Prevalencia y factores asociados con el dolor de hombro en la población general: un estudio transversal

A dor musculoesquelética no ombro é considerada uma das causas mais prevalentes de dor e incapacidade em adultos. O objetivo foi verificar a prevalência de dor no ombro e fatores correlacionados em adultos de 20 anos ou mais em estudo transversal com 600 indivíduos entrevistados por meio de questionários que identificaram: (1) caracterização dos participantes; (2) nível de atividade física; (3) morbidades relatadas; e (4) sintomas musculoesqueléticos. Foram realizadas análises descritiva, bivariada e de Poisson. A pre valência de dor no ombro foi de 24% (IC 20,3%-27,5%). Ter 60 anos ou mais (PR=2.14; 1.33-2.45); ser do sexo feminino (PR=1.92; 1.29-285); usar o computador mais de três vezes por semana (PR=1.55; 1.01-2.32); trabalhar em posição sentada (PR=1.64; 1.03-2.59); trabalhar de pé, inclinando o corpo para a frente (PR=1.54; 1.00-2.37); e relatar duas ou mais morbidades (PR=3.31; 1.97-5.57) foram indicadores de dor no ombro. O estudo revelou alta prevalência de dor no ombro e uma forte relação com ser mulher, ter idade maior que 60 anos, usar o computador mais de três vezes por semana, executar atividades ocupacionais sentado ou de pé, inclinando o corpo para a frente, e relatar duas ou mais doenças.El dolor musculoesquelético en el hombro es una de las causas más frecuentes de dolor y discapacidad en adultos. El presente artículo tuvo el objetivo de verificar la prevalencia de dolor de hombro y factores correlacionados en adultos mayores de 20 años. Estudio transversal con 600 individuos entrevistados mediante cuestionarios que han identificado: (1) caracterización de los participantes; (2) nivel de actividad física; (3) morbilidades reportadas; y (4) síntomas musculoesqueléticos. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, bivariados y de Poisson. La prevalencia del dolor de hombro fue del 24% (IC 20,3%-27,5%). Los indicadores de dolor del hombro fueron: tener 60 años o más (PR=2.14; 1.33-2.45); ser mujer (PR=1.92; 1.29-285); usar la computadora más de tres veces por semana (PR=1.55; 1.01-2.32); trabajar en una posición sentada (PR=1.64; 1.03-2.59); trabajar de pie inclinando el cuerpo hacia adelante (PR=1.54; 1.00-2.37); e informar dos o más morbilidades (PR=3.31; 1.97-5.57). El estudio reveló una alta prevalencia de dolor en el hombro y una fuerte relación con ser mujer, mayor de 60 años, usar la computadora más de tres veces por semana, realizar actividades ocupacionales sentado o de pie inclinándose hacia adelante, e informar la existencia de dos o más enfermedades.Musculoskeletal pain in the shoulder is considered one of the most prevalent causes of pain and disability in adults. To verify the prevalence of shoulder pain and correlated factors in adults aged 20 years or older in cross-sectional study with 600 individuals interviewed through questionnaires: (1) participants characterization; (2) level of physical activity; (3) reported morbidities; and (4) musculoskeletal symptoms. Descriptive, bivariate, and Poisson regression analyses were performed. The prevalence of pain in the shoulder was 24% (CI 20.3%-27.5%). Being 60 years or older (PR=2.14; 1.33-2.45), female (PR=1.92; 1.29-285), using the computer more than three times a week (PR=1.55; 1.01-2.32), working in a sitting position (PR=1.64; 1.03-2.59), standing up leaning the body forward (PR=1.54; 1.00-2.37), and reporting two or more morbidities (PR=3.31; 1.97-5.57) were all indicators of shoulder pain. This study discloses a high prevalence of shoulder pain and a strong relation with women, age, those who use the computer more than three times a week, those who execute occupational activities sitting and standing up leaning the body forward, and those who report two or more diseases

Multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises on the functional capacity and balance in elderly women: blinded randomized clinical trial

Abstract Introduction: The aging process causes losses that lead to decreased balance, gait speed and functional capacity and, therefore, there is a need of specific protocols to work preventively these variables, which will contribute to the decrease in the frequency of falls in this population. Objective: Verify the effect of a program of multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises on the functional capacity and balance in elderly women. Methods: Randomized clinical trial masked (blind). Subjects were 32 elderly women from the Centro de Convivência of the Bauru Department of Social Welfare (Secretaria de Bem-Estar Social de Bauru) distributed in two groups: control (CG = 15) and experimental (EG = 17). Interventions: The program of multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises was applied during an hour, once a week, for 12 weeks. Main measures: Functional capacity was measured by Timed Up and Go (TUG) and the 10-meter walking test (TC10) and their balance by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Results: Regarding the comparison between the moments M1 and M2 of the EG after the intervention, there was a statistically significant increase in the functional capability (p = 0.00006), walking speed (p = 0.0008) and balance (p = 0.0006). Conclusion: The multisensory and closed kinetic chain-training program indicated a beneficial effect in the improvement of the elderly women balance and functional performance

Multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises on the functional capacity and balance in elderly women: blinded randomized clinical trial

<div><p>Abstract Introduction: The aging process causes losses that lead to decreased balance, gait speed and functional capacity and, therefore, there is a need of specific protocols to work preventively these variables, which will contribute to the decrease in the frequency of falls in this population. Objective: Verify the effect of a program of multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises on the functional capacity and balance in elderly women. Methods: Randomized clinical trial masked (blind). Subjects were 32 elderly women from the Centro de Convivência of the Bauru Department of Social Welfare (Secretaria de Bem-Estar Social de Bauru) distributed in two groups: control (CG = 15) and experimental (EG = 17). Interventions: The program of multisensory and closed kinetic chain exercises was applied during an hour, once a week, for 12 weeks. Main measures: Functional capacity was measured by Timed Up and Go (TUG) and the 10-meter walking test (TC10) and their balance by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Results: Regarding the comparison between the moments M1 and M2 of the EG after the intervention, there was a statistically significant increase in the functional capability (p = 0.00006), walking speed (p = 0.0008) and balance (p = 0.0006). Conclusion: The multisensory and closed kinetic chain-training program indicated a beneficial effect in the improvement of the elderly women balance and functional performance.</p></div