Introdução: O fisioterapeuta utiliza-se de vários equipamentos eletro-eletrônicos que emitem radiação eletromagnética para fins terapêuticos. Entre esses, o equipamento de diatermia por micro-ondas de alta frequência, sendo essa de 2,45 GHz. Nesse procedimento terapêutico, é possível ter perdas variáveis da energia irradiada por reflexão e por dispersão, desde o aplicador até a área a ser tratada. Assim, o profissional que opera o equipamento de diatermia por micro-ondas, é exposto a essa radiação diariamente durante anos. Adicionalmente a esse cenário ocupacional, observa-se que o fisioterapeuta, de modo geral, tem raras atitudes de proteção ocupacional durante essas aplicações, tornando o ambiente de trabalho, bem como a si mesmo, passivos de situações de riscos não controlados e, consequentemente, efeitos adversos podem ocorrer. Com a finalidade de contribuir na elucidação de indicadores que despertem o interesse das autoridades relacionadas com a vigilância e legislação em saúde no que se refere à segurança de profissionais envolvidos direta ou indiretamente com a terapia de diatermia por micro-ondas, realizou-se este estudo. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a prevalência de morbidades referidas por fisioterapeutas e a exposição destes profissionais à radiação emitida por equipamentos terapêuticos de diatermia por micro-ondas. Metodologia: Realizou-se estudo de corte transversal com 193 fisioterapeutas de quatro Municípios da Região Oeste do Estado do Paraná, Brasil. Aplicou-se, via eletrônica, questionário estruturado especialmente para a coleta de dados sobre a exposição ocupacional à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas, potenciais fatores de confusão e morbidades, acrescido do questionário de Avaliação Multidimensional de Fadiga (MAF) e do Questionário de Avaliação da Incapacidade por Enxaqueca (MIDAS). A análise estatística incluiu regressão logística e Teste t de Student. Resultados: Observou-se associações significantes entre a exposição de fisioterapeutas à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e o uso de lentes de correção da visão (p = 0,02; OR: 3,56; IC 95%: 1,15 - 10,96), a fadiga (p= 0,04; OR: 4,93; IC 95%: 1,04 - 23,25) e a neoplasias (p = 0,008; OR: 32,05; IC 95%: 2,46 - 416,96). Os resultados obtidos no Teste t de Student, relacionados com exposição ocupacional à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e fadiga (p = 0,004), uso de lentes de correção da visão (p < 0,001) e neoplasias (p < 0,001), apresentaram-se consistentes com os resultados obtidos nas análises univariada e multivariada para esses desfechos. Conclusão: Os resultados demonstraram associação significante entre exposição ocupacional de fisioterapeutas à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e uso de lentes de correção da visão, fadiga e neoplasias. Portanto, são sugeridas orientações de segurança ocupacional, dirigidas a estes profissionais, como medida preventiva de possíveis efeitos adversos, e a replicação deste estudo. / Introduction: Various electroelectronic equipments that emit electromagnetic radiation for therapeutic purposes are employed by physiotherapists. Among these is the equipment for diathermy with microwave high frequency (2.45 GHz). During this procedure of treatment different levels of losses by reflection and scattering of the radiated energy from the applicator to the area to be treated are possible. Thus, the equipment operator is exposed to this radiation daily for years. In addition to this occupational setting, physiotherapists seldom do maintain occupational protection attitudes for these applications, doing the work environment, as themselves, passive in risk and not controlled situations. Therefore, adverse effects may occur. In order to contribute to elucidate indicators and arouse the authorities care over surveillance and health legislation regarding professional\'s security, directly or indirectly involved with the therapy by microwave diathermy, this study was conducted. Objective: To analyze the association between prevalence of morbidities referred by physiotherapists and their occupational exposure to radiation emitted by therapeutic microwave diathermy equipment. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study conducted in 193 physiotherapists from four cities of the west of Paraná State, Brazil. A specified structured web questionnaire was applied for collecting data about microwave diathermy exposition, potential confounders and morbidities, plus the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF) and the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS). Statistical analysis included logistic regression and Student\'s t-Test. Results: It was observed significant associations between exposure of physiotherapists to microwave and the use of visual correction lens (p = 0.02; OR: 3.56; 95% CI: 1.15 - 10.96), fatigue (p = 0.04; OR: 4.93; 95% CI: 1.04 - 23.25) and neoplasms (p = 0.008; OR: 32.05; 95% CI: 2.46 - 416.96). The results obtained in the Student\'s t test, related to occupational exposure to radiation of microwave diathermy and fatigue (p = 0.004), use of visual correction lens (p < 0.001) and neoplasms (p < 0.001), were consistent with the results obtained in the univariate and multivariate analyzes for these outcomes. Conclusion: The results demonstrated a significant association between occupational exposure of physiotherapists to radiation of microwave diathermy and use of visual correction lens, fatigue and cancer. Therefore, occupational safety guidelines aimed at these professionals, as a prevention of possible adverse effects, and replication of this study are suggested.

Introdução: O fisioterapeuta utiliza-se de vários equipamentos eletro-eletrônicos que emitem radiação eletromagnética para fins terapêuticos. Entre esses, o equipamento de diatermia por micro-ondas de alta frequência, sendo essa de 2,45 GHz. Nesse procedimento terapêutico, é possível ter perdas variáveis da energia irradiada por reflexão e por dispersão, desde o aplicador até a área a ser tratada. Assim, o profissional que opera o equipamento de diatermia por micro-ondas, é exposto a essa radiação diariamente durante anos. Adicionalmente a esse cenário ocupacional, observa-se que o fisioterapeuta, de modo geral, tem raras atitudes de proteção ocupacional durante essas aplicações, tornando o ambiente de trabalho, bem como a si mesmo, passivos de situações de riscos não controlados e, consequentemente, efeitos adversos podem ocorrer. Com a finalidade de contribuir na elucidação de indicadores que despertem o interesse das autoridades relacionadas com a vigilância e legislação em saúde no que se refere à segurança de profissionais envolvidos direta ou indiretamente com a terapia de diatermia por micro-ondas, realizou-se este estudo. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a prevalência de morbidades referidas por fisioterapeutas e a exposição destes profissionais à radiação emitida por equipamentos terapêuticos de diatermia por micro-ondas. Metodologia: Realizou-se estudo de corte transversal com 193 fisioterapeutas de quatro Municípios da Região Oeste do Estado do Paraná, Brasil. Aplicou-se, via eletrônica, questionário estruturado especialmente para a coleta de dados sobre a exposição ocupacional à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas, potenciais fatores de confusão e morbidades, acrescido do questionário de Avaliação Multidimensional de Fadiga (MAF) e do Questionário de Avaliação da Incapacidade por Enxaqueca (MIDAS). A análise estatística incluiu regressão logística e Teste t de Student. Resultados: Observou-se associações significantes entre a exposição de fisioterapeutas à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e o uso de lentes de correção da visão (p = 0,02; OR: 3,56; IC 95%: 1,15 - 10,96), a fadiga (p= 0,04; OR: 4,93; IC 95%: 1,04 - 23,25) e a neoplasias (p = 0,008; OR: 32,05; IC 95%: 2,46 - 416,96). Os resultados obtidos no Teste t de Student, relacionados com exposição ocupacional à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e fadiga (p = 0,004), uso de lentes de correção da visão (p < 0,001) e neoplasias (p < 0,001), apresentaram-se consistentes com os resultados obtidos nas análises univariada e multivariada para esses desfechos. Conclusão: Os resultados demonstraram associação significante entre exposição ocupacional de fisioterapeutas à radiação de diatermia por micro-ondas e uso de lentes de correção da visão, fadiga e neoplasias. Portanto, são sugeridas orientações de segurança ocupacional, dirigidas a estes profissionais, como medida preventiva de possíveis efeitos adversos, e a replicação deste estudo. / Introduction: Various electroelectronic equipments that emit electromagnetic radiation for therapeutic purposes are employed by physiotherapists. Among these is the equipment for diathermy with microwave high frequency (2.45 GHz). During this procedure of treatment different levels of losses by reflection and scattering of the radiated energy from the applicator to the area to be treated are possible. Thus, the equipment operator is exposed to this radiation daily for years. In addition to this occupational setting, physiotherapists seldom do maintain occupational protection attitudes for these applications, doing the work environment, as themselves, passive in risk and not controlled situations. Therefore, adverse effects may occur. In order to contribute to elucidate indicators and arouse the authorities care over surveillance and health legislation regarding professional\'s security, directly or indirectly involved with the therapy by microwave diathermy, this study was conducted. Objective: To analyze the association between prevalence of morbidities referred by physiotherapists and their occupational exposure to radiation emitted by therapeutic microwave diathermy equipment. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study conducted in 193 physiotherapists from four cities of the west of Paraná State, Brazil. A specified structured web questionnaire was applied for collecting data about microwave diathermy exposition, potential confounders and morbidities, plus the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF) and the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS). Statistical analysis included logistic regression and Student\'s t-Test. Results: It was observed significant associations between exposure of physiotherapists to microwave and the use of visual correction lens (p = 0.02; OR: 3.56; 95% CI: 1.15 - 10.96), fatigue (p = 0.04; OR: 4.93; 95% CI: 1.04 - 23.25) and neoplasms (p = 0.008; OR: 32.05; 95% CI: 2.46 - 416.96). The results obtained in the Student\'s t test, related to occupational exposure to radiation of microwave diathermy and fatigue (p = 0.004), use of visual correction lens (p < 0.001) and neoplasms (p < 0.001), were consistent with the results obtained in the univariate and multivariate analyzes for these outcomes. Conclusion: The results demonstrated a significant association between occupational exposure of physiotherapists to radiation of microwave diathermy and use of visual correction lens, fatigue and cancer. Therefore, occupational safety guidelines aimed at these professionals, as a prevention of possible adverse effects, and replication of this study are suggested.

My thesis is focused on design of a microwave diathermy therapeutic machine. Its main goal is to improve a shape, technical solution, ergonomics and visual aspects of nowadays microwave diathermy machines and to innovate this part of technology, ergonomics, economics and the usage of this device on the field of physiotherapeutical care.

Limited research exists on the comparison of pulsed shortwave diathermy (PSWD) and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). In addition, minimal research exists on the AcuForce® 7.0 and none of it examines the effects of the AcuForce® 7.0 on range of motion (ROM). This study focused on the comparison of PSWD and IASTM on hamstring flexibility and perceived patient comfort. Twenty male students, faculty, and staff (age 24.5 ± 5.7 years) participated. Active knee extension ROM with the hip flexed at 90º was measured before and after the intervention. Perceived patient comfort was measured after the intervention. The results showed significant increases in ROM in all subjects (p = 0.013). However, there were no significant differences between groups (p = 0.079). Also, there were no significant differences in perceived patient comfort. The results of this study support hamstring flexibility can be increased with the use of either PSWD or the AcuForce® 7.0.

This thesis deals with the basic theory of the electromagnetic field in the first part and the field interactions with biological tissues. Than describes shortwave diathermy as a technique used for purposes of medical treatment. The aim is to built a model of tissue heating in shortwave diathermy in COMSOL Multiphysics environment, so there is included a description of the programming environment, including the mathematical method that COMSOL uses for calculations. The output of the whole work is a model of the lower limb in the knee part and display the results after his diathermy heating.

Recent evidence suggests that heat, a major byproduct of exercise, may be the mediator for many vascular adaptations that come from exercise. Thus, heat therapy that increases muscle temperature in a comparable way to exercise may be an advantageous alternative for enhancing cardiovascular health in individuals where treatment with exercise is either not possible or undesired. PURPOSE: Compare the effects of exercise and heat training on resistance artery function at rest and during exercise. METHODS: Thirty-five (18 female) healthy, untrained subjects completed a 6-week training program utilizing either high intensity knee extension (KE) exercise (40 min), localized heat therapy (pulsed shortwave diathermy; 120 min), or a sham heat therapy protocol (120 min). We randomly selected 8 subjects from each group to have a temperature probe inserted into their vastus lateralis muscle during one of their training sessions to evaluate the effect of the interventions on muscle temperature. We assessed resistance artery function at rest with the passive leg movement technique (PLM) prior to and after completion of the training protocols. We assessed peak exercise blood flow (KE peak flow) and peak power output (KE peak power) during the KE graded exercise test and prior to and after completion of the training protocols. RESULTS: Peak muscle treatment temperature was significantly different between all groups with those assigned to the diathermy heat training exhibiting a higher peak temperature (~40.80°C) than those in the exercise (~37.75°C, P < 0.001) and sham training groups (~36.10°C, P < 0.001). KE peak flow during PLM increased to the same extent (P = 0.625) in both the exercise (~10.5% increase, P = 0.009) and heating groups (~8.5% increase, P = 0.044); but tended to decrease in the sham group (P = 0.087). KE peak flow increased in the exercise group (~19%, P = 0.005), but did not change in the heat group (P = 0.523) and decreased in the sham group (~7%, P = 0.020). Peak vascular conductance during KE significantly increased by ~25% in the exercise (P = 0.030) and heat (P = 0.012) groups. KE peak power increased in the exercise group by ~27% (P = 0.001) but did not significantly change in the heat (P = 0.175) and sham groups (P = 0.111). The change in vascular function, assessed via PLM, showed a correlation with both ∆KE peak flow (R = 0.55, P = 0.01) and ∆KE peak power (R = 0.56, P = .010). Likewise, ∆KE peak flow showed a strong association with ∆KE peak power (R = 0.64, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Localized diathermy heat treatment increased resistance artery function at rest and during exercise to a similar extent as single-leg KE exercise training but did not yield significant improvements in performance. Thus, heat training mimics some but not all of the benefits associated with exercise and may be used to replace exercise treatment to some extent.

Introdução: A Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP) afeta 5 a 10% de mulheres em idade reprodutiva. O tratamento da infertilidade de causa anovulatória em pacientes com SOP envolve a indução da ovulação, sendo o citrato de clomifeno (CC) a medicação de primeira escolha. Nos casos resistentes ao CC, a segunda linha de tratamento pode ser medicamentosa (gonadotrofinas) ou cirúrgica (cauterização ou diatermia ovariana), realizada por videolaparoscopia (VLPC). A indução com gonadotrofinas aumenta muito o risco de multigestação, o que não ocorre com a diatermia ovariana, que restaura a ovulação fisiológica (monovulação). A ecografia transvaginal é um procedimento simples, menos invasivo do que aVLPC, que permite a punção ovariana através do fórnice vaginal. Objetivos: desenvolver uma técnica minimamente invasiva de cauterização ovariana monopolar guiada por ecografia transvaginal, utilizando animais (ovelhas e vacas) como modelo experimental. Métodos: em um primeiro experimento foram utilizadas ovelhas (15 Corriedale e 2 Suffolk) e no segundo experimento foram utilizadas 11 vacas Angus, todos animais em idade reprodutiva e com integridade ovariana anatômica e funcional. Para a cauterização monopolar foi utilizado o eletrocautério Valleylab Force FX e uma agulha especialmente desenvolvida para esse fim. Os animais tiveram os ovários cauterizados em 4 pontos cada e foram abatidos 2 dias após para coleta dos ovários e inspeção do trajeto da agulha. Resultados: Nas ovelhas, dos 34 ovários cauterizados, apenas 3 apresentaram a lesão característica. Dos 22 ovários cauterizados nas vacas, 20 apresentaram a lesão característica, tanto macro quando microscopicamente. Nas duas espécies animais, não houve lesões no trajeto da agulha. Conclusão: A cauterização ovariana se mostrou segura nos dois modelos experimentais, nenhum animal apresentou lesões térmicas ou pela punção no trajeto da agulha. Nas vacas, a identificação ecográfica e a cauterização, além de segura, foram efetivas. A eficiência e segurança dessa técnica devem ser estudadas em mulheres com anovulação por SOP. / Introduction: The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women at reproductive age. Treatment of anovulatory infertility in patients with PCOS involves the induction of ovulation, with clomiphene citrate (CC) the drug of first choice. In cases resistant to CC, the second line of treatment can be medicated (gonadotropins) or surgery (ovarian diathermy or cautery), performed by laparoscopic video (LPCV). The induction with gonadotrophins increases the risk of multi pregnancy, which does not occur with ovarian diathermy, which restores physiological ovulation (monovulation). The transvaginal ultrasound is a simple procedure, less invasive than the LPCV allowing ovarian puncture through the vaginal fornix. Objectives: To develop a minimally invasive technique of monopolar ovarian cauterization guided by transvaginal ultrasound, using animals (sheep and cattle) as an experimental model. Methods: In a first experiment were used sheep (15 Corriedale and 2 Suffolk). In the second experiment were used 11 cows Angus, all animals at reproductive age with anatomic and funcional ovarian integrity. For cauterized were used Valleylab Force FX electrocautery and a needle specially developed for this purpose. The animals had ovaries cauterized at 4 points each and were slaughtered 2 days after for collection of the ovaries and inspection of the needle path. Results: In sheep, from the 34 ovaries cauterized, only 3 showed the characteristic lesion. From the 22 ovaries cauterized in cows, 20 had the characteristic lesion, both macro and microscopically. In both species, there were no injuries in the path of the needle. Conclusion: The ovarian cauterization proved safe in experimental models, no animal showed thermal injury or puncture in the path of the needle. In cows, the sonographic identification and cauterization, beyond safe, were effective. The efficiency and safety of this technique should be studied in women with SOP anovulatory.

Introdução: A Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP) afeta 5 a 10% de mulheres em idade reprodutiva. O tratamento da infertilidade de causa anovulatória em pacientes com SOP envolve a indução da ovulação, sendo o citrato de clomifeno (CC) a medicação de primeira escolha. Nos casos resistentes ao CC, a segunda linha de tratamento pode ser medicamentosa (gonadotrofinas) ou cirúrgica (cauterização ou diatermia ovariana), realizada por videolaparoscopia (VLPC). A indução com gonadotrofinas aumenta muito o risco de multigestação, o que não ocorre com a diatermia ovariana, que restaura a ovulação fisiológica (monovulação). A ecografia transvaginal é um procedimento simples, menos invasivo do que aVLPC, que permite a punção ovariana através do fórnice vaginal. Objetivos: desenvolver uma técnica minimamente invasiva de cauterização ovariana monopolar guiada por ecografia transvaginal, utilizando animais (ovelhas e vacas) como modelo experimental. Métodos: em um primeiro experimento foram utilizadas ovelhas (15 Corriedale e 2 Suffolk) e no segundo experimento foram utilizadas 11 vacas Angus, todos animais em idade reprodutiva e com integridade ovariana anatômica e funcional. Para a cauterização monopolar foi utilizado o eletrocautério Valleylab Force FX e uma agulha especialmente desenvolvida para esse fim. Os animais tiveram os ovários cauterizados em 4 pontos cada e foram abatidos 2 dias após para coleta dos ovários e inspeção do trajeto da agulha. Resultados: Nas ovelhas, dos 34 ovários cauterizados, apenas 3 apresentaram a lesão característica. Dos 22 ovários cauterizados nas vacas, 20 apresentaram a lesão característica, tanto macro quando microscopicamente. Nas duas espécies animais, não houve lesões no trajeto da agulha. Conclusão: A cauterização ovariana se mostrou segura nos dois modelos experimentais, nenhum animal apresentou lesões térmicas ou pela punção no trajeto da agulha. Nas vacas, a identificação ecográfica e a cauterização, além de segura, foram efetivas. A eficiência e segurança dessa técnica devem ser estudadas em mulheres com anovulação por SOP. / Introduction: The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women at reproductive age. Treatment of anovulatory infertility in patients with PCOS involves the induction of ovulation, with clomiphene citrate (CC) the drug of first choice. In cases resistant to CC, the second line of treatment can be medicated (gonadotropins) or surgery (ovarian diathermy or cautery), performed by laparoscopic video (LPCV). The induction with gonadotrophins increases the risk of multi pregnancy, which does not occur with ovarian diathermy, which restores physiological ovulation (monovulation). The transvaginal ultrasound is a simple procedure, less invasive than the LPCV allowing ovarian puncture through the vaginal fornix. Objectives: To develop a minimally invasive technique of monopolar ovarian cauterization guided by transvaginal ultrasound, using animals (sheep and cattle) as an experimental model. Methods: In a first experiment were used sheep (15 Corriedale and 2 Suffolk). In the second experiment were used 11 cows Angus, all animals at reproductive age with anatomic and funcional ovarian integrity. For cauterized were used Valleylab Force FX electrocautery and a needle specially developed for this purpose. The animals had ovaries cauterized at 4 points each and were slaughtered 2 days after for collection of the ovaries and inspection of the needle path. Results: In sheep, from the 34 ovaries cauterized, only 3 showed the characteristic lesion. From the 22 ovaries cauterized in cows, 20 had the characteristic lesion, both macro and microscopically. In both species, there were no injuries in the path of the needle. Conclusion: The ovarian cauterization proved safe in experimental models, no animal showed thermal injury or puncture in the path of the needle. In cows, the sonographic identification and cauterization, beyond safe, were effective. The efficiency and safety of this technique should be studied in women with SOP anovulatory.

Introdução: A Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP) afeta 5 a 10% de mulheres em idade reprodutiva. O tratamento da infertilidade de causa anovulatória em pacientes com SOP envolve a indução da ovulação, sendo o citrato de clomifeno (CC) a medicação de primeira escolha. Nos casos resistentes ao CC, a segunda linha de tratamento pode ser medicamentosa (gonadotrofinas) ou cirúrgica (cauterização ou diatermia ovariana), realizada por videolaparoscopia (VLPC). A indução com gonadotrofinas aumenta muito o risco de multigestação, o que não ocorre com a diatermia ovariana, que restaura a ovulação fisiológica (monovulação). A ecografia transvaginal é um procedimento simples, menos invasivo do que aVLPC, que permite a punção ovariana através do fórnice vaginal. Objetivos: desenvolver uma técnica minimamente invasiva de cauterização ovariana monopolar guiada por ecografia transvaginal, utilizando animais (ovelhas e vacas) como modelo experimental. Métodos: em um primeiro experimento foram utilizadas ovelhas (15 Corriedale e 2 Suffolk) e no segundo experimento foram utilizadas 11 vacas Angus, todos animais em idade reprodutiva e com integridade ovariana anatômica e funcional. Para a cauterização monopolar foi utilizado o eletrocautério Valleylab Force FX e uma agulha especialmente desenvolvida para esse fim. Os animais tiveram os ovários cauterizados em 4 pontos cada e foram abatidos 2 dias após para coleta dos ovários e inspeção do trajeto da agulha. Resultados: Nas ovelhas, dos 34 ovários cauterizados, apenas 3 apresentaram a lesão característica. Dos 22 ovários cauterizados nas vacas, 20 apresentaram a lesão característica, tanto macro quando microscopicamente. Nas duas espécies animais, não houve lesões no trajeto da agulha. Conclusão: A cauterização ovariana se mostrou segura nos dois modelos experimentais, nenhum animal apresentou lesões térmicas ou pela punção no trajeto da agulha. Nas vacas, a identificação ecográfica e a cauterização, além de segura, foram efetivas. A eficiência e segurança dessa técnica devem ser estudadas em mulheres com anovulação por SOP. / Introduction: The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women at reproductive age. Treatment of anovulatory infertility in patients with PCOS involves the induction of ovulation, with clomiphene citrate (CC) the drug of first choice. In cases resistant to CC, the second line of treatment can be medicated (gonadotropins) or surgery (ovarian diathermy or cautery), performed by laparoscopic video (LPCV). The induction with gonadotrophins increases the risk of multi pregnancy, which does not occur with ovarian diathermy, which restores physiological ovulation (monovulation). The transvaginal ultrasound is a simple procedure, less invasive than the LPCV allowing ovarian puncture through the vaginal fornix. Objectives: To develop a minimally invasive technique of monopolar ovarian cauterization guided by transvaginal ultrasound, using animals (sheep and cattle) as an experimental model. Methods: In a first experiment were used sheep (15 Corriedale and 2 Suffolk). In the second experiment were used 11 cows Angus, all animals at reproductive age with anatomic and funcional ovarian integrity. For cauterized were used Valleylab Force FX electrocautery and a needle specially developed for this purpose. The animals had ovaries cauterized at 4 points each and were slaughtered 2 days after for collection of the ovaries and inspection of the needle path. Results: In sheep, from the 34 ovaries cauterized, only 3 showed the characteristic lesion. From the 22 ovaries cauterized in cows, 20 had the characteristic lesion, both macro and microscopically. In both species, there were no injuries in the path of the needle. Conclusion: The ovarian cauterization proved safe in experimental models, no animal showed thermal injury or puncture in the path of the needle. In cows, the sonographic identification and cauterization, beyond safe, were effective. The efficiency and safety of this technique should be studied in women with SOP anovulatory.

Physical activity results in various types of stress in skeletal muscle including energetic, oxidative, and heat stress. Acute exposure to stress impairs skeletal muscle mitochondrial function. In contrast, chronic intermittent exposure to mild stress through exercise training results in increased mitochondrial content and respiratory capacity. While oxidative and energetic stress have received much attention regarding their long-term effect on skeletal muscle mitochondria, heat stress is not well understood. The purpose of this work was to investigate the effects of localized heat therapy on human skeletal muscle mitochondria, and to compare these effects to those of high-intensity interval exercise training. To accomplish this purpose, 35 subjects were assigned to receive 6 weeks of sham therapy, heat therapy, or exercise training; all localized to the quadriceps muscles of the right leg. Two-hour sessions of short-wave diathermy were used for the heat therapy, and identical sessions were used for sham therapy, but the diathermy units were not activated. Forty-minute sessions of single-leg extension, high-intensity interval training were used for the exercise intervention. All interventions took place three times per week. Muscle biopsies were performed at baseline, and after three and six weeks of intervention. Muscle fiber bundles were isolated and permeabilized for measurement of oxygen consumption via high-resolution respirometry. The primary finding of this work was that heat therapy improves mitochondrial respiratory capacity by 24.8 ± 6.2% compared to a 27.9 ± 8.7% improvement following exercise training. Both heat and exercise significantly increased mitochondrial respiration compared to baseline measures (p<0.05). Fatty acid oxidation and citrate synthase activity were also increased following exercise training by 29.5 ± 6.8% and 19.0 ± 7.4%, respectively (p<0.05). However, contrary to our hypothesis, heat therapy did not increase fatty acid oxidation or citrate synthase activity. Neither heat nor exercise training increased mitochondrial respiratory protein content. Overall these results suggest that heat therapy significantly improves mitochondrial function, but not to the same degree as exercise training.