Dentre as várias sequelas causadas pelo acidente vascular encefálico (AVE), destaca-se o comprometimento motor como a hemiplegia e a hemiparesia. A recuperação das sequelas neurológicas pode ocorrer de maneira espontânea, porém parte da recuperação depende de estímulo motor. Isto posto, o exercício físico é um método importante para a reabilitação e promoção da saúde em indivíduos que sofreram AVE. Objetivo: Verificar os resultados obtidos na força muscular global e em equilíbrio dinâmico, em indivíduos com hemiplegia pós AVE, que participaram de um programa de exercícios físicos. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 29 indivíduos, com média de idade de 57 anos. Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, dados dos prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de hemiplegia após AVE do Instituto de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo – IMREA HCFMUSP, unidade Lapa, que participaram de programa de exercícios no serviço de Condicionamento Físico da instituição no período de setembro de 2011 a julho de 2013. Resultados: Observou-se aumento significativo em força muscular (p<0,05) em todas as musculaturas envolvidas no teste de 10 RM. O maior ganho de força foi no grupo dos isquiotibiais (65,85%) e a musculatura com menor ganho de força foi tríceps braquial, com 31,34%. A média total de ganho de força foi de 45,20%. O tempo de realização dos testes Timed Up and Go (TUG) e Teste de Sentar e Levantar (TSL) foi menor ao término do programa, o que significa que os pacientes melhoraram a capacidade de realizar as mesmas funções avaliadas inicialmente. Conclusão: Este estudo mostrou que o treinamento resistido é muito importante para as pessoas com sequelas de hemiplegia pós AVE, por melhorar a capacidade funcional como o equilíbrio dinâmico, além de contribuir em suas atividades cotidianas com o aumento da força muscular global.

Objetivo: Comparar os resultados obtidos na força muscular de membros inferiores e capacidade funcional de pessoas com sequelas neurológicas após Acidente Vascular Encefálico, obtidos por meio de dois métodos de intervenção: uso de faixas elásticas e aparelhos de musculação. Métodos: 14 pessoas idades 58,5±9,4 (07 Grupo A; 07 Grupo B) participaram do programa de exercícios (grupo A intervenção com faixas elásticas e grupo B intervenção em aparelhos de musculação). Resultados: Houve aumento da força muscular, melhora do equilíbrio dinâmico e na capacidade funcional em sentar e levantar da cadeira para ambos os grupos. Conclusão: Exercícios físicos realizados com uso de faixas elásticas trazem benefícios para essas pessoas, tanto quanto os realizados em aparelhos de musculação.

Hemophilia is a blood clotting disorder that causes the decrease or absence of blood coagulation factors VIII or IX. This disease causes a person to bleed longer than a normal person if it is not treated. A 31-year-old male with hemophilic arthropathy in the left elbow and right ankle was evaluated. The program lasted 20 months, with aerobic and muscle strength training. The muscles involved were the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, deltoideus, quadriceps femoris, and hamstring. The patient performed two series of 10 repetitions with 45 seconds between series. The intensity was based on the initial test of 10 maximum repetitions in accordance with the rate of perceived exertion on the Borg Scale. Aerobic exercise was performed on a horizontal stationary bike for 20 minutes. Pulse rate was registered at rest, after 10 and then 20 minutes of workout, and again after three minutes of recovery. Six months before the initiation of the fitness program the patient suffered three hemorrhages: two spontaneous in the left elbow and left ankle and one in the right leg due to a small unspecified trauma. All three hemorrhages were treated by means of clotting factors (CF’s). During the program period, the first hemorrhage treated with CF’s occurred in the left elbow by trauma after increasing the exercise load. Twelve months later, the patient had spontaneous bleeding in the same joint. The least improvement in strength was found for the triceps brachii with 33%, whereas the knee extensors improved the most with 257%. The average muscle strength increase was 121%. Monitored physical exercise is an important vehicle in treating of people with hemophilia, presenting the need for resistance training specific for hemophilic patients to prevent injuries and avoiding early wear of the musculoskeletal system. The objective of this study was to present the results of a physical activity program to prevent bleeding episodes in a person with severe hemophilia A and the prophylaxis without administering any clotting factors

Hemophilia is a blood clotting disorder that causes the decrease or absence of blood coagulation factors VIII or IX. This disease causes a person to bleed longer than a normal person if it is not treated. A 31-year-old male with hemophilic arthropathy in the left elbow and right ankle was evaluated. The program lasted 20 months, with aerobic and muscle strength training. The muscles involved were the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, deltoideus, quadriceps femoris, and hamstring. The patient performed two series of 10 repetitions with 45 seconds between series. The intensity was based on the initial test of 10 maximum repetitions in accordance with the rate of perceived exertion on the Borg Scale. Aerobic exercise was performed on a horizontal stationary bike for 20 minutes. Pulse rate was registered at rest, after 10 and then 20 minutes of workout, and again after three minutes of recovery. Six months before the initiation of the fitness program the patient suffered three hemorrhages: two spontaneous in the left elbow and left ankle and one in the right leg due to a small unspecified trauma. All three hemorrhages were treated by means of clotting factors (CF's). During the program period, the first hemorrhage treated with CF's occurred in the left elbow by trauma after increasing the exercise load. Twelve months later, the patient had spontaneous bleeding in the same joint. The least improvement in strength was found for the triceps brachii with 33%, whereas the knee extensors improved the most with 257%. The average muscle strength increase was 121%. Monitored physical exercise is an important vehicle in treating of people with hemophilia, presenting the need for resistance training specific for hemophilic patients to prevent injuries and avoiding early wear of the musculoskeletal system. The objective of this study was to present the results of a physical activity program to prevent bleeding episodes in a person with severe hemophilia A and the prophylaxis without administering any clotting factors.