Systemic acupuncture application does not change muscle performance parameters in women: A randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study.

Background/objective: Acupuncture is used for therapeutic purposes. The possible beneficial role of this therapy may be as an ergogenic resource for the performance of fitness variables in exercise and sports. To date, acupuncture has been associated with increases in muscle strength, aerobic power, and vertical jump performance, but the evidence is still inconclusive.

Effect of Exergaming on Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Strength and Endurance Muscle in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

To analyze the influence of exergaming (EXE) quality of life, cancer-related fatigue (CRF), electromyography, and strength and endurance muscle in a randomized crossover trial. We conducted a single-blinded, randomized, and crossover trial, which included 38 cancer volunteers undergoing chemotherapy (Age = 60.07 ± 12.

Analysis of the Muscular Activity, Peak Torque in the Lower Limbs, and Static Balance after Virtual Rehabilitation in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Study.

To analyze the effect of the exergaming on muscular activity at rest and on maximum voluntary isometric contraction by electromyography (EMG) at peak torque, widespread pressure hyperalgesia identified using a tender point count, and static balance in fibromyalgia. Thirty-five women were divided into two groups: Wii™ (virtual rehabilitation,  = 16) and control (stretching exercises,  = 19), through simple randomization. The volunteers were evaluated by means of EMG, dynamometry by load cell, baropodometry, and algometry before interventions and reevaluated after the 10th and 20th sessions.

Correlation Between the Trajectory of the Center of Pressure and Thermography of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy.

Objective: To correlate the potential of the stabilometric parameters of baropodometry with the superficial temperature of the legs of cancer patients during and after treatment.

Method: This study included 30 volunteers of both sexes, divided into the following groups: chemotherapy-radiotherapy group (CRG) (n = 15; age = 57.13 ± 16.

Correlation Between the Trajectory of the Center of Pressure and Thermography of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to correlate potential the stabilometric parameters of baropodometry with the superficial temperature of the legs of cancer patients during and after treatment.

Methods: This study included 30 volunteers of both sexes, divided into the following groups: chemotherapy-radiotherapy group (n = 15; age = 57.13 ± 16.

Influence of an Exergaming Training Program on Reducing the Expression of IL-10 and TGF-β in Cancer Patients.

To evaluate the effect of exergaming in the plasma levels of adipokines (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α]), Th1 (IL-2, IL-12, and interferon gamma [IFN-γ]), Th2 (IL-4 and IL-33), Th17 (IL-17 and IL-23), and regulatory T (Treg) (IL-10 and transforming growth factor-beta [TGF-β]) in cancer patients undergoing treatment. We conducted a quasi-experimental control clinical trial using exergaming in all groups through the Xbox 360 Kinect™. The game used in this study was called .

Effect of Exergaming on Muscle Strength, Pain, and Functionality of Shoulders in Cancer Patients.

To compare the strength of the middle deltoid muscle by means of dynamometry and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) in participants in treatment for cancer after the practice of an exergaming protocol. We conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial. Thirty-eight voluntary participants were divided into two groups cancer group ( = 19; age = 61.

Repeated Measures Models Applied to Cancer Patients Treated with Exergames.

Objective: The objective of this study was to define an appropriate linear model to analyse data on muscular fatigue in cancer patients over time through repeated measures techniques. Methods: Using the split plot in time system and linear mixed models, three groups of individuals were compared as to the methods used to reduce muscle fatigue. Group Cancer consisted of individuals who had already been treated; group Control consisted of healthy individuals and group Chemo / radio-therapy consisted of individuals diagnosed with cancer undergoing chemo and radiation therapy.

Influence of Exergaming on the Perception of Cancer-Related Fatigue.

Objective: Exercise is recommended for cancer patients to reduce fatigue and improve quality of life. This study's aim is to evaluate the influence of an exergaming protocol on cancer-related fatigue, muscle fatigue, and muscle strength in cancer patients.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a quasi-experimental control study using exergaming in all groups through an Xbox360 Kinect™ console, two to three times per week, for 20 sessions.