https://observatorio.fm.usp.br/handle/OPI/21375
Title: | Muscle strength and body composition in severe obesity |
Authors: | GADDUCCI, Alexandre Vieira; CLEVA, Roberto de; SANTAREM, Gabriela Correia de Faria; SILVA, Paulo Roberto Santos; GREVE, Julia Maria D'Andrea; SANTO, Marco Aurelio |
Citation: | CLINICS, v.72, n.5, p.272-275, 2017 |
Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to evaluate associations between maximum voluntary contraction torques of the lower limbs and body composition for subjects with severe obesity. METHODS: Body composition was evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and maximum voluntary contraction torques of the lower limbs were measured using an isokinetic dynamometer. One hundred thirty-two patients were enrolled (100 females and 32 males). Eighty-seven patients had a body mass index between 40 and 49.9 kg/m(2) (the A group), and 45 patients had a body mass index between 50 and 59.9 kg/m(2) (the B group). RESULTS: Absolute extension and flexion torques had weak associations with fat-free mass but a moderate association with absolute extension torque and fat-free mass of the lower limbs. There were no significant differences between the A and B groups with respect to absolute extension and flexion torques. For the A group, absolute extension and flexion torques were moderately associated with fat-free mass and with fat-free mass of the lower limbs. For the B group, there were only moderate associations between absolute extension and flexion torques with fat-free mass of the lower limbs. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings demonstrate that both groups exhibited similar absolute torque values. There were weak to moderate associations between absolute extension and flexion torques and fat-free mass but a moderate association with fat-free mass of the lower limbs. Individuals with severe obesity should strive for greater absolute torques, fat-free mass and especially fat-free mass of the lower limbs to prevent functional limitations and physical incapacity. |
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