Abstract Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2* technique is used to assess iron overload in the heart, liver and pancreas of thalassaemic patients. Optimal iron chelation and expected tissue iron response rates remain under investigation. The objective of this study was to analyse serum ferritin and the iron concentration in the heart, liver and pancreas measured by MRI T2*/R2* during regular chelation therapy in a real-world cohort of patients with thalassemia. Methods We evaluated thalassaemic patients ≥ 7 years old undergoing chelation/transfusion therapy by MRI and assessed serum ferritin at baseline and follow-up from 2004-2011. Results We evaluated 136 patients, 92% major thalassaemic, with a median age of 18 years, and median baseline ferritin 2.033ng/ml (range: 59-14,123). Iron overload distribution was: liver (99%), pancreas (74%) and heart (36%). After a median of 1.2 years of follow-up, the iron overload in the myocardium reduced from 2,63 Fe mg/g to 2,05 (p 0.003). The optimal R2* pancreas cut-off was 148 Hertz, achieving 78% sensitivity and 73% specificity. However, when combining the R2* pancreas cut off ≤ 50 Hertz and a ferritin ≤ 1222 ng/ml, we could reach a negative predictive value (NPV) of 98% for cardiac siderosis. Only 28% were undergoing combined chelation at baseline assessment, which increased up to 50% on follow up evaluation. Conclusions Chelation therapy significantly reduced cardiac siderosis in thalassaemic patients. In patients with moderate/severe liver iron concentration undergoing chelation therapy, ferritin levels and myocardium iron improved earlier than the liver siderosis.

Resumo Transplantes pulmonares são procedimentos progressivamente mais realizados em todo o mundo como opção para tratamento de doenças pulmonares em estágio terminal. Apesar dos avanços laboratoriais, da técnica cirúrgica e da seleção de doadores e receptores, a mortalidade nesses procedimentos ainda é significativa, em razão de complicações típicas dos pacientes transplantados. Este trabalho consiste em uma revisão da literatura acerca do tema, ilustrando as complicações abordadas por meio de imagens de tomografia computadorizada. terminal laboratoriais receptores significativa transplantados tema computadorizada

Abstract Lung transplantation is becoming increasingly more common as an alternative treatment for end-stage lung disease. Despite advances in laboratory testing, surgical technique, and donor/recipient selection, lung transplantation is still associated with significant mortality, due to postoperative complications. This paper consists of a brief review of postoperative complications in lung transplant recipients, illustrating those complications with computed tomography images. endstage end stage disease testing technique donorrecipient donor recipient selection mortality recipients images

RESUMO Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se uma única sessão de treinamento intervalado de alta intensidade (HIIT) promoveria efeito hipotensor e risco cardiovascular em mulheres hipertensas, bem como aumentar a biodisponibilidade de óxido nítrico. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 10 mulheres hipertensas (63,7 ± 10,34 anos; 66, ± 7,67 kg e 153,7 ± 9,08 cm) e a carga de treinamento foi estabelecida em 60% da velocidade aeróbica máxima. Resultados: Observamos um efeito hipotensor muito alto entre os momentos de interação durante a intervenção (Int. Pré: 122,40 ± 18,58; Int. Pós: 143,00 ± 24,90; Int. Pós 60 min.: 121,40 ± 13,87; p < 0,001, η2P = 0,569). Nenhum risco cardiovascular foi observado durante a intervenção (DP = Int. Pré: 9138,20 ± 1805,34; Int. Pós: 14849,70 ± 3387,94; Int. Pós: 60 min.: 9615,90 ± 1124,41, p < 0,001, η2P = 0,739) e não houve aumento da biodisponibilidade de óxido nítrico. Conclusões: Em conclusão, este trabalho revela que uma sessão de HIIT é capaz de gerar efeito hipotensor sem apresentar risco cardiovascular em mulheres hipertensas. Nível de evidência I; Estudo clínico randomizado de alta qualidade com ou sem diferença estatisticamente significativa, mas com intervalos de confiança estreitos .

ABSTRACT Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a single session of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) would promote a hypotensive effect and cardiovascular risk in hypertensive women, in addition to increasing the bioavailability of nitric oxide. Methods: The sample consisted of 10 hypertensive women (63.7 ± 10.34 years; 66 ± 7.67 kg and 153.7 ± 9.08 cm) and the training load was established at 60% of the maximum aerobic speed. Results: We observed a very high hypotensive effect between the interaction moments during the intervention (Int. Pre: 122.40 ± 18.58; Int. Post: 143.00 ± 24.90; Int. Post 60min: 121.40 ± 13.87; p<0.001, η2P = 0.569). No cardiovascular risk was observed during the intervention (DP = Int. Pre: 9138.20 ± 1805.34; Int. Post: 14849.70 ± 3387.94; Int. Post 60min: 9615.90 ± 1124.41, p< 0.001, η2P = 0.739) and there was no increase in the bioavailability of nitric oxide. Conclusion: In conclusion, this work reveals that an HIIT session is capable of generating a hypotensive effect while not posing cardiovascular risk in hypertensive women. Level of evidence I; High-quality randomized clinical trial with or without statistically significant difference, but with narrow confidence intervals .

RESUMEN Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si una única sesión de entrenamiento de intervalos de alta intensidad (HIIT) podría promover un efecto hipotensor y riesgo cardiovascular en mujeres hipertensas, así como aumentar la biodisponibilidad del óxido nítrico. Métodos: La muestra fue compuesta por 10 mujeres hipertensas (63,7 ± 10,34 años; 66 ± 7,67 kg y 153,7 ± 9,08 cm) y la carga de entrenamiento se estableció en el 60% de la velocidad aeróbica máxima. Resultados: Se observó un efecto hipotensor muy elevado entre los momentos de interacción durante la intervención (Int. Pre: 122,40 ± 18,58; Int. Post: 143,00 ± 24,90; Int. Post 60 min: 121,40 ± 13,87; p <0,001, η2P = 0,569). No se observó ningún riesgo cardiovascular durante la intervención (DP = Int. Pre: 9138,20 ± 1805,34; Int. Post: 14849,70 ± 3387,94; Int. Post 60 min: 9615,90 ± 1124,41, p <0,001, η2P = 0,739) y no hubo aumento de la biodisponibilidad de óxido nítrico. Conclusiones: En conclusión, este trabajo revela que una sesión de HIIT es capaz de generar efecto hipotensor sin presentar riesgo cardiovascular en mujeres hipertensas. Nivel de evidencia I; Estudio clínico aleatorizado de alta calidad con o sin diferencia estadísticamente significativa, pero con intervalos de confianza estrechos.

Abstract In this work we have compared the self-perceived competences of future chemistry teachers who are pursuing teacher training courses in all the regions of Brazil taking the following factors into account: sex, age and Brazilian region origin. A quantitative exploration was adopted and the data were collected using the Self-Perceived Competences of Teachers in Initial Chemistry Training (SPCTICT) instrument, composed of 21 items. An exploratory factor analysis enabled grouping the items into three factors: (a) self-perception of technical competences (knowledge), (b) Self-perception of competences linked to specific aspects (know-how) and, finally, (c) self-perception of generic competences (knowing how to act or how to behave). The results demonstrate statistically significant differences among men and women on the self-perception of their own competences regarding knowledge construction in chemistry.

Resumo A estenose da válvula aórtica é a doença cardíaca valvar adquirida mais comum. A substituição transcateter da válvula aórtica (TAVR), ou implante transcateter da válvula aórtica, é uma importante opção no tratamento da estenose aórtica sintomática, independente do risco cirúrgico do paciente. O papel da angiotomografia computadorizada cresceu consideravelmente nos últimos anos e tornou-se o método de escolha no planejamento de TAVR. Assim, o radiologista deve compreender os principais aspectos dessa modalidade, incluindo técnica e protocolo, a fim de adquirir imagens confiáveis e compor um relatório para a realização do procedimento. O objetivo deste ensaio é revisar os pontos mais importantes que precisam ser avaliados na angiotomografia no planejamento de TAVR.

Abstract Aortic valve stenosis is the most common acquired valvular heart disease. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation, also known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), is an important treatment option for symptomatic aortic stenosis in patients at any level of surgical risk. The role of computed tomography angiography (CTA) has expanded considerably in recent years, and it has now become the imaging method of choice for the planning of TAVR. Therefore, radiologists should understand the main aspects of this imaging modality, including the appropriate technique and protocol to acquire reliable CTA images and to create a useful radiology report. The aim of this study was to review the most important aspects of CTA for TAVR planning.

RESUMO Em artigo publicado em 1952, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda destacou o extremo intelectualismo da obra de João Cabral de Melo Neto. O crítico afirmou que sua “poesia mental” não cabia nos padrões modernistas e que nela, pela primeira vez no Brasil, o trabalho da inteligência ganhava posição privilegiada. A despeito da originalidade de sua poesia, a verdade é que, para João Cabral, o modernismo constituiu-se numa espécie de cordão umbilical. Em princípio, sua obra esteve bastante vinculada às poéticas de Carlos Drummond de Andrade e Murilo Mendes. Depois, ele afirmou sua discordância com os valores da Geração de 45, que se opunha ao modernismo, dizendo que as possibilidades abertas pelo movimento estavam longe de ser esgotadas. Apesar de criticar Mário de Andrade, a sua concepção do “trabalho de arte” ecoava alguns ensaios do autor de Macunaíma. Este artigo pretende refletir sobre o legado modernista por meio da atualização proposta por João Cabral.

ABSTRACT In an article published in 1952, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda highlighted the extreme intellectualism of João Cabral de Melo Neto’s work. The critic stated that João Cabral’s “mental poetry” did not fit into modernist standards and that in him, for the first time in Brazil, the work of intelligence gained a privileged position. Despite the originality of his poetry, the truth is that, for João Cabral, Modernism constituted a kind of umbilical cord. At first, his work was closely linked to the poetics of Carlos Drummond de Andrade and Murilo Mendes. Afterwards, he affirmed his disagreement with the values of the Generation of 45, who were opposed to Modernism, saying that the possibilities opened up by the movement were far from being exhausted. Des- pite criticizing Mário de Andrade, his conception of “work of art” echoed some essays by the author of Macunaíma. This article intends to reflect on the Modernist legacy through the update proposed by João Cabral.

ABSTRACT The quality of the basal cut of sugarcane during harvest can affect the longevity of the crop, and the cutting tool is one of the main causes of damage during harvesting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of two cutting tools: an impact cutting system (ICS) using knives and a continuous cutting system (CCS) using saws. Laboratory tests were carried out to obtain the stalk damage index at different device travel speeds and to determine the invisible losses caused by each cutting system. The results showed that both cutting systems presented acceptable levels for the stalk damage index; however, the CCS obtained better cut quality, corresponding with decreased general damage. The invisible losses caused by the cutting tools in relation to the total harvested mass were 0.52% and 0.54% for the CCS and ICS, respectively. The highest invisible losses were obtained at speeds of 2, 3, and 4 km h-1 for the ICS, showing a statistical difference in relation to the CCS. No statistical difference was noted for both the systems at 5 and 6 km h-1.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of curved root canal preparation, torsional fatigue, and cyclic fatigue of rotary systems manufactured with different NiTi alloys. Ninety single-rooted canals with curvatures of 15° to 30o were scanned and divided into three groups according to the rotary system used: BT-Race (BTR) – 10.06, 35.00, 35.04; SequenceRotaryFile (SRF) – 15.04, 25.06, 35.04; and ProDesignLogic (PDL) – 25.01, 25.06, 35.05. Each system was used on three specimens. The teeth were prepared, scanned, and analyzed to assess increase in volume, transportation, and centering ability of the root canal. Torsional fatigue of glide path instruments (BTR 10.06, SRF 15.04 and PDL 25.01) and cyclic fatigue of the finishing instrument (BTR 35.04, SRF 35.04 and PDL 35.05) were obtained by analyzing completely new instruments (n = 10) and instruments after they had been used three times (n = 10). After the torsional and cyclic fatigue tests, the fractured surface of the new and used instruments were examined by scanning electron microscopy. Increase in volume, canal transportation, and centering ability showed no significant differences among the groups (p > 0.05). The torsional test showed that SRF 15.04 produced the highest torque values for both new and used instruments, followed by PDL 25.01 and BTR 10.06 (p < 0.05). PDL 25.01, both new and used, exhibited higher values of angular deflection followed by SRF 15.04 and BTR 10.06 (p < 0.05). As regards cyclic fatigue, use of PDL 35.05, both new and used, required a longer time and larger number of cycles than did SRF 35.04 and BTR 35.04 (p < 0.05). Clinical use affected the torsional fatigue of BTR; however, cyclic fatigue was not significantly affected (p < 0.05). All rotary systems were able to prepare the curved canals satisfactorily and were used safely on the three specimens. Relative to torsional fatigue, SRF 15.04 exhibited a higher torque, and PDL 25.01, higher angular deflection. BTR 10.06 was the most affected by clinical use. PDL 35.05 showed greater resistance to cyclic fatigue.

Resumo Transplantes pulmonares são procedimentos progressivamente mais realizados em todo o mundo como opção para tratamento de doenças pulmonares em estágio terminal. Apesar dos avanços laboratoriais, da técnica cirúrgica e da seleção de doadores e receptores, a mortalidade nesses procedimentos ainda é significativa, em razão de complicações típicas dos pacientes transplantados. Este trabalho consiste em uma revisão da literatura acerca do tema, ilustrando as complicações abordadas por meio de imagens de tomografia computadorizada.

Abstract Lung transplantation is becoming increasingly more common as an alternative treatment for end-stage lung disease. Despite advances in laboratory testing, surgical technique, and donor/recipient selection, lung transplantation is still associated with significant mortality, due to postoperative complications. This paper consists of a brief review of postoperative complications in lung transplant recipients, illustrating those complications with computed tomography images.

Resumo Com a pandemia de Covid-19, houve expansão dos serviços de entregas, especialmente aqueles mediados por plataformas digitais. Contudo, os trabalhadores desta atividade têm vivenciado mais precariedade social. Este ensaio investiga a relação entre a atuação estatal e os problemas enfrentados por tais trabalhadores(as) nesse contexto. Em um percurso teórico-metodológico que vai do concreto pensado à teoria social, e resultante de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, foram analisados, em um primeiro momento, atos legislativos e judiciais que conformam a precariedade social dos entregadores. Nessa etapa, buscou-se apresentar o terreno de normatividade estatal que tem sido operado de modo a erodir a esfera de incidência tanto dos deveres assistenciais do Estado quanto dos direitos trabalhistas nas relações contratuais entre entregadores(as) (sujeitos contratados) e as plataformas de aplicativos (sujeitos contratantes). Na seção seguinte, examinaram-se algumas categorias que permitem a compreensão das tendências de atuação dos sujeitos contratantes e dos sujeitos contratados, a partir de aportes teóricos acerca dos processos das contratualidades espoliativas, da financeirização e da agenda do genocídio, observando como, a um só tempo, trabalhadores(as) em aplicativos de entrega são classificados como “essenciais” e expostos ao sacrifício de si mesmos e de suas famílias, sem básicas condições de saúde e segurança do trabalho.

Abstract Delivery app services have expanded their activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, their workers have experienced even more social precarity. This paper investigates the relations between State action and the vulnerability faced by these workers during the pandemic context. It does so by following a two-fold methodological approach: based on research of legal documents and on literature review, the analysis ranges from the examination of concrete cases and norms to the consideration of underlying social theory concepts. In its first section, the paper analyses legislative and judicial documents and actions that conform delivery app workers’ social precarity, so as to present the normative structure and the institutional dynamic that have operated in order to erode the incidence of social security rights, as well as of labor rights in contracts between delivery workers (contracted party) and digital platforms (contracting party). In the following section, the paper examines some theoretical categories - such as “espoliative contracts”, “financialization” and “genocidal agenda” -, which allow a better understanding of the current patterns of relations between these parties. One may notice how, at the same time, delivery app workers are classified as “essential” but are continuously exposed to the sacrifice of themselves and their families, due to the lack of basic health and safety conditions at work.

Resumo Com a pandemia de Covid-19, houve expansão dos serviços de entregas, especialmente aqueles mediados por plataformas digitais. Contudo, os trabalhadores desta atividade têm vivenciado mais precariedade social. Este ensaio investiga a relação entre a atuação estatal e os problemas enfrentados por tais trabalhadores(as) nesse contexto. Em um percurso teórico-metodológico que vai do concreto pensado à teoria social, e resultante de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, foram analisados, em um primeiro momento, atos legislativos e judiciais que conformam a precariedade social dos entregadores. Nessa etapa, buscou-se apresentar o terreno de normatividade estatal que tem sido operado de modo a erodir a esfera de incidência tanto dos deveres assistenciais do Estado quanto dos direitos trabalhistas nas relações contratuais entre entregadores(as) (sujeitos contratados) e as plataformas de aplicativos (sujeitos contratantes). Na seção seguinte, examinaram-se algumas categorias que permitem a compreensão das tendências de atuação dos sujeitos contratantes e dos sujeitos contratados, a partir de aportes teóricos acerca dos processos das contratualidades espoliativas, da financeirização e da agenda do genocídio, observando como, a um só tempo, trabalhadores(as) em aplicativos de entrega são classificados como “essenciais” e expostos ao sacrifício de si mesmos e de suas famílias, sem básicas condições de saúde e segurança do trabalho.

Abstract Delivery app services have expanded their activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, their workers have experienced even more social precarity. This paper investigates the relations between State action and the vulnerability faced by these workers during the pandemic context. It does so by following a two-fold methodological approach: based on research of legal documents and on literature review, the analysis ranges from the examination of concrete cases and norms to the consideration of underlying social theory concepts. In its first section, the paper analyses legislative and judicial documents and actions that conform delivery app workers’ social precarity, so as to present the normative structure and the institutional dynamic that have operated in order to erode the incidence of social security rights, as well as of labor rights in contracts between delivery workers (contracted party) and digital platforms (contracting party). In the following section, the paper examines some theoretical categories - such as “espoliative contracts”, “financialization” and “genocidal agenda” -, which allow a better understanding of the current patterns of relations between these parties. One may notice how, at the same time, delivery app workers are classified as “essential” but are continuously exposed to the sacrifice of themselves and their families, due to the lack of basic health and safety conditions at work.

RESUMO Introdução: Embora os braquetes autoligados presumivelmente proporcionem melhores condições de higiene, nenhum consenso foi alcançado até o momento. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar, em um delineamento experimental in vitro, a aderência de Streptococcus mutans em braquetes autoligados e convencionais de diferentes fabricantes e tipos de ligaduras. Métodos: Quatro marcas comerciais de braquetes metálicos de pré-molares superiores foram testadas (Abzil®; Morelli®; 3M Unitek®; e GAC®). Cada marca foi subdividida em três grupos, que variaram de acordo com o tipo de ligadura e o modelo do braquete (metálico, elástico e autoligado), totalizando doze grupos, compostos por seis braquetes cada. Os braquetes previamente esterilizados foram, inicialmente, imersos em saliva por uma hora, sendo posteriormente lavados e adicionados em uma suspensão bacteriana, mantida em aerobiose por 72 horas. As bactérias aderidas foram, então, separadas e quantificadas por contagem de unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC/mL) após 48 horas de crescimento. Os grupos foram comparados pelos testes post-hoc de Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn (p< 0,05). Resultados: Independentemente da marca comercial, os braquetes autoligados apresentaram significativamente menos UFC/mL. Porém, de acordo com as comparações realizadas dentro de cada marca comercial, apenas os modelos autoligados Abzil® apresentaram adesão de biofilme significativamente menor. Entre todos os modelos autoligados, os braquetes GAC® apresentaram a maior taxa de adesão bacteriana. Conclusões: Os braquetes autoligados provavelmente apresentam menores taxas de adesão do biofilme. Particularmente, os braquetes autoligados Abzil® e GAC® têm menor probabilidade de acumular biofilme. Embora tais resultados sejam derivados de um estudo in vitro, os clínicos podem reconhecer os achados relativos à adesão bacteriana como uma das características relevantes a serem consideradas durante a seleção dos braquetes.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although self-ligating brackets presumably provide better hygiene conditions, no consensus has been reached so far. Objective: Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate, in an in vitro experimental design, the adherence of Streptococcus mutans (SM) in self-ligating and conventional brackets of different manufacturers and ligature types. Methods: Four commercial brands of maxillary premolar metal brackets were tested (Abzil®; Morelli®; 3M Unitek®; and GAC®). Each one was subdivided into three groups, which varied according to the type of ligature and bracket model (metallic, elastic, and self-ligating), totalizing twelve groups, composed of six brackets each. Previously sterilized brackets were initially immersed in saliva for one hour, and subsequently washed and added in a bacterial suspension, maintained in aerobiosis for 72 hours. The adhered bacteria were then separated and quantified by colony forming units (CFU/mL) counting after 48 hours of growth. The groups were compared by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn post-hoc tests (p< 0.05). Results: Regardless of the commercial brand, self-ligating brackets had significantly less CFU/mL. However, according to comparisons performed within each commercial brand, only Abzil® self-ligating brackets had significantly lower biofilm adhesion. Among all of the self-ligating models, GAC® brackets presented the highest bacterial adhesion rate. Conclusions: Self-ligating brackets are likely to present lower rates of biofilm adhesion. Particularly, Abzil® and GAC® self-ligating brackets are less likely to accumulate biofilm. Although such results are derived from an in vitro study, practitioners might acknowledge findings concerning bacterial adhesion as one of the relevant features to be considered during bracket selection.

RESUMO A opacidade em vidro fosco é uma alteração muito frequente e pouco específica na tomografia computadorizada de tórax. Ela admite grande leque de diagnósticos diferenciais no contexto agudo, desde pneumonias virais, como as causadas pelo vírus influenza, pela doença do coronavírus 2019 e pelo citomegalovírus, até mesmo lesões de origem não infecciosa, como vaping , infarto pulmonar, hemorragia alveolar e edema pulmonar. Para essa diferenciação diagnóstica, deve-se correlacionar o vidro fosco com os demais achados nos exames de imagem, exames laboratoriais e quadro clínico do paciente. É de suma importância, no contexto de pandemia, recordar as demais patologias com os achados semelhantes aos da doença do coronavírus 2019 nos exames de imagem.

ABSTRACT Ground-glass opacity is a very frequent and unspecified finding in chest computed tomography. Therefore, it admits a wide range of differential diagnoses in the acute context, from viral pneumonias such as influenza virus, coronavirus disease 2019 and cytomegalovirus and even non-infectious lesions, such as vaping, pulmonary infarction, alveolar hemorrhage and pulmonary edema. For this diagnostic differentiation, ground glass must be correlated with other findings in imaging tests, with laboratory tests and with the patients’ clinical condition. In the context of a pandemic, it is extremely important to remember the other pathologies with similar findings to coronavirus disease 2019 in the imaging exams.

RESUMO Com o crescimento progressivo da população idosa mundialmente e especificamente no Brasil, há uma necessidade de profissionais competentes que visem trabalhos direcionados para este público com o intuito de obter um diagnóstico precoce e fazer as intervenções necessárias delineando metas que venham a proporcionar autonomia funcional e uma melhor qualidade de vida para esse público alvo com a atividade física. Este trabalho tem como objetivo mensurar a importância da prática de atividade física e a sua influência na qualidade de vida diária de pessoas idosas praticantes de atividades físicas. O presente trabalho caracteriza-se como estudo piloto de caráter exploratório, e foi elaborado a partir de dois questionários: o WHOQOL-bref composto por 26 questões, onde 22% dos idosas apresentaram dor ou desconforto, 45% dos avaliadas fazem o uso contínuo de medicamentos e 20% apresentaram sentimentos negativos, e o índice de Barthel por 10 questões, onde os domínios psicológicos (85,45) e ambiente (80,00) tiveram maior destaque em relação ao físico (79,64) e relações sociais (71,67). As amostras foram colhidas de um grupo de 09 idosas, entre 60 e 80 anos. Com base nos resultados obtidos fica destacado que as idosas avaliadas apresentam uma independência funcional excelente e consequentemente aparentam ter uma boa qualidade de vida.

ABSTRACT With the progressive growth of the elderly population worldwide and specifically in Brazil, there is a need for competent professionals that aim for this public in order to obtain an early diagnosis and make the necessary interventions outlining goals that will provide functional autonomy and a better quality of life for this population through physical activity. This research aims to measure the importance of physical activity and its influence on the quality of daily life of elderly people who practice physical activities. The present work is characterized as a pilot study with an exploratory profile and was developed from two questionnaires: The WHO-QOL-bref, composed of 26 questions, where 22% of the elderly presented pain or discomfort, 45% make continuous use of medicines, and 20% presented negative feelings; and the Barthel Index, composed of 10 questions, where psychological (85,45) and environmental (80,00) domains had a greater highlight when compared to physical (79,64) and social relations (71,67) domains. The samples were collected from a group of 09 elderly women, between 60 and 80 years old. Based on the obtained results, it is clear that the evaluated elderly presented excellent functional independence and, as a consequence, appear to have a good quality of life.