Publications by authors named "Elisangela Valevein Rodrigues"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate how physical dance training using a virtual game affects muscle quality in older women living in the community.
- A total of 46 older women participated, divided into a training group (TG) that engaged in 12 weeks of dance training with "Dance Central" and a control group (CG) that maintained daily activities.
- Results showed that the TG significantly improved strength in the quadriceps and ankle muscles compared to the CG, but there were no notable changes in muscle quality metrics or composition.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the impact of virtual dance exercise on muscle structure and function in older women living in the community.
- Forty-two women, divided into a control group and an exercise group, participated in a 12-week program using the Dance Central game for physical activity.
- Results showed that participants in the exercise group experienced significant improvements in muscle strength, thickness, and ankle range of motion, suggesting that virtual dance can enhance physical capabilities and reduce fall risk in older women.
Effects of Dance Exergaming on Depressive Symptoms, Fear of Falling, and Musculoskeletal Function in Fallers and Nonfallers Community-Dwelling Older Women.
Elisângela Valevein Rodrigues Luiza Herminia Gallo Ana Tereza Bittencourt Guimarães Jarbas Melo Filho Bruna Cavon Luna
Rejuvenation Res
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated how a pop dance exergaming program impacted fall risk factors like depressive symptoms, fear of falling, and musculoskeletal function in older women living in the community.
- A total of 47 older women were divided into an intervention group (who participated in dance gaming) and a control group (who maintained their usual routine) over 12 weeks.
- Results showed that the intervention led to reduced depressive symptoms in the fallers group and increased muscle strength in the nonfallers group, suggesting dance exergaming is beneficial for older women at risk of falls.
Work related musculoskeletal disorders are a major concern for public health and pain is the most important symptom. The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of workplace exercises to control musculoskeletal pain and its frequency, intensity, duration and type of exercises used. The search was conducted systematically in Medline, Pubmed, Embase, Bireme, Web of Knowledge and Pedro databases.
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