IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF AN ORTHOSTATIC DEVICE IN AMPUTEES WHO PRACTICE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lower limb amputation affects mainly economically active young adults, causing great socio-economic impact due to impaired work capacity, socialization, and quality of life. Thus, the use of orthostatic devices could make reintegration of the individual back into the work envi...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de medicina do esporte 2023, Vol.29
Main Authors: Alves, Gabriella Coelho Vieira de Melo, Hotta, Gisele Harumi, Aguiar, Débora Pinheiro, Oliveira, Liana Praça, Leopoldino, Marie Aquino Melo de, Fortes, Jefferson Pacheco Amaral, Oliveira, Francisco Carlos de Mattos Brito, Santos Júnior, Francisco Fleury Uchoa
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Language:eng ; por
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PHYSIOLOGY
SPORT SCIENCES
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Summary:ABSTRACT Introduction: Lower limb amputation affects mainly economically active young adults, causing great socio-economic impact due to impaired work capacity, socialization, and quality of life. Thus, the use of orthostatic devices could make reintegration of the individual back into the work environment possible. Objective: To evaluate the immediate effect of using a postural elevation device on physiological parameters and plantar pressure levels in amputees who practice physical activity. Methods: Sociodemographic and perceived sleep quality data were collected from 14 adults of both sexes with lower limb amputations, who practice physical activity. The participants were placed in postural elevation equipment for a period of 90 minutes with monitoring of physiological parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. Parameters related to the autonomic nervous system and plantar pressure levels were also evaluated. Data were also collected during recovery at 15- and 30-minute intervals after using the device. Data analysis was performed using two-way ANOVA or a mixed-effects model with Sidak's multiple comparisons test. Results: For all cardiovascular parameters (p>0.05) analyzed, the activation level of the autonomic nervous system (p>0.05), and plantar pressure (p>0.05), no evidence of differences was observed during use of the orthostatic device in all evaluated periods. Conclusion: The use of postural elevation equipment for 90 minutes does not generate, as an immediate effect, changes in physiological parameters and postural control in amputees who practice physical activity. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies – investigation of treatment results. Clinical relevance statement . RESUMO Introdução: A amputação de membros inferiores afeta em sua maioria adultos jovens economicamente ativos, o que ocasiona grande impacto socioeconômico devido ao comprometimento da capacidade laboral, socialização e qualidade de vida. Desta forma, as utilizações de dispositivos ortostáticos possibilitariam a reinserção do indivíduo no ambiente de trabalho. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito imediato da utilização de um dispositivo de elevação postural nos parâmetros fisiológicos e nos níveis da pressão plantar de amputados praticantes de atividade física. Métodos: Foram coletados os dados sociodemográficos e a percepção da qualidade do sono de 14 adultos de ambos os sexos com amputações de membro inferior que praticam atividade física. Os participan
ISSN:1517-8692
1806-9940
1806-9940
DOI:10.1590/1517-8692202329012021_0304