To investigate whether whole body vibration (WBV) training increases the explosive force of
the knee extensors in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Fourteen CKD patients …

Background: The immobility in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation is associated
with respiratory muscle weakness, contributing to prolonged hospitalization. This weakness …

Background. Aging results in a decline in the function of the respiratory muscles. Inspiratory
muscle training is emerging as a possible intervention to attenuate the decline of respiratory …

Questions: In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, does the Manual
Diaphragm Release Technique improve diaphragmatic mobility after a single treatment, or …

Background: Aging affects respiratory strength that could cause reduction in functional capacity
and quality of life, playing a fundamental role in healthy aging and survival. To prevent …

Type II diabetes (TIIDM) is characterized by high levels of blood glucose followed by
excessive insulin release so that the target cells become less sensitive, developing insulin …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the diaphragm kinetics, respiratory function,
and serum dosage of leptin and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α) in three clinical …

… Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza , Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza … Helga Cecília Muniz de
Souza, Maíra Florentino Pessoa, Rafaela dos Santos Clemente, Alanna Vasconcelos da Silva, …

Backgroud: Mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU are usually restricted to immobility in
bed. Immobility is associated with the development of peripheral muscle weakness, which …

… Renata Janaina Pereira de Souza for her willingness to welcome participants to the research
site and help with the organization of experimental procedures and Prof. Taciano Rocha …