Publications by authors named "Amilton da C Santos"

This study aimed to demonstrate the technological means used to offer telerehabilitation and to evaluate the effect of physical exercise on the population affected by COVID-19. Clinical trials were searched in the electronic databases Cochrane Library, PubMed/MEDLINE, EBSCO (CINAHL), PEDro, and Web of Science from January 16 to 19, 2023. The effect measure was estimated as mean difference (MD) or standard MD (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

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Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of telerehabilitation with multimodal exercise on cardiac remodeling and blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.

Methods: Thirty-two hypertensive older adults (66.7 ± 5.

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders result from the overuse of the musculoskeletal system and insufficient time for the structures to recover. They are generally characterized by chronic pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and fatigue, especially in the upper extremities, concomitantly or not, with an insidious onset.

Objectives: To characterize musculoskeletal complaints and occupational risks in workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

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Introduction: A huge number of COVID-19 patients should be referred to rehabilitation programmes. Individualizing the exercise intensity by metabolic response provide good physiological results. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of EMG as a non-invasive determinant of the anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point, for more precise exercise intensity prescription.

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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected millions of people worldwide and generated many sequels in the survivors, such as muscular pain and fatigue. These symptoms have been treated through pharmacological approaches; however, infected people keep presenting physical limitations. Besides, the COVID-19 damage to the central nervous system has also been related to the presence of some physical impairment, so strategies that focus on diverse brain areas should be encouraged.

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Aim: to analyze respiratory and peripheral neuromuscular efficiency during exercise in COPD.

Methods: COPD patients (VEF = 39.25 ± 13.

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Oliveira-Dantas, FF, Brasileiro-Santos, MdS, Thomas, SG, Silva, AS, Silva, DC, Browne, RAV, Farias-Junior, LF, Costa, EC, and Santos, AdC. Short-term resistance training improves cardiac autonomic modulation and blood pressure in hypertensive older women: a randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res 34(1): 37-45, 2020-This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of short-term resistance training (RT) on cardiac autonomic modulation and peripheral hemodynamic parameters in hypertensive older women.

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  • The study aimed to assess how obesity affects lung function and exercise tolerance in women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • It involved 39 sedentary women aged 45-60, who were divided into four groups based on their weight and OSA status, undergoing various evaluations including polysomnography and pulmonary function tests.
  • Results showed significant differences in some lung function metrics between eutrophic women with and without OSA, but overall, OSA didn't significantly affect exercise capacity compared to healthy women; however, obesity, especially with OSA, was linked to poorer sleep quality and lung function.
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The objective of this study was to evaluate cardiac autonomic control and muscle vasodilation response during isometric exercise in sedentary and physically active older adults. Twenty healthy participants, 10 sedentary and 10 physically active older adults, were evaluated and paired by gender, age, and body mass index. Sympathetic and parasympathetic cardiac activity (spectral and symbolic heart rate analysis) and muscle blood flow (venous occlusion plethysmography) were measured for 10 minutes at rest (baseline) and during 3 minutes of isometric handgrip exercise at 30% of the maximum voluntary contraction (sympathetic excitatory maneuver).

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Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of strength training on oxidative stress and the correlation of the same with forearm vasodilatation and mean blood pressure of hypertensive elderly women, at rest (basal) and during a static handgrip exercise. Insufficiently active hypertensive elderly women (N = 25; mean age = 66.1 years) were randomized into a 10 week strength training group (n = 13) or control (n = 12) group.

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Purpose: To investigate the heart rate (HR) and its autonomic modulation at baseline and during dynamic postexercise (P(EX)) with intensities of 40% and 60% of the maximum HR in healthy elderly.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included ten apparently healthy people who had been submitted to a protocol on a cycle ergometer for 35 minutes. Autonomic modulation was evaluated by spectral analysis of HR variability (HRV).

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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two sessions of resistance exercise with different volumes on post-exercise hypotension, forearm blood flow, and forearm vascular resistance in hypertensive elderly subjects.

Methods: The study was conducted with ten hypertensive elderly (65±3 years, 28.7±3 kg/m(2)) subjected to three experimental sessions, ie, a control session, exercise with a set (S1), and exercise with three sets (S3).

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chia supplementation (Salvia hispanica L.) on blood pressure (BP) and its associated cardiometabolic factors in treated and untreated hypertensive individuals. The subjects were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: the hypertensive-drug treated (CHIA-MD, n = 10), hypertensive untreated (CHIA-NM, n = 9) and placebo (PLA-MD, n = 7) groups.

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Background: The equations predicting maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max or peak) presently in use in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) softwares in Brazil have not been adequately validated. These equations are very important for the diagnostic capacity of this method.

Objective: Build and validate a Brazilian Equation (BE) for prediction of VO2peak in comparison to the equation cited by Jones (JE) and the Wasserman algorithm (WA).

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Objective: To evaluate the effects of high-intensity resistance exercise on postexercise hypotension (PEH) and forearm vascular resistance (FVR) in the hypertensive elderly.

Methodology: The study was conducted with ten hypertensive elderly individuals (65 ± 3 years, 28·7 ± 3 kg m(-2)). They were subjected to three experimental sessions: control session (SC), exercise 50% (S50%) and 80% (S80%) of 1RM.

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  • The study aimed to assess the long-term effects of vitamin C supplementation on blood pressure and blood flow response to stress in obese children aged 8 to 12.
  • Obese children showed higher mean blood pressure and lower vascular response compared to lean peers before supplementation, but after 45 days of taking vitamin C, their blood pressure decreased and their vascular response improved significantly.
  • The results indicate that vitamin C can help normalize blood pressure and enhance vascular function under stress in obese children, suggesting potential health benefits for this group.
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amilton da C Santos"

  • - Amilton da C Santos's recent research emphasizes the impact of telerehabilitation on improving physical and functional outcomes in populations affected by health conditions like COVID-19 and hypertension, utilizing technology to enhance rehabilitation efforts.
  • - His studies showcase systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials exploring various physical exercise modalities, revealing significant effects on pulmonary function, cardiac remodeling, and quality of life among older adults and individuals with chronic conditions.
  • - Additionally, da C Santos investigates the occupational health risks related to musculoskeletal disorders in industrial workers, highlighting the prevalence of these issues and the need for better preventive strategies in workplace settings.