Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), responsible for a high morbimortality rate and burdening public health resources. Photobiomodulation has proven to be effective in relieving pain, reducing the inflammation, and improving vascularization. We report an evaluation of the effectiveness of photobiomodulation for the relief of pain and to improve the quality of life...
Knee ligament injuries have been widely discussed in recent years, driven by the high number of cases in sports practice. The aim of this study was to compare the muscle performance of athletes who participated in a rehabilitation program after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), using a software developed to assess parameters such as peak torque, total work and muscle power. Fifty-nine amat...
This study aimed to compare the effects of a physical-motor training in the elderly, on a vibratory platform and on the ground. Participants were three elderly, of both genders, between 61 and 66 years old. Patient 1 underwent sensortory-motor training on the vibratory platform and patients 2 and 3 on the ground. They were evaluated before, after one day and after five days of treatment. Patients 1 and 2 had im...
Made available in DSpace on 2019-10-06T15:43:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-01-01; Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES); Purpose. The practice of physical activities is considered a primary factor for the maintenance of good health status. However, exhaustive or unusual physical activities can lead to muscle injuries. Several treatments are used to recov...