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- Aprendizagem gamificada da auscultação pulmonar no 1.º ano do curso de fisioterapia – ESS-P.PORTOPublication . Alexandrino, Ana; Noites, AndreiaA auscultação pulmonar (AP) é fundamental para a fisioterapia respiratória, porém os resultados dependem da experiência e capacidade do examinador para distinguir e interpretar sons respiratórios.
- Effects of radiofrequency on adipose tissue: A systematic review with meta-analysisPublication . Vale, Ana Luísa; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Morais, Andreia; Noites, Andreia; Mendonça, Adriana Clemente; Martins Pinto, Juliana; Vilarinho, Rui; Carvalho, PauloEquipment that acts in the reduction in adipose tissue are becomingwidely investigated. One of the resources that begin to gain recognition is radiofre-quency. To verify the existence of scientific evidence and the methodological qualityof the articles on the effects of radiofrequency in the reduction in adipose tissue. Systematic review with meta‐analysis on the effects of radiofre-quency on adipose tissue. The research was carried out using several databases andincluding experimental studies only in humans. The evaluation of the methodologicalquality of the articles was done based on the PEDro Scale. Twelve articles related with adipose tissue and cellulitis were included.There was a great variability of protocols, and the methodological quality was gen-erally low and the methods most used for the evaluation of results were anthro-pometry, photography, and histopathology. Clinical results suggest a positive effectof radiofrequency on the reduction in adipose tissue, proving an increase in adipo-cyte lipolysis. After statistical analysis, it was verified that the anthropometry pre-sented questionable results. The clinical results of the studies point to the positive effects ofradiofrequency on the reduction in adipose tissue; however, the low methodologicalmake this topic still debatable, requiring more controlled studies.
- Effect of an aerobic exercise session combined with abdominal radiofrequency on lipolytic activity in women: Randomized control trialPublication . Noites, Andreia; Vale, Ana Luísa; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Morais, Andreia; Vilarinho, Rui; Carvalho, Paulo; Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, Teresa; Mendonça, AdrianaAbdominal adiposity is a cardiovascular risk factor; it is assumed that the combination of radiofrequency and physical exercise may decrease this excess of adipose tissue. To understand whether an aerobic physical exercise session associated with abdominal radiofrequency increases the level of lipolytic activity. The study analyzes the effect of a combined aerobic exercise session with radiofrequency. Participants were 30 healthy female volunteers, aged 18-28 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group and placebo group. They were characterized by a sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The groups performed an abdominal radiofrequency session followed by moderate aerobic exercise, assessing glycerol concentration and lipid profile values before and after the intervention. In the experimental group, a percentage of potency was used that allowed to maintain the temperature between 40º C and 42º C to the epidermis. In the placebo group, the power of the radiofrequency was 0 Watt. To compare results, Student's t test was used for a significance level of 0.05. There were no significant changes in glycerol concentrations between groups (P > 0.05). There were no changes in the lipid profile of both groups after the intervention (P > 0.05). The association of exercise with radiofrequency did not present an increased effect on lipolytic activity when compared to the isolated exercise. The application of this technique is a safe intervention.
- Efeitos de uma sessão de exercício físico aeróbio associado à laserterapia na atividade lipolíticaPublication . Noites, Andreia; Coimbra, Catarina; Barbosa, Patrícia; Vilarinho, Rui; Melo, Cristina; Amorim, Manuela; Moreira, TeresaAvaliar os efeitos de uma sessão de exercício físico aeróbio associado à laserterapia abdominal na atividade lipolítica, perfil lipídico e marcadores inflamatórios. Estudo experimental, randomizado controlado com 36 participantes, dividido em 3 grupos: grupo placebo (GP), grupo experimental 1 (GE1) e grupo experimental 2 (GE2). O grupo placebo realizou o protocolo de laserterapia sem potência, assim como o grupo experimental 2. Contudo, este último realizou, também, exercício aeróbio de intensidade moderada, durante 50 minutos, no cicloergómetro. O GE1 realizou ambos os protocolos. Usou-se laser Diodo com potência de 150W, comprimento de onda de 940 nm, com 64 díodos, de 100mW cada, aplicados sobre a pele utilizando 8 pads. Foram avaliadas as medidas antropométricas e recolhidas análises sanguíneas, no início e no fim da intervenção, para avaliar os valores de glicerol, perfil lipídico (colesterol total, triglicerídeos, HDL e LDL) e PCR. Utilizou-se o One-Way Anova e o Teste de Correlação de Pearson para relacionar a variáveis, com um nível de significância de 0,05. Estudo aprovado pela comissão de ética da ESS-IPP (número 001572). Os grupos experimentais apresentaram uma mobilização de glicerol significativamente maior (p<0,001), quando comparados com o grupo placebo. Na correlação entre a mobilização de glicerol e as medidas antropométricas observouse, nesta amostra, uma correlação moderada positiva com o rácio cintura-anca, no grupo experimental 1 e uma correlação moderada negativa, com a prega abdominal, no grupo experimental 2. Relacionando-se a mobilização do glicerol com as variáveis do perfil lipídico, verificou-se correlação moderada positiva com o TG no grupo experimental 1 e com o HDL no grupo experimental 2. Uma sessão de exercício aeróbio associada à laserterapia de baixa potência parece ser capaz de aumentar a atividade lipídica, mas não proporciona maior valor ao exercício físico aeróbico por si só no processo de lipólise.
- Prevalência de factores de risco de doença cardiovascular em estudantes da Escola Superior das Tecnologias da Saúde do PortoPublication . Oliveira, Teresa R.; Noites, Andreia; Mota, Sandra; Silva e sousa, MariaRealizou-se um estudo observacional descritivo transversal, com 138 indivíduos selecionados aleatoriamente em estudantes da ESTSP, de forma a aferir a prevalênciade fatores de risco de doenças cardiovasculares como a presença de história familiar de doença e fatores de risco cardiovascular, hábitos tabágicos, consumo excessivo de álcool, excesso de peso e obesidade, níveis de atividade física baixa, níveis excessivos de stress, ansiedade e depressão, consumo nutricional inadequado, hipertensão, dislipidemiae diabetes nos mesmos.
- Petrha – Physiotherapy ETraining Re-HabilitationPublication . Macedo, Rui; Noites, Andreia; Jesus, Ângelo; Sanjuan, Alejandro; Albouy, Bruno; Melo, CristinaPETRHA (Physiotherapy E-Training Re- Habilitation), é um projeto europeu para desenvolvimento de um jogo sério on-line de casos clínicos virtuais, destinado a ser utilizado por estudantes e profissionais de Fisioterapia no treino de competências clínicas.
- Effect of four sessions of aerobic exercise with abdominal radiofrequency in adipose tissue in healthy women: Randomized control trialPublication . Vale, Ana Luísa; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Morais, Andreia; Carvalho, Paulo; Vilarinho, Rui; Mendonça, Adriana; Noites, AndreiaAbdominal adiposity is a cardiovascular risk factor; it is assumed that the combination of radiofrequency and physical exercise may decrease this excess of adipose tissue. To analyze the effect of four intervention sessions on abdominal adipose tissue. The study analyzes the effect of four sessions of aerobic exercise combined with radiofrequency. Participants were 28 healthy female volunteers, aged 18-28 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group and a placebo group. They were characterized by a sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The groups performed four sessions of abdominal radiofrequency followed by moderate aerobic exercise, assessing body mass, body mass index, fat mass, waist circumference, waist/height ratio, subcutaneous adipose thickness, and horizontal abdominal adipose fold at the first and fourth sessions. In the experimental group, a percentage of potency was used that allowed to maintain the temperature between 40°C and 42°C to the epidermis. In the placebo group, the power of the radiofrequency was 0 W. To compare results, Student's t test was used for a significance level of 0.05. There was a statistically significant decrease in waist circumference, abdominal subcutaneous adipose thickness, and horizontal abdominal fold in the experimental group compared to the placebo group (P < 0.05).
- Reference values for the 1-minute sit-to-stand and 5 times sit-to-stand tests to assess functional capacity: a cross-sectional studyPublication . Vilarinho, Rui; Mesquita Montes, António; Noites, Andreia; Silva, Fátima; Melo, CristinaTo establish age-specific and sex-specific reference values and equations for the 1-minute sit-to-stand (1MSTS) and 5 times sit-to-stand (5TSTS) tests for Portuguese adults. Cross-sectional study. Descriptive statistics were explored to compute reference values and reference equations were established with a forward stepwise multiple regression. Community. In total, 546 adult volunteers without disabilities [age range 18 to 95 years; 58% female] were recruited. Data on age, sex, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), smoking status and physical activity were collected using a structured questionnaire developed specifically for this study. Participants performed three repetitions of the 1MSTS and 5TSTS and the best repetition was used for analysis. Normative values were provided by sex for each age decade. Reference equations were: 1MSTS= 61.53 – (0.34 x age) – (3.57 x sex) – (0.33 x BMI), r2=26%; and 5TSTS=3.89 + (0.10 x age) - (0.96 x physical activity), r2=27%. The proposed reference values and equations will help to interpret the results of functional capacity obtained from healthy or diseased adult populations.
- Clay body wrap with microcurrent: effects in central adiposityPublication . Melo, Ana Sofia; Moreira, Juliana Santos; Noites, Andreia; Couto, Miriam F.; Melo, CristinaIntroduction Increased fat mass is becoming more prevalent in women and its accumulation in the abdominal region can lead to numerous health risks such as diabetes mellitus. The clay body wrap using compounds such as green clay, green tea and magnesium sulfate, in addition to microcurrent, may reduce abdominal fat mass and minimize or prevent numerous health problems. Objective This study aims at measuring the influence of the clay body wrap with microcurrent and aerobic exercise on abdominal fat. Methods Nineteen female patients, randomized into intervention (n = 10) and control (n = 9) groups, were evaluated using ultrasound for visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat, calipers and abdominal region perimeter for subcutaneous fat and bioimpedance for weight, fat mass percentage and muscular mass. During 10 sessions (5 weeks, twice a week) both groups performed aerobic exercise in a cycloergometer and a clay body wrap with microcurrent was applied to the intervention group. Results When comparing both groups after 5 weeks of protocol, there was a significant decrease in the subcutaneous fat around left anterior superior iliac spine in the intervention group (ρ = 0.026 for a confidence interval 95%). When comparing initial and final abdominal fat in the intervention group, measured by ultrasound (subcutaneous and visceral fat) and by skinfold (subcutaneous fat), we detected a significant abdominal fat reduction. Conclusion This study demonstrated that the clay body wrap used with microcurrent and aerobic exercise can have a positive effect on central fat reduction.
- PETRHA (Physioterapy E-Training Re-habilitación)Publication . Ortega, María; Larrad, Beatriz; Rodríguez, Rafael; San Juan, Alejandro; Coniat, Alan Le; Noites, Andreia; Ibánèz, AnaPETRHA (Physiotherapy E-Training Re-HAbilitation), is an European project that is being developed since 2015 to 2017. His main goal is to develop a serious game for students in Physiotherapy. This simulation game will enhance the learning process of the "clinical approach in physiotheray" and will allow more intensive training opportunities for students in association with the use of simulation.