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  1. Article: Occupational risks and musculoskeletal complaints among industrial workers: a cross-sectional study.

    Dos Santos, Iraneide Nascimento / de Oliveira, Adriana Sarmento / Viscardi, Luciana Gonzalez Auad / Suassuna, Jennifer Ariely Sales / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 2, Page(s) e2022878

    Abstract: Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders result from the overuse of the musculoskeletal system and insufficient time for the structures to recover. They are generally characterized by chronic pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders result from the overuse of the musculoskeletal system and insufficient time for the structures to recover. They are generally characterized by chronic pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and fatigue, especially in the upper extremities, concomitantly or not, with an insidious onset.
    Objectives: To characterize musculoskeletal complaints and occupational risks in workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
    Methods: A cross-sectional observational study of 60 participants in a Workers' Health Reference Center with clinical and imaging diagnosis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The instrument used contained 30 questions about individual factors, occupational risks, and musculoskeletal abnormalities. The results were analyzed descriptively, and the chi-square test was used to assess associations with a significance level at p < 0.05. Data analysis was performed using BioEstat 5®.
    Results: Most participants were men (66.7%) working in the industrial sector. The most common complaint was pain (100%) in the shoulders (43.8%) and lumbar spine (22%), and the most common abnormalities were tendinopathies and intervertebral disc disorders. The following risk factors were identified: 8-hour workday (80%); repetitive gestures (86.7%); twisting (58.3%); bending (61.7%); standing (66.7%); manual work (96.7%); and 10-30 kg of weight handled (35%).
    Conclusions: A large number of workers exposed to biomechanical and organizational risks report musculoskeletal pain. Employers should check working conditions and adjust them, investing in health promotion and protection actions to effectively reduce the occurrence of these disorders.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2735204-3
    ISSN 1679-4435
    ISSN 1679-4435
    DOI 10.47626/1679-4435-2022-878
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  2. Article ; Online: Effects of telerehabilitation on cardiac remodeling and hemodynamics parameters in hypertensive older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

    Rodrigues-da-Silva, Anderson Jm / Suassuna, Jennifer As / Monteiro, Eduardo Dos Ss / Borges de Lima, Isabelle A / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Journal of telemedicine and telecare

    2024  , Page(s) 1357633X241236572

    Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of telerehabilitation with multimodal exercise on cardiac remodeling and blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.: Methods: Thirty-two hypertensive older adults (66.7 ± 5.33 years; 29.5 ± 4.22 Kg/ ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of telerehabilitation with multimodal exercise on cardiac remodeling and blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.
    Methods: Thirty-two hypertensive older adults (66.7 ± 5.33 years; 29.5 ± 4.22 Kg/m
    Results: Blood pressure significantly decreased after telerehabilitation when compared to the control group, presenting a large effect size. The moderate effect size in relative and posterior wall thickness (
    Conclusion: As a preliminary study, telerehabilitation is favorable to promote a moderate clinical improvement of some cardiac morphofunctional parameters and reduce blood pressure in hypertensive older adults.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1340281-x
    ISSN 1758-1109 ; 1357-633X
    ISSN (online) 1758-1109
    ISSN 1357-633X
    DOI 10.1177/1357633X241236572
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  3. Article ; Online: Transcranial direct current stimulation as a strategy to manage COVID-19 pain and fatigue.

    Silva Filho, Edson / Moura, Stephanney / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro / Albuquerque, Jéssica Andrade de

    Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

    2021  Volume 67, Issue 1, Page(s) 26–28

    Abstract: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected millions of people worldwide and generated many sequels in the survivors, such as muscular pain and fatigue. These symptoms have been treated through pharmacological approaches; however, infected ... ...

    Abstract The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected millions of people worldwide and generated many sequels in the survivors, such as muscular pain and fatigue. These symptoms have been treated through pharmacological approaches; however, infected people keep presenting physical limitations. Besides, the COVID-19 damage to the central nervous system has also been related to the presence of some physical impairment, so strategies that focus on diverse brain areas should be encouraged. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-pharmacological tool that could be associated with pharmacological treatments to improve the central nervous system function and decrease the exacerbation of the immune system response. tDCS targeting pain and fatigue-related areas could provide an increase in neuroplasticity and enhancements in physical functions. Moreover, it can be used in infirmaries and clinical centers to treat COVID-19 patients.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Fatigue/etiology ; Fatigue/therapy ; Humans ; Pain ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-23
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 731969-1
    ISSN 1806-9282 ; 0104-4230 ; 0004-5241 ; 0102-843X
    ISSN (online) 1806-9282
    ISSN 0104-4230 ; 0004-5241 ; 0102-843X
    DOI 10.1590/1806-9282.67.01.20200671
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  4. Article ; Online: EMG breakpoints for detecting anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point in recovered COVID-19 patients.

    Frazão, Murillo / Silva, Paulo Eugênio / Cacau, Lucas de Assis Pereira / Petrucci, Tullio Rocha / Assis, Mariela Cometki / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology

    2021  Volume 59, Page(s) 102567

    Abstract: Introduction: A huge number of COVID-19 patients should be referred to rehabilitation programmes. Individualizing the exercise intensity by metabolic response provide good physiological results. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: A huge number of COVID-19 patients should be referred to rehabilitation programmes. Individualizing the exercise intensity by metabolic response provide good physiological results. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of EMG as a non-invasive determinant of the anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point, for more precise exercise intensity prescription.
    Methods: An observational cross-sectional study with 66 recovered COVID-19 patients was carried out. The patients underwent a cardiopulmonary exercise test with simultaneous assessment of muscle electromyography in vastus lateralis. EMG breakpoints were analyzed during the ramp-up protocol. The first and second EMG breakpoints were used for anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point determination.
    Results: EMG and gas exchange analysis presented strong correlation in anaerobic threshold (r = 0.97, p < 0.0001) and respiratory compensation point detection (r = 0.99, p < 0.0001) detection. Bland-Altman analysis demonstrated a bias = -4.7 W (SD = 6.2 W, limits of agreement = -16.9 to 7.6) for anaerobic threshold detection in EMG compared to gas exchange analysis. In respiratory compensation point detection, Bland-Altman analysis demonstrated a bias = -2.1 W (SD = 4.5 W, limits of agreement = -10.9 to 6.6) in EMG compared to gas exchange analysis. EMG demonstrated a small effect size compared to gas exchange analysis in oxygen uptake and power output at anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point detection.
    Conclusions: EMG analysis detects anaerobic threshold and respiratory compensation point without clinical significant difference than gas exchange analysis (gold standard method) in recovered COVID-19 patients.
    MeSH term(s) Anaerobic Threshold ; COVID-19 ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Exercise Test ; Humans ; Muscle, Skeletal ; Oxygen Consumption ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 1073161-1
    ISSN 1873-5711 ; 1050-6411
    ISSN (online) 1873-5711
    ISSN 1050-6411
    DOI 10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102567
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  5. Article: Distinct phenotypes in COVID-19 may require distinct pulmonary rehabilitation strategies.

    De França, Eduardo Eriko Tenório / Junior, Ubirace Elihimas / Schwingel, Paulo Adriano / Carvalho, Celso R F / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Monaldi archives for chest disease = Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace

    2020  Volume 90, Issue 4

    Abstract: The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has distinct clinical manifestations that can vary from an asymptomatic condition to severe acute respiratory failure. Phenotypes are attributable to different pathophysiological mechanisms and require different ... ...

    Abstract The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has distinct clinical manifestations that can vary from an asymptomatic condition to severe acute respiratory failure. Phenotypes are attributable to different pathophysiological mechanisms and require different treatment strategies. The assessment and identification of different phenotypes can guide therapy configurations such as oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, and tracheal intubation. Further studies are essential to provide information on the influence of phenotypes in the decision of rehabilitation strategies. The sequelae left in the respiratory system of COVID-19 survivors and its limitations will be a challenge for rehabilitation services worldwide. Lung injuries are directly related to the phenotypes presented, and depending on the degree of these injuries, rehabilitation strategies can be targeted. We believe that differentiating patients, according to their respective phenotypes, can improve decision-making in treatment and individualized rehabilitation.
    MeSH term(s) Airway Management/methods ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/rehabilitation ; COVID-19/therapy ; COVID-19/virology ; Clinical Decision-Making ; Humans ; Intubation, Intratracheal/methods ; Noninvasive Ventilation/methods ; Oxygen/therapeutic use ; Phenotype ; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine/methods ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome/complications ; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome/therapy ; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome/virology
    Chemical Substances Oxygen (S88TT14065)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-03
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1160940-0
    ISSN 1122-0643 ; 1120-0391
    ISSN 1122-0643 ; 1120-0391
    DOI 10.4081/monaldi.2020.1523
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  6. Article ; Online: Neuromuscular efficiency is impaired during exercise in COPD patients.

    Frazão, Murillo / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Araújo, Alex Andrade / Romualdo, Michel Platini / de Mello, Brenda Lopes Cavalcanti / Jerônimo, Géssica Gomes / Paulino, Flávia Pinheiro / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Respiratory physiology & neurobiology

    2021  Volume 290, Page(s) 103673

    Abstract: Aim: to analyze respiratory and peripheral neuromuscular efficiency during exercise in COPD.: Methods: COPD patients (VEF: Results: Healthy subjects presented higher respiratory neuromuscular efficiency at moderate, heavy and maximum exercise ... ...

    Abstract Aim: to analyze respiratory and peripheral neuromuscular efficiency during exercise in COPD.
    Methods: COPD patients (VEF
    Results: Healthy subjects presented higher respiratory neuromuscular efficiency at moderate, heavy and maximum exercise intensities compared to COPD (p < 0.05). Healthy subjects presented higher peripheral neuromuscular efficiency at light, moderate, heavy and maximum exercise intensities compared to COPD (p < 0.001). Dynamic hyperinflation presented correlation with respiratory and peripheral neuromuscular efficiency (r = -0.73 and r = -0.76, p < 0.001).
    Conclusion: COPD patients have lower respiratory neuromuscular efficiency at moderate exercise intensity and lower peripheral neuromuscular efficiency at light exercise intensity. Dynamic hyperinflation affects respiratory and peripheral neuromuscular efficiency.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Electromyography ; Exercise/physiology ; Exercise Test ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Muscle, Skeletal/physiopathology ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/physiopathology ; Respiratory Muscles/physiopathology ; Spirometry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-16
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 2077867-3
    ISSN 1878-1519 ; 1569-9048
    ISSN (online) 1878-1519
    ISSN 1569-9048
    DOI 10.1016/j.resp.2021.103673
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  7. Article ; Online: Monitoring Heart Rate Variability and Perceived Well-Being in Brazilian Elite Beach Volleyball Players: A Single-Tournament Pilot Study.

    Nakamura, Fábio Y / Torres, Vitor Bruno Cavalcanti / da Silva, Leopoldo Sindice / Gantois, Petrus / Andrade, Ana Denise / Ribeiro, André Luiz Berzoti / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro / Batista, Gilmário Ricarte

    Journal of strength and conditioning research

    2020  Volume 36, Issue 6, Page(s) 1708–1714

    Abstract: Abstract: Nakamura, FY, Torres, VBC, da Silva, LS, Gantois, P, Andrade, AD, Ribeiro, ALB, Brasileiro-Santos, MdS, and Batista, GR. Monitoring heart rate variability and perceived well-being in Brazilian elite beach volleyball players: A single- ... ...

    Abstract Abstract: Nakamura, FY, Torres, VBC, da Silva, LS, Gantois, P, Andrade, AD, Ribeiro, ALB, Brasileiro-Santos, MdS, and Batista, GR. Monitoring heart rate variability and perceived well-being in Brazilian elite beach volleyball players: A single-tournament pilot study. J Strength Cond Res 36(6): 1708-1714, 2022-The aim of this study was to monitor the changes in heart rate variability (HRV) and perceptual well-being status after a beach volleyball (BV) tournament day in high-level U17 and senior players. Seventeen BV players (U17 [15-16 years]: n = 08; and senior [19-41 years]: n = 09) competing at national and/or international BV level participated in this study. Resting HRV and perceptual well-being measures were recorded across 4 moments: night 1 (prematches night), morning 1 (prematches morning), night 2 (postmatches night), and morning 2 (postmatches morning). Session rating of perceived exertion was assessed 10 minutes after each match, and accumulated match loads were used for analysis. Senior players presented higher values of natural logarithm of square root of the mean squared differences of successive RR intervals (lnRMSSD) at the 4 observation moments than U17 players (p = 0.006). Within-subjects analysis showed a larger mean difference regarding both lnRMSSD and natural logarithm SD of normal R-R intervals (lnSDNN) between night 1 vs. night 2 in U17 players (effect size = 1.11 and, 0.96, respectively) compared with senior (effect size = 0.40 and 0.32, respectively). Accumulated match loads were negatively correlated with percentage change in lnRMSSD (r = -0.54; p = 0.037). U17 players showed higher well-being variation than senior (group × time; p = 0.02). In conclusion, the lnRMSSD index was able to discriminate the U17 and senior BV players, and maintaining high vagally related HRV indices is an important response to BV training and competition.
    MeSH term(s) Brazil ; Heart Rate/physiology ; Humans ; Pilot Projects ; Soccer/physiology ; Volleyball
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1156349-7
    ISSN 1533-4287 ; 1064-8011
    ISSN (online) 1533-4287
    ISSN 1064-8011
    DOI 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003654
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  8. Article ; Online: Influence of obesity in pulmonary function and exercise tolerance in obese women with obstructive sleep apnea.

    Passos, Vivian Maria Moraes / Lima, Anna Myrna Jaguaribe de / Leite, Bárbara Renatha Afonso Ferreira de Barros / Pedrosa, Rodrigo Pinto / Barros, Isly Maria Lucena de / Costa, Laura Olinda Bregieiro Fernandes / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    Archives of endocrinology and metabolism

    2019  Volume 63, Issue 1, Page(s) 40–46

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the influence of obesity on pulmonary function and exercise tolerance in women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).: Subjects and methods: A descriptive analytic cross- sectional study was carried out. Thirty-nine (39) sedentary ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate the influence of obesity on pulmonary function and exercise tolerance in women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
    Subjects and methods: A descriptive analytic cross- sectional study was carried out. Thirty-nine (39) sedentary climacteric women, aged 45 to 60 years, were evaluated and submitted to polysomnography. The participants were divided into 4 groups: a) 'eutrophic non-OSA' (n = 13); b) 'eutrophic OSA' (n = 5); c) 'obese non-OSA' (n = 6); d) 'obese OSA' (n = 15). All subjects underwent clinical and anthropometric evaluation, followed by pulmonary function tests and 6-minute walk test (6MWT).
    Results: There was a significant difference in the predicted percentage values of FEV1/FVC when comparing 'eutrophic OSA' and 'obese OSA' (97.6% ± 6.1% vs. 105.7% ± 5.7%, respectively; p = 0.025). The other spirometric variables did not show any differences between the studied groups. There was no significant difference in the maximum distance walked when the 'eutrophic non-OSA', 'eutrophic OSA', 'obese non-OSA' and 'obese OSA' groups were compared.
    Conclusion: Considering the results of this study, OSA itself did not influence pulmonary function or functional capacity parameters compared to eutrophic women. However, not only isolated obesity but also obesity associated with OSA can negatively impact sleep quality and lung function.
    MeSH term(s) Cross-Sectional Studies ; Exercise Test/methods ; Exercise Tolerance/physiology ; Female ; Functional Residual Capacity/physiology ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Obesity/physiopathology ; Polysomnography ; Sedentary Behavior ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/physiopathology ; Spirometry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-28
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2359-4292
    ISSN (online) 2359-4292
    DOI 10.20945/2359-3997000000101
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  9. Article ; Online: Short-Term Resistance Training Improves Cardiac Autonomic Modulation and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Oliveira-Dantas, Filipe F / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro / Thomas, Scott G / Silva, Alexandre S / Silva, Douglas C / Browne, Rodrigo A V / Farias-Junior, Luiz F / Costa, Eduardo C / Santos, Amilton da Cruz

    Journal of strength and conditioning research

    2019  Volume 34, Issue 1, Page(s) 37–45

    Abstract: Oliveira-Dantas, FF, Brasileiro-Santos, MdS, Thomas, SG, Silva, AS, Silva, DC, Browne, RAV, Farias-Junior, LF, Costa, EC, and Santos, AdC. Short-term resistance training improves cardiac autonomic modulation and blood pressure in hypertensive older women: ...

    Abstract Oliveira-Dantas, FF, Brasileiro-Santos, MdS, Thomas, SG, Silva, AS, Silva, DC, Browne, RAV, Farias-Junior, LF, Costa, EC, and Santos, AdC. Short-term resistance training improves cardiac autonomic modulation and blood pressure in hypertensive older women: a randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res 34(1): 37-45, 2020-This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of short-term resistance training (RT) on cardiac autonomic modulation and peripheral hemodynamic parameters in hypertensive older women. Twenty-five hypertensive older women who were insufficiently active (64.7 ± 4.7 years) participated in this study. Subjects were randomly allocated to a 10-week RT program (2 d·wk in the first 5 weeks; 3 d·wk in the last 5 weeks) or a nonexercise control group. Linear reverse periodization was used for the RT program. Cardiac autonomic modulation, mean blood pressure (MBP), peripheral vascular resistance (PVR), and resting heart rate (RHR) were measured before and after 10 weeks. The RT group reduced cardiac sympathetic modulation (0V%; B = -6.6; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -12.9 to -0.2; p = 0.045; Cohen's d = 0.88) and showed a trend for increased parasympathetic modulation (2V%; B = 12.5; 95% CI: 0-25; p = 0.050; Cohen's d = 0.87) compared with the control group. The RT group reduced MBP (B = -8.5 mm Hg; 95% CI: -13.6 to -3.4; p = 0.001; Cohen's d = 1.27), PVR (B = -14.1 units; 95% CI: -19.9 to -8.4; p < 0.001; Cohen's d = 1.86), and RHR (B = -8.8 b·min; 95% CI: -14.3 to -3.3; p = 0.002; Cohen's d = 1.20) compared with the control group. In the RT group, the changes in 2V% patterns and low-frequency components showed a correlation with changes in MBP (r = -0.60; p = 0.032) and RHR (r = 0.75; p = 0.0003). In conclusion, 10 weeks of RT improved cardiac autonomic modulation and reduced MBP and PVR in hypertensive older women. These results reinforce the importance of RT for this population.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Autonomic Nervous System ; Blood Pressure ; Female ; Heart Rate/physiology ; Hemodynamics ; Humans ; Hypertension/therapy ; Middle Aged ; Parasympathetic Nervous System ; Resistance Training ; Sympathetic Nervous System ; Vascular Resistance
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-12-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 1156349-7
    ISSN 1533-4287 ; 1064-8011
    ISSN (online) 1533-4287
    ISSN 1064-8011
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  10. Article ; Online: Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Neuromuscular Performance in Patients Recovered from COVID-19

    Frazao, Murillo / Santos, Amilton da Cruz / Cacau, Lucas de Assis Pereira / Silva, Paulo Eugenio / Petrucci, Tullio Rocha / Assis, Mariela Cometki / Leal, Romulo de Almeida / Forjaz, Claudia Lucia de Moraes / Brasileiro-Santos, Maria do Socorro

    medRxiv

    Abstract: Objective: COVID-19 affects cardiorespiratory and muscular systems, causing dysfunctions that may persist after recovery from the acute infection and treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular performance ...

    Abstract Objective: COVID-19 affects cardiorespiratory and muscular systems, causing dysfunctions that may persist after recovery from the acute infection and treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness and neuromuscular performance in these patients. Methods: Patients recovered from mild (n=31) and severe (n=17) COVID-19 were evaluated and compared to healthy subjects (n=15). All volunteers underwent a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test with simultaneous acquisition of electromyography (EMG). Power output, oxygen uptake (VO2), pulse oxygen (O2Pulse), cardiovascular efficiency (ΔHR/ΔVO2), ventilation (VE), breathing reserve (BR) and ventilatory efficiency (VE/VCO2 slope) were analyzed. From EMG, power output for type Ia and IIa activation as well as total neuromuscular efficiency (Δwatts/Δ%RMS) were determined. Results: Patients with severe COVID-19 presented lower VO2, O2Pulse and VE than mild COVID-19 patients and healthy subjects (p < 0.05 for all comparisons). No differences in ΔHR/ΔVO2, BR or VE/VCO2 slope were observed among the groups (p > 0.05 for all comparisons). Type IIa and IIb fibers were activated at lower power output in severe than in mild COVID-19 patients and healthy subjects (p < 0.05). Δwatts/Δ%RMS was lower in severe than in mild COVID-19 patients and healthy subjects (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Patients recovered from severe COVID-19 present low cardiorespiratory fitness, activate glycolytic fibers at low power outputs, and show low neuromuscular efficiency; while patients recovered from mild COVID-19 do not present these sequels.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-13
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2021.01.11.20248930
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