Exercise Physiology and Muscle Tissue

The research line in "Exercise Physiology" establishes broad associations that allow for understanding the intrinsic relationship between the field of knowledge (Physiological Sciences) and the professional field (Physical Exercise). The basic knowledge generated in physiological sciences research centers (knowledge field) enables scientific and clinical applications in the extensive field of physical exercise (professional field). This intrinsic association allows for a wide range of thematic investigations in experimental models and humans, integrating physiological knowledge and the modulation promoted by exercise and physical training of different characteristics, which encompass the basic molecular functioning of cellular structures for: a) muscle contraction, b) mitochondrial bioenergetics and metabolism, c) mechanisms modulating neuromuscular, immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory responses, converging towards applications in: 1) understanding and developing techniques and systematic exercise and training programs for the general population and athletes; 2) understanding and developing specific exercise protocols for special populations and elderly individuals; 3) understanding and clinical applications of physical exercise in the rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, systemic, and metabolic problems. This research line also includes studies focused on investigating the physiological and biophysical mechanisms, at the cellular and molecular levels, involved in muscle contraction.

Faculty

• Anabelle Silva Cornachione
• Cleiton Libardi
• Gilberto Eiji Shiguemoto
• Guilherme Borges Pereira
• Sandra Lia do Amaral Cardoso
• Wladimir Rafael Beck