Browsing by Author "Morel, Danielle S."

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    Whole-body vibration exercise improves functional parameters in patients with osteogenesis imperfect : a systematic review with a suitable approach
    (African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative, 2017) Sa-Caputo, Danubia C.; Dionello, Carla da F.; Frederico, Eric Heleno F. F.; Paineiras- Domingos, Laisa L.; Sousa-Goncalves, Cintia Renata; Morel, Danielle S.; Moreira-Marconi, Eloa; Unger, Marianne; Bernardo-Filho, Mario
    Background: Patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have abnormal bone modelling and resorption. The bone tissue adaptation and responsivity to dynamic and mechanical loading may be of therapeutic use under controlled circumstances. Improvements due to the wholebody vibration (WBV) exercises have been reported in strength, motion, gait, balance, posture and bone density in several osteopenic individuals, as in post-menopausal women or children with disabling conditions, as patients with OI. The aim of this investigation was to systematically analyse the current available literature to determine the effect of WBV exercises on functional parameters of OI patients. Materials and methods: Three reviewers independently accessed bibliographical databases. Searches were performed in the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and PEDro databases using keywords related to possible interventions (including WBV) used in the management of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. Results: Three eligible studies were identified by searches in the analysed databases. Conclusion: It was concluded that WBV exercises could be an important option in the management of OI patients improving the mobility and functional parameters. However, further studies are necessary for establishing suitable protocols for these patients.
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    Whole-body vibration exercise is well tolerated in patients with duchenne muscular dystrophy : a systematic review
    (African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative, 2017) Moreira-Marconi, Eloa; Sa-Caputo, Danubia C.; Dionello, Carla F.; Guedes-Aguiar, Eliane O.; Sousa-Goncalves, Cintia R.; Morel, Danielle S.; Paineiras-Domingos, Laisa L.; Souza, Patricia L.; Kutter, Cristiane R.; Costa-Cavalcanti, Rebeca G.; Costa, Glenda; Paiva, Patricia C.; Figueiredo, Claudia; Brandao-Sobrinho-Neto, Samuel; Stark, Christina; Unger, Marianne; Bernardo-Filho, Mario
    Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a defective gene located on the X-chromosome, responsible for the production of the dystrophin protein. Complications in the musculoskeletal system have been previously described in DMD patients. Whole body vibration exercise (WBVE) is a treatment that improves musculoskeletal function in movement disorders. The aim of this study was to review the effects of WBVE on functional mobility, bone and muscle in DMD patients. Materials and Methods: Four databases were searched. Three eligible studies were found; all three conclude the management of DMD patients with WBV was clinically well tolerated. The studies used a side-alternating WBV system, frequencies 7 - 24 Hz; and amplitudes 2 - 4 mm. Results: A work indicates that a temporary increase in creatine kinase in DMD during the first days of WBV was observed, but other authors did not find changes. No significant changes in bone mass, muscle strength or bone markers. Some patients reported subjective functional improvement during training. Interpretation: Conclusion: It is concluded that WBV seems to be a feasible and well tolerated exercise modality in DMD patients.