Esclerose múltipla e atividade física

A prescrição de atividade física (AF) em doentes com esclerose múltipla (EM) é um tema controverso mas de grande atualidade. Diferentes estudos demonstram o interesse da prática de AF nesta população, particularmente no grupo com incapacidade baixa ou moderada. O aumento da mobilidade, a maior tolerância ao esforço e a redução da componente depressiva são os benefícios mais apresentados. ABSTRACT - The prescription of physical activity in patients with multiple sclerosis is controversial but very timely. Different studies have shown the benefits of physical activity in this population, particularly in the group with low or moderate disability. Increased mobility and exercise tolerance and the reduction of depression are the most mentioned benefits

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS)

Abstract The objective of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Portuguese version of the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS). This version was obtained with forward/backward translations, consensus panels and pre-testing. The Portuguese KOS-ADLS and Medical Outcomes Study, 36-item Short Form (SF-36) questionnaires, visual analogue scales (VAS) of pain, disability and discomfort, and a form for patient’s characteristics were administered to 168 subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Reliability was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha?=?0.91; ICC?=?0.97). There were significant correlations with SF-36 physical component subscales, all VAS, and duration of knee OA. The subjects with bilateral knee OA and that need walking aids obtained lower scores (p?<?0.001). No floor/ceiling effects were detected. Responsiveness to physical therapy was showed (standardized effect size?=?0.62; standardized response mean?=?1.02). The Portuguese KOS-ADLS evidenced acceptable reliability, validity, floor/ceiling effects, and responsiveness

Implications of the Intervention Program for Physical Activity (IPPA) in the perception of illness and wellbeing in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

The aim of this study is to examine the implications of the IPPA in the perception of illness and wellbeing in MS patients. Methods - This is a quasi experimental study non-randomized study with 24 MS patients diagnosed at least 1 year before, and with an EDSS score of under 7. We used the IPPA in 3 groups of eight people in 3 Portuguese hospitals (Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto). The sessions were held once a week for 90 minutes, over a period of 7 weeks. The instruments used were: We asked the subjects the question “Please classify the severity of your disease?” and used the Personal Wellbeing Scale (PWS) at the beginning (time A) and end (time B) of the IPPA. We used the SPSS version 20. A non-parametric statistical hypothesis test (Wilcoxon test) was used for the variable analysis. The intervention followed the recommendations of the Helsinki Declaration. Results – The results suggest that there are differences between time A and B, the perception of illness decreased (p<0.08), while wellbeing increased (p<0.01). Conclusions: The IPPA can play an important role in modifying the perception of disease severity and personal wellbeing

Bem-estar e gravidade da doença de pacientes com esclerose múltipla seguindo um programa de atividade física

ABSTRACT - Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects young adults, promoting a great impact on functionality. Fatigue is a very common symptom, associated with multiple impairments in sensitivity, muscle activity, neuromotor control, balance, cognition, and problem-solving ability. MS leads to strong functional restrictions, particularly in the context of daily living activities, as well as in patient participation. Objective: To understand the implications of a self-regulation program in the perception of well-being and mental health in MS patients. Methods: A set of exercises was implemented for use in daily activities, supported by different studies with MS patients. Patients were asked to classify the severity of their disease and to use the Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38), at the beginning (time A) and at the end (time B) of the self-regulation program. We used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. A non-parametric statistical hypothesis test (Wilcoxon test) was used to analyze the variables. Results: The mean age was 44 years old, with patients between the ages of 20 and 58. 58.3% were women, 37.5% were currently married, 67% were retired and the mean level of education was 12.5 years. The correlation between the perception of disease severity and psychological well-being before the self-regulation program (r = 0.26, p < 0.05) and after the intervention (r = 0.37, p < 0.01) suggests a low to moderate correlation. Conclusion: The implementation of the self-regulatory model, through the promotion of physical activity in patients with MS, had a positive impact on clinical rehabilitation, well-being, and perception of disease severity of these people.RESUMO - Introdução: A esclerose múltipla (EM) é uma doença crônica do sistema nervoso central que afeta principalmente adultos jovens, promovendo um grande impacto na funcionalidade. A fadiga é um sintoma muito comum, associado a múltiplas deficiências na sensibilidade, atividade muscular, controle neuromotor, equilíbrio, cognição e capacidade de resolução de problemas. A EM leva a fortes restrições funcionais, principalmente no contexto das atividades de vida diária, bem como na participação do paciente. Objetivo: Compreender as implicações de um programa de autorregulação na percepção de bem-estar e saúde mental em pacientes com EM. Métodos: Um conjunto de exercícios foi implementado para uso nas atividades diárias, apoiado por diferentes estudos com pacientes com EM. Solicitou-se aos pacientes que classificassem a gravidade de sua doença e que utilizassem o Inventário de Saúde Mental (MHI-38), no início (tempo A) e no final (tempo B) do programa de autorregulação. Utilizouse o Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versão 25. Um teste de hipótese estatística não paramétrica (teste de Wilcoxon) foi utilizado para analisar as variáveis. Resultados: A média de idade foi de 44 anos, com pacientes entre 20 e 58 anos. 58,3% eram mulheres, 37,5% eram casados, 67% eram aposentados e a escolaridade média era de 12,5 anos. A correlação entre a percepção da gravidade da doença e o bem-estar psicológico antes do programa de autorregulação (r = 0,26, p < 0,05) e após a intervenção (r = 0,37, p < 0,01) sugere uma correlação baixa a moderada. Conclusão: A implantação do modelo autorregulatório, por meio da promoção de atividade física em pacientes com EM, teve impacto positivo na reabilitação clínica, bem-estar e percepção da gravidade da doença dessas pessoas.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The importance of a physical activity program for patients with multiple sclerosis on life satisfaction and psychological well-being

A Esclerose Múltipla (EM) é uma doença crónica do sistema nervoso central, que afeta com mais frequentemente mulheres jovens. A EM é uma doença progressiva e imprevisível, resultando em alguns casos de incapacidades e limitações a nível físico, psicológico e social. Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar o efeito de um programa de intervenção para a promoção da atividade física (PIPAF) em indivíduos com EM no bem-estar psicológico (BEP) e na satisfação com a vida (SV). Métodos – É um estudo quasi-experimental. Utilizamos a escala de satisfação com a vida (7 itens) e a componente BEP do inventário de saúde mental (14 itens). O estudo inclui 24 doentes EM com idade média de 44 anos, 58,3% são mulheres, 37,5% são casados, 67% estão reformados, a média de escolaridade é de 12,5 anos, sendo a EM diagnosticada há pelo menos um ano. O programa consiste numa intervenção para a promoção da atividade física em grupos de oito pessoas, semanalmente, durante 90 minutos, em sete semanas. Para analisar os resultados utilizamos o programa SPSS, versão 20. Resultados – Utilizamos o teste Wilcoxon para as variáveis BEP e a SV, obtido a partir da avaliação antes do programa de intervenção e no final do programa. Verificamos que houve alterações significativas entre os dois tempos p <0,01, em ambas as variáveis, com resultados mais elevados no final do programa de intervenção. Discussão/Conclusão – Através da leitura dos resultados podemos verificar que a implementação do PIPAF, em doentes com EM, utilizando um modelo holístico e integrado numa perspetiva biopsicossocial, melhora a SV e a BEP destes doentes.Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects more frequently young women. MS is a progressive disease and unpredictable, resulting in some cases, disability and limitations in physical, psychological and social. In this study we investigate the effect of an intervention program to promote physical activity in individuals with MS in psychological well-being (BEP) and life satisfaction (SV). Methods – This is a quasi-experimental study. We use the scale of life satisfaction (7 items) and psychological well-being component inventory mental health (14 items). The study includes 24 patients with a mean age AT 44, 58.3% are women, 37.5% are married, 67% are retired, education 12.5 years, diagnosed at least 1 year. The program consists of an intervention to promote physical activity in a group of eight people, weekly, for 90 minutes, in 7 weeks. To analyze the results we used SPSS version 20. Results – We used the Wilcoxon test for variables BEP and SV, obtained from the assessment before the intervention program and end of program. We found that listens significant changes between the two time p <0.01 in both variables, with higher results at the end of the intervention program. Discussion/ Conclusions – Through reading the results we can see that the implementation of a program to promote physical activity in patients with MS, using a model in a holistic and integrated biopsychosocial perceptive improves SV and BEP these patients

Importance of program physical activity in quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients, six months after the intervention

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects more often young adults in the prime of his career and personal development, with no cure and unknown causes. The most common signs and symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, changes in sensation, ataxia, changes in balance, gait difficulties, memory difficulties, cognitive impairment and difficulties in problem solving MS is a relatively common neurological disorder in which various impairments and disabilities impact strongly on function and daily life activities. Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the implications of an Intervention Program of Physical Activity (IPPA) in quality of life in MS patients, six months after the intervention

Regular Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Improve Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Status: Benefits in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Over the last 30 years the combination of both a sedentary lifestyle and excessive food availability has led to a significant increase in the prevalence of obesity and aggravation of rates of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Several lines of scientific evidence have been demonstrating that a low level of physical activity and decreased daily energy expenditure leads to the accumulation of visceral fat and, consequently, the activation of the oxidative stress/inflammation cascade, which underlies the development of insulin resistant T2DM and evolution of micro, and macrovascular complications. This paper focuses on the pathophysiological pathways associated with the involvement of oxidative stress and inflammation in the development of T2DM and the impact of regular physical exercise (training) as a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategy to prevent evolution of T2DM and its serious complications

The importance of the program for the promotion of physical activity in perceived fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

The aims of the study is to examine for intervention program of physical activity in the perception of fatigue, in patients with multiple sclerosis

Psychological well-being and perception of disease severity in people with multiple sclerosis, who underwent a program of self-regulation to promote physical activity

Rehabilitation is very important for in the results of treatment in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation processes occur through gradual changes. These changes integrate intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of the individual, promoting adaptations to the needs and activities of daily living according to individual goals. Recommendations for exercise in multiple sclerosis: these recommendations apply only to patients with EDSS less than 7; moderate intensity aerobic exercise for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, twice or three times for week; the resistance training with low or moderate intensity is well tolerated by patients with MS; associated with these exercises were recommended flexibility exercises of moderate intensity, as well as strengthening exercises. The aim of this study is to examine the implications of the program of self-regulation in the perception of illness and mental health (psychological well-being domain) in multiple sclerosis patients

Programa de intervenção segundo o modelo de auto-regulação na esclerose múltipla

A auto-regulação é um processo sistemático do comportamento que envolve a definição de metas pessoais e comportamentos, bem como a orientação para a realização de metas estabelecidas. Este processo envolve: orientação de estratégias eficazes para alcançar objectivos, feedback e auto-avaliação da parte dos indivíduos. Objectivo deste estudo: melhorar a actividade física e participação dos indivíduos com esclerose múltipla