Natalia Ricci

• Universidade Cidade de São Paulo

Acrobatic exercise is considered a complex motor activity and may promote motor learning and neuroplasticity. The objective of this systematic review was to verify possible plastic brain changes induced by acrobatic exercise in non-lesioned rat and mouse through the analysis of experimental studies. Manual and electronic searches were conducted in...

The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the role of therapeutic alliance in pain relief in patients with musculoskeletal disorders treated by physiotherapy. Manual and database searches (Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Knowledge, CINAHL, PEDro, Lilacs, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO) were performed with no restrictions of language and publ...

Background The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is often used in clinical practice to predict falls in the older adults. However, there is no consensus in research regarding its ability to predict falls. Objective To verify whether the BBS can predict falls risk in older adults. Data source Manual and electronic searches (Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Ageline...

Enhancing physical activity (PA) is recognized as a powerful intervention for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and disability in older people. Furthermore, there is an agreement that increased PA in daily life is a key determinant of active and healthy ageing and should be recommended for frail and sedentary older people. Unfortunat...

Background: Early mobilisation is prescribed after cardiac surgery to prevent postoperative complications, decrease length of hospital stay, and augment return to daily activities. Objective: To evaluate the evidence for the effects of early mobilisation in patients after cardiac surgery on length of hospital stay, functional capacity and postop...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of vestibular rehabilitation protocols on balance control in elderly with dizziness. Design: This is a randomized clinical trial with 3-mo follow-up period. The sample was composed of 82 older individuals with chronic dizziness from vestibular disorders. The control group was treated ac...

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are currently the main cause of mortality and hospitalization in the adult population and cardiac surgery is an option of treatment. Postoperative complications are still frequent and can determines the length of hospital staying. Early mobilization can be used in these patients to reduce such complications and t...

It is common that individuals after stroke show changes in the gait pattern, imbalance and more susceptibility to falls. This study aimed to assess the relationship between gait speed and self-efficacy for falls in hemiparetic subjects. The sample was composed of 23 individuals with hemiparesis due to stroke with a mean age of 60.6±11.26 years and...

With aging, the sensory systems suffer an accumulation of degenerative, infectious and/or traumatic processes that may hinder the body balance maintenance. To assess the influence of sensory information on static body balance of elderly individuals with vestibular disorders. Cross-sectional study of elderly individuals with vestibular disorders. Th...

The use of virtual reality through exergames or active video game, i.e. a new form of interactive gaming, as a complementary tool in rehabilitation has been a frequent focus in research and clinical practice in the last few years. However, evidence of their effectiveness is scarce in the older population. This review aim to provide a summary of the...

Purpose: This study aims to describe the process of conducting a randomized clinical trial of elderly with chronic dizziness subjected to vestibular rehabilitation (VR) and to verify its effectiveness on dizziness intensity. Methods: Older adults (≥65 years) with chronic dizziness from vestibular disorders referred to VR were enrolled to the tri...

Background Evidence suggests a possible bidirectional connection between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the frailty syndrome in older people. Purpose To verify the relationship between CVD risk factors and the frailty syndrome in community-dwelling elderly. Methods This population-based study used data from the Fragilidade em Idosos Brasileiros...

To determine if some common screening tests predict scores on detailed, objective diagnostic tests of the vestibular system. Sixty patients with vestibular disorders were compared with 60 asymptomatic controls. Vestibular diagnostic laboratory, tertiary care center. Subjects were screened with head impulse tests, Fukuda stepping tests while walking...

Background: The Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) is considered an important subjective assessment to evaluate patients suffering from dizziness and imbalance. Although frequently used, its metric characteristics still require further investigation. Objective: This paper aims to analyze the psychometric properties of the...

Introdução: A posturografia estática e dinâmica tem sido usada para analisar a habilidade de idosos com disfunção vestibular em manter o equilíbrio corporal em diferentes condições de conflitos sensoriais. O objetivo do exame é quantificar a velocidade de oscilação e o deslocamento do centro de pressão nas condições de conflitos visual, somatossens...

Unlabelled: The Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) assesses the impact of dizziness and body imbalance on the everyday activities of patients with vestibulopathy. The scale encompasses 28 activities divided into three sub-scales (functional, ambulation and instrumental). Objective: To translate and cross-culturally adap...

Background There are several protocols designed to treat vestibular disorders that focus on habituation, substitution, adaptation, and compensation exercises. However, protocols that contemplate not only vestibular stimulation but also other components that are essential to the body balance control in older people are rare. This study aims to compa...

Document presenting the VR protocols (conventional versus multimodal).

Background: As the population ages, changes occur in the epidemiological profile towards the current predominance of chronic degenerative diseases which, when untreated, lead to loss of functional capacity and require long-term assistance. Objectives: To describe the profile of the elderly attending the geriatric physical therapy service and to...

Home care (HC) is directed at older people with high risk of mortality due to clinical, social, and functional vulnerability. The purpose of this study is to analyze the likelihood of survival in a 2-year follow-up of elderly in HC and determine associations between the patient outcome (death/survival) and baseline data. The medical records of 38 e...

This research assessed the satisfaction of the users of São Carlos Hospital School in its first six months of functioning. A sample of 137 users was grouped according to the service used: hospital admittance, home care, emergency medical assistance, spontaneous emergency and shelter. Inferential statistics were realized by Chi-Square and Fischer Ex...

This study aims at identifying the sociodemographic, clinical-functional and psycho-cognitive factors associated with the history of falls of community-dwelling elderly individuals assisted by Programa Saúde da Família (PSF - Family Health Program). The sample comprised 96 elderly subjects equally divided into three groups according to the report o...

Sedentary lifestyle combined with smoking, contributes to the development of a set of chronic diseases and to accelerating the course of aging. The aim of the study was to compare the hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between elderly persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers. The sample was comprised of 40 elderly...

to summarize the results of clinical trials on vestibular rehabilitation (VR) in middle-aged and elderly people with vestibular disorders. a search for relevant trials was performed in the databases LILACS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SciELO, Cochrane, ISI Web of Knowledge and virtual libraries of theses and dissertations. Randomized controlled trials publish...

Among the elderly, smoking is related to death and it contributes to disability associated with chronic diseases. This study aims to verify the influence of a history of smoking on the physical capacity of elderly people, and its relationship with the gender. Elderly people beginning to practice physical activity reported questions about their smok...

OBJECTIVE: To systematically investigate the scientific evidence relating to electrothermal and phototherapeutic methods for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). METHODS: The search for reports on interventions using electrothermal and phototherapy for FMS was carried out in the Pubmed, Medline, Lilacs, Scielo, ISI Web of Knowledge, PEDro...

This study aims to determine the factors that may be related to falls in the elderly assisted by the Family Health Program (FHP). Elderly individuals aged 60 years or over, who were assisted by the FHP primary care system (n=2209), responded to a sociodemographic and health questionnaire. Mental health was evaluated using the Geriatric Depression S...

To systematically investigate the scientific evidence relating to electrothermal and phototherapeutic methods for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The search for reports on interventions using electrothermal and phototherapy for FMS was carried out in the Pubmed, Medline, Lilacs, Scielo, ISI Web of Knowledge, PEDro and Cochrane Collabo...

Este é um estudo comparativo do efeito da obesidade no equilíbrio estático e dinâmico de mulheres a partir da meia-idade. A amostra foi composta por mulheres acima de 50 anos (n=80), distribuídas segundo o índice de massa corporal em grupo não-obeso (n=45) e obeso (n=35), com médias de idade equivalentes. Foram avaliadas quanto à gordura corporal p...

OBJETIVO: Identificar os fatores funcionais associados com o déficit visual em idosos da comunidade. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 96 idosos quanto à acuidade visual por meio da tabela direcional de Snellen e categorizados em relação à baixa visão (acuidade visual <0,3) e visão normal (acuidade visual >0,3). Os fatores funcionais analisados foram: númer...

Os sistemas sensoriais (visual, somato-sensitivo e vestibular) são responsáveis pelo início do processo de construção do equilíbrio corporal humano. No entanto, esses sistemas sofrem alterações causadas pela senescência e pela presença de doenças. Tais modificações no funcionamento sensorial podem predispor o idoso à instabilidade, e, consequenteme...

BACKGROUND: Human balance is a complex motor task. Its maintenance is essential to accomplishing daily tasks. The aging process and the chronic diseases that affect older adults lead to serious balance disorders, thus making such individuals more susceptible to falls.OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the functional balance of community-dwelling older adu...

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O equilíbrio humano é uma tarefa motora complexa, e a sua manutenção é essencial para a realização das tarefas cotidianas. O processo de envelhecimento e as doenças crônicas que acometem os idosos geram sérios distúrbios de equilíbrio, tornando-os mais suscetíveis às quedas. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar e comparar o equilíbrio funcional de...

To determine whether elderly subjects with distinct histories of falls presented differences concerning the influence of sensory interaction on balance. Cross-sectional research. Ninety-six community-dwelling elderly subjects were divided into three groups, according to the history of falls within the past year (group 1, no falls; group 2, one fall...

Objetivo Verificar os fatores associados à independência funcional de idosos em assistência domiciliária. Método Estudo clínico quantitativo, descritivo-analítico com corte transversal realizado por meio de investigação de 80 prontuários de idosos atendidos em programa de assistência domiciliária. Resultados A amostra de idosos foi composta por u...

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever os efeitos da assistência multiprofissional na capacidade funcional de idosos atendidos em Centro-Dia Geriátrico após seis meses de acompanhamento. O método usado foi o estudo clínico observacional de seguimento. Catorze pacientes com idade superior a 80 anos foram avaliados na admissão ao serviço e após seis mes...

Unlabelled: The objective is to describe the functional capacity of elderly patients who took part in a six-month follow-up program at a geriatric day care center. The methods used were a six-month observation clinical study. The following tools were used to assess fourteen elderly patients over 80 years old at admission at the day care and for si...

As funções do quadril são cruciais para a independência funcional de um indivíduo, motivo da grande repercussão da osteoartrite (OA) sobre as alterações nessa articulação. A OA de quadril é uma doença crônico-degenerativa e o tratamento atual detém-se em combater sua sintomatologia. Dentre os possíveis tratamentos conservadores, os exercícios têm s...

Functions of the hip are crucial for the functional independence of an individual, being the reason of great repercussion of Osteoarthritis (OA) on the alterations in this joint. Hip OA is a chronic degenerative disease and the available treatment aims to alleviate its symptoms. Exercises, one of the conservative treatment possibilities, have been...

Objetivo: Verificar o grau de concordância entre as medidas obtidas a partir da percepção do cuidador e a observação direta do profissional da área da saúde quanto ao desempenho das atividades de vida diária de idosos em programa de assistência domiciliária. Métodos: Foram feitas observações do desempenho em 40 idosos e entrevistas com seus respect...

To assess the agreement between measures of caregiver's perception and health provider's direct observation of performance in daily living activities among home care elderly patients. Performance observations were carried out among 40 elderly patients and their respective caregivers were interviewed. During home visits, data on caregiver's percepti...

The knowledge of the performance of the aged one in its activities have a major importance in the home care services, because it is the objective of professionals and caregivers during health care. The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional independence evolution of patients included under home care, through the caregiver's point of...