Effects of phototherapy plus physical training on metabolic profile and quality of life in postmenopausal women

Autor(es)

Paolillo, Fernanda Rossi ; Borghi-Silva, Audrey ; Arena, Ross ; Parizotto, Nivaldo Antonio ; Kurachi, Cristina ; Bagnato, Vanderlei Salvador

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy; v. 19, n. 6, p. 364-372, 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 4

Resumo

A cluster of metabolic abnormalities are markedly higher among postmenopausal women. The present study evaluated the effects of infrared light emitting diode (LED) during treadmill training on multiple metabolic markers, body fat, dietary habits and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Forty-five postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups, and of these, 30 women successfully completed the full study. The three groups were as follows: (i) the LED group, which performed treadmill training associated with phototherapy (n = 10); (ii) the exercise group, which carried out treadmill training only (n = 10); and (iii) the sedentary group, which neither performed physical training nor underwent phototherapy (n = 10). Training was performed over a period of six months, twice a week for 45 min per session at 85-90% of maximal heart rate (HRmax), which was obtained during a progressive exercise testing. The average HR and velocity during treadmill training were 144 +/- 9 bpm and 5.8 +/- 1.3 km/h for both trained groups. The irradiation parameters were 100 mW, 39 mW/cm(2) and 108 J/cm(2) for 45 min. Anthropometric data, skinfolds thickness, biochemical exams (lipid profile, glucose and insulin levels), dietary habits and quality of life were evaluated. The sum of skinfolds significantly improved in the exercise and sedentary groups (p < 0.05). Additionally, there was an improvement in lipid profile, particularly, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, which reduced significantly for all groups (p ? 0.05). However, intake of saturated fats was significantly reduced in the sedentary group only (p < 0.05). The quality of life improved in the LED group only, with a significant reduction in the total WHQ score (p < 0.05). Physical training with or without phototherapy may improve the metabolic profile. In addition, phototherapy together with treadmill training prevented an increase in subcutaneous fat and facilitated an improved quality of life in postmenopausal women. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 09/01842-0 - Análise dos ajustes centrais e metabólicos periféricos durante o exercício físico dinâmico versus resistido em pacientes com DAC: efeitos de um programa de treinamento resistido baseado na determinação do limiar anaeróbio por diferentes metodologias
• Beneficiário: Audrey Borghi Silva
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Jovens Pesquisadores
• Processo FAPESP: 13/07276-1 - CEPOF - Centro de Pesquisa em Óptica e Fotônica
• Beneficiário: Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão - CEPIDs
• Processo FAPESP: 13/14001-9 - Espectroscopia de fluorescência em dentes de ratas ovariectomizadas para o diagnóstico da osteoporose
• Beneficiário: Fernanda Rossi Paolillo
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado