Publications by authors named "Bruno Cunha da Costa"

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the effect of a Pilates protocol on respiratory muscle strength and heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Method: A randomized clinical trial (RBR-2gc2qj) was conducted on a type 2 diabetic target population. Patients practiced the Pilates protocol for 8 weeks, with two visits per week.

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Introduction: The Pilates method is an approach to body and mind exercises that has as its foundation the gain of stability, strength and flexibility, and the work of muscular control, posture and breathing, which can generate repercussions on oxidative stress and ROS production, it is expected that Pilates can satisfactorily influence glycemic and oxidative stress reduction in elderly diabetes.

Aim: To analyze the effect of a Pilates protocol on variables indicative of metabolic control and oxidative stress in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Method: Randomized clinical trial in type 2 diabetics enrolled in Hiperdia Parnaíba.

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