Global Postural Reeducation Method Research Articles

Global posture reeducation compared with segmental muscle stretching exercises in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundMuscle stretching exercises preserve corporal flexibility and decrease the retraction and shortening of myofascial and articular structures. These exercises are recommended for the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM). The purpose of the study was to verify and compare the effect of muscle stretching exercises on FM patients based on the global posture reeducation method against segmental muscle stretching exercises, both used in concert with an educational approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy.MethodsForty adults with FM were randomly allocated into two groups: global and segmental. The two kinds of therapies were performed in 10 individual sessions once a week. Two assessments were made: one at baseline and one at the end of therapy. The primary outcome variable was pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale). The secondary outcome variables were multidimensional pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire), the pain threshold at tender points (dolorimetry), attitudes toward chronic pain (Survey of Pain Attitudes-Brief Version), body posture (Postural Assessment Software Protocol), postural control (Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), the impact of FM on quality of life (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, FIQ), and self-reported perceptions and body self-care.ResultsAt the end of treatment, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups in the outcome variables. Furthermore, the groups presented lower pain intensity (baseline vs. final; global group: 6 ± 1.8 vs. 2.2 ± 1.6 cm, p<0.01; segmental group: 6.3 ± 2.1 vs. 2.5 ± 1.7 cm, p<0.01), higher pain threshold (p ≤ 0.01), lower total FIQ score (p < 0.01), and greater postural control (p < 0.01) after treatment.ConclusionsMuscle stretching exercises based on global posture reeducation and segmental muscle stretching exercises, both used in concert with an educational approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, reduced the pain intensity and impact of FM on quality of life. These exercises also improved FM patients’ pain threshold at tender points, attitudes toward chronic pain, and postural control. There were no differences between global posture reeducation and segmental muscle stretching exercises.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT02384603. Registered on 10 March 2015.

The Type of Conservative Management Could Be Related to the Strength of the Inspiratory Muscles of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis—A Case Series

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral curvature of the spine with a Cobb angle of at least 10° with an unknown etiology. It is recognized that AIS may affect respiratory function. This study aims to describe and compare respiratory function in a case series of patients with scoliosis who underwent different types of therapeutic management: no intervention, orthotic brace, and global postural reeducation (GPR). Fifteen AIS patients were included in this study (seven no intervention, four orthotic brace and four GPR). Lung function and inspiratory muscle strength were measured and analyzed, as well as sociodemographic, clinical, and anthropometric variables. Significant correlations were observed between height (cm) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) reference (cmH2O) and forced vital capacity (FVC) (liters) (r = 0.650 and r = 0.673, respectively; p < 0.01); weight (Kg) and MIP reference (cmH2O) (r = 0.727; p < 0.01); and Main curve degrees (Cobb angle) and FVC% (r = −0.648; p < 0.01). The AIS cases that underwent GPR treatment presented a greater MIP (% predictive) compared to the no intervention and brace cases (201.1% versus 126.1% and 78.4%, respectively; p < 0.05). The results of this case series show a possible relation whereby patients undergoing treatment with the GPR method have greater inspiratory muscle strength compared to the no intervention and brace cases. Studies with larger samples and prospective designs must be performed to corroborate these results.

Effect of Global Postural Re-Education Method in the Improvement of Pulmonary Functions in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Effect of Global Postural Re-Education Method in the Improvement of Pulmonary Functions in Subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comparison of the Effect and Durability of Lumbar Stabilization and Global Postural Reeducation Exercises on Movement Control, Pain and Disability in Men with Lumbar Movement Control Dysfunction

Introduction: The global postural reeducation (GPR) method seems to be an effective method for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders; therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effect and durability of 6 weeks of GPR and lumbar stability exercises on movement control, pain and disability in men with chronic nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) with lumbar movement control dysfunction.Methods: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 46 men with non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP) with lumbar movement control dysfunction were selected and randomly divided into three groups (two exercise groups - one control group). Training intervention groups practiced for six weeks, three sessions per week. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Roland Morris questionnaire, and movement control test were used to measure pain, level of physical disability, and lumbar movement control, respectively. Repeated measures ANOVA was utilized to compare the effect and durability of the two training protocols on the dependent variables at a significant level.Results: Results from this research showed that both types of exercises reduced pain (P = 0.001) and improved disability index (P = 0.001) and lumbar movement control (P = 0.001). Our findings suggested that a GPR intervention for 6 weeks (P = 0.040) and inactivity for 4 weeks (P = 0.001) resulted in a greater improvement in disability compared to the lumbar stabilization exercises (LSEs). Conclusion: Both types of exercises seem to be effective in improving lumbar movement control, pain, and disability in people with movement control dysfunction after both training and inactivity. The GPR method improved disability more than the LSEs.

Influence of global postural reeducation method on respiratory muscle strength and parkinsonian quality of life

Background: Degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease can lead to postural changes and muscular strength, this generates greater impact on the individual, on his functional capacity, respiratory system, mobility and, quality of life (QOL). Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the influence of the Global Posture Reeducation (GPR) method on respiratory muscle strength and QOL in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methods: Twenty volunteers, the average of age is 48.8 ± 6.22 years, they are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at level 2 to 3 by the Hoehn &amp; Yahr Scale. They were submitted to the protocol of treatment with the GPR method in the postures of Frog in the ground and ballerina, performed regularly twice a week lasting 60 minutes each session, for 6 weeks, totaling 12 sessions, evaluated by PDQ-39 quality of life questionnaire and by inspiratory pressure measurements and Maximum expiratory value. Results: In the quantitative analysis of inspiratory and expiratory muscle pressure, there was an increase in post-treatment for maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) (p &lt;0.05) when compared to pre-treatment, as well as when compared with predicted values MIP and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) presented higher values (p &lt;0.05). In terms of QoL domains: mobility (p = 0.0009), daily life activity (p = 0.0006), emotional well-being (p = 0.001), cognition (p = 0.01) and physical discomfort were statistically significant in post-treatment. Conclusion: The use of GPR in Parkinson’s disease has shown to be effective in the treatment of respiratory muscle strength and QoL.

Analysis of Pain Symptoms, Flexibility and Hydroxyproline Concentration in Individuals with Low Back Pain Submitted to Global Postural Re-education and Stretching

Aim: To evaluate pain, flexibility and hydroxyproline (HP) urinary levels in patients with nonspecific low back pain submitted to Global Postural Re-education (GPR) and stretching. Materials &methods: 39 individuals who reported low back pain were randomly assigned to a group submitted to GPR (GPRG) or stretching exercises (SG) for 8 weeks. Pain and flexibility were assessed using the Borg CR10 scale and goniometry, respectively. Results: The GPR group showed a significant reduction in the HP levels and significant improvements in flexibility after the intervention when compared with SG. Both groups presented a significant reduction in HP and pain after the intervention. Conclusion: Both interventions were effective in the treatment of low back pain. However, the GPR method presented better responses than stretching.

Why Not a Global Postural Reeducation as an Alternative Therapy Applied to Alzheimer’s Patients in Nursing Homes? A Pioneer Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: The classical gymnastics has always given great importance to exercises of ­rachis extension and abduction of the arms during deep inhalation to acquire a greater ­thoracic capacity. Objective: The aim of this study is to organize the concentration and the self-limited capacity of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) thanks to the physical and ­respiratory exercise modalities of global postural reeducation. Design: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Setting: Nursing homes. Participants: Patients with probable AD diagnosis. Intervention:The global postural reeducation method (GPR) was implemented for a total of 72 treatment sessionswith a frequency of 3 times a week, for 24 weeks consecutively. Main Outcome Measures: The Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Mini Mental State Examination, Geriatric Depression Scale, Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease and Tinetti Scale and respiratory rate frequency (RSP/F) were applied. Results: Ninety elderly people participated in this study, precisely 50 women and 40 men aged 67–92 years (mean age = 81.17, SD = 5.24). The therapy had a significant effect on the difference between groups in all the outcomes (p < 0.05 in all cases) with a large effect size with exception of the RSP/F (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated a very good tolerance rate on behalf of the significant results achieved.

A study to analyze the effects of global postural re-education method on pulmonary function and thoracic expansion in individuals with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A study to analyze the effects of global postural re-education method on pulmonary function and thoracic expansion in individuals with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Morphotypological Prevalence of Individuals Assessed by the Method of Global Postural Reeducation by Proprioceptive and Muscular Rebalancing (GPR/PMR)

Introduction: Postural control integrates information from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems, controlling the body position in space. Global Posture Reeducation (GPR) is a clinically well-accepted method that mainly addresses the proprioceptive component of this postural system. Although the GPR presents relevant evidence, the postural morphotypology prevalence in the general population is not yet known. Objective: To investigate the morphotypological profile prevalence of individuals evaluated with the GPR method by proprioceptive and muscular rebalancing (GPR/PMR). Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed (prevalence analysis) of patients evaluated by the GPR/PMR method at the Physiotherapy School Clinic of the Serra dos Órgãos University Center. The morphotypological evaluation data were collected and stored in a spreadsheet using the Microsoft Office Excel® program, where the prevalence of each morphotypology (opening, closing, and mixed) was calculated. Results: A total of 123 evaluation sheets were analyzed, of which 50 were men (41%) and 74 were women (59%) with a mean age of 46 years. In the morphotypological diagnosis, the following values were observed: closing (n = 107; 87%); opening (n = 6; 5%) and mixed (n = 9; 7%). The postural diagnosis in closing (87%) presented a statistically significant difference, when compared to the morphotypologies in opening (p &lt; 0.0001) and mixed (p &lt; 0.0001). Few subjects in the sample (n = 5), presented a relation between the mixed work position (standing and sitting) and the mixed morphotypology (p &lt; 0.005). Conclusion: The morphotypological profile of the analyzed population appears to be in closing and does not correlate with the individual’s work position.

Intervention using global postural reeducation method in patients with musculoskeletal diseases: systematic review

Intervention using global postural reeducation method in patients with musculoskeletal diseases: systematic review

Effect of a muscle stretching program using the global postural reeducation method for patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

ObjectivesTo assess the effect of a muscle stretching program using the global postural reeducation (GPR) method for patients with chronic low back pain. MethodsA randomized, controlled, clinical trial with a single blinded examiner and intention-to-treat analysis was conducted. Sixty-one patients with chronic low back pain were randomly allocated to either the GPR group or a control group. Patients in the GPR group underwent one weekly 60-minute session of GPR for a period of 12 weeks. The control group remained on the waiting list under drug treatment, with no physical intervention. The following parameters were evaluated: pain (VAS), function capacity (Roland-Morris Questionnaire [RMQ]), quality of life (SF-36) and depressive symptoms (Beck Inventory). The evaluations were performed by a single blinded examiner at baseline, three and six months after the initial evaluation. ResultsThe GPR group demonstrated statistical improvements (P<0.05) in the VAS and RMQ as well as the pain, emotional aspects, limitation in physical functioning, vitality and mental health subscales of the SF-36 immediately after the intervention (three months), which were maintained through to the six-month evaluation. DiscussionsBased on the findings, a stretching program using the GPR method showed effective at improving pain, function, some quality of life aspects (emotional, limitations in physical functioning, vitality and mental health) and had no effect on depressive symptoms in patients with chronic low back pain.

Effect of Global Postural Reeducation on cardiovascular system of healthy subjects

Objective To evaluate the effect of Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) on cardiovascular system by heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR). Materials and methods Seventeen healthy men (22.47 ± 3.02 years) were submitted to the postures frog on the floor, frog on the air, sitting, standing against the wall and inclined standing, two postures per session. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and HR were recorded. The intervals between heartbeats were collected during the whole session (Polar S810i). The frequency domain was analyzed (Wavelet Transform), the low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF) were obtained. The data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey (p &lt; 0.05). Results Increased LF/HF ratio was observed in the frog on the floor (1 ± 0.1 vs. 2 ± 0.3 p &lt; 0.05) and on the air postures (1 ± 0.1 vs. 2 ± 0.2 p &lt; 0.01). There was an increase in SBP in the postures frog on the floor (123 ± 2 vs. 136 ± 4 p &lt; 0.05), frog on the air (122 ± 2 vs. 133 ± 3 p &lt; 0.05), standing against the wall (123 ± 2 vs. 136 ± 4 p &lt; 0.05), inclined standing (124 ± 3 vs. 146 ± 5 p &lt; 0.05). There was increase of DBP in the postures frog on the floor (69 ± 2 vs. 81 ± 2 p &lt; 0.01), frog on the air (72 ± 2 vs. 83 ± 3 p &lt; 0.05), sitting (85 ± 2 vs. 102 ± 3 p &lt; 0.01). There was increase in HR in the postures frog on the air (67 ± 2 vs. 77 ± 3 p &lt; 0.05) and inclined standing (88 ± 3.5 vs. 101 ± 3 p &lt; 0.05). Conclusion The increase in LF/HF ratio and also the BP and HR indicates high sympathetic activity, possibly related to the work isometric developed during GPR method. [P]

SAT0369 Do Pyhsical Therapy Modalities Have Additional Benefit over Exercise Therapy in the Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis? A Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundAnkylosing spondylitis (AS)is a chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton manifested by back pain and progressive stiffness of the spine.ObjectivesThe purpose of this clinical trial was to evalute the...

Effect of global posture re-education on range of motion, pain and quality of life in adults individuals with chronic lower back pain: a randomized clinical trial

Global Postural Re-Education (RPG®) method, developed by the French physiotherapist Philippe E. Souchard, is based on progressing knowledge of human biomechanics and motor coordination, all applied to postural re-education and neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation. It requires an active role to the patient can be applied to patients of any age, respecting each person’s capability and is indicated in for people presenting postural ailments and musculoskeletal disorder. In the same way, Mezieres Method end point is regain “body harmony”. Raggi® Method and Pancafit ® apply the principles previously theorized and combine them to diaphragmatic breathing. Our asses was to evaluate the effect of muscle chain stretching, as proposed by the global posture reeducation method, in the therapy of patients with chronic lower back pain. Eight patients (6 male and 2 female, aged 52.0 +/- 7.3 years old), performed global posture re-education using Pancafit according Raggi Method, once a week. The treatment program consisted of 1-hour individual sessions per week for eight weeks. Patients were evaluated before and after treatment and tested for Platform Lizard ( Stabilometry and postural assessment), pain intensity (by means of visual analog scale), range of motion (bending test), and health-related quality of life (by the SF-36 questionnaire). Significant pain relief and range of motion improvement were observed after treatment; quality of life also improved. Muscle chain stretching was effective in reducing pain and improving the range of motion and quality of life of patients with chronic lower back pain, suggesting that stretching exercises should be prescribed to chronic back pain patients.

Reeducação Postural Global: uma revisão da literatura

The Global Postural Re-education (GPR) method has been widely used in clinical practice, with reported benefits for prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. In parallel with almost two decades of clinical implementation, research studies have tested and verified the effectiveness of GPR in treating different clinical conditions and have also compared this method with other physical therapy resources. However, few studies focused on the verification of the principles of mechanisms of action defended by the author of the method making the arguments in favor of the method weak. To perform a critical systematic review of the effects of physical therapy intervention that use the GPR method. We searched Medline, SciELO, LILACS and PeDRO, from 2000 to 2010, considering the key words: Global Postural Re-education, global and active stretching. We found 25 studies, 13 about GPR and 8 about global and active stretching in addition to three books and a thesis. After analysis, 20 references were included. Some of the studies indicated that the GPR method was more effective than other physical therapy interventions, while others demonstrated similar results of GPR when compared to other physical therapy interventions. Studies showed benefits of the GPR in improving the respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, maximal respiratory pressure and in reducing pain, loss of urine in incontinent women, increasing flexibility, the electromyographic activity in temporomandibular disorders and postural stability in lower limb orthopedic alterations. Methodological limitations observed suggest the need for greater rigor in future research.

Preliminary Clinical Prediction Rule for Identifying Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis Who Are Likely to Respond to an Exercise Program

The aim of this study was to develop a preliminary clinical prediction rule to identify the potential predictors for identifying patients presenting with ankylosing spondylitis who are likely to respond to a specific exercise program. Consecutive patients with ankylosing spondylitis underwent a standardized examination and then received eight physical therapy sessions during a 2-mo period, which included an exercise program based on the treatment of the shortened muscle chains, following the guideline described by the global posture re-education method. Patients were classified as having experienced a successful outcome at 1 mo after discharge based on a 20% reduction on Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index and self-report perceived recovery. Potential predictor variables were entered into a stepwise logistic regression model to determine the most accurate set of variables for identifying treatment success. Data from 35 patients were included, of which 16 (46%) experienced a successful outcome. A clinical prediction rule with three variables (physical role >37, bodily pain >27, and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index >31) was identified. The most accurate predictor of success was if the patient exhibited two of the three variables, and the positive likelihood ratio was 11.2 (95% confidence interval, 1.7-76.0) and the posttest probability of success increased to 91%. The accuracy of prediction declined if either 1/3 (+likelihood ratio = 7.7; 95% confidence interval, 0.52-113.5) or 3/3 (+likelihood ratio = 2.6, 95% confidence interval, 1.6-4.0) variables were present. The present preliminary clinical prediction rule provides the potential to identify patients with ankylosing spondylitis who are likely to experience short-term follow-up success with a specific exercise program. Future studies are necessary to validate the clinical prediction rule.

Cambios espirométricos tras la aplicación de un programa de cinesiterapia en la espondilitis anquilosante: estudio piloto

Objective The current pilot study aimed to evaluate changes in Spirometric volumes and rib mobility after application of a physical therapy program based on a Global Posture Re-education protocol or a conventional exercise program. Material and methods Twenty patients diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis were divided into a control and experimental group. The experimental group was treated with a Global Posture Re-education Method based protocol whereas the control group was treated with a conventional exercise program. During a 3-month treatment period, patients received 12 sessions of supervised physical therapy. A spirometric analysis was performed to assess Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume during the First Second (FEV1) and the FEV1/FVC coefficient and rib mobility pre-intervention and after the 3-month intervention period. An analysis of variance for repeated measures was used for the statistical analysis of each variable studied. Results Significant differences were found with the analysis of variance for time factor in FVC (F=7.133; P<0.01), FEV1 (F=16.47; P<0.001), and rib mobility (F=28.17; P<0.001), but not for FEV1/FVC coefficient (F=2.807; P=0.1). Interaction between group and time was also found for FEV1/FVC (F=5.25; P=0.03) but not for the remaining variables: FVC, FEV1. Furthermore, rib mobility improved the same in both groups whereas the FEV1/FVC had a greater increase in the experimental group. Nevertheless, effect sizes were small (EfS<0.2) for Spirometric volumes, but large (EfS > 1) for rib mobility. Conclusions The results from the present pilot study suggest that the application of a physical therapy exercise program, either conventional or based on the Global Posture Re-education Method, may induce changes in spirometry in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Future studies are required in order to determine the clinical relevance of these changes.

Effects of two exercise interventions on pulmonary functions in the patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of two different home-based daily exercise programs on pulmonary functions in the patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods Fifty-one patients with AS were distributed into three groups. Group 1 ( n = 19) was given a conventional exercise regimen. Group 2 ( n = 19) received exercises based on the Global Posture Reeducation (GPR) method. Group 3 ( n = 13) was accepted as the control group. Patients were assessed according to pain, functional capacity (The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index – BASFI), disease activity (The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index – BASDAI), chest expansion, pulmonary function parameters, and 6-min walk distance (6MWD) test. Results Although there were significant improvements for BASDAI and BASFI scores in all groups, significant improvements in the VAS pain, chest expansion, pulmonary function parameters and 6MWD test were observed in the exercise groups. The improvements in pain, functional capacity, disease activity, chest expansion, pulmonary function parameters and 6MWD test were better in the exercise groups than in the control group. The GPR method resulted in greater improvements than the conventional exercise program in specific pulmonary function parameters like forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, and peak expiratory flow parameters. Conclusion Both exercises are efficient in improving pulmonary functions. Since the improvements in pulmonary function tests were greater in the patients who performed the exercise according to GPR method, motivated patients should be encouraged to perform this exercise program.

Effect of Global Posture Reeducation and of Static Stretching on Pain, Range of Motion, and Quality of Life in Women with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

PURPOSECompare the effect of conventional static stretching and muscle chain stretching, as proposed by the global posture reeducation method, in the manual therapy of patients with chronic neck pain.METHODSThirty-three female patients aged 35 to 60 years old, 31 of whom completed the program, were randomly divided into two groups: The global posture reeducation group (n=15) performed muscle chain stretching, while the conventional stretching group (n=16) performed conventional static muscle stretching. Both groups also underwent manual therapy. Patients were evaluated before and after treatment and at a six-week follow-up appointment and tested for pain intensity (by means of visual analog scale), range of motion (by goniometry), and health-related quality of life (by the SF-36 questionnaire). The treatment program consisted of two 1-hour individual sessions per week for six weeks. Data were statistically analyzed at a significance level of p<0.05.RESULTSSignificant pain relief and range of motion improvement were observed after treatment in both groups, with a slight reduction at follow-up time. Quality of life also improved after treatment, except for the global posture reeducation group in one domain; at follow-up, there was improvement in all domains, except that both groups reported increased pain. There were no significant differences between groupsCONCLUSIONConventional stretching and muscle chain stretching in association with manual therapy were equally effective in reducing pain and improving the range of motion and quality of life of female patients with chronic neck pain, both immediately after treatment and at a six-week follow-up, suggesting that stretching exercises should be prescribed to chronic neck pain patients.

Respostas cardiovasculares durante a postura sentada da Reeducação Postural Global (RPG)

OBJETIVO: Avaliar as respostas da frequencia cardiaca (FC), pressao arterial sistolica (PAS), diastolica (PAD), media (PAM) e duplo produto (DPr), durante a postura sentada do metodo de Reeducacao Postural Global (RPG). MATERIAIS E METODOS: Nove voluntarias saudaveis (23±2,1 anos, 56,4±7,8kg, 1,61±0,05m, 21,6±2,4kg.m2-1), inexperientes na pratica do metodo RPG, foram submetidas a uma sessao de RPG na postura sentada, realizada em tres fases: repouso pre-postura, execucao da postura e recuperacao pos-postura. No repouso e na recuperacao, as voluntarias permaneceram sentadas por 20 minutos, sendo PA e FC verificadas a cada cinco minutos. A fase de execucao da postura foi realizada em tres series e mantida por tres minutos cada, com intervalo de um minuto entre elas. A verificacao da PA e da FC foi realizada a cada um minuto e 30 segundos de execucao da postura. RESULTADOS: Os valores de PAS, PAD, PAM e DPr foram significativamente maiores (p<0,05) do terceiro ao nono minuto da execucao da postura (154±14, 107±11, 122±9mmHg e 16.478±2.802mmHg.min-1) quando comparados aos valores de repouso pre-postura (109±10, 74±7, 85±8mmHg e 9.374±1.687mmHg.min-1) e aos valores de recuperacao pos-postura. Porem, estes valores retornaram aos valores de repouso nos primeiros cinco minutos de recuperacao pos-postura. Durante a execucao da postura, a FC nao foi estatisticamente diferente da FC de repouso pre-postura. CONCLUSOES: Elevacoes significativas da PAS, PAD, PAM e DPr foram observadas durante a execucao da postura sentada da RPG empregada nesse estudo, mas retornaram aos valores de repouso nos primeiros cinco minutos de recuperacao pos-postura.