceração, que em grande parte dos casos impede a irrupção normal do dente permanente. Diversas são as possibilidades de tratamento, desde exodontia ao tratamento ortocirúrgico. Objetivo: O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de relatar um caso clínico de incisivo central superior esquerdo (21) com dilaceração radicular cujo tratamento envolveu procedimento cirúrgico e tracionamento ortodôntico ancorado no disjuntor maxilar. Resultado: O desfecho do tratamento foi satisfatório, visto que o dente incluso foi reposicionado e a má oclusão da paciente foi corrigida. Conclusão: O tracionamento ortocirúrgico de incisivo superior permanente com dilaceração radicular é desafiador e com prognóstico incerto. Contudo, seu reposicionamento é possível quando se realiza um diagnóstico, planejamento periodontal e biomecânico adequado (AU)

Abstract Introduction: Dental trauma in the primary dentition can influence the development of permanent successors and cause a displacement of the crown in relation to the dental root, generating a curvature defined as laceration, which in most cases prevents the normal eruption of the permanent tooth. There are several treatment possibilities, from extraction to orthosurgical treatment. Objective: The present study aims to report a clinical case of a left upper central incisor (21) with root laceration whose treatment involved a surgical procedure and orthodontic traction anchored in the maxillary breaker. Result: The treatment outcome was satisfactory, since the included tooth was repositioned and the patients' malocclusion was corrected. Conclusion: Orthosurgical traction of the permanent upper incisor with root dilaceration is challenging and has an uncertain prognosis. However, its repositioning is possible when a diagnosis, periodontal and biomechanical planning is performed.(AU)

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