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Phototherapy during treadmill training improves quadriceps performance in postmenopausal women

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Author(s):
Paolillo, F. R. [1] ; Corazza, A. V. [2] ; Paolillo, A. R. [3] ; Borghi-Silva, A. [4] ; Arena, R. [5] ; Kurachi, C. [1] ; Bagnato, V. S. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Opt Grp, Phys Inst Sao Carlos, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Morphol, Fac Dent Piracicaba, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Bioengineer Program, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Cardiopulm Physiotherapy Lab, Dept Phys Therapy, BR-13560 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Illinois, Dept Phys Therapy, Coll Appl Hlth Sci, Chicago, IL - USA
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: CLIMACTERIC; v. 17, n. 3, p. 285-293, JUN 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effects of infrared-light-emitting diode (LED) during treadmill training on functional performance. Methods Thirty postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups and successfully completed the full study. The three groups were: (1) the LED group, which performed treadmill training associated with phototherapy (n = 10); (2) the exercise group, which carried out treadmill training only (n = 10); and (3) the sedentary group, which neither performed physical training nor underwent phototherapy (n = 10). Training was performed over a period of 6 months, twice a week for 45 min per session at 85-90% of maximal heart rate, which was obtained during progressive exercise testing. The irradiation parameters were 100 mW, 39 mW/cm(2) and 108 J/cm(2) for 45 min. Quadriceps performance was measured during isokinetic exercise testing at 60 degrees/s and 300 degrees/s. Results Peak torque did not differ amongst the groups. However, the results showed significantly higher values of power and total work for the LED group (Delta= 21 +/- 6 W and Delta = 634 +/- 156 J, p < 0.05) when compared to both the exercise group (Delta = 13 +/- 10 W and Delta = 410 +/- 270 J) and the sedentary group (Delta = 10 +/- 9 W and Delta = 357 +/- 327 J). Fatigue was also significantly lower in the LED group (Delta = -7 +/- 4%, p < 0.05) compared to both the exercise group (Delta = 3 +/- 8%) and the sedentary group (Delta = -2 +/- 6%). Conclusions Infrared-LED during treadmill training may improve quadriceps power and reduce peripheral fatigue in postmenopausal women. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/01842-0 - Analysis of central and peripheral muscle metabolism and adjustments on dynamic versus resistance exercise in coronary arterial disease patients: effects of resistance physical training program based on anaerobic threshold by different methodologies
Grantee:Audrey Borghi Silva
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 08/57858-9 - National Institute for Optics and Photonics
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 98/14270-8 - Center for Optical and Photonics Science
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC