Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Educação Física, Programa de Pós-Graduação Strictu-Sensu em Educação Física, 2013. / Submitted by Raquel Viana (raquelviana@bce.unb.br) on 2014-10-07T15:59:00Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_RogérioAvelarGuedes.pdf: 849728 bytes, checksum: 3375c35d1314aa24d406ccd2820f9cdd (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Raquel Viana(raquelviana@bce.unb.br) on 2014-10-08T10:24:23Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_RogérioAvelarGuedes.pdf: 849728 bytes, checksum: 3375c35d1314aa24d406ccd2820f9cdd (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-08T10:24:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_RogérioAvelarGuedes.pdf: 849728 bytes, checksum: 3375c35d1314aa24d406ccd2820f9cdd (MD5) / OBJETIVOS: Analisar os efeitos imediatos e após 24 horas de aplicação da KT em variáveis relacionadas ao desempenho neuromuscular durante exercício isocinético de extensão do joelho, realizado em diferentes velocidades. MÉTODOS: ensaio controlado e aleatório. Participaram do estudo 17 indivíduos jovens com idade média de 22.0 ± 2.5 anos, altura média de 1,76 ± 0.1, peso médio de 71.6 ± 15,2, do sexo masculino, sadios e fisicamente ativos. Os participantes deram entrada sequencial no estudo e foram alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos: 1) Kinesio Taping (KT); e 2) Placebo (PL). Os voluntários foram submetidos a um processo de familiarização dos procedimentos de avaliação do estudo. O procedimento de avalição foi caracterizado por uma série de cinco repetições máximas de extensão do joelho nas velocidades de 60, 180 e 300º.s-1 em dinamômetro isocinético. Os voluntários foram instruídos a comparecer ao laboratório em três diferentes dias, separados por um intervalo de 24 horas: 1) avaliação das variáveis neuromusculares sem a aplicação da KT - linha de base (LB), 2) avaliação das variáveis neuromusculares imediatamente após a aplicação da KT (IME), e 3) avaliação das variáveis neuromusculares 24 horas após a aplicação da KT (24H). A bandagem foi aplicada na região do músculo reto femoral. A anormalidade dos dados foi confirmada pelo teste de Kolomogorov-Smirnov, e os dados são apresentados pela média e desvio padrão. No presente estudo, considerou-se a repetição em que se atingiu o maior valor do pico de torque (PT). Para a avaliação da influência da aplicação da KT nas variáveis PT, TTPT, TDA e TLR foi utilizada uma análise de variância (ANOVA) fatorial mista para medidas repetidas 2x3 (grupos KT e PL X velocidades de 60, 180 e 300º.s-1) nos diferentes momentos LB, IME e 24H. Adotou-se uma significância de 5% (p<0.05). RESULTADOS: Os resultados de PT encontrados não foram significantes em nenhuma das três velocidades e momentos. Para os valores de TTPT também não foram encontrados resultados significantes entre os dois grupos e os momentos. Os resultados da TDA e do TLR não foram significantes em nenhum dos três momentos para nenhum dos dois grupos. Não foram observados diferenças significantes entre a utilização da KT e da bandagem PL. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados do presente estudo demonstram que a KT não apresenta efeitos no desempenho neuromuscular durante a realização do exercício isocinético em diferentes velocidades, imediatamente após a aplicação ou com 24 horas de uso da bandagem elástica. Tais achados reforçam a importância de se rever o uso deste recurso enquanto estratégia para melhorar o desempenho durante atividades físicas e esportivas. ______________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT / OBJECTIVES : To assess the immediate effects and after 24 hours of application of KT in related neuromuscular performance variables during isokinetic knee extension exercise, performed at different speeds. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial. The study included 17 young subjects with a mean age of 22.0 ± 2.5 years, mean height was 1.76 ± 0.1, mean weight of 71.6 ± 15.2, male, healthy and physically active. Participants gave sequential entry into the study and were randomly allocated into two groups: 1) Kinesio Taping (KT), and 2) Placebo (PL). The volunteers underwent a familiarization process of the evaluation procedures of the study. The rating procedure was characterized by a series of five maximal repetitions of knee extension at speeds of 60, 180 and 300º.s-1 using an isokinetic dynamometer. The volunteers were instructed to attend to the laboratory on three separate days, separated by an interval of 24 hours: 1) evaluation of neuromuscular variables without the application of KT - baseline (BL), 2) evaluation of neuromuscular variables immediately after application KT (IME) and 3) evaluation of neuromuscular variables 24 hours after application of KT (24H). The bandage was applied to the rectus femoris muscle. The abnormality of the data was confirmed by the Kolomogorov-Smirnov test, and data are presented as mean and standard deviation. In this study, we considered the repetition in which reached the highest value of peak torque (PT). For the evaluation of the influence of the application of KT in PT, TTPT, TDA and TLR variables, was used analysis of variance (ANOVA) mixed factorial for repeated measures 2x3 (groups KT and PL X speeds of 60, 180 and 300º.s-1) in the different moments LB, IME and 24H. We adopted a significance of 5% (p <0.05). RESULTS: The results of PT found are not significant in any of the three speeds and moments. For values TTPT also no significant results between the two groups and the moments were found. The results of the TDA and TLR were not significant in any of the three moments for either group. Could not observe significant differences between the use of KT and PL. CONCLUSION: The results of this study demonstrate that KT has no effect on neuromuscular performance during the course of isokinetic exercise at different speeds, nor immediately after application nor with 24 hours of use of an elastic bandage. Such findings reinforce the importance of reviewing the use of this feature as a strategy to improve performance during physical activities and sports.

M.Tech. (Chiropractic) / Introduction: Neck pain is a common condition which affects up to 70 percent of people at some point in their lives, and at any given time about 10 to 20 percent of the population reports neck problems. Although spinal manipulation on its own is effective in the treatment of chronic neck pain, chiropractors continue to search adjunctive modalities to improve the positive outcomes of their treatment. Therefore, it is important to look for the best possible treatment protocol as well as research alternatives, should contraindications for present protocols, such as spinal manipulation, arise. One such alternative could be Kinesio® taping. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of utilising Kinesio® taping, spinal manipulation or the two therapies combined, for the treatment of chronic neck pain. It will also provide further evidence on the efficacy of spinal manipulation and Kinesio® taping in isolation. Method: This study was a comparative study consisting of three groups of ten participants. The method of treatment was determined by random group allocation. Group 1 received spinal manipulation to restriction(s) of the cervical spine only. Group 2 received Kinesio® taping to the longissimus cervicis muscles only. Group 3 received a combination of spinal manipulation and Kinesio® taping as previously described. Subjective measurements consisted of the Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and objective measurements was assessed in degrees by making use of the Cervical-range-of-motion (CROM) instrument. Procedure: There were seven consultations in total. There were six treatment consultations over three weeks. The seventh consultation consisted of data collection only. Subjective and objective measurements were taken prior to treatment on the first and fourth consultation, and on the seventh consultation where no treatment took place. Subjective readings were taken from the Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index and the NPRS. Objective readings were assessed in degrees by making use of the Cervical-range-of-motion (CROM) instrument. Results: It was evident from the data that all three groups responded well to their respective treatment protocols. With regards to the subjective measurements Group 1, 2 and 3 demonstrated statistically significant improvement in both neck pain severity and functional disability. As Group 1 had the highest clinical improvement with regards to the NPRS, it indicates that the Group 1 treatment protocol was more effective in decreasing the pain intensity throughout the treatment period. All three groups responded similarly with regards to the Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index, although Group 1 responded the best clinically. With regards to the objective measurements Group 1, 2 and 3 demonstrated statistically significant improvement in all ranges of motion of the cervical spine. However, it was found that Group 3 clinically responded best to treatments in all the ranges of motion except for right lateral flexion in which Group 2 responded best to treatment. Conclusion: The study showed that the treatment protocols for Group 1, 2 and 3 were effective in treating chronic neck pain. The evidence suggests that the Group 1 treatment protocol, which received spinal manipulation, is more effective than Kinesio® taping alone and the two therapies combined in decreasing pain intensity and functional disability in the treatment of chronic neck pain. The evidence further suggests that the Group 3 treatment protocol, which received spinal manipulation in combination with Kinesio® taping, is more effective than spinal manipulation and Kinesio® taping alone in increasing all cervical spine ranges of motion in the treatment of chronic neck pain.

Title: Effect of mechanical correction of hallux valgus deformity Objectives: The aim of this diploma thesis is to investigate the influence of axial correction of hallux valgus deformity on static and dynamic postural stability. Methods: This pilot study involved 8 people ranging in age from 22 to 30 years with mild or moderate degree of hallux valgus deformity. Five probands had hallux valgus deformity bilaterally, three probands had deformity unilaterally on the right leg. Axial correction of position of first MTP joint was made by tape. Postural stability was measured using computerized dynamic posturography EquiTest Smart System from Neurocom before and after intervention. Measured data were processed using Neurocom Balance Manager Software. For the analysis of the data were used statistical methods - paired t-test, Wilcoxon rank test and the rate of clinical significance (Cohen's d). Results: The results indicates that the axial correction of hallux valgus deformity has positive effect on the dynamic postural stability. This impact wasn't demonstrated in static situations. Keywords: hallux valgus, great toe, postural stability, corrective taping, computerized dynamic posturography

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T17:32:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Resumo-Bruna Wageck.pdf: 213390 bytes, checksum: ec00404166281fe05d5d9eee8840a8e5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-07-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent injuries in elderly people. This injury causes pain, reduction of the strength, edema, articular function deficit and issues with life quality. There are many possible treatments for knee OA, one that is becoming popular is the Kinesio Taping (KT) technique. This technique appears to improve muscle strength, reduce pain and edema. Objectives: Verify the effect of the KT technique on edema, pain and muscle strength in elderly with knee OA. Methods: 76 subjects with knee OA were first assessed for quadriceps muscular strength (isokinetic dynamometer) , pain (pressure algometry), edema (volumetry), knee function (Lysholm questionnaire) and quality of life (WOMAC). After the baseline evaluation, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Intervention (IG) and Placebo (PG). The IG group received KT on the quadriceps muscle, following the Y technique from origin to insertion, also received KT for lymphatic correction and space correction. The GP received elastic tapes without any therapeutic indication. All subjects kept the tapes on for 4 days. After that they returned to post-application evaluation and 15 days after that the subjects were assessed for follow up. Results: No statistically significant differences were found between groups on the post-treatment or follow up for any of the variables investigated. Conclusion: KT technique provided no beneficial effects on pain, muscle strength, edema, knee function and life quality in elderly with knee OA. / Introdução: A osteoartrose (OA) de joelho é uma das doenças mais prevalente nos idosos, ocasionando dor, diminuição da força muscular, edema, perda de função e alteração na qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. Dentre os diversos possíveis tratamentos para a OA de joelho as bandagens vem sendo muito utilizadas. A técnica Kinesio Taping (KT) sugere entre os seus efeitos a diminuição da dor, edema e melhora da força muscular. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da técnica KT como forma de tratamento da OA de joelho em indivíduos idosos . Métodos: 76 participantes com OA de joelho foram avaliados quanto a força muscular de quadríceps (dinamômetro isocinético), dor (algometria de pressão), edema (volumetria), funcionalidade de joelho (questionário Lysholm) e Qualidade de vida (questionário WOMAC). Após a avaliação os participantes foram randomizados em dois grupos, intervenção (GI) e placebo (GP). O GI recebeu KT com intuído de relaxamento de quadríceps, drenagem de edema e abertura de espaço subcutâneo; já o GP recebeu a bandagem elástica sem indicação terapêutica. Os participantes de ambos os grupos mantiveram as fitas durante 4 dias e retornaram para reavaliação imediatamente após 4 dias e após 15 dias pós-intervenção. Resultado: Foi observado não houve diferença entre grupos para nenhuma variável analisada, seja no momento imediatamente após a intervenção (4 dias) ou na avaliação após 15 dias da intervenção. Conclusão: Os resultados do presente estudo demonstraram que a utilização da técnica KT não tem efeito significativo na dor, na força muscular, no edema, na qualidade de vida e na funcionalidade de joelhos de idosos com OA de joelho após 4 dias de utilização da técnica.

Name: The Effect of Facilitating Kinesio Taping of lower scapula fixators on pain threshold of trigger points in the m. trapezius pars descendens Objectives: This study is a pilot study. The goal of this study is to determine effects of Facilitating Kinesio Taping of lower scapula fixators on painfulness of trigger points in the m. trapezius pars descendens. Methods: The study took place in a private medical office with thirteen patients. All of these patients were physically examined using standard tests of physiotherapy. Patients were measured using a pressure algometer to assess trigger points as painful. They reported the intensity of pain on VAS. The places of measurement were trigger points one and two in the muscle according Travell and Simons. Data were analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 15.0 and Microsoft Office Excel. Results: This study had three hypotheses. In the case of the first hypothesis, I concluded that KT has an effect on the pain threshold and its application will reduce the pain threshold in m.trapezius pars descendens. Statistical significance was the value of p = 0.03 and p = 0.011, the value of material significance (101.31 kPa and 106.7 kPa) confirmed my theory that after KT will increase the pressure of 100 kPa in the TrP1 and TrP2. In the second hypothesis, it...

Mit Hilfe der Technik des Automatischen Differenzierens (AD) lassen sich für Funktionen, die als Programmquellcode gegeben sind, Ableitungsinformationen rechentechnisch effizient und mit geringem Aufwand für den Nutzer bereitstellen. Eine Variante der Implementierung von AD basiert auf der Überladung von Operatoren und Funktionen, die von vielen modernen Programmiersprachen ermöglicht wird. Durch Ausnutzung des Konzepts der Überladung wird eine interne Funktions-Repräsentation (Tape) generiert, die anschließend für die Ableitungsberechnung herangezogen wird. In der Dissertation werden neue Techniken erarbeitet, die eine effizientere Tape-Erstellung und die parallele Tape-Auswertung ermöglichen. Anhand von Laufzeituntersuchungen für numerische Beispiele werden die Möglichkeiten der neuen Techniken verdeutlicht. / Using the technique of Automatic Differentiation (AD), derivative information can be computed efficiently for any function that is given as source code in a supported programming languages. One basic implementation strategy is based on the concept of operator overloading that is available for many programming languages. Due the overloading of operators, an internal representation of the function can be generated at runtime. This so-called tape can then be used for computing derivatives. In the thesis, new techniques are introduced that allow a more efficient tape creation and the parallel evaluation of tapes. Advantages of the new techniques are demonstrated by means of runtime analyses for numerical examples.

Mit Hilfe der Technik des Automatischen Differenzierens (AD) lassen sich für Funktionen, die als Programmquellcode gegeben sind, Ableitungsinformationen rechentechnisch effizient und mit geringem Aufwand für den Nutzer bereitstellen. Eine Variante der Implementierung von AD basiert auf der Überladung von Operatoren und Funktionen, die von vielen modernen Programmiersprachen ermöglicht wird. Durch Ausnutzung des Konzepts der Überladung wird eine interne Funktions-Repräsentation (Tape) generiert, die anschließend für die Ableitungsberechnung herangezogen wird. In der Dissertation werden neue Techniken erarbeitet, die eine effizientere Tape-Erstellung und die parallele Tape-Auswertung ermöglichen. Anhand von Laufzeituntersuchungen für numerische Beispiele werden die Möglichkeiten der neuen Techniken verdeutlicht. / Using the technique of Automatic Differentiation (AD), derivative information can be computed efficiently for any function that is given as source code in a supported programming languages. One basic implementation strategy is based on the concept of operator overloading that is available for many programming languages. Due the overloading of operators, an internal representation of the function can be generated at runtime. This so-called tape can then be used for computing derivatives. In the thesis, new techniques are introduced that allow a more efficient tape creation and the parallel evaluation of tapes. Advantages of the new techniques are demonstrated by means of runtime analyses for numerical examples.

Thesis (MScPhysio)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This review aims to present the available evidence for the effect of McConnell taping on knee biomechanics in individuals with Anterior Knee Pain (AKP). Pubmed, Medline, Cinahl, Sportdiscus, Pedro and Science Direct electronic databases were searched from inception until September 2014. Experimental research into knee biomechanical or EMG outcomes of McConnell taping compared to no tape or placebo tape were included. Two reviewers completed the searches, selected the full text articles and assessed the risk of bias of eligible studies. Authors were contacted for missing data. Eight heterogeneous studies with a total sample of 220 were included in this review. All of the studies had a moderate to low risk of bias and compared taping to no tape and/ or placebo tape. Pooling of data was possible for three outcomes; average knee extensor moment, average VMO/VL ratio and average VMO-VL onset timing. None of these outcomes revealed significant differences. The evidence is currently insufficient to justify the routine use of the McConnell Taping technique in the treatment of Anterior Knee Pain. There is a need for more evidence on the aetiological pathways of Anterior knee Pain; level one evidence and studies investigating other potential mechanisms of McConnell taping. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die objektief van hierdie resensie was om te bepaal wat die effekte van McConnell Patellar Vasbinding is op knie kinematika, kinetiek en spier aktivering in diegene met Voorafgaande Knie Pyn (VKP). Die navorsers het elektroniese databases soos Pubmed, Medline, Cinahl, Sportdiscus, Pedro en Science Direct, van aanvang tot September 2014, ondersoek. Eksperimenteel studie ontwerpe wat biomeganiese of EMG gevolge van McConnell Vasbinding vergelyk met geen vasbinding of placebo vasbinding, is ingesluit. Twee resente het die ondersoek voltooi, die volle tekse artikels gekies en die partydigheid risiko van die ingeslote studies, geskat. Skrywers is gekontak vir enige verlore data. Agt heterogeen studies uit ‘n totalle monster van 220 is in hierdie resensie ingesluit. Al die studies het ‘n gematigde tot laag risiko vir eensydigheid en vergelyk vasbinding met geen of placebo vasbinding. Data saamvoeging was moontlik vir drie uitslae, naamlik: gemiddelde knie ekstensor moment; gemiddelde VMO/VL ratio en gemiddelde aanval tydmeting. Geen gevolge het veelseggende verskille of afwykings vertoon. Tans is die bewys nie genoegsaam om die routiene gebruik van McConnell Vasbinding tegniek te regverdig nie in die behandeling van VKP. Meer bewyslewering op die etiologiese paaie van VKP; Graad een bewys en studies wat ander moontlike meganisme van Mc Connell Vasbinding ondersoek, is noodsaaklik.

Title Use of thermal imaging camera in evaluation of kinezio taping impact on shoulder girdle for female volleyball players Objectives Aim of this diploma thesis is to find out how kinezio taping affects the temperature of shoulder girdle during the physical load at female volleyball players' smash Methods The thesis is devided into theoretical part which serves as a basic for research in the second empirical part. The complex will consist of a total of 16 female volleyball players. During the measurement we will examine the effect of kinezio taping on the temperature change of shoulder girdle during the physical activity using the thermal camera before and after a physical activity. And at the remaining eight players we eill record the values before and after physical activity without apllied kinezio tape. Results Using the thermal imaging camera we found out that after application of kinezio tape the temperature in the shoulder girdle at rest raises gradually. The increase of temperature during physical load is in the reporting period lower with applied kinezio tape. Keywords Thermal camera, kinezio taping, shoulder girdle, temperature, blood flow. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

Title: Prevention of ankle injury in basketball is by using taping of the Mulligan concept Objectives: The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness of the tape ankle joint by Mulligan Concept to prevent injury to the area and see whether this kind of tape has a positive effect on the stability of the ankle joint. Methods: The essence of this study was to record the ankle joint injury for the female players during a basketball session after the application tape was used on the ankle joint by the concept of Mulligan. The experiment was carried out before each training (3 times a week) during two months of research and was attended by 10 probands aged 17-35 years who have a history of ankle injury. Part of this study were also two types of questionnaires (input and output) and examination of the standing on one leg before and after treatment of the ankle joint Mulligan tape. Results: When testing the stability of a previously injured ankle joint it was found that all the players had improved stability of the ankle joint by the use of the Mulligan tape at least one level. In the subjective evaluation of standing on one leg all players have confirmed the findings of fact and stated that the ankle joint by the use of Mulligan tape that feels more stable than if the absence of the treatment....