Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: MAGNO JACKSON MORENO DE ALMEIDA

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STUDENT : MAGNO JACKSON MORENO DE ALMEIDA
DATE: 13/07/2023
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Remoto
TITLE:

Comparison Between Moderate Load Exercises and High Load Exercises in the Rehabilitation of Runners with Achilles Tendinopathy: Blind Randomized Controlled Trial 

KEY WORDS:

Achilles tendon / Tendinitis / Physical Therapy

PAGES: 42
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional
SUMMARY:

Objective: The primary objective of the study will be to investigate the short-term (6 

and 12 weeks) and long-term (6 months) effects of a moderate load resistance 

exercise intervention [55% of 1 Repetition Maximum (55%1RM)] in comparison to 

high-load resistance exercise (90% of 1RM) in runners with Achilles tendinopathy in 

terms of pain and symptom severity. Methods: Sixty amateur runners will be randomly 

allocated into two groups: Group of high intensity exercises (GHI) and group of 

moderate intensity exercises (GMI). The GHI will start the treatment with triceps surae 

exercises with 55%1RM in the first week, 75%1RM in the second week and, from the 

third week until the end of the 12 weeks of treatment, will perform the exercises with 

90%1RM. The GMI will perform exercises with 55%1RM during the 12 weeks of 

intervention. The RM load will be reassessed every 2 weeks and the total training 

volume will be identical in both groups. Both groups will do strengthening exercises for 

quadriceps and gluteal muscles and will continue to perform physical/sports activities 

using the pain monitoring model strategy. Pain (VAS) and symptom severity (VISA-A), 

maximum isometric strength of ankle, knee and hip muscles (handheld dynamometer), 

function of plantar flexors (functional tests), kinesiophobia (TSK), physical activity level 

(IPAQ-SF), quality of life (SF-12) and perception of improvement (GROC). Primary 

outcomes (pain and symptom severity) will be evaluated before the intervention 

(baseline), at week 6, at week 12 (end of intervention) and 6 months after the 

intervention. The other outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and at the end of the 

intervention. Results will be analyzed using the intention-to-treat principle and will be 

compared by mixed-model analysis of variance (2-way ANOVA) with repeated 

measures (group x time) and Bonferroni post hoc. 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - RODRIGO RIBEIRO DE OLIVEIRA - UFC
Presidente - 2316237 - RODRIGO SCATTONE DA SILVA
Interno - 2566849 - WOUBER HÉRICKSON DE BRITO VIEIRA