Effects lasertherapy on physical exercise in elderly women.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: G11.427.550; M01.060.116.100; Muscle fatigue, aged

• Registration Number: RBR-28mjwb
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP/EPM

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-03-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Females; age between 60 to 70 years old; full active range of motion and no pain in the hip, knee and ankle; body mass index between 18 to 27kg/cm ², taking into account height and weight; active or irregularly active, second International Physical Activity Questionnaire short version.

Exclusion Criteria

Pain in the spine or lower limbs; history of trauma or previous surgery in the lower limbs or spine; history of muscle injury the femoral quadriceps, coxofemoral subluxation of the joint; osteoarthritis of the hip and or knee; rheumatic, degenerative or neurological diseases; fibromyalgia; hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increased muscle strength in both trained groups, by increasing the load values, based on the value of 1 repetition maximum, after the training program. Being statistical significance in the group irradiated with active laser.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Decreased peripheral muscle fatigue in both groups submitted to muscle strengthening through the electromyographic signal obtained during submaximal contractions 60 before and after strength training program. Being statistical increased in the group irradiated with active laser.;Decreased peripheral muscle fatigue in both groups submitted to muscle strengthening, through blood samples obtained previously and after submaximal contractions 60 before and after strength training program. Being statistical lower in the group irradiated with active laser.;Increased muscle performance by reducing fatigue index and increased torque, total work and power variables of the extensor muscles of the dominant member knee in groups submitted to muscle strengthening. Being statistically lower for the index of fatigue and increased paw torque, total work and average power in the group irradiated with active laser.