Sensibilidade à pressão e atividade elétrica dos músculos temporal e masseter durante o ciclo menstrual de mulheres que fazem e não o uso contraceptivo oral

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Efeito do tempo de mastigação sobre período de silêncio, limiar de sensibilidade e atividade elétrica dos músculos masseter e temporal

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Características morfológicas dos músculos e qualitativas da carne de cordeiros suplementados e terminados em diferentes índices de área foliar residual

Pós-graduação em Zootecnia - FCAV

Comparação do alongamento estático, balístico e contrair-relaxar nos músculos isquiotibiais

This study aimed to compare the effect of three stretching techniques (ballistic, static and contract-relax) on instant gain muscle flexibility on the hamstring muscle. We evaluated 23 subjects of both gender [means (SD) age 21.17 (1.4) years]. All volunteers performed static, ballistic and contract-relax stretching. Each technique was performed in a single session with an interval of seven days between sessions. To assess the immediate effects of the different techniques were performed two tests of flexibility, Sit and Reach Test and the Popliteal Angle Test. In comparison with the baseline there were significant increase in muscle flexibility in the Popliteal Angle Test after application ballistic (6.26%) and contract-relax technique (6.5%) respectively (p<0.05). When comparing the three techniques regarding the change score significant difference was found in the the Popliteal Angle Test for ballistic and contract-relax stretching, but Sit and Reach Test showed no significance difference. These data suggest that the ballistic and contract-relax were better than the technique of static stretching and both are equally effective. The ballistic contract-relax stretching techniques improved gain of muscle flexibility on the hamstring muscle.

Efeitos do treinamento físico aeróbico sobre a expressão da miostatina e o trofismo de músculos esqueléticos e cardíaco de ratos espontaneamente hipertensos com insuficiência cardíaca

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Análise da concordância entre instrumentos de avaliação de flexibilidade para os músculos isquiocrurais em idosos

Introduction : The aging is characterized by a reduction in the effectiveness of skills, among them the loss of the flexibility. The hamstring muscles may be affected by the decreased flexibility occurs when elderly can present limitation of gait, low back problems and osteomuscular. Among the techniques used to evaluate the flexibility of the hamstring muscles are the Sit and Reach Test and Computerized Photogrammetry evaluation of the popliteal angle . However, the scientific literature doesn’t provide consistent data on the correlation of these forms of evaluation. Objective: To analyze the correlation between the sit and reach test and Computerized Photogrammetry evaluation of the popliteal angle used to assess the flexibility of the hamstring muscles in elderly women. Method: This was a cross-sectional, observational study, consisting of 39 elderly, healthy. The evaluation was composed by forms with personal details and physical examination (body weight, height and body mass index), and the evaluation of tests to measure the flexibility of the hamstring muscles (Sit and reach test and Computerized Photogrammetry evaluation of the popliteal angle). The correlation of the data was done by using the Spearmam’s rank correlation coefficient, with a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: The data showed a positive correlation between Sit and Reach Test Computerized Photogrammetry and the popliteal angle of the right leg (r=0.4690, p=0.0026) and the left leg (r=0.3604, p=0.0241). Conclusion: The data from this study allow conclude that the tests for assessing hamstring flexibility in elderly women, the Sit and Reach Test and Computerized Photogrammetry evaluation of the popliteal angle are complementary because it doesn’t correlate strongly.

Comportamento dos músculos estabilizadores da escápula durante rotação de ombro em indivíduos com síndrome do impacto

Devido à grande diversidade de problemas no ombro e da alta incidência da Síndrome do Impacto (SI) torna-se de grande interesse e importância para a reabilitação o comportamento dos músculos da cintura escapular. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a ação simultânea dos músculos serrátil anterior e trapézio durante o movimento de rotação do braço na SI. Participaram do estudo 8 indivíduos com SI unilateral, e 8 indivíduos saudáveis, de ambos os sexos, constituindo 3 grupos: Grupo saúdavel (G1-S), Grupo com SI lado acometido (G2-LA) e Grupo com SI lado não acometido (G2-LNA). Este estudo comparou a atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos estabilizadores da escápula durante os movimentos de rotação interna (RI) e rotação externa (RE), por meio de parâmetros que quantificam a co-contração dos pares de músculos TA/TT, TA/TD, TA/SA, TT/TD, TT/SA, TD/SA, normalizados pela CIVM do movimento de RI e RE dos músculos trapézio ascendente (TA), trapézio transverso (TT), trapézio descendente (TD) e serrátil anterior (SA) entre os voluntários com SI unilateral grau I ou II e indivíduos assintomáticos. Os resultados encontrados para a co-contração dos pares de músculos TA/TT, TA/SA, TT/SA e TD/SA do grupo G2 – LA é maior que dos grupos G1 e G2 - LNA no movimento de RE. No movimento de RI não foi observada diferença que fosse decorrente da SI entre os pares musculares. Como os ombros acometidos pela SI apresentaram co-contração dos pares de músculos significativamente maior durante todo o movimento de RE, o exame da cintura escapular na prescrição de tratamento para SI parece ser aspecto importante para ser considerado, tanto na abordagem desses indivíduos quanto no estudo dos fatores etiológicos e de evolução da SI grau I ou II

Cogeração de energia com motores de combustão interna

The tertiary sector is largely responsible for the growth of electricity consumption in Brazil. The large commercial and public buildings, hypermarkets and shopping centers stand out as major consumers of electricity for lighting, power and thermal energy. Brazil presents significant potential for the deployment of small cogeneration plants, especially in the tertiary sector. Allied to this, the possibility of natural gas supply and the growing demands in favor of maintaining and preserving the environment favor the implementation of cogeneration plants. In this context, this paper presents a technical and economic analysis of installing a cogeneration plant using internal combustion engine with natural gas in a mall

Reprodutibilidade do pico de torque isocinético e da taxa de desenvolvimento de força dos músculos rotadores internos do ombro em nadadores

A natação é um esporte praticado em um meio que oferece grande resistência ao deslocamento do atleta que necessita realizar grande força com a articulação do ombro durante as braçadas sendo, desse modo, de fundamental importância a avaliação da força desta articulação. São poucos os estudos que avaliam a força desta articulação em nadadores visando o desempenho esportivo. OBJETIVO: Verificar a reprodutibilidade do pico de torque (PT) e da taxa de desenvolvimento de força (TDF) dos rotadores internos do ombro em nadadores. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados 10 nadadores que realizaram 5s de contração isométrica, 5 contrações concêntricas em baixa velocidade (60°/s), e 5 contrações concêntricas em alta velocidade (180°/s). Foram determinados o PT e a TDF dos membros dominante e não-dominante. Após um intervalo de uma semana, os indivíduos foram testados novamente, sob as mesmas condições do primeiro teste, e foi avaliado o grau de confiabilidade. RESULTADOS: Os valores de PT foram similares entre as tentativas (p > 0,05). O coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI) do PT isométrico foi de 0,76 e 0,85 (p < 0,05), na contração isocinética a 60º/s foi de 0,56 (p > 0,05) e 0,90 (p < 0,05) e na contração isocinética a 180º/s foi de 0,84 e 0,76 (p < 0,05), para o membro dominante e não dominante respectivamente. A TDF pico não foi significantemente diferente entre os testes para ambos os membros (p > 0,05), porém não houve correlação significante entre os testes para ambos os membros (p > 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Conclui-se que o teste isocinético de rotação interna do ombro em nadadores apresenta boa reprodutibilidade para a determinação do PT. Não foi observada boa reprodutibilidade para a TDF pico, provavelmente pelo baixo número de voluntários

Desenvolvimento de experiências de acionamento e controle do movimento angular de motores de indução trifásico

This paper aims to show practical and effectiveexperiencesfor lessons Industrial Automation Laboratory taught inundergraduate degreein ElectricalEngineering from the University Júlio MesquitaFilho - UNESP, Guaratinguetá. Experiments carriedsimulatecontrol and drive systems of electric three phase induction motors (MIT)widely usedinindustries. The experiments simulate a manufacturing environment where there isa need to control the activation and continuous operation ofelectricmotors. Seven experimentsthat simulatethe firing of electrical motors through a controlsystem, a driver along with asimulator loads coupled to the electric motor was developed. Experiments usinga Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) as acontroller,an inverter frequencyasdriver, and MagneticBrake, as simulatorengine loads . The experiments were divided accordingto the speed reference signal used fordrivingand operating the electric motor: digital and analog. The first five experiments performing the drive control and operation of the electric motor via digital signals. The sixth and seventh experiments using an analog signal as a reference speed for the electric motor

Proteção de motores elétricos de grande porte

Large electric motors require greater care when driving, especially during continuous operation since they are part of day-to-day manufacturing sector, acting essentially to ensure that no damage occurs to the production process and equipment that are part of the same system. This work includes the analysis of electrical protection in a system comprised of a three phase induction motor driven by a frequency converter as well as an analysis of the functions of a multifunction electronic relay. It is presented a comparison between the existing functions in a converter and a relay and a real case is described in order to exemplify the use of an electric motor and features that are aimed at their protection, and the system in which it is inserted. Based on the results, it is of great importance in this field of performance studies, generating relevant results, which may be exposed in order to unify into a single document, different sources of information that are arranged randomly, improve utilization motor and extend the life of equipment forming part of the electrical installation

Estudo da modificação do ângulo do conjunto cilindro-pistão em motores de combustão interna

The aim of this study is to present those who are interested in mechanical engineering, specifically automotive engineering some ideas for improvements to the current concept of internal combustion engines. It is not intenden to change totally the design of the engine known today, but to exame the feasibility of reducing a small waste generated with the current positioning of the cylinder-piston assembly. The proposal solution consists in modifying the tilt cylinder-piston assembly in the angle between the rod and the cylinder axis. This inclination causes all the force generated in the combustion process within the cylinder is delivered to the rod.Delivery force is the made in the rod longitudinal direction and not on the axis of the cylinder, preventing the occurrence of a breakdown of the force generated in the combustion process. After analyzing the idea of repositioning the piston-cylinder assemble, it is concluded that the change has a positive result in the process of harnessing the power generated in the com bustion, but its not feasible due implementation to low gain presented in this study

Análise do gerenciamento de projetos de produtos na área de desenvolvimento de motores em uma indústria automotiva

L'un des facteurs nécessaires pour qu’une entreprise reste compétitive sur le marché est la création ou l'amélioration d'un produit afin qu’il réponde aux besoins et aux attentes des clients, ainsi, le Processus de Développement de Produits (PDP) est essentiel. Pour la réussite du PDP, il est souhaitable de suivre un système standard de gestion de projet. L'objectif de cette étude est d'analyser la gestion de projets dans le processus de développement de produits dans l'industrie automobile afin d'identifier les possibilités d’amélioration. Par conséquent, nous avons procédé à une revue de littérature sur le sujet, analysé les lignes directrices et les pratiques du processus de développement de produit dans l’entreprise. Comme résultat, il a été obtenu que le système de développement de produits créé par l’entreprise requiert la clarification des outils utiles à la gestion de projet. Un problème de communication et de gestion des coûts a également été constaté dans le domaine du développement du moteur lourd

Analise de defeitos em motores através de vibração mecânica: estudo de caso

Revolving machines are among the most used equipment in general industry and therefore expenditures on this equipment class are a significant portion of the total amount spent by the company. If there is an unscheduled stop of some of this equipment, industrial plants can lose huge amounts of money caused by interrupted production and parts delay. Others may increase significantly maintenance costs due to consequences elsewhere not affected before. Even plant and people safety can be in danger if there is an operation interruption without a backup system start. This work is focused on a rotating system case study which is monitored by vibration analysis that shows that is possible to determine when is the most appropriate time for equipment intervention without any reliability loss just by using a simple and cheap system which is not much used because professionals are not aware to its utility. Industrial facilities were evaluated by fail detection and historical analysis in some equipment in order to show feasibility of vibration analysis through a before-during-after process. The plant evaluated is part of a chemical multinational located in Guaratinguetá-SP. At this time, that plant had around 650 critical equipment monthly monitored and no unscheduled shutdown was registered in one year period due to equipment monitoring