Publications by authors named "Tania Cristina Dias da Silva-Hamu"
Are lower limb symmetry and self-reported symptoms associated with functional and neuromuscular outcomes in Brazilian adults with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? A cross-sectional study.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- After ACL reconstruction, assessing when it's safe to return to sports is difficult, and understanding how neuromuscular performance relates to limb symmetry and individual symptoms can help improve rehabilitation monitoring.! -
- A study with 34 participants measured functional performance and strength in both the ACL-operated and healthy limbs using various tests, and found that the operated limb performed worse in single-leg hops.! -
- Results indicated no difference in dynamic balance, but knee extension strength and functional performance were linked to self-reported symptoms and limb symmetry post-surgery.!
Influence of lower limb isokinetic muscle strength and power on the occurrence of falls in community-dwelling older adults: A longitudinal study.
PLoS One
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Previous studies showed a link between lower limb muscle strength and falls in older adults, but specific effects of individual muscle groups on fall risk are not well understood.* -
- This study assessed the muscle strength and power of knee, ankle, and hip muscles in 94 older adults to identify which groups are most predictive of falls.* -
- Results revealed that stronger hip abductors and more powerful hip flexors significantly reduced the likelihood of falls, suggesting these muscle groups could be targeted in fall-prevention strategies.*
Are dose-response relationships of resistance training reliable to improve functional performance in frail and pre-frail older adults? A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.
Ageing Res Rev
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- * RT significantly improved performance in the sit-to-stand (STS) test and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), with at least two training sessions per week recommended to achieve better results.
- * The findings showed that while RT can enhance certain functional abilities, such as STS and SPPB scores, it does not have a significant impact on habitual walking speed (HWS), especially in institutionalized older adults.
Effects of Kinesio Taping on peak torque and muscle activity in women with low back pain presenting fears and beliefs related to physical activity.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
October 2020
Background: KT is an elastic taping that has been widely used as an adjunct to conventional physiotherapy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Kinesio Taping on peak torque, muscle fatigue index and muscle activity of erector spinae in women with low back pain presenting fears and beliefs related to physical activity.
Methods: This is a pilot controlled clinical trial.
Background: There are inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between body mass index (BMI), fear of falling and body balance, especially on unstable surfaces.
Objectives: To investigate whether obesity is associated with worse postural balance and fear of falling in older adults.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 201 older adults, classified as normal weight, overweight, or obese according to BMI.
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin D levels (serum 25[OH]D3) were measured in 49 adolescent dancers to explore the relationship between Vitamin D, muscle function, and injury incidence.
- Results showed that dancers with normal Vitamin D levels experienced less muscle fatigue compared to those with insufficient levels, although other muscle function metrics were similar across both groups.
- Over half of the dancers reported injuries, with sprains and tendinopathies being the most common types, and injured participants demonstrated lower muscle strength at 60°/s peak torque.
Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the population, particularly in women. Obesity has an impact on the musculoskeletal system, leading to knee and ankle overexertion, difficulty with balance, and functional disability. The aim of this study was to identify changes in kinematic parameters of gait in obese young women.
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