The acute effects of static stretching on peak force, peak rate of force development and muscle activity during single- and multiple-joint actions in older women

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

A 12-month follow-up of hypopigmentation after laser hair removal

Introduction: Laser hair removal is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional methods such as shaving, waxing, among other methods. Semiconductor diode lasers are considered the most efficient light sources available and are especially well suited for clinical applications including hair reduction. The effectiveness of laser hair reduction depends on many variables, including the skin type of the patient. Material and Methods: A patient with Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV was submitted to laser hair removal of the arms with a high-power diode laser system with long pulses with a wavelength of 800 nm, a fluence of 40 J/cm2 and a pulse width of 20 ms. A 12-month follow-up assessment was performed and included photography and questionnaire. Results: Hypopigmentation was observed after a single laser hair removal section. After 6 months with the area totally covered, a gradual suntan with a sun screen lotion with an SPF of 15 was prescribed by the dermatologist. After 12 months of the initial treatment, a complete recovery of the hypopigmentation was achieved. Conclusion: Although a safe procedure, lasers for hair removal may be associated with adverse side effects including undesired pigment alterations. Before starting a laser hair removal treatment, patients seeking the eradication of hair should be informed that temporary, and possibly permanent, pigmentary changes may occur. © 2013 Informa UK, Ltd.

Influence of exercise order on upper body maximum and submaximal strength gains in trained men

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of exercise order on one-repetition maximum (1-RM) and ten-repetition maximum (10-RM) strength gains after 6 weeks of resistance training (RT) in trained men. Sixteen men were randomly assigned into two groups based on the order of exercises performed during training sessions: a group that performed large muscle group exercises first and progressed to small muscle group exercises (LG-SM); while a second group performed the opposite sequence and started with small muscle group exercises and progressed to large muscle group exercises (SM-LG). Four sessions of RT were conducted per week; all exercises were performed for three sets of 8-12 repetitions with 1-min rest intervals between sets. Maximal and submaximal strength were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of RT with 1-RM and 10-RM testing for the bench press (BP), lat pulldown (LPD), triceps pulley extension (TE) and biceps curl (BC), respectively. Two-way ANOVA for the 1-RM and 10-RM tests indicated a significant group x time interaction. The 1-RM values significantly increased for all exercises in both groups (P<0.05), but were not significantly different between groups. However, effect size (ES) data indicated that the LG-SM group exhibited a greater magnitude of gains (1-RM and 10-RM) for the BP and LPD exercises. Conversely, ES indicated that the SM-LG group exhibited a greater magnitude of gains (1-RM and 10-RM) for the TE and BC exercises. In conclusion, the results suggest that upper body movements should be prioritized and performed according to individual needs to maximize maximal and submaximal strength. © 2013 Scandinavian Society of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Influência do laser terapêutico no reparo de defeito ósseo de ratos submetidos à ausência de carga

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

Efeito do laser de baixa intensidade sobre as células odontoblastóides

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

Avaliação da efetividade do laser terapêutico no controle de índice de dor de pacientes em tratamento ortodôntico

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Influência do laser em baixa intensidade no processo de reparo de de enxerto ósseo autógeno implantado em bloco na mandíbula de ratos modificados sistemicamente com nicotina: estudo histo- morfométrico

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Cicatrização óssea de defeitos de tamanho crítico tratados com Aspirado de Medula Óssea, Laser em Baixa Intensidade ou a associação de ambas as terapias: estudo histológico e histométrico em calvárias de ratos

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Estudo histológico da ação do laser e da terapia fotodinâmica no processo de reparação de feridas cutâneas em ratos tratados com corticóide

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Influência do laser em baixa intensidade (660 nm) no processo de reparo de feridas cutâneas provocadas em ratos tratados com nicotina: estudo histológico

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Avaliação histológica do efeito do laser de baixa intensidade na resposta do tecido conjuntivo ao cimento Endofill

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Ação do laser em baixa intensidade no tratamento da doença periodontal induzida em ratos diabéticos e não diabéticos: estudo histológico e histométrico. -

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Avaliação histomorfológica da movimentação dentária induzida em ratos com diferentes tipos de força sob ação da terapia a laser em baixa intensidade

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

A Novel 785-nm Laser Diode-Based System for Standardization of Cell Culture Irradiation

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Effects of Laser Irradiation on Pulp Cells Exposed to Bleaching Agents

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