Anthropometric and musculoskeletal assessment of patients with Marfan syndrome.

Background: Marfan syndrome (MS) is an autosomic dominant condition of the connective tissue that involves the ocular, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. MS is caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene, leading to joint ligaments flaccidity, joint hypermobility and an overgrowth of the long bones.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess anthropometry, musculoskeletal alterations and the prevalence of physical therapy treatments among patients with MS.

[Different patterns for the 6-minute walk test as a test to measure exercise ability in elderly with and without clinically evident cardiopathy].

Objectives: Evaluate the correlation between peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), from cardiopulmonary test with the distance covered in the six-minute walk test (6MWT) in healthy elderly and with myocardial infarction (MI).

Methods: Thirty individuals were studied, with age range 65-87 years (76.03 +/- 4.