The effects of a global postural exercise program on temporomandibular disorder

Abstract Changes in the suboccipital muscles and the hamstrings may interfere with head posture and the biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint, both of which contribute to the severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of a global postural exercise program (GPEP) on pain intensity and mouth-opening range of motion (ROM) in women with TMD. The participants were comprised of 30 women with TMD who were divided into two groups: an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). A pressure algometer was used for pain assessment and a paquimeter was used to measure ROM. The duration of the GPEP was six weeks. In the EG, there was a reduction in pain intensity and an increase in mouth-opening ROM compared to the CG. Therefore, we concluded that the GPEP was effective in relieving pain in all of the evaluated muscles and regions, and in increasing mouth-opening ROM in women with TMD

Ativa Parkinson: benefícios da atividade física na qualidade de vida de pessoas com doença de Parkinson

Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized from the dysfunction or death of dopamine-generating cells. Physical activity is used in the treatment of people with PD combined with dopaminergic medication treatment to improve the quality of life for this population and reduce disease progression. Thus, the aim of this study is to verify the effects of physical activity performed in ATIVA PARKINSON program on quality of life in people with PD. Ten people with PD participated in the study. The individuals have performed exercise twice a week, with one hour per session. Participants were evaluated after 4 months of exercise through a questionnaire that evaluated the benefits of exercise in quality of life. The results showed that physical activity program (ATIVA PARKINSON) improved the quality of life of people with PD. It was concluded that the ATIVA PARKINSON - Physical Activity Program for people with Parkinson's disease is able to improve the quality of life in individuals with PD, specially motor (signs/symptoms of disease and components of functional capacity) and non-motor (cognition, motivation, mood, etc) aspects.A doença de Parkinson (DP) é caracterizada pela disfunção ou morte dos neurônios produtores da dopamina. O exercício físico tem sido utilizado frequentemente como parte do tratamento de pessoas com DP combinado com o tratamento farmacológico para melhorar a qualidade de vida desta população e diminuir a progressão da doença. Com isso, o objetivo deste estudo é verificar os efeitos da atividade física desenvolvida no ATIVA PARKINSON na qualidade de vida das pessoas com DP. Participaram do estudo 10 pessoas com DP. Os participantes realizaram atividades por duas vezes na semana, com duração de uma hora por sessão. Os participantes foram avaliados após 4 meses de atividade física através de questionários que verificou os benefícios da qualidade de vida causadas pelo programa de exercício físico. Os resultados mostraram que o programa de atividade física melhorou a qualidade de vida das pessoas com DP. A partir dos resultados pode-se concluir que o ATIVA PARKINSON – Programa de Atividade Física para pessoas com Doença de Parkinson é capaz de melhorar a qualidade de vida de pessoas com DP, melhorando aspectos motores (sinais/sintomas da DP e componentes da capacidade física) e não motores (cognição, motivação, disposição, etc)