| Effects of physical exercise in the perception of life satisfaction and immunological function in HIV-infected patients: Non-randomized clinical trial. | |
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PMID: 21180864 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: there is a lack of research about the relationship between exercise and the psychological well-being of HIV-infected (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patients. OBJECTIVE: the objective of this study was to investigate the influence of a physical training program on life satisfaction and on the immunological function in HIV-patients. METHODS: a total of 29 HIV-seropositive patients [age: 45 ± 2 yrs; Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.8 ± 1.0 kg/m² ; TCD4: 20.5 ± 2.0%] were allocated to the control (CG, n=10) and to the experimental groups (EG, n=19). The EG participated in an exercise program combining aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises for a period of 12 weeks [3 times/week of 30 min of aerobic exercise (workload corresponding to 150 bpm-PWC150); 50 min of strength exercises (3 sets of 12 repetitions in 5 exercises at 60-80% 12 RM); and 10 min of flexibility exercises (2 sets of 30 seconds at maximal range of motion of 8 exercises)]. The immunological function was assessed by flow citometry [absolute and relative TCD4 cells counting] and the life satisfaction was assessed by the Life Satisfaction Index (LSI). RESULTS: the analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed no significant differences for relative and absolute CD4 T counts for both groups, however, a slight enhancement trend in the EG [16%, p=0.19] was observed. There was a significant improvement of LSI [approximately 15%; P<0.05] in EG, but not for CG. CONCLUSION: a physical activity program of moderate intensity improved life satisfaction perception in HIV-infected patients with no immunological function impairment. |
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Authors:
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Rodrigo D Gomes; Juliana P Borges; Dirce B Lima; Paulo T V Farinatti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Revista brasileira de fisioterapia (São Carlos (São Paulo, Brazil)) Volume: 14 ISSN: 1809-9246 ISO Abbreviation: Rev Bras Fisioter Publication Date: 2010 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-24 Completed Date: 2011-06-06 Revised Date: 2011-06-13 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101186153 Medline TA: Rev Bras Fisioter Country: Brazil |
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Languages: eng; por Pagination: 390-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. |
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Exercise* Female HIV Infections / immunology*, psychology* Humans Male Middle Aged Personal Satisfaction* |
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