2014
DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s62121
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Physiotherapy intervention as a complementary treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS

Abstract: BackgroundThe advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy has dramatically extended the life expectancy of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Despite this increased longevity, HIV disease and its pharmacological treatment can cause long-term and acute health complications, many of which can be treated successfully by physiotherapy. The purpose of this paper is to report the effect of a 12-week rehabilitation program on several health-related markers in … Show more

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“…Los elementos usados fueron un cono, una silla, un cronometro, una cinta de enmascarar para (demarcar la distancia) y un flexómetro (3,21).…”
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“…Los elementos usados fueron un cono, una silla, un cronometro, una cinta de enmascarar para (demarcar la distancia) y un flexómetro (3,21).…”
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“…Es importante evaluar intervenciones que puedan prevenir o aminorar la fragilidad en esta población con la meta final de un envejecimiento exitoso (8,28). Las alteraciones funcionales pueden ser tratadas de manera exitosa con fisioterapia, donde se mejora la fuerza muscular, la resistencia cardiovascular y el equilibrio (3,29).…”
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