Publications by authors named "L B Calixtre"
Background: Sedentary work is a potential health risk factor and may exacerbate painful complaints, while physical activity may serve as a preventive factor for the onset and worsening of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is scarce evidence on how engaging in leisure physical activity may influence the reporting of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) symptoms.
Objective: To assess the association between the level of physical activity and TMD symptoms in office workers.
Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of manual therapy and exercise therapy on otological symptoms in individuals with temporomandibular disorders.
Methods: A systematic review of clinical trials compared exercise and manual therapy with standard care or placebo/control for individuals with temporomandibular disorders. Otological-related symptoms (tinnitus, earache, ear fullness, vertigo, dizziness, and hypo/hyperacusis) were assessed.
The Association Between the Central Sensitisation Inventory and Temporomandibular Disorders Is Confounded by Migraine, Depression, Widespread Pain and Parafunction. A Cross-Sectional Telehealth Study.
J Oral Rehabil
December 2024
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are conditions that involve the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and associated tissues, causing orofacial pain. Central sensitisation (CS) is a relevant part of the TMD pathophysiology. Migraine, psychological aspects, parafunctional oral habits and widespread pain are commonly associated with both TMD and CS and could confound the association between them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFResistance Training with Instability Does Not Hamper Total Training Volume and Muscle Strength Gains in Older Adults: a Secondary Analysis from REI Study.
Can Geriatr J
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Resistance training with instability (REI) was tested against traditional resistance exercise (RE) to see which might better enhance muscle strength in older adults with cognitive impairment over 12 weeks.
- Both training methods led to similar improvements in isometric handgrip strength and isokinetic performance, indicating that instability devices don't negatively affect strength gains.
- The total training volume (TTV) between the two groups was also similar, suggesting that REI can be an effective option for older adults without compromising training intensity or effectiveness.*
The effect of electromyographic (EMG) activity on agonist muscles during exercises performed on stable and unstable surfaces remains uncertain. We aimed to review the literature regarding the comparison of the EMG activity of the agonist muscles of exercises performed on stable and unstable surfaces. Eighty-six studies that evaluated the EMG activity of 1783 individuals during exercises for the lower limbs, upper limbs, and core were included.
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