Publications by authors named "Andre Ferreira D'Avila"
Background: Physical exercise delays the sarcopenic process and can reverse the loss of muscle strength, improve quality of life and prognosis in cirrhotic patients.
Objective: The aim was to verify the effects of face-to-face versus home aerobic exercise on the variables fatigue, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with compensated cirrhosis.
Methods: Patients were selected by convenience, stratified and randomized into supervised face-to-face exercise (n=13) and home exercise without daily supervision (n=12).