MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Thousands RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia' source. Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 https://dev.medworm.com/272737981/effects-of-comprehensive-cardiac-rehabilitation-on-functional-capacity-and-cardiovascular-risk-facto/ Conclusion This will be the first RCT to establish the effects of CR in Latin America. If positive, results will be used to promote broader implementation of comprehensive CR and patient access in the region and to inform a larger-scale trial powered for mortality. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737981 https://dev.medworm.com/272737980/the-evolving-role-of-physical-therapists-in-the-long-term-management-of-chronic-low-back-pain-longi/ Conclusion Longitudinal care using assisted self-management strategies is more congruent with the natural history of CLBP than are traditional approaches for PT intervention. This approach may empower patients to undergo lifestyle changes that will favorably influence long-term outcomes; however additional research is needed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737980 https://dev.medworm.com/272737979/external-rotation-elastic-bands-at-the-lower-limb-decrease-rearfoot-eversion-during-walking-a-preli/ Conclusion The results indicated that the external rotation bands decreased rearfoot eversion during walking. This constitutes preliminary experimental evidence suggesting that increasing external rotation moments at the lower limb may reduce rearfoot eversion, which needs further testing. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737979 https://dev.medworm.com/272737978/new-version-of-the-pediatric-evaluation-of-disability-inventory-pedi-cat-translation-cultural-ad/ Conclusion The PEDI-CAT/Brazil is a theoretically consistent, culturally appropriate, and reliable instrument. Its availability in Brazil will contribute to the evaluation and measurement of functional outcomes from clinical interventions, longitudinal follow-up, and rehabilitation research. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737978 https://dev.medworm.com/272737977/factors-associated-with-attitudes-and-beliefs-of-elders-with-acute-low-back-pain-data-from-the-stud/ Conclusion Screening of psychosocial factors is essential to the prevention of persistent and recurrent LBP. Early signs of these factors can help identify symptoms and behaviors for effective interventions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737977 https://dev.medworm.com/272737976/effects-of-functional-and-analytical-strength-training-on-upper-extremity-activity-after-stroke-a-r/ Conclusion A five-week home-based functional muscle strengthening induced positive results for the upper-extremity level of activity of patients with moderate impairment after chronic stroke. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737976 https://dev.medworm.com/272737975/ultrasound-imaging-in-womens-arm-flexor-muscles-intra-rater-reliability-of-muscle-thickness-and-ec/ Conclusion MT and EI assessed by ultrasonography in young women appear to be reliable an d may be used to monitor changes in muscle mass induced by strength training when these changes exceed the precision of ultrasound. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737975 https://dev.medworm.com/272737974/acute-effects-of-expiratory-positive-airway-pressure-epap-on-different-levels-in-ventilation-and-e/ Conclusion In COPD patients, the use of EPAP10 was more effective in reducing accessory inspiratory activity and increasing parasternal activity, which was accompanied by an improvement in ventilation and a reduction in dyspnea. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737974 https://dev.medworm.com/272737973/profile-of-patients-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-classified-as-physically-active-and-i/ Conclusion In all classification methods, physically active patients with COPD have better exercise capacity, lung function, body composition, and functional status compared to physically inactive patients. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737973 https://dev.medworm.com/272737972/is-handgrip-strength-normalized-to-body-weight-a-useful-tool-to-identify-dynapenia-and-functional-in/ Conclusion The results showed that handgrip strength was positively correlated with functional capacity. In addition, non-dynapenic women displayed a better functional status when compared to type I and type II dynapenic wome n. Thus, the determination of the handgrip strength thresholds could be an accessible and affordable clinical tool to identify people at risk of autonomy loss. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737972 https://dev.medworm.com/272737971/risk-of-falls-in-brazilian-elders-with-and-without-low-back-pain-assessed-using-the-physiological-pr/ Conclusion Elders with LBP have greater risk for falls than those without LBP. Our results suggest fall-risk screening may be sensible in elders with LBP. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737971 https://dev.medworm.com/272737970/effectiveness-of-prophylactic-non-invasive-ventilation-on-respiratory-function-in-the-postoperative-/ Conclusion NIV was safe and well accepted in this group of patients, and the protocol used was effective in improving PEF on the 1st DPO in the CPAP group. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737970 https://dev.medworm.com/272737969/the-brazilian-journal-of-physical-therapy-is-now-published-by-elsevier-a-step-forward/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 272737969 https://dev.medworm.com/260375496/physical-therapy-in-occupational-health-and-ergonomics-practical-applications-and-innovative-resear/ Conclusions A protocol for standard analyses was developed for the results of two randomised controlled trials. This protocol describes the data, and the pre-determined statistical tests of relevant outcome measures. The plan demonstrates transparent and verifiable use of the data collected. This a priori protocol will be followed to ensure rigorous standards of data analysis are strictly adhered to. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375496 https://dev.medworm.com/260375495/effectiveness-of-a-healthy-lifestyle-intervention-for-low-back-pain-and-osteoarthritis-of-the-knee-/ Conclusions A protocol for standard analyses was developed for the results of two randomised controlled trials. This protocol describes the data, and the pre-determined statistical tests of relevant outcome measures. The plan demonstrates transparent and verifiable use of the data collected. This a priori protocol will be followed to ensure rigorous standards of data analysis are strictly adhered to. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375495 https://dev.medworm.com/260375494/responsiveness-of-the-domain-climbing-up-and-going-down-stairs-of-the-functional-evaluation-scale-fo/ Conclusion: Climbing up stairs should be assessed at intervals of nine months or longer, when responsiveness is moderate to high. Going down stairs should be assessed annually because moderate responsiveness was observed in this period. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375494 https://dev.medworm.com/260375493/cardiovascular-coupling-during-graded-postural-challenge-comparison-between-linear-tools-and-joint-/ Conclusion: Due to its peculiar features and high statistical power, JSA deserves applications to pathological groups in which the link between HP and SAP variabilities is lost or decreased due to the overall depression or impairment of the cardiovascular control. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375493 https://dev.medworm.com/260375492/psychometric-properties-of-multidimensional-health-locus-of-control-a-and-general-self-efficacy-sc/ Conclusion These findings support the use of the newly developed version of GSES-Brazil for the assessment of general self-efficacy of adult Brazilians. Internal consistency was lower than ideal for MHLC-A, indicating these subscales may need further refinements to provide a more psychometrically sound measure of control beliefs. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375492 https://dev.medworm.com/260375491/ventilatory-demand-and-dynamic-hyperinflation-induced-during-adl-based-tests-in-chronic-obstructive-/ Conclusion The TSHELF induces similar ventilatory responses to the Glittre-ADL test in COPD patients with higher ventilatory demand and DH. In contrast, the ventilatory response was attenuated in the TSHELF-M, suggesting that squatting and bending down during the Glittre-ADL test could trigger significant ventilatory overload. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375491 https://dev.medworm.com/260375490/effects-of-a-progressive-resistance-exercise-program-with-high-speed-component-on-the-physical-funct/ Conclusion In this study, a progressive resistance exercise program with high-speed component was not effective for improving the physical function of older women with sarcopenic obesity. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375490 https://dev.medworm.com/260375489/immediate-and-short-term-effects-of-the-combination-of-dry-needling-and-percutaneous-tens-on-post-ne/ Conclusion PENS application after dry needling treatment is more effective than dry needling alone for decreasing soreness in the short term and improving neck pain intensity immediately in patients with myofascial chronic neck pain. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375489 https://dev.medworm.com/260375488/differences-in-pain-perception-health-related-quality-of-life-disability-mood-and-sleep-between-/ Conclusion The pain perception in patients with LBP is different depending on the country. Within Spanish patients, LBP is considered a more global entity affecting multidimensional contexts. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375488 https://dev.medworm.com/260375487/effects-of-diaphragm-stretching-on-posterior-chain-muscle-kinematics-and-rib-cage-and-abdominal-excu/ Conclusion Diaphragm stretching generates a significant improvement in cervical extension, right and left cervical flexion, flexibility of the posterior chain, and ribcage excursion at xiphoid level compared to a placebo technique in healthy adults. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375487 https://dev.medworm.com/260375486/dynamometry-for-the-measurement-of-grip-pinch-and-trunk-muscles-strength-in-subjects-with-subacute/ Conclusion Only one trial, following familiarization, demonstrated adequate intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the portable dynamometers for the measurement of hand grip, pinch grip and trunk strength in subjects with subacute stroke. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375486 https://dev.medworm.com/260375485/empirical-analysis-of-the-international-classification-of-functioning-disability-and-health-icf-u/ Conclusion: Some of the ICF ’ s proposed relationships across domains were confirmed, while others were not found to be significant. Our results reinforce the contextual dependency of the functioning and disability processes, in addition to putting into perspective the impact of health conditions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375485 https://dev.medworm.com/260375484/the-prevention-of-diabetic-foot-ulceration-how-biomechanical-research-informs-clinical-practice/ Conclusion Continued work is needed to determine how to best design and integrate activity recommendations and foot-specific exercise programs into the current interprofessional paradigm for the prevention of first-time ulceration in people with Diabetes Mellitus. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 260375484 https://dev.medworm.com/226648225/effects-of-10000-steps-a-day-on-physical-and-mental-health-in-overweight-participants-in-a-communit/ Conclusions An increase in PA by accumulating at least 10,000 steps • d – 1 over a 12-week period improves physical and mood states in sedentary, overweight individuals. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648225 https://dev.medworm.com/226648224/health-function-and-disability-in-stroke-patients-in-the-community/ Conclusion Stroke patients who used primary health-care services in Brazil have chronic disabilities and health needs that require continuous health attention from rehabilitation professionals. All of these health needs should be considered by health professionals to provide better management as part of the integral care of stroke patients, as recommended by the clinical practice guidelines for stroke rehabilitation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648224 https://dev.medworm.com/226648223/posture-and-mobility-of-the-upper-body-quadrant-and-pulmonary-function-in-copd-an-exploratory-study/ Conclusion Our findings suggest that impaired pulmonary function is associated with muscle length and mobility adaptations. Further studies are needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and clinical value of these relationships. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648223 https://dev.medworm.com/226648222/effects-of-non-invasive-ventilation-and-posture-on-chest-wall-volumes-and-motion-in-patients-with-am/ Conclusions NIV improved chest wall volumes without changing the contribution of the chest wall compartment in ALS patients. In the supine position, ALS patients had a lower contribution of the abdomen, which may indicate early diaphragmatic dysfunction. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648222 https://dev.medworm.com/226648221/effect-of-a-single-session-of-ear-acupuncture-on-pain-intensity-and-postural-control-in-individuals-/ Conclusion Those findings indicate that EA is better than placebo to reduce pain, but neither treatment has any effect on postural control. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648221 https://dev.medworm.com/226648220/chronic-heart-failure-modifies-respiratory-mechanics-in-rats-a-randomized-controlled-trial/ Conclusion Rats with CHF present important changes in hemodynamic and respiratory mechanics, which may be associated with alterations in cardiopulmonary interactions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648220 https://dev.medworm.com/226648219/high-voltage-pulsed-current-in-collagen-realignment-synthesis-and-angiogenesis-after-achilles-tend/ Conclusion High voltage pulsed current for six consecutive days was not effective in collagen realignment, synthesis, or angiogenesis after the partial rupturing of the Achilles tendon in rats. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648219 https://dev.medworm.com/226648218/family8217s-presence-associated-with-increased-physical-activity-in-patients-with-acute-stroke-a/ Conclusion: Patients with stroke admitted to Indian hospitals spent less time being inactive and alone and more time with family participating in therapeutic activities. The presence of family members with the patients during hospital stay may be a significant resource for encouraging patients to be more active. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648218 https://dev.medworm.com/226648217/analysis-of-agreement-between-cardiac-risk-stratification-protocols-applied-to-participants-of-a-cen/ Conclusion The agreements between the protocols were considered low and moderate and the risk proportions differed between protocols. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648217 https://dev.medworm.com/226648216/is-heart-rate-variability-a-feasible-method-to-determine-anaerobic-threshold-in-progressive-resistan/ Conclusion HRV during PRE could be a feasible noninvasive method of determining AT in CAD patients to plan intensities during cardiac rehabilitation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 226648216 https://dev.medworm.com/211838078/reply-to-8220stimulus-electrodiagnosis-and-motor-and-functional-evaluations-during-ulnar-nerve-re/ Conclusion Musculoskeletal pain conditions are often recurrent in nature, occurring throughout the life-course. Attempts to understand these conditions at a time close to their initial onset may offer a better chance of developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838078 https://dev.medworm.com/211838077/musculoskeletal-pain-in-children-and-adolescents/ Conclusion Musculoskeletal pain conditions are often recurrent in nature, occurring throughout the life-course. Attempts to understand these conditions at a time close to their initial onset may offer a better chance of developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838077 https://dev.medworm.com/211838076/the-sarah-evaluation-scale-for-children-and-adolescents-with-cerebral-palsy-description-and-results/ Conclusion The Sarah scale provides a valid measure for assessing the motor skills and functional performance of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. The preliminary results showed that the Sarah scale has potential for use in routine clinical practice and rehabilitation units. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838076 https://dev.medworm.com/211838075/spatiotemporal-and-variability-gait-data-in-community-dwelling-elderly-women-from-brazil/ Conclusion Aging is associated with decreased gait velocity and cadence and increased stance, step time, and variability, but not associated with changes in base of support. In addition, the PCA-biplot indicates a decline towards decreased rhythm and increased variability with aging. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838075 https://dev.medworm.com/211838074/the-effects-of-training-by-virtual-reality-or-gym-ball-on-pelvic-floor-muscle-strength-in-postmenopa/ Conclusion Both protocols have improved the overall PFM strength, suggesting that both are equally beneficial and can be used in clinical practice. Muscle endurance was higher in patients who trained using virtual reality. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838074 https://dev.medworm.com/211838073/exploratory-factor-analysis-for-differentiating-sensory-and-mechanical-variables-related-to-muscle-t/ Conclusion This result supports the literature wherein two main hypotheses (mechanical and sensory theories) have been suggested to describe the adaptations of the MTU to stretching exercises. Contrary to some studies, in the present investigation torqueMAX was significantly correlated with the variables of the mechanical theory rather than those of the sensory theory. Therefore, a new approach was proposed to explain the behavior of the torqueMAX during stretching exercises. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838073 https://dev.medworm.com/211838072/delayed-effect-of-kinesio-taping-on-neuromuscular-performance-balance-and-lower-limb-function-in-h/ Conclusion KT promotes neither immediate nor delayed changes in neuromuscular performance of the femoral quadriceps in healthy women. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838072 https://dev.medworm.com/211838071/the-glittre-adl-test-reflects-functional-performance-measured-by-physical-activities-of-daily-living/ Conclusion The performance on the TGlittre correlates with walking and sitting time and other real life PADL measurements. The severity of the disease is associated with the differences in the level of physical activity in daily life more than in functional capacity. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838071 https://dev.medworm.com/211838070/prolonged-use-of-kinesiotaping-does-not-enhance-functional-performance-and-joint-proprioception-in-h/ Conclusion The present study demonstrated no significant immediate or prolonged (48h) effects of KT on functional and proprioceptive performance. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838070 https://dev.medworm.com/211838069/the-role-of-daily-physical-activity-and-nutritional-status-on-bone-turnover-in-cystic-fibrosis-a-cr/ Conclusions BMI and the daily time spent on moderate PA were found to be correlated with femoral neck BMD in CF patients. The association between daily PA and biochemical markers of bone formation suggests that the level of daily PA may be linked to bone health in this patient group. Further research is needed to confirm these findings. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838069 https://dev.medworm.com/211838068/global-postural-reeducation-for-patients-with-musculoskeletal-conditions-a-systematic-review-of-ran/ Conclusion GPR is not superior to other treatments; however, it is superior to no treatment. Due to the lack of studies, it is unknown if GPR is better than placebo. The quality of the available evidence ranges from low to very low, therefore future studies may change the effect estimates of GPR in musculoskeletal conditions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838068 https://dev.medworm.com/211838067/the-tidier-checklist-will-benefit-the-physical-therapy-profession/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 211838067 https://dev.medworm.com/198255157/erratum/ Conclusion: Our results suggest that portable RIP devices might represent a suitable alternative to ES during rest and during constant submaximal exercise. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255157 https://dev.medworm.com/198255156/inductive-plethysmography-potential-as-a-surrogate-for-ventilatory-measurements-during-rest-and-mode/ Conclusion: Our results suggest that portable RIP devices might represent a suitable alternative to ES during rest and during constant submaximal exercise. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255156 https://dev.medworm.com/198255155/reliability-of-measuring-pectoralis-minor-muscle-resting-length-in-subjects-with-and-without-signs-o/ Conclusions: In asymptomatic individuals and in those with signs of shoulder impingement, a single rater or pair of raters can measure pectoralis minor muscle length using a tape measure with very good reliability. This measurement can also be reliably used by the same rater over a seven day interval. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255155 https://dev.medworm.com/198255154/characteristics-and-prevalence-of-musculoskeletal-injury-in-professional-and-non-professional-ballet/ CONCLUSIONS: The identification of the mechanism of injury and time of practice may contribute to better therapeutic action aimed at the proper function of the dancers' bodies and improved performance by these athletes. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255154 https://dev.medworm.com/198255153/effects-of-chest-wall-compression-on-expiratory-flow-rates-in-patients-with-chronic-obstructive-pulm/ Conclusion: The effects of chest wall compression on expiratory flow rates was different between COPD patients and asymptomatic controls. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255153 https://dev.medworm.com/198255152/development-of-a-first-contact-protocol-to-guide-assessment-of-adult-patients-in-rehabilitation-serv/ Conclusions: The protocol standardizes the first contact between the user and the rehabilitation service. Systematic use of the protocol could also help to create a functional database that would allow comparisons between rehabilitation services and countries over time. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255152 https://dev.medworm.com/198255151/test-retest-inter-and-intra-rater-reliability-of-the-flexicurve-for-evaluation-of-the-spine-in-chi/ Conclusion: This evaluation of the reliability of the Flexicurve allows its use in school screening. However, to monitor spinal curvatures in the sagittal plane in children, complementary clinical measures are necessary. Further studies are required to investigate the concurrent validity of the instrument in order to identify its diagnostic capacity. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255151 https://dev.medworm.com/198255150/wound-healing-treatment-by-high-frequency-ultrasound-microcurrent-and-combined-therapy-modifies-th/ CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic high-frequency ultrasound, microcurrent, and combined therapy changed the activity of the innate and adaptive immune system during healing process but did not accelerate the closure of the wound. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255150 https://dev.medworm.com/198255149/stimulus-electrodiagnosis-and-motor-and-functional-evaluations-during-ulnar-nerve-recovery/ CONCLUSION: Chronaxie was the most sensitive SE parameter for detecting differences in neuromuscular responses during the ulnar nerve recovery process and it was the only parameter correlated with the motor assessment. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255149 https://dev.medworm.com/198255148/assessment-of-the-measurement-properties-of-the-post-stroke-motor-function-instruments-available-in-/ Conclusion The flaws observed in both cross-cultural adaptation process and testing measurement properties make the results inconclusive on the validity of the available instruments. Adequate procedures of cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of these instruments are strongly needed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255148 https://dev.medworm.com/198255147/the-consensus-based-standards-for-the-selection-of-health-measurement-instruments-cosmin-and-how-t/ Conclusions: In summary, we plea for more standardization in the use of outcome measurement instruments, for conducting high quality systematic reviews on measurement instruments in which the best available outcome measurement instrument is recommended, and for stopping the use of poor outcome measurement instruments. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 198255147 https://dev.medworm.com/175942803/effects-of-diaphragmatic-control-on-the-assessment-of-sniff-nasal-inspiratory-pressure-and-maximum-r/ CONCLUSION: Diaphragmatic control performed during SNIP test influences obtained inspiratory pressure, being lower when diaphC is performed. However, there was no influence on normalized MRR. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942803 https://dev.medworm.com/175942802/relationships-between-static-foot-alignment-and-dynamic-plantar-loads-in-runners-with-acute-and-chro/ CONCLUSION: The MLA index and the rearfoot alignment were good predictors of plantar loads over the forefoot and rearfoot areas in runners with PF. However, rearfoot valgus was demonstrated to be an important clinical measure, since it was able to predict the maximum force and both loading rates over the rearfoot. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942802 https://dev.medworm.com/175942801/the-brief-kinesthesia-test-is-feasible-and-sensitive-a-study-in-stroke/ CONCLUSIONS: The BKT was feasible to administer and sensitive to differences in reaching accuracy between persons with stroke and a comparison group. With further refinement, The BKT may become a valuable clinical measure of post-stroke kinesthetic impairment. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942801 https://dev.medworm.com/175942800/reliability-of-the-brazilian-portuguese-version-of-the-gross-motor-function-measure-in-children-with/ CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the GMFM-66 showed excellent intra- and interrater reliability when used in Brazilian children with CP levels GMFCS I to IV. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942800 https://dev.medworm.com/175942799/performance-in-the-6-minute-walk-test-and-postoperative-pulmonary-complications-in-pulmonary-surgery/ CONCLUSIONS: The 6MWT is an easy, safe, and feasible test for routine preoperative evaluation in pulmonary surgery and may indicate patients with a higher chance of developing PPC. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942799 https://dev.medworm.com/175942798/early-sensory-re-education-of-the-hand-after-peripheral-nerve-repair-based-on-mirror-therapy-a-rand/ CONCLUSION: Although some clinical improvement was observed, mirror therapy was not shown to be more effective than late sensory re-education in an intermediate phase of nerve repair in the hand. Replication is needed to confirm these findings. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942798 https://dev.medworm.com/175942797/analysis-of-isokinetic-muscle-function-and-postural-control-in-individuals-with-intermittent-claudic/ CONCLUSION: Subjects with IC have lower values of strength and muscle power of plantiflexores, as well as changes in postural control in dynamic conditions. These individuals may be more vulnerable to falls than healthy subjects. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942797 https://dev.medworm.com/175942796/cross-cultural-adaptation-and-reproducibility-of-the-brazilian-portuguese-version-of-the-modified-fr/ CONCLUSION: The Brazilian-Portuguese language version of the Modified Fresno Test showed satisfactory results in terms of reproducibility. The Modified Fresno Test will allow physical therapy professionals and students to be evaluated on the use of understanding EBP. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942796 https://dev.medworm.com/175942795/health-professionals-identify-components-of-the-international-classification-of-functioning-disabil/ CONCLUSIONS: Health professionals were able to correlate the three components of the ICF for most items on the 2 questionnaires, demonstrating some ease of understanding the ICF components. However, the relation of concept of pain with body function component is not clear for professional and deserves a more attentive approach. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942795 https://dev.medworm.com/175942794/the-effects-of-whole-body-vibration-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-a/ Conclusion: WBV combined with exercise seems to improve glycemic control slightly in patients with T2DM in an exposure-dependent way. Large and well-designed trials are still needed to establish the efficacy and understand whether the effects were attributed to vibration, exercise, or a combination of both. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942794 https://dev.medworm.com/175942793/research-productivity-grants-physical-education-physical-therapy-speech-pathology-and-occupation/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 175942793 https://dev.medworm.com/155906925/the-new-affordances-in-the-home-environment-for-motor-development-infant-scale-ahemd-is-version/ The home environment has been established as a crucial factor for motor development, especially in infants. Exploring the home environment can have significant implications for intervention, as it is common practice in physical therapy to have professionals advise patients on home activities. Since 2010, our group has been working on the development of the Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development - Infant Scale (AHEMD-IS), a parental self-reporting instrument designed to assess the quality and quantity of factors (affordances) in the home environment. In Brazil, the instrument has been translated as "Affordances no Ambiente Domiciliar para o Desenvolvimento Motor - Escala Bebê", and it has been extensively used in several studies that address infant development. These stu... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906925 https://dev.medworm.com/155906924/assessment-of-grip-strength-with-the-modified-sphygmomanometer-test-association-between-upper-limb-/ Conclusion: Grip strength assessed with the MST could be used to report paretic UL global strength. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906924 https://dev.medworm.com/155906923/assessment-of-intensity-effort-of-middle-aged-adults-practicing-regular-walking/ Conclusion: The authors found that individuals who walk regularly performed outside the range of the ideal HR intensity that would cause a positive physiological effect and therefore would probably not achieve a beneficial training effect while walking. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906923 https://dev.medworm.com/155906922/kinesio-taping-is-not-better-than-placebo-in-reducing-pain-and-disability-in-patients-with-chronic/ Conclusions: The Kinesio Taping® is not better than placebo (Micropore®) in patients with chronic low back pain. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906922 https://dev.medworm.com/155906921/the-use-of-evidence-based-practices-for-the-management-of-shoulder-impingement-syndrome-among-indian/ Conclusion: Most therapists declared awareness of current recommended practices, but patient assessment, exercise prescription, and use of electrotherapy modalities were only partially based on current evidence. The study helps to identify gaps in current physical therapy approaches to SIS in India. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906921 https://dev.medworm.com/155906920/skinfold-thickness-affects-the-isometric-knee-extension-torque-evoked-by-neuromuscular-electrical-st/ CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the amount of subcutaneous adipose tissue (as reflected by skinfold thickness) affected NMES current intensity and NMES-evoked torque, but had no effect on discomfort perception. Our findings may help physical therapists to better understand the impact of SFT on NMES and to design more rational stimulation strategies. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906920 https://dev.medworm.com/155906919/effect-of-low-level-laser-therapy-808-nm-on-skeletal-muscle-after-endurance-exercise-training-in-r/ CONCLUSION: These results suggest that LLLT could be an effective therapeutic approach for stimulating recovery during an endurance exercise protocol. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906919 https://dev.medworm.com/155906918/benefit-of-educational-feedback-for-the-use-of-positive-expiratory-pressure-device/ CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that good initial training on the use of the PEP device and regular follow-up are required for the subject to reach optimal expiratory pressure. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906918 https://dev.medworm.com/155906917/interval-training-based-on-ventilatory-anaerobic-threshold-increases-cardiac-vagal-modulation-and-de/ Conclusion: The IT program based on the VAT promoted a decrease in hs-CRP associated with improvement in cardiac autonomic modulation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906917 https://dev.medworm.com/155906916/can-transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-improve-achilles-tendon-healing-in-rats/ CONCLUSIONS: Burst TENS inhibited collagen I and III production and impaired its alignment during healing of partial rupture of the Achilles tendon in rats. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 155906916 https://dev.medworm.com/146840549/clinical-commentary-of-the-evolution-of-the-treatment-for-chronic-painful-mid-portion-achilles-tendi/ ABSTRACTThe chronic painful Achilles tendon mid-portion was for many years, and still is in many countries, treated with intratendinous revision surgery. However, by coincidence, painful eccentric calf muscle training was tried, and it showed very good clinical results. This finding was unexpected and led to research into the pain mechanisms involved in this condition. Today we know that there are very few nerves inside, but multiple nerves outside, the ventral side of the chronic painful Achilles tendon mid-portion. These research findings have resulted in new treatment methods targeting the regions with nerves outside the tendon, methods that allow for a rapid rehabilitation and fast return to sports. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840549 https://dev.medworm.com/146840545/male-and-female-runners-demonstrate-different-sagittal-plane-mechanics-as-a-function-of-static-hamst/ Conclusion: Hamstring flexibility results in different mechanical profiles in males and females. Flexibility in the hamstrings may result in decreased moments via active or passive tension. These differences may have implications for performance and injury in flexible female runners. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840545 https://dev.medworm.com/146840541/physical-therapists-role-in-prevention-and-management-of-patellar-tendinopathy-injuries-in-youth-c/ We present our examination strategies and interpret the data collected, including visual movement analysis and dynamics, relating these findings to the probable causes of their pain and dysfunction. Using the framework of the EdUReP concept, incorporating Education, Unloading, Reloading, and Prevention, we propose intervention strategies that target each athlete's specific issues in terms of education, rehabilitation, training, and return to sport. This framework can be generalized to manage patellar tendinopathy in other sports requiring jumping, from youth to middle age, and from recreational to elite competitive levels. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840541 https://dev.medworm.com/146840537/multicenter-trial-of-motion-analysis-for-injury-risk-prediction-lessons-learned-from-prospective-lo/ This study documents the reliability of biomechanical variables that are key to identification of ACL injury mechanisms and of athletes at high risk. These findings indicate the feasibility of executing multicenter, biomechanical investigations that can yield more robust, reliable, and generalizable findings across larger cohorts of athletes. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840537 https://dev.medworm.com/146840536/sports-injuries-profile-of-a-first-division-brazilian-soccer-team-a-descriptive-cohort-study/ Conclusion: The injury profile of the Brazilian players investigated in this study reflected regional differences in soccer practices. Results confirm the influence of the player's age and position on the soccer injuries profile. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840536 https://dev.medworm.com/146840532/improving-performance-in-golf-current-research-and-implications-from-a-clinical-perspective/ ABSTRACTGolf, a global sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, involves relatively long periods of low intensity exercise interspersed with short bursts of high intensity activity. To meet the physical demands of full swing shots and the mental and physical demands of putting and walking the course, it is frequently recommended that golfers undertake golf-specific exercise programs. Biomechanics, motor learning, and motor control research has increased the understanding of the physical requirements of the game, and using this knowledge, exercise programs aimed at improving golf performance have been developed. However, while it is generally accepted that an exercise program can improve a golfer's physical measurements and some golf performance variables, translating the findings... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840532 https://dev.medworm.com/146840528/measuring-sports-injuries-on-the-pitch-a-guide-to-use-in-practice/ Sports participation is a major ally for the promotion of physical activity. However, sports injuries are important adverse effects of sports participation and should be monitored in sports populations. The purpose of this paper is to review the basic concepts of injury monitoring and discuss the implementation of these concepts in practice. The aspects discussed are: (1) sports injury definition; (2) classification of sports injuries; (3) population at risk, prevalence, and incidence; (4) severity measures; (5) economic costs; (6) systems developed to monitor sports injuries; and (7) online technology. Only with reliable monitoring systems applied in a continuous and long-term manner will it be possible to identify the burden of injuries, to identify the possible cases at an early stage, ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840528 https://dev.medworm.com/146840524/critical-review-of-the-impact-of-core-stability-on-upper-extremity-athletic-injury-and-performance/ CONCLUSIONS: A limited body of evidence exists to support the use of core stability training in injury prevention or performance enhancement programs for athletes. Clearly more research is needed to inform decision making when it comes to inclusion or emphasis of core training when designing injury prevention and rehabilitation programs for athletes. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840524 https://dev.medworm.com/146840520/a-conceptual-framework-for-a-sports-knee-injury-performance-profile-skipp-and-return-to-activity-c/ ABSTRACTInjuries to the knee, including intra-articular fractures, ligamentous ruptures, and meniscal and articular cartilage lesions, are commonplace within sports. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and enhanced rehabilitation, athletes returning to cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports after a knee injury are at greater risk of sustaining a second injury. The clinical utility of objective criteria presents a decision-making challenge to ensure athletes are fully rehabilitated and safe to return to sport. A system centered on specific indicators that can be used to develop a comprehensive profile to monitor rehabilitation progression and to establish return to activity criteria is recommended to clear athletes to begin a progressive and systematic approach to activities and spor... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840520 https://dev.medworm.com/146840516/prevention-of-shoulder-injuries-in-overhead-athletes-a-science-based-approach/ The shoulder is at high risk for injury during overhead sports, in particular in throwing or hitting activities, such as baseball, tennis, handball, and volleyball. In order to create a scientific basis for the prevention of recurrent injuries in overhead athletes, four steps need to be undertaken: (1) risk factors for injury and re-injury need to be defined; (2) established risk factors may be used as return-to-play criteria, with cut-off values based on normative databases; (3) these variables need to be measured using reliable, valid assessment tools and procedures; and (4) preventative training programs need to be designed and implemented into the training program of the athlete in order to prevent re-injury. In general, three risk factors have been defined that may form the basis for ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840516 https://dev.medworm.com/146840511/editorial/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 146840511 https://dev.medworm.com/140762977/usage-evaluation-of-the-physiotherapy-evidence-database-pedro-among-brazilian-physical-therapists/ CONCLUSIONS: PEDro is not widely and equally used throughout Brazil. Strategies to promote PEDro and to make PEDro more accessible to physical therapists speaking Portuguese are needed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762977 https://dev.medworm.com/140762976/moderating-effect-of-the-environment-in-the-relationship-between-mobility-and-school-participation-i/ CONCLUSION: The absence of moderation on the tested relationship suggests that, when investigated under the negative perspective of environmental barriers, the contextual factors do not modify the relationship between mobility and school participation. Factors specific to the school environment might add to the present study's results regarding the effect of school participation in this population. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762976 https://dev.medworm.com/140762975/joint-positioning-sense-perceived-force-level-and-two-point-discrimination-tests-of-young-and-activ/ Conclusion:Except for the cutaneous plantar sensitivity, the active elderly participants had maintained proprioception. Their physical activity status may explain similarities between groups for the joint position sense and perceived force level, however it may not be sufficient to prevent sensory degeneration with aging. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762975 https://dev.medworm.com/140762974/evidence-based-practice-a-survey-regarding-behavior-knowledge-skills-resources-opinions-and-per/ CONCLUSION: Physical therapists from São Paulo state believe that they have knowledge and skills to use EBP. Although they have favorable opinions regarding its implementation, they still encounter difficulties in implementing EBP successfully. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762974 https://dev.medworm.com/140762973/physiotherapy-a-historical-analysis-of-the-transformation-from-an-occupation-to-a-profession-in-bra/ Conclusion: The regulation of physiotherapy practices, the recognition of expertise, the accreditation of practical nurses by the State, and the institutionalization of a course for physical therapy practitioners in 1951 are key elements of the professionalization process for the physical therapy profession in Brazil. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762973 https://dev.medworm.com/140762972/reliability-of-new-software-in-measuring-cervical-multifidus-diameters-and-shoulder-muscle-strength-/ CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasonographic measurement of the diameters of the CMM using Sonosynch has proved to be reliable especially for APD in healthy subjects as well as subjects with neck pain. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762972 https://dev.medworm.com/140762971/influence-of-obstructive-sleep-apnea-syndrome-in-the-fluctuation-of-the-submaximal-isometric-torque-/ CONCLUSION: The authors concluded that OSA did not change the parameters of the fluctuation of isometric submaximal torque of knee extensors in patients with early-grade OA. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762971 https://dev.medworm.com/140762970/effects-of-nephrectomy-on-respiratory-function-and-quality-of-life-of-living-donors-a-longitudinal-/ CONCLUSION: Kidney donors submitted to nephrectomy exhibited a reduction in pulmonary function, respiratory muscular strength and quality of life, most of which were improving toward pre-surgical levels. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762970 https://dev.medworm.com/140762969/interval-and-continuous-exercise-enhances-aerobic-capacity-and-hemodynamic-function-in-chf-rats/ CONCLUSION: Aerobic training is an important intervention to improve cardiac function and remodeling and physical capacity in CHF rats. Interval training is a potential strategy to maximize the results, but exercise type and intensity are still topics to be explored. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762969 https://dev.medworm.com/140762968/the-role-of-sensitization-in-musculoskeletal-shoulder-pain/ Discussion:It appears that peripheral sensitization manifests consistently in those with musculoskeletal shoulder pathology, probably due to the inflammatory processes related to tissue injury. Central sensitization, while not universally present, was reported in a majority of the manuscripts. Because central sensitization is thought to be a key step on the pathway to chronic pain, evidence for its presence in those with shoulder pain is significant. Clinicians should expect the presence of sensitization with shoulder pathology and make appropriate choices about interventions so as not to exacerbate pain. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 140762968 https://dev.medworm.com/121094256/analysis-of-dimensions-activation-and-median-frequency-of-cervical-flexor-muscles-in-young-women-wi/ Conclusion: The group with tension-type headache exhibited less activation at the onset of sternocleidomastoid muscle contraction. No association was observed between the presence of headache and alterations in longus colli muscle dimensions, median frequency, and sternocleidomastoid muscle activation at the end of contraction. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094256 https://dev.medworm.com/121094255/reproducibility-of-the-six-minute-walk-test-and-glittre-adl-test-in-patients-hospitalized-for-acute-/ Conclusion: Although both the 6MWT and GT were reproducible, the best results occurred in the second test, demonstrating a learning effect. These results indicate that at least two tests are necessary to obtain reliable assessments. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094255 https://dev.medworm.com/121094254/relationships-among-the-y-balance-test-berg-balance-scale-and-lower-limb-strength-in-middle-aged-a/ Conclusions: Performance on the YBT was influenced by the strength of lower limb. We suggested that YBT can be used to alternative as a measurement of dynamic balance. Proper training programs for older people could include not only strengthening exercises but also YBT performance to improve balance. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094254 https://dev.medworm.com/121094253/prospective-monitoring-and-self-report-of-previous-falls-among-older-women-at-high-risk-of-falls-and/ Conclusion: Self-reporting of falls over a 12-month period underestimated 32.8% of falls and 50% of recurrent falls. The findings recommend caution if one is considering replacing monthly monitoring with annual retrospective questioning. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094253 https://dev.medworm.com/121094252/parameters-of-the-center-of-pressure-displacement-on-the-saddle-during-hippotherapy-on-different-sur/ Conclusion: Postural control, measured by the COP displacement, undergoes variations in its amplitude as a result of the type of floor surface. Therefore, these results reinforce the importance of the choice of floor surface when defining the strategy to be used during hippotherapy intervention. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094252 https://dev.medworm.com/121094251/association-between-respiratory-and-postural-adaptations-and-self-perception-of-school-aged-children/ Conclusions: Respiratory and postural adaptations increased the chances of individuals persisting with mouth breathing. Additionally, these adaptations could be associated with mouth breathers' self-perceived quality of life. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094251 https://dev.medworm.com/121094250/association-among-measures-of-mobility-related-disability-and-self-perceived-fatigue-among-older-peo/ Conclusion: Our results suggest that there is an association between self-perceived fatigue and lower extremity function, usual gait speed and activity limitation and participation restriction in older adults. Further cohort studies are needed to investigate which physical performance measure may be able to predict the negative impact of fatigue in older adults. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094250 https://dev.medworm.com/121094249/is-there-a-relationship-between-complaints-of-impaired-balance-and-postural-control-disorder-in-comm/ Conclusions: Posturography did not show any differences between the groups; however, the timed single-leg stance allowed the authors to observe differences in postural control performance between elderly women with and those without complaints of impaired balance. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094249 https://dev.medworm.com/121094248/effects-of-exercise-training-on-stress-induced-vascular-reactivity-alterations-role-of-nitric-oxide/ Conclusions: Exercise-induced vascular adaptive response involved an increase in endothelial vasodilator prostaglandins and nitric oxide. Stress-induced vascular adaptive response involved an increase in endothelial nitric oxide. Beside the involvement of the endothelial nitric oxide pathway, the vascular response of trained/stressed rats involved an additional mechanism yet to be elucidated. These findings advance on the understanding of the vascular processes after exercise and stress alone and in combination. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094248 https://dev.medworm.com/121094247/effectiveness-of-hip-muscle-strengthening-in-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-patients-a-systematic-rev/ Conclusion: Hip muscle strengthening is effective in reducing the intensity of pain and improving functional capabilities in patients with PFPS, despite the lack of evidence for its ability to increase muscle strength. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 121094247 https://dev.medworm.com/108574205/the-relationship-between-dual-task-and-cognitive-performance-among-elderly-participants-who-exercise/ CONCLUSIONS: The use of the TUG-DT to assess cognition is promising; however, the use of more challenging cognitive tasks should be considered when the study population has a high level of education. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574205 https://dev.medworm.com/108574204/kinesio-taping-effects-on-knee-extension-force-among-soccer-players/ Conclusion: KT did not affect the force-related measures assessed immediately and 24 hours after the KT application compared with Micropore application, during maximal isometric voluntary knee extension. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574204 https://dev.medworm.com/108574203/balance-gait-functionality-and-strength-comparison-between-elderly-fallers-and-non-fallers/ CONCLUSION: Fallers have reduced lower limb strength, gait alterations, the worst performance in the dynamic balance test, and an increased risk of falls. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574203 https://dev.medworm.com/108574202/validation-and-reliability-of-a-modified-sphygmomanometer-for-the-assessment-of-handgrip-strength-in/ CONCLUSIONS: The MST exhibited adequate validity and excellent reliability and is, therefore, suitable for monitoring the handgrip strength in PD. However, if the goal is to compare the measurements between examiners, the authors recommend that the data be interpreted with caution. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574202 https://dev.medworm.com/108574201/lower-limb-muscle-strength-is-associated-with-functional-performance-and-quality-of-life-in-patients/ Conclusions: Patients with SSc exhibited reduced respiratory muscle and quadriceps strength and an increase in its fatigability. In these individuals, there was a relationship between quadriceps strength, functional capacity, and quality of life. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574201 https://dev.medworm.com/108574200/reliability-of-different-methodologies-of-infrared-image-analysis-of-myofascial-trigger-points-in-th/ CONCLUSION: The methods of infrared image analyses of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle employed in the present study are suitable for clinical and research practices. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574200 https://dev.medworm.com/108574199/lower-limb-ice-application-alters-ground-reaction-force-during-gait-initiation/ CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that although caution is necessary when performing activities that require good gait control, the application of ice to the ankle, sole of the foot or calf in 30-minute intervals may be safe even preceding such activities. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574199 https://dev.medworm.com/108574198/are-30-minutes-of-rest-between-two-incremental-shuttle-walking-tests-enough-for-cardiovascular-varia/ Conclusion: 30 minutes of rest between two ISWTs are not enough for all cardiovascular variables and perceived exertion to return to baseline values. However, this period appears to be sufficient for blood pressure and performance to recover in most subjects. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574198 https://dev.medworm.com/108574197/intra-and-inter-rater-reliability-study-of-pelvic-floor-muscle-dynamometric-measurements/ CONCLUSIONS: The PFM dynamometric measurements showed good intra- and inter-rater reliability for maximum strength, average strength and endurance, which demonstrates that this is a reliable device that can be used in clinical practice. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574197 https://dev.medworm.com/108574196/effect-of-high-voltage-electrical-stimulation-on-the-albumin-and-histamine-serum-concentrations-ede/ CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest that HVPC(-) with the parameters employed did not reduce pain or edema and did not change serum albumin or histamine levels,, which indicates the inability of this resource to have a positive effect when treating treat acute joint inflammation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574196 https://dev.medworm.com/108574195/introduction-to-the-editorial-development-of-a-syllabus-for-postgraduate-respiratory-physiotherapy-/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 108574195 https://dev.medworm.com/91482869/does-company-compliance-with-rs-17-influence-the-characterization-of-a-casual-nexus-in-expert-testim/ Conclusion: The results showed that failure to comply with RS-17 significantly increases the probability that a causal nexus will be determined in physical therapists' expert testimony of cumulative trauma disorders. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482869 https://dev.medworm.com/91482868/associations-between-low-back-pain-urinary-incontinence-and-abdominal-muscle-recruitment-as-assess/ Conclusion: These results suggest that age-related factors may have interfered with the findings of the study, thus emphasizing the need to perform ultrasound imaging-based studies to measure abdominal muscle recruitment in the elderly. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482868 https://dev.medworm.com/91482867/spatiotemporal-gait-parameters-and-recurrent-falls-in-community-dwelling-elderly-women-a-prospectiv/ CONCLUSIONS: The analyzed spatiotemporal gait parameters failed to predict recurrent falls in this sample. The PCA-biplot technique highlighted important trends or red flags that should be considered when evaluating recurrent falls in elderly females. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482867 https://dev.medworm.com/91482866/relation-between-hand-function-and-gross-motor-function-in-full-term-infants-aged-4-to-8-months/ Conclusion: The relationship between hand function and gross motor function was not constant, and the age span from 4 to 6 months was a critical period of interdependency of hand function and gross motor function development. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482866 https://dev.medworm.com/91482865/effect-of-postural-insoles-on-static-and-functional-balance-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy-a-rando/ CONCLUSION: Postural insoles led to an improvement in static balance among children with cerebral palsy, as demonstrated by the reduction in body sway in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions. Postural insole use also led to a better performance on the Timed Up-and-Go Test. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482865 https://dev.medworm.com/91482864/pain-intensity-and-cervical-range-of-motion-in-women-with-myofascial-pain-treated-with-acupuncture-a/ CONCLUSION : EAC and AC were effective in reducing the pain intensity compared with SHAM. EAC was better than AC for local pain relief. These treatments can assist in increasing cervical range of motion, albeit subtly. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482864 https://dev.medworm.com/91482863/manual-ability-classification-system-macs-reliability-between-therapists-and-parents-in-brazil/ CONCLUSIONS: The Portuguese version of the MACS is a reliable instrument to be used jointly by parents and therapists. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482863 https://dev.medworm.com/91482862/postural-control-during-sit-to-stand-movement-and-its-relationship-with-upright-position-in-children/ CONCLUSIONS: Children with spastic hemiplegic CP present major postural oscillations during the beginning of STS movement compared with typical children. Moreover, the observed relationship between postural control in static and dynamic conditions reveals the importance of body control in the static position for the performance of functional activities that put the body in motion, such as STS movement. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482862 https://dev.medworm.com/91482861/association-between-preterm-birth-and-thoracic-musculoskeletal-static-alterations-in-adolescents/ CONCLUSION: Adolescents born prematurely presented greater thoracic musculoskeletal static alterations compared to those born at term. Factors associated with these alterations were: very low birth weight and longer duration of mechanical ventilation in the neonatal unit. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482861 https://dev.medworm.com/91482860/analysis-of-postural-control-and-muscular-performance-in-young-and-elderly-women-in-different-age-gr/ CONCLUSION: despite the age difference, elderly women aged 60 to 74 years exhibited similar abilities to generate strength and power with their lower limbs, and this ability could be one factor that explains the similar postural control shown by these women. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 91482860 https://dev.medworm.com/80784387/ground-reaction-forces-during-level-ground-walking-with-body-weight-unloading/ Conclusions: Different amounts of body weight unloading promote different outputs of GRF parameters, even with the same mean walk speed. The only parameter that was similar among the three experimental conditions was the weight acceptance rate. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784387 https://dev.medworm.com/80784383/functional-priorities-reported-by-parents-of-children-with-cerebral-palsy-contribution-to-the-pedia/ Conclusions: Parents of CP children identified functional priorities in similar performance domains, by level of severity and age. Orienting the pediatric rehabilitation process to promote changes in functional priorities indentified by caregivers can contribute to the reinforcement of the parent-therapist collaboration. Contextualização: Ações colaborativas entre família e terapeuta são essenciais para o processo de reabilitação, podendo constituir mecanismo catalisador de desfechos funcionais positivos para crianças com paralisia cerebral (PC). Objetivos: Descrever prioridades funcionais identificadas por cuidadores de crianças com PC por nível de gravidade e idade e avaliar mudanças no desempenho e satisfação reportadas pelos cuidadores nas prioridades identificadas no i... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784383 https://dev.medworm.com/80784379/application-of-positive-airway-pressure-in-restoring-pulmonary-function-and-thoracic-mobility-in-the/ Conclusion: The application of positive pressure does not seem to be effective in restoring lung function after bariatric surgery, but the use of bilevel positive pressure can preserve thoracic mobility, although this technique was not superior to the other techniques. Objetivo: Avaliar se a aplicação de dois níveis de pressão positiva nas vias aéreas no pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica pode ser mais efetiva do que quando aplicadas pressões positivas expiratória e inspiratória separadamente na restauração dos volumes e capacidades pulmonares e na mobilidade torácica. Método: Foram avaliadas 60 voluntárias adultas, obesas mórbidas, internadas para realização da cirurgia bariátrica. Afunção pulmonar e a mobilidade torácica foram avaliadas por meio da espirometri... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784379 https://dev.medworm.com/80784375/breathing-exercises-influence-on-breathing-patterns-and-thoracoabdominal-motion-in-healthy-subjects/ CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that the breathing exercises investigated in this study produced modifications in the breathing pattern (e.g., increase in tidal volume and decrease in RR) as well as in thoracoabdominal motion (e.g., increase in abdominal contribution during diaphragmatic breathing), among others. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Os mecanismos envolvidos na execução dos exercícios respiratórios não foram completamente elucidados. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar o impacto de quatro exercícios respiratórios(diafragmático, suspiros inspiratórios, inspiração máxima sustentada e intercostal) sobre o padrão respiratório e o movimento toracoabdominal em indivíduos saudáveis. MÉTODO: Participaram do estudo15 indivíduos de ambos os sexos (23±1,5 anos com prova de função pulmonar normal... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784375 https://dev.medworm.com/80784371/can-the-adapted-arcometer-be-used-to-assess-the-vertebral-column-in-children/ CONCLUSION: The adapted arcometer can be used to accompany postural alterations in children made by the same evaluator, while its use for diagnostic purposes and continued evaluation by different evaluators cannot be recommended. Further studies with the aim of adapting this instrument for use in children are recommended. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784371 https://dev.medworm.com/80784367/characteristics-and-associated-factors-with-sports-injuries-among-children-and-adolescents/ CONCLUSIONS: The injury rate per 1000 hours of exposure was similar among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, some peculiarities among adolescents were observed with greater values for weight, height, duration of training, and weekly hours of practice. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784367 https://dev.medworm.com/80784363/muscular-performance-characterization-in-athletes-a-new-perspective-on-isokinetic-variables/ Conclusions: The constructs can be described by torque generation capacity; variation of the torque generation capacity along repetitions; movement deceleration capacity; mechanical/physiological factors of torque generation; and acceleration capacity (torque development). Fewer than eight out of sixteen variables are enough to characterize these five constructs. Our results suggest that these variables and these 5 domains may lead to a more systematic and optimized interpretation of isokinetic assessments. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784363 https://dev.medworm.com/80784359/relationship-between-the-climbing-up-and-climbing-down-stairs-domain-scores-on-the-fes-dmd-the-scor/ CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that the evaluation of compensatory movements used when climbing up stairs can provide more relevant information about the evolution of the disease, although the activity of going down stairs should be investigated, with the aim of enriching guidance and strengthening accident prevention. Data from the FES-DMD, age, VS and TA can be used in a complementary way to formulate functional diagnoses. Longitudinal studies and with broader age groups may supplement this information. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Conhecer as potencialidades e limitações das informações geradas por diferentes instrumentos de avaliação favorece o desenvolvimento mais preciso do diagnóstico funcional e da tomada de decisão terapêutica. OBJETIVO : Investigar a relação entre o núme... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784359 https://dev.medworm.com/80784354/walking-training-associated-with-virtual-reality-based-training-increases-walking-speed-of-individua/ CONCLUSIONS: This review provided evidence that walking training associated with virtual reality-based training was effective in increasing walking speed after stroke, and resulted in better results than non-virtual reality interventions. OBJETIVO: Revisar estudos sobre a eficácia do treino direcionado à marcha associado à realidade virtual em pacientes pós-acidente vascular encefálico (AVE). As perguntas clínicas foram: o treino direcionado à marcha associado à realidade virtual é eficaz para promover aumento em velocidade de marcha de indivíduos com hemiparesia? Essa modalidade de intervenção promove maior aumento em velocidade de marcha comparada a outras intervenções sem uso de realidade virtual? MÉTODO: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática com metanálise de ensaios... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784354 https://dev.medworm.com/80784350/static-body-postural-misalignment-in-individuals-with-temporomandibular-disorders-a-systematic-revi/ CONCLUSION: There is strong evidence of craniocervical postural changes in myogenous TMD, moderate evidence of cervical postural misalignment in arthrogenous TMD, and no evidence of absence of craniocervical postural misalignment in mixed TMD patients or of global body postural misalignment in patients with TMD. It is important to note the poor methodological quality of the studies, particularly those regarding global body postural misalignment in TMD patients. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784350 https://dev.medworm.com/80784346/tutorial-for-writing-systematic-reviews-for-the-brazilian-journal-of-physical-therapy-bjpt/ Systematic reviews aim to summarize all evidence using very rigorous methods in order to address a specific research question with less bias as possible. Systematic reviews are widely used in the field of physical therapy, however not all reviews have good quality. This tutorial aims to guide authors of the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy on how systematic reviews should be conducted and reported in order to be accepted for publication. It is expected that this tutorial will help authors of systematic reviews as well as journal editors and reviewers on how to conduct, report, critically appraise and interpret this type of study design. Revisões sistemáticas têm como objetivo sumarizar toda a evidência disponível, através de métodos rigorosos, para responder a uma pergunta de p... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 80784346 https://dev.medworm.com/63001160/early-and-current-physical-activity-relationship-with-intima-media-thickness-and-metabolic-variable/ Conclusion: Early 95%CI physical activity has a significant influence on carotid intima-media thickness, regardless of the current physical activity. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001160 https://dev.medworm.com/63001159/the-brazilian-version-of-start-back-screening-tool-translation-cross-cultural-adaptation-and-reli/ Conclusion: The translated and cross-culturally adapted SBST-Brazil proved to be reliable for screening patients according to their risk of poor prognosis and the presence of psychosocial factors. Contextualização: Fatores psicossociais não são rotineiramente identificados na avaliação fisioterapêutica e podem influenciar o prognóstico de pacientes com dor lombar. O questionário "STarT Back Screening Tool" (SBST) auxilia na triagem desses pacientes em relação ao risco de mau prognóstico no tratamento primário, considerando fatores físicos e psicossociais, classificando-os em de baixo, médio e alto risco. Objetivos: Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente o SBST para Língua Portuguesa do Brasil e testar a sua confiabilidade. Método: A primeira etapa consistiu na tradução,... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001159 https://dev.medworm.com/63001158/influence-of-dual-task-and-frailty-on-gait-parameters-of-older-community-dwelling-individuals/ Conclusions: Gait parameters are more affected by the DT, especially in the frail older subjects. The reduction in GS in the FG is associated with lower grip strength and lower scores in the MMSE. The GS was able to discriminate the older adults in the three levels of frailty, being an important measure of the functional capacity in this population. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001158 https://dev.medworm.com/63001157/influences-of-hand-dominance-on-the-maintenance-of-benefits-after-home-based-modified-constraint-ind/ Conclusions: Upper limb dominance did not interfere with the acquisition of upper limb skills after mCIMT. However, the participants whose paretic upper limb was dominant demonstrated better abilities to maintain the unilateral gains. The bilateral improvements were maintained, regardless of upper limb dominance. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001157 https://dev.medworm.com/63001156/relationship-among-vaginal-palpation-vaginal-squeeze-pressure-electromyographic-and-ultrasonograph/ Conclusions: This study showed that there was a correlation between vaginal palpation, vaginal squeeze pressure, and electromyographic and ultrasonographic variables of the PFM in nulliparous women. The strong correlation between digital palpation and PFM contraction pressure indicated that perineometry could easily be replaced by PFM digital palpation in the absence of equipment. Contextualização: A avaliação adequada da musculatura do assoalho pélvico (MAP) é essencial para o delineamento do tratamento correto. No entanto, atualmente não existe um método de avaliação dessa região que seja considerado como padrão-ouro. Objetivo: Verificar a correlação entre a palpação digital, a pressão de contração, a atividade eletromiográfica e as variáveis ultrassonográficas da ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001156 https://dev.medworm.com/63001155/effect-of-a-single-session-of-transcranial-direct-current-stimulation-on-balance-and-spatiotemporal-/ Conclusion: A single session of tDCS applied to the primary motor cortex promotes positive changes in static balance and gait velocity in children with cerebral palsy. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001155 https://dev.medworm.com/63001154/predictive-equations-for-respiratory-muscle-strength-according-to-international-and-brazilian-guidel/ Conclusion: In clinical practice, these equations could be used to calculate the predicted values of MIP and MEP for the Brazilian population. Contextualização: A medida das pressões respiratórias estáticas máximas (pressão inspiratória (PImáx) e pressão expiratória máxima (PEmáx)) refletem a força dos músculos respiratórios. Essas medidas são simples, não invasivas e têm valores diagnóstico e prognóstico estabelecidos. Este é o primeiro estudo que avaliou pressões respiratórias máximas com a população brasileira realizado de acordo com as recomendações propostas pela American Thoracic Society e European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) e pela Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (SBPT). Objetivo: Estabelecer equações de referência, valores médio... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001154 https://dev.medworm.com/63001153/low-back-pain-in-adolescent-and-associated-factors-a-cross-sectional-study-with-schoolchildren/ Conclusions: The high prevalence of low back pain presented, indicating that it is a common condition among these adolescents. There was no difference between the sexes, but had influence of age and body mass index. Our results point to the need for the development epidemiological studies of low back pain among children and adolescents. Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de dor lombar não específica e fatores associados em escolares. Método: Este estudo transversal investigou 343 adolescentes, com idade entre 12 e 15 anos, de ambos os sexos, de escolas públicas municipais. O questionário abordava características sociodemográficas, tipo de transporte escolar, índice de massa corporal e dor lombar. O desfecho foi definido como desconforto localizado abaixo da margem costal e acima ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001153 https://dev.medworm.com/63001152/morphological-aspects-and-cox-2-expression-after-exposure-to-780-nm-laser-therapy-in-injured-skeleta/ Conclusions: Laser therapy at both fluencies stimulated muscle repair through the formation of new muscle fiber, increase in collagen synthesis, and down-regulation of Cox-2 expression. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001152 https://dev.medworm.com/63001151/noninvasive-ventilation-and-exercise-tolerance-in-heart-failure-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analys/ Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 63001151 https://dev.medworm.com/46188350/assessment-of-the-measurement-properties-of-quality-of-life-questionnaires-in-brazilian-women-with-b/ CONCLUSIONS: Most of the measurement properties tested for the WHOQOL-bref and FACT-B+4 were adequate as was their ability to assess quality of life in women with breast cancer. The SF-36 showed inadequacy in agreement and floor and ceiling effects and should not be used in women with breast cancer. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188350 https://dev.medworm.com/46188349/cervical-and-shoulder-postural-assessment-of-adolescents-between-15-and-17-years-old-and-association/ Conclusions: This data shows that forward head and protracted shoulder are common postural disorders in adolescents, especially in girls. Neck pain is prevalent in adolescents, especially girls, and it is associated with forward head posture. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188349 https://dev.medworm.com/46188348/content-validation-of-a-clinical-assessment-instrument-for-stair-ascent-and-descent-in-individuals-w/ Conclusion: Despite the satisfactory results obtained during the process of content validation, other psychometric properties of the instrument are necessary and must be evaluated. Contextualização: Dentre os instrumentos existentes que avaliam a subida e descida de escadas, não foi encontrado nenhum específico sobre a qualidade de movimento e as estratégias biomecânicas adotadas por indivíduos com hemiparesia devido ao Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE). Objetivo: Avaliar a validade de conteúdo do instrumento de avaliação das características cinemáticas qualitativas e das estratégias adotadas na subida e descida de escadas por indivíduos com hemiparesia devido ao AVE. Metódo: A primeira versão do instrumento foi desenvolvida com um total de 80 itens e foi submetida a um... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188348 https://dev.medworm.com/46188347/sensory-processing-abilities-of-children-with-adhd/ CONCLUSION : These results indicate that children with ADHD may present sensory processing impairments, which may contribute to the inappropriate behavioural and learning responses displayed by children with ADHD. It also suggests the importance of understanding the sensory processing difficulties and its possible contribution to the ADHD symptomatology. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188347 https://dev.medworm.com/46188346/balance-and-muscle-power-of-children-with-charcot-marie-tooth/ CONCLUSIONS: The data on the patients analyzed suggests that the maintenance of distal muscle strength favors performance during balance tasks, while limitations in the range of movement of the legs seem not to be enough to influence the performance of the horizontal long jump. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Em algumas doenças, limitações funcionais têm maior relação com a potência do que com a força muscular, porém, nas polineuropatias periféricas hereditárias, tal relação não foi relatada na literatura. OBJETIVO: Identificar, a partir da análise de variáveis quantitativas e funcionais, o impacto da força dos músculos dos membros inferiores e das amplitudes de movimento (ADM) sobre o equilíbrio estático/dinâmico e o salto horizontal de crianças com doença de Charcot-Marie-Too... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188346 https://dev.medworm.com/46188343/prevalence-of-musculoskeletal-symptoms-in-hospital-nurse-technicians-and-licensed-practical-nurses-/ Conclusions: The nursing workers who were evaluated presented a high prevalence of MSS. Previous history of sick leave was strongly associated with the presence of symptoms in various body regions. These results indicate the need for preventive programs in the hospital environment in order to control more severe MSS in nursing professionals. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188343 https://dev.medworm.com/46188339/gait-profile-score-and-movement-analysis-profile-in-patients-with-parkinsons-disease-during-concurr/ Conclusions: The results showed gait impairment during the dual task and suggest that GPS/MAP may be used to evaluate the effects of concurrent cognitive load while walking in patients with PD. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188339 https://dev.medworm.com/46188336/effect-of-low-level-laser-therapy-on-the-modulation-of-the-mitochondrial-activity-of-macrophages/ CONCLUSIONS: These results show that 660 nm and 780 nm LLLT can modulate the cellular activation status of macrophages in inflammation, highlighting the importance of this resource and of the correct determination of its parameters in the repair process of skeletal muscle. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O macrófago tem papel de destaque dentre as células inflamatórias que invadem o músculo após as lesões. Por outro lado, o laser em baixa intensidade (LBI) tem sido muito utilizado na clínica para acelerar o reparo muscular, e pouco se conhece sobre seu efeito nos macrófagos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do LBI sobre a atividade mitocondrial (AM) de macrófagos ativados para simular um processo inflamatório. MÉTODO: Macrófagos J774 foram tratados com lipopolissacarídeo (LPS) e IFN-gamma (at... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188336 https://dev.medworm.com/46188333/relationship-between-static-postural-control-and-the-level-of-functional-abilities-in-children-with-/ Conclusions: We observed that children with cerebral palsy with high CoP oscillation values had lower caregiver assistance scores for activities of daily living (ADL) and consequently higher levels of caregiver dependence. These results demonstrate the repercussions of impairments to the body structure and function in terms of the activity levels of children with CP such that postural control impairments in these children lead to higher requirements for caregiver assistance. Contextualização: Os déficits de controle postural em crianças com PC podem comprometer suas atividades na rotina diária. Objetivo: Verificar a relação entre o controle postural em ortostatismo de crianças com PC e suas habilidades funcionais. Método: O controle postural de dez crianças PC (GMFCS I e II) f... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188333 https://dev.medworm.com/46188331/respiratory-pattern-of-diaphragmatic-breathing-and-pilates-breathing-in-copd-subjects/ CONCLUSIONS: DB showed positive effects such as increase in lung volumes, respiratory motion, and SpO2 and reduction in respiratory rate. Although there were no changes in volume and time measurements during PB in COPD, this breathing pattern increased volumes in the healthy subjects and increased oxygenation in both groups. In this context, the acute benefits of DB are emphasized as a supporting treatment in respiratory rehabilitation programs. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 46188331 https://dev.medworm.com/40395741/can-clinical-observation-differentiate-individuals-with-and-without-scapular-dyskinesis/ Conclusions: Clinical observation was considered appropriate only in the diagnoses of dyskinesis type I. Considering the lower prevalence and sample sizes for types II and III, further studies are necessary to validate the clinical observation as a tool to diagnose scapular dyskinesis. Contextualização: A movimentação ou posição alterada da escápula é definida como discinese escapular. O exame visual dinâmico pode ser utilizado para classificá-la de acordo com o julgamento clínico de projeção posterior excessiva da borda inferior medial (tipo I), da borda medial (tipo II) ou ainda translação excessiva no sentido cranial (tipo III). Objetivo: Determinar se há diferenças nas rotações escapulares (tipo I e II) e posição (tipo III) entre grupos de discinese e normais (tip... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395741 https://dev.medworm.com/40395740/reliability-of-the-balance-evaluation-systems-test-bestest-and-bestest-sections-for-adults-with-he/ CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian version of the BESTest demonstrated adequate reliability when measured by sections and could identify what balance system was affected in patients after stroke. Concurrent validity was excellent with the BBS total score and good to excellent with the sections. The total scores but not the sections present adequate convergent validity with the ABC-Brazil. However, other psychometric properties should be further investigated. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395740 https://dev.medworm.com/40395739/strength-deficits-of-the-shoulder-complex-during-isokinetic-testing-in-people-with-chronic-stroke/ CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that people after stroke might benefit from strengthening exercises directed at the paretic scapulothoracic muscles in addition to exercises of arm elevation. Clinicians should also prescribe different exercises to improve the ability to generate force and the ability to sustain the torque during a specific range of motion. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395739 https://dev.medworm.com/40395738/brazilian-version-of-the-instrument-of-environmental-assessment-craig-hospital-inventory-of-environm/ Conclusion : The Brazilian version of the CHIEF was reproducible and applicable to the study sample. It may serve as an instrument to characterize the environmental barriers as well as a way to document the effects of interventions aimed at minimizing the impact of such barriers on the participation of children and adolescents with CP. Contextualização: Fatores ambientais são essenciais para a caracterização dos processos de funcionalidade e incapacidade, no entanto a escassez de instrumentação padronizada sobre tais elementos restringe a investigação científica de barreiras e facilitadores associados à participação social de pessoas com deficiência. Objetivos : Traduzir para o Português do Brasil, adaptar culturalmente e verificar a confiabilidade do questionário de avali... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395738 https://dev.medworm.com/40395737/thorax-pelvis-and-hip-pattern-in-the-frontal-plane-during-walking-in-unilateral-transtibial-amputee/ Conclusions: The joint internal moment at the hip in the frontal plane was lower on the prosthetic side than on the sound side or the control side. Thorax and pelvis kinematics were altered during the stance phase on the prosthetic side, presumably because there are mechanisms which affect postural control during walking. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395737 https://dev.medworm.com/40395736/longitudinal-assessment-of-grip-strength-using-bulb-dynamometer-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/ CONCLUSIONS: The amplitude of weakness increased with age in the DG. The bulb dynamometer detected the progression of muscular weakness. Functional performance remained virtually unchanged in spite of the increase in weakness. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395736 https://dev.medworm.com/40395735/influence-of-additional-weight-on-the-frequency-of-kicks-in-infants-with-down-syndrome-and-infants-w/ CONCLUSIONS: The weight acted as an important stimulus for both groups, directing the kicks toward the target and improving the infants' performance in the task through repetition, however, the infants with Down syndrome had lower frequencies of kicks. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395735 https://dev.medworm.com/40395734/validity-of-the-six-minute-step-test-of-free-cadence-in-patients-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-/ Conclusion: The number of steps on the 6MST was valid to verify exercise capacity in COPD patients and the cut-off point of 78 steps was able to identify patients with poor exercise tolerance. Values under this cut-off point are considered to identify patients with a poorer prognosis. Objetivos: Avaliar a validade concorrente do desempenho no teste de degrau de seis minutos (TD6) em analisar a capacidade física da DPOC, relacionando-o com o teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6), bem como verificar a presença de validade de critério preditiva do TD6, determinando um valor de corte para identificar baixa capacidade física. Método: Trinta e dois pacientes com DPOC estágios leve-muito grave, de ambos os sexos, entre 50-87 anos, realizaram dois TD6 e dois TC6. Resultados: Validade co... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395734 https://dev.medworm.com/40395733/impact-of-cpap-on-physical-exercise-tolerance-and-sympathetic-vagal-balance-in-patients-with-chronic/ Conclusion: These data suggest that CPAP appears to be a useful strategy to improve functional capacity in patients with CHF. However, the positive impact of CPAP did not generate significant changes in the HRV during physical exercises. Contextualização: A insuficiência cardíaca (IC) crônica cursa com intolerância ao exercício físico. A ventilação não invasiva (VNI) tem se mostrado benéfica para a melhora da performance desses pacientes. Objetivos: Avaliar a eficiência da pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas (CPAP) sobre a tolerância ao exercício físico e a variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) de pacientes com IC crônica. Método: Sete homens com IC crônica (62±8 anos) e fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo de 41±8% foram submetidos ao teste i... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395733 https://dev.medworm.com/40395732/translation-cross-cultural-adaptation-to-brazilian-portuguese-and-reliability-analysis-of-the-inst/ Conclusions: The processes of translation and cross-cultural adaptation were conducted on the REBA instrument and the Brazilian version of the instrument was obtained. However, despite the reliability of the tests used to correct the translated and adapted version, the reliability values are unacceptable according to the guidelines standard, indicating that the reliability must be re-evaluated. Therefore, caution in the interpretation of the biomechanical risks measured by this instrument should be taken. Contextualização: Instrumentos observacionais como o Rapid Entire Body Assessment avaliam de forma rápida os riscos biomecânicos presentes no ambiente de trabalho. No entanto, para a utilização desses instrumentos, é necessário realizar tradução, adaptação transcultural e test... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 40395732 https://dev.medworm.com/30605239/influence-of-mental-practice-and-movement-observation-on-motor-memory-cognitive-function-and-motor-/ Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605239 https://dev.medworm.com/30605238/assessment-of-muscular-strength-with-the-modified-sphygmomanometer-test-what-is-the-best-method-and/ CONCLUSIONS: All MST methods showed adequate results for the assessment of strength in healthy individuals, and after familiarization, only one trial was sufficient to provide reliable measures. The sphygmomanometer without adaptation is not time consuming, compared to the other adaptations, and showed the capability of measuring higher values of strength. The bag method was easily trained to be used and stabilized. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Testes comumente utilizados para a avaliação clínica da força muscular apresentam importantes desvantagens. O Teste do Esfigmomanômetro Modificado (TEM) é promissor para esse fim, por ser barato e fornecer medidas objetivas. OBJETIVOS: Investigar o método e a forma de operacionalização mais adequados para avaliação da força muscular com o TEM. ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605238 https://dev.medworm.com/30605237/influence-of-aging-on-isometric-muscle-strength-fat-free-mass-and-electromyographic-signal-power-of/ Conclusions : The results of this study demonstrate that changes in isometric muscle strength in MLG and electromyographic activity of the lower limbs are more pronounced with the aging process of the upper limb. Contextualização: O envelhecimento é um processo multifatorial que provoca mudanças na quantidade e na qualidade da musculatura esquelética, ambas contribuindo para a diminuição dos níveis de força muscular. Objetivo: Investigar se a força muscular isométrica, a massa livre de gordura (MLG) e a potência do sinal eletromiográfico dos membros superiores e inferiores de mulheres são afetadas na mesma magnitude pelo envelhecimento. Método: A amostra foi constituída por 63 mulheres subdividas em três grupos (JO, n=33 jovens, 24,7±3,5 anos; MI, n=15, 58,6±4,2 anos; ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605237 https://dev.medworm.com/30605236/evaluation-of-properties-of-the-vestibular-disorders-activities-of-daily-living-scale-brazilian-ver/ Conclusions: This study provided more data about the psychometric properties and usefulness of the VADL-Brazil. The use of such a reliable and valid instrument increases the knowledge about disability in patients with vestibular disorders. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605236 https://dev.medworm.com/30605235/costs-and-benefits-of-pulmonary-rehabilitation-in-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-a-randomize/ Conclusion: Aerobic walking demonstrated significant clinical benefits in a cost-efficient manner in patients with COPD. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605235 https://dev.medworm.com/30605234/comparing-the-effects-of-minimal-handling-protocols-on-the-physiological-parameters-of-preterm-infan/ CONCLUSION: The practice of minimal handling among very low birth weight infants did not alter their physiological stability when performed either 12 or 72 hours after surfactant therapy. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A prática de manuseio mínimo é recomendada a recém-nascidos pré-termo. Contudo, há escassez de estudos, na literatura, sobre os efeitos da utilização dessa prática nesses recém-nascidos e sobre o tempo necessário para garantir maior estabilidade fisiológica a eles, principalmente após terapia com surfactante exógeno. OBJETIVO: Comparar o efeito de dois protocolos de manuseio mínimo em variáveis fisiológicas de recém-nascidos pré-termo após terapia com surfactante. MÉTODO: Foi realizado um estudo observacional prospectivo exploratório com 40 recém-nascidos, meno... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605234 https://dev.medworm.com/30605233/differences-in-muscle-strength-after-acl-reconstruction-do-not-influence-cardiorespiratory-responses/ Conclusions: Our findings indicate that, four months after ACL surgery, there is a significant deficit in isokinetic strength in the involved limb, but these differences in muscle strength requirement do not produce differences in the cardiorespiratory adjustments to exercise. Based on the hypotheses from the literature which explain the differences in the physiological responses to exercise for different muscle masses, we can deduce that, after 4 months of a rehabilitation program after an ACL reconstruction, individuals probably do not present differences in muscle oxidative and peripheral perfusion capacities that could elicit higher levels of peripheral cardiorepiratory stimulus during exercise. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605233 https://dev.medworm.com/30605232/risk-factors-and-injury-prevention-in-elite-athletes-a-descriptive-study-of-the-opinions-of-physica/ Conclusions: The main factors affecting the appearance of lesions were over-training, incorrect sports technique, inadequate nutrition and factors related to the athlete's behavior. The main injury prevention strategies were muscle strengthening, nutritional counseling and guidance. Introdução: Lesões musculoesqueléticas ocorrem frequentemente na população de atletas de elite. Entender o que os profissionais que atuam com esporte de alto rendimento pensam sobre lesão e prevenção tem sido sugerido como um importante aspecto para se aumentar a eficácia de programas de prevenção de lesões no esporte. Objetivos: Descrever e caracterizar a opinião de fisioterapeutas, médicos e treinadores sobre fatores de risco e prevenção de lesões em atletas de elite. Método: Estudo quali... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605232 https://dev.medworm.com/30605231/determination-of-exacerbation-predictors-in-patients-with-copd-in-physical-therapy-a-longitudinal-/ Conclusion: Upon analyzing the predictors of risk over 6 months of follow-up in patients with COPD, we found that the DW in the 6MWT was associated with the risk of exacerbation, although this risk also depended on the covariates BMI and FFM. Contextualização: A doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) normalmente cursa com condições clínicas características de exacerbação e, quanto maior o número delas, maior é a ocorrência de perda funcional e, consequentemente, menores são as chances de sobrevida dos pacientes. Objetivos: Determinar os preditores de exacerbação, isoladamente ou em interação, em pacientes com DPOC em tratamento fisioterapêutico ao longo de seis meses. Método : Trata-se de um estudo observacional, longitudinal e prospectivo, no qual foram avaliados ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605231 https://dev.medworm.com/30605230/postural-alignment-in-children-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-and-its-relationship-with-balance/ Conclusions: The balance deficit in children with DMD was accompanied by an increased forward position of the center of mass and significant pelvic anteversion that constitutes a compensatory strategy to guarantee similar performance to the children not affected by the disease. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605230 https://dev.medworm.com/30605229/effectiveness-of-muscle-strengthening-and-description-of-protocols-for-preventing-falls-in-the-elder/ Conclusions: The methodological quality of the studies in this area appears to leave little doubt regarding the effectiveness of lower limb strengthening exercises for preventing falls in elderly subjects, however the interventions in these studies were poorly reported. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605229 https://dev.medworm.com/30605228/measurement-properties-and-feasibility-of-clinical-tests-to-assess-sit-to-standstand-to-sit-tasks-i/ CONCLUSIONS: The five-repetition sit-to-stand test was used more often in subjects with ND, and most of the measurement properties were investigated and showed adequate results. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Indivíduos acometidos por doença neurológica (DN) comumente apresentam limitação no desempenho do levantar/sentar em cadeira, com consequente redução do nível de mobilidade. OBJETIVO: Determinar as propriedades de medida/aplicabilidade de testes clínicos que avaliam o levantar/sentar em cadeira em indivíduos com DN. MÉTODO: Trata-se de revisão sistemática da literatura, seguindo o PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses). As bases de dados (MEDLINE/SCIELO/LILACS/PEDro) foram pesquisadas pela combinação de termos referentes aos testes e propried... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 30605228 https://dev.medworm.com/20909526/cold-water-immersion-of-the-ankle-decreases-neuromuscular-response-of-lower-limb-after-inversion-mov/ CONCLUSIONS: After cold water immersion of the ankle, special care should be taken in activities that require greater neuromuscular control. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909526 https://dev.medworm.com/20909525/citations-of-brazilian-physical-therapy-journals-in-national-publications/ Conclusion: On average, 22.47% of the works cited by the evaluated articles were national articles. No significant differences were detected among the three analyzed years. Contextualização: A principal fonte das citações dos periódicos brasileiros provém de artigos nacionais, sendo fundamental conhecer o quanto eles referenciam artigos de periódicos brasileiros. Objetivo: Verificar a frequência com que artigos nacionais são citados nas referências de artigos de três periódicos brasileiros de fisioterapia. Método: Avaliaram-se todas as referências dos artigos publicados nos periódicos: Fisioterapia em Movimento, Fisioterapia e Pesquisa e Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia nos anos de 2010 a 2012, verificando a quantidade de artigos provenientes de revistas nacionais e inte... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909525 https://dev.medworm.com/20909524/lung-function-and-six-minute-walk-test-performance-in-individuals-with-sickle-cell-disease/ Conclusions : SCD promoted changes in lung function and functional capacity, including RVPs and a reduction in the distance walked in the 6MWT when compared to the predictions. In addition, significant correlations between the variables were observed. Contextualização: A doença falciforme (DF) caracteriza-se por mutação genética na cadeia Beta da hemoglobina, gerando disfunções no organismo, como comprometimento da função pulmonar e da capacidade funcional. Objetivo : Avaliar as alterações da função pulmonar e da capacidade funcional de indivíduos com DF assim como identificar a relação entre essas variáveis. Método : Foram avaliados 21 indivíduos com DF, (29±6 anos), segundo aspectos sociodemográficos, antropométricos, função pulmonar (espirometria), força musc... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909524 https://dev.medworm.com/20909523/low-and-high-frequency-tens-in-post-episiotomy-pain-relief-a-randomized-double-blind-clinical-tria/ Conclusions: LFT and HFT are an effective resource that may be included in the routine of maternity wards. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909523 https://dev.medworm.com/20909522/functional-outcomes-in-patients-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-a-multivariate-analysis/ Conclusions: The results indicate that the outcomes, while based on functioning parameters in COPD patients, could be partly explained by the personal and clinical factors analyzed, especially by the symptoms assessed by the SGRQ. Thus, it appears that the health conditions of these patients cannot be described by isolated variables, including pulmonary function parameters. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909522 https://dev.medworm.com/20909521/description-of-research-design-of-articles-published-in-four-brazilian-physical-therapy-journals/ Conclusions : Most of the research published in Brazilian physical therapy journals used levels II and III of evidence. Increasing the publication rate of systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials would provide more high-quality evidence to guide evidence-based physical therapy practice. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909521 https://dev.medworm.com/20909520/endothelial-wall-thickness-cardiorespiratory-fitness-and-inflammatory-markers-in-obese-and-non-obes/ Conclusions : Our findings show that c-IMT correlates not only with body composition, lipids, insulin resistance, and inflammation but also with low VO2max values in children and adolescents. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909520 https://dev.medworm.com/20909519/combined-exercise-circuit-session-acutely-attenuates-stress-induced-blood-pressure-reactivity-in-hea/ Conclusion: A combined exercise circuit session at moderate intensity promoted subsequent post-exercise hypotension and acutely attenuated BPR in response to a cardiovascular stress test. In addition, the post-exercise BP reduction was correlated with BPR attenuation in healthy adults of both genders. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909519 https://dev.medworm.com/20909518/the-influence-of-resistance-exercise-with-emphasis-on-specific-contractions-concentric-vs-eccentri/ Conclusions: Resistance training with emphasis on eccentric contractions promoted strength gain and an increase in cardiac vagal modulation during recovery compared to baseline. Contextualização: Ações concêntricas apresentam maior estresse cardiovascular quando comparadas às excêntricas. Entretanto, não se sabe a influência desses tipos de ações no comportamento da modulação autonômica cardíaca durante o processo de recuperação pós-esforço. Objetivo: Comparar o efeito de um treinamento resistido para o grupo extensor do joelho realizado com ênfase concêntrica vs excêntrica sobre a força muscular e a recuperação pós-exercício considerando índices de variabilidade de frequência cardíaca (VFC) em jovens saudáveis. Método: Cento e cinco homens, com idades ent... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909518 https://dev.medworm.com/20909517/body-posture-changes-in-women-with-migraine-with-or-without-temporomandibular-disorders/ Conclusion : The results demonstrated the presence of postural changes compared with a control group in women with migraines with or without TMD, and there were similar clinically relevant postural changes among the patients with migraines with and without TMD. Contextualização: Há relatos na literatura sobre associações entre migrânea e disfunção temporomandibular (DTM). Entretanto, não há relatos sobre a associação entre migrânea, DTM e alterações da postura corporal. Objetivos: Avaliar a presença de alterações da postura corporal em mulheres com migrânea com e sem DTM em relação a um grupo controle. Método: Foram avaliados três grupos de 22 integrantes cada, na faixa etária de 18 a 50 anos, sexo feminino, compostos de voluntárias com migrânea e DTM (GMDTM), m... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909517 https://dev.medworm.com/20909516/cardiac-autonomic-responses-during-upper-versus-lower-limb-resistance-exercise-in-healthy-elderly-me/ Conclusions: Cardiac autonomic change occurred from 30% of 1RM regardless of RE limb. However, there was more pronounced sympathetic increase and vagal decrease for upper limb exercise than for lower limb exercise. These results provide a basis for more effective prescription of RE to promote health in this population. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909516 https://dev.medworm.com/20909515/respiratory-muscle-endurance-is-limited-by-lower-ventilatory-efficiency-in-post-myocardial-infarctio/ Conclusions : Post-myocardial infarction patients present lower ventilatory efficiency during respiratory muscle endurance tests, which appears to explain their inferior performance in these tests even in the presence of lower pressure overload and lower metabolic equivalent. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 20909515 https://dev.medworm.com/7859094/identification-and-agreement-of-first-turn-point-by-mathematical-analysis-applied-to-heart-rate-car/ CONCLUSION: The proposed mathematical models were effective in determining the first turn point since they detected the linear pattern change and the deflection point of , HR responses, and sEMG. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859094 https://dev.medworm.com/7859093/effect-of-early-treatment-with-transcutaneous-electrical-diaphragmatic-stimulation-teds-on-pulmona/ CONCLUSION : B promoted a reduction in the alveolar density area, thereby inducing the inflammatory process and increasing the production of free radicals. These effects were minimized by the application of TEDS at the initial treatment stage. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A bleomicina é um antineoplásico que tem como efeito colateral fibrose pulmonar. Há poucos estudos experimentais dos efeitos do tratamento fisioterapêutico nesse quadro. OBJETIVO: Estudar pulmões de ratos tratados com bleomicina e intervenção precoce com estimulação diafragmática elétrica transcutânea (EDET). MÉTODO: Ratos Wistar foram divididos em quatro grupos (n=5): controle; estimulado; tratado com dose única de bleomicina 2,5 mg/Kg, via intratraqueal, e tratado com bleomicina e estimulação elétrica 24 hora... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859093 https://dev.medworm.com/7859092/translation-cultural-adaptation-and-evaluation-of-the-psychometric-properties-of-the-falls-risk-awa/ CONCLUSIONS: The translation and cultural adaptation of the FRAQ for the elderly Brazilian population was successfully performed. The instrument demonstrated excellent reliability and internal consistency, thus making it useful for assessing the perception of the risk of a fall among elderly Brazilians. OBJETIVO: Traduzir e adaptar culturalmente o Falls Risk Awareness Questionnaire (FRAQ) para a população idosa brasileira e avaliar a consistência interna e a confiabilidade desse instrumento. MÉTODO: O estudo utilizou as diretrizes internacionais para adaptação transcultural. Em seguida, o questionário em sua versão final em português foi aplicado em 120 idosos, a fim de se avaliarem as propriedades de medida. Os participantes foram entrevistados duas vezes na primeira avaliação... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859092 https://dev.medworm.com/7859091/the-reliability-and-validity-study-of-the-kinesthetic-and-visual-imagery-questionnaire-in-individual/ CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study revealed that the KVIQ is a valid and reliable tool for assessing MI in MS patients. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859091 https://dev.medworm.com/7859090/comparison-of-motor-and-cognitive-performance-of-children-attending-public-and-private-day-care-cent/ CONCLUSION: The scores of cognitive performance as well as fine and gross motor performance of children of similar socioeconomic status who attend public day care centers are lower than children attending private daycare centers. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Considerando que fatores ambientais, tal como o ambiente escolar, podem influenciar o desenvolvimento infantil, maior atenção deve ser empregada ao desenvolvimento de crianças que frequentam creches. OBJETIVO: Verificar se há diferença no desempenho motor grosso, fino e desempenho cognitivo de crianças entre 1 e 3 anos, de mesma classificação socioeconômica, frequentadoras de creches públicas e particulares em período integral. MÉTODO: Os participantes foram divididos em dois grupos, um de creches públicas (69 crianças) e outro ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859090 https://dev.medworm.com/7859089/shoulder-isokinetic-profile-of-male-handball-players-of-the-brazilian-national-team/ CONCLUSIONS: Compared to asymptomatic non-athletes, handball players presented significant muscular imbalance resulting from daily sports practice, a known risk factor for shoulder injuries. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859089 https://dev.medworm.com/7859088/the-addition-of-functional-task-oriented-mental-practice-to-conventional-physical-therapy-improves-m/ CONCLUSIONS: Specific functional task-oriented MP, when added to conventional PT, led to improvements in motor imagery abilities combined with increases in the AOU and QOM in daily functions, manual dexterity, and gait speed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859088 https://dev.medworm.com/7859087/reference-equations-for-the-six-minute-walk-distance-based-on-a-brazilian-multicenter-study/ CONCLUSION: The equations proposed in this study, especially the second one, seem adequate to accurately predict the 6MWD for Brazilians. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859087 https://dev.medworm.com/7859086/acute-effects-of-transcutaneous-electrical-diaphragmatic-stimulation-on-respiratory-pattern-in-copd-/ CONCLUSIONS: The most hypoxemic group with greater HR responded to TEDS and there was interaction between group and time of analysis for the pulmonary volumes. The time factor had an influence on the two groups with an increase in thoracoabdominal asynchrony. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859086 https://dev.medworm.com/7859085/effect-of-upper-extremity-proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation-combined-with-elastic-resistance/ CONCLUSIONS: PNF combined with ERB can have a positive impact on respiratory muscle strength. These results may be useful with respect to cardiopulmonary chronic diseases that are associated with reduced respiratory muscle strength. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859085 https://dev.medworm.com/7859084/physical-therapy-for-airway-clearance-improves-cardiac-autonomic-modulation-in-children-with-acute-b/ CONCLUSIONS: The CPT and nasotracheal suction, both used for airway clearance, promote improvement in autonomic modulation of HRV in children with acute bronchiolitis. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859084 https://dev.medworm.com/7859083/efficacy-of-the-pilates-method-for-pain-and-disability-in-patients-with-chronic-nonspecific-low-back/ CONCLUSIONS: Pilates was better than a minimal intervention for reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Pilates was not better than other types of exercise for short-term pain reduction. OBJETIVOS: Revisar estudos controlados aleatorizados sobre a eficácia do método Pilates no tratamento da dor lombar crônica não específica. MÉTODO: Buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados MEDLINE, EMBASE, PEDro, SciELO, LILACS, CINAHL e CENTRAL em março de 2013. Foram selecionados apenas estudos controlados aleatorizados em adultos com dor lombar crônica não específica, cujo tratamento foi baseado no método Pilates comparado com nenhuma intervenção ou intervenção mínima, outros tipos de intervenção ou exercícios, sem restrição ao idioma de publicação.... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7859083 https://dev.medworm.com/7714223/determination-of-anaerobic-threshold-through-heart-rate-and-near-infrared-spectroscopy-in-elderly-he/ CONCLUSIONS: (i) all detection methods were sensitive in identifying AT, including the HS applied to HR and (ii) the methods showed a good correlation in the identification of AT. Thus, these results support HR as valid and readily available parameter in determining AT in healthy elderly men. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714223 https://dev.medworm.com/7714222/the-brazilian-version-of-the-srs-22r-questionnaire-for-idiopathic-scoliosis/ CONCLUSIONS: The high values of internal consistency and ICC reproducibility suggest that this version of the questionnaire can be used in Brazilian patients with idiopathic scoliosis. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714222 https://dev.medworm.com/7714221/strength-of-the-respiratory-and-lower-limb-muscles-and-functional-capacity-in-chronic-stroke-survivo/ CONCLUSIONS: Lower strength deficits and higher functional capacity were associated with higher physical activity levels. However, the moderately active and active groups demonstrated similar strength deficits. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714221 https://dev.medworm.com/7714220/the-influence-of-stimulus-phase-duration-on-discomfort-and-electrically-induced-torque-of-quadriceps/ CONCLUSIONS: Greater muscle torque cannot be produced by increasing the stimulus phase duration over the range examined. Greater discomfort is produced by increasing the stimulus phase duration. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714220 https://dev.medworm.com/7714219/comparison-of-quality-of-life-instruments-for-assessing-the-participation-after-stroke-based-on-the-/ CONCLUSIONS: Both the NHP and the SS-QOL show strong correlations between the total score and the score on items that assess the participation categories of the ICF. However, the SS-QOL questionnaire appeared to be the most complete for this assessment because it evaluates more distinct domains and contains the largest number of items related to participation. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O componente de participação da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) foi apontado como o mais complexo de ser caracterizado a partir de instrumentos já existentes. Atualmente, indica-se o uso de questionários de qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) para avaliação da participação após acidente vascular encefálico (AVE), sendo indicado o Nottingham Health P... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714219 https://dev.medworm.com/7714218/stabilometric-response-during-single-leg-stance-after-lower-limb-muscle-fatigue/ CONCLUSIONS: The present study showed that muscle fatigue affects postural control, particularly with the mediolateral and anteroposterior CoP excursion. OBJETIVO: Analisar o efeito da fadiga muscular induzida por exercício isotônico ativo-resistido de extensão de joelhos em intensidade moderada na resposta estabilométrica em apoio unipodal em universitários saudáveis, praticantes de treinamento resistido. MÉTODO: Para tanto, 11 jovens universitários saudáveis foram submetidos ao teste de 1-RM, avaliação estabilométrica pré e pós-intervenção e protocolo de indução à fadiga muscular utilizando a extensão do joelho como tarefa fatigante. Utilizou-se o teste de Shapiro-Wilk para verificação da normalidade dos dados e o teste de Wilcoxon para as comparações entre os pa... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714218 https://dev.medworm.com/7714217/gross-motor-function-classification-system-expanded-amp-revised-gmfcs-e-amp-r-reliability-bet/ CONCLUSIONS: The Portuguese version of the GMFCS E & R is reliable for use by parents and therapists. Parents tend to classify their children's limitations more severely, because they know their performance in different environments. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714217 https://dev.medworm.com/7714216/relationship-between-body-balance-lung-function-nutritional-status-and-functional-capacity-in-adul/ CONCLUSIONS: In adults with CF, imbalance occurs mainly in the anterior-posterior direction and is especially associated with body composition. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714216 https://dev.medworm.com/7714215/the-effect-of-outpatient-physical-therapy-intervention-on-pelvic-floor-muscles-in-women-with-urinary/ CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrated an increase in muscle function and the attainment of urinary continence or treatment satisfaction in most cases. OBJETIVO: Verificar a influência de uma intervenção fisioterapêutica semanal e de curta duração sobre a musculatura do assoalho pélvico e sobre a incontinência urinária (IU) em usuárias da rede pública de saúde. MÉTODO: Estudo quase-experimental do tipo antes e depois. Foi realizada anamnese e avaliação da função perineal por meio da manobra bidigital e perineometria. A intervenção consistiu em eletroestimulação transvaginal e cinesioterapia pélvica. Os dados foram analisados por meio do teste t pareado ou Wilcoxon, regressão linear de Pearson ou Spearman. Um valor de P<0,05 foi considerado como significativo. R... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714215 https://dev.medworm.com/7714214/effects-of-dorsal-and-lateral-decubitus-on-peak-expiratory-flow-in-healthy-subjects/ CONCLUSIONS: Body position affects the values of PEF, with decreasing values in DD and RLD. The LLD can be an alternative to optimize the expiratory flow in situations of constraint to the sitting position. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Pico de fluxo expiratório (PFE) é uma das medidas de função pulmonar definida como o maior fluxo obtido em uma expiração forçada a partir de uma inspiração completa ao nível da capacidade pulmonar total (CPT). Essa medida é dependente do esforço, da força dos músculos expiratórios, do calibre das vias aéreas e do volume pulmonar. OBJETIVO: Comparar os resultados de PFE em homens e mulheres saudáveis, obtidos na posição sentada, com decúbito dorsal (DD), decúbito lateral direito (DLD) e esquerdo (DLE). MÉTODO: Participaram 30 indivíduos, com m... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714214 https://dev.medworm.com/7714213/evaluation-of-the-neuromuscular-compartments-in-the-peroneus-longus-muscle-through-electrical-stimul/ CONCLUSIONS: The posteroinferior compartment primarily contributes to the eversion movement of the foot. NMCs have specific functional roles that contribute to the actions of the muscles to which they belong. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714213 https://dev.medworm.com/7714212/heart-rate-variability-at-rest-and-after-the-6-minute-walk-test-6mwt-in-children-with-cystic-fibro/ CONCLUSIONS: Children with cystic fibrosis exhibited predominance of sympathetic activity at rest that persisted after the 6-minute walking test when compared to the control group. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7714212 https://dev.medworm.com/7677538/influence-of-specific-training-on-spatio-temporal-parameters-at-the-onset-of-goal-directed-reaching-/ CONCLUSIONS: A few minutes of reach training are effective in facilitating reaching behavior in infants at the onset of reaching. The improvements in reaching were specific to the position in which the infants were trained. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7677538 https://dev.medworm.com/7620149/influence-of-specific-training-on-spatio-temporal-parameters-at-the-onset-of-goal-directed-reac/ CONCLUSIONS: A few minutes of reach training are effective in facilitating reaching behavior in infants at the onset of reaching. The improvements in reaching were specific to the position in which the infants were trained. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620149 https://dev.medworm.com/7620148/acute-effects-of-different-inspiratory-resistive-loading-on-heart-rate-variability-in-healthy-elderl/ CONCLUSIONS: Lower inspiratory resistive loading intensities promoted a marked and positive improvement of parasympathetic sinus node modulation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620148 https://dev.medworm.com/7620147/relationship-of-musculoskeletal-pain-with-physical-and-functional-variables-and-with-postural-change/ CONCLUSIONS: In the our sample, 51.1% of students reported pain and 38.93% reported pain in only one region. There was no association between the presence of pain and sex, BMI, how to carry school supplies, postures used in ADLs and postural changes. The increasing age and physical exercise influenced significantly the presence of pain. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Afecções dolorosas podem acometer a criança e o adolescente, gerando sofrimento e importante demanda aos serviços de saúde. OBJETIVO: Identificar a prevalência de dor musculoesquelética e sua relação com idade, sexo, Índice de massa corporal (IMC), forma de carregar o material escolar, posturas utilizadas nas atividades da vida diária (AVDs), realização de exercícios físicos orienta... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620147 https://dev.medworm.com/7620146/the-work-ability-index-and-functional-capacity-among-older-workers/ CONCLUSIONS: Unfavorable general health conditions did not affect the assessment of work ability or most of the tests of physical functional capacity in the aging group. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O declínio da capacidade funcional, decorrente do envelhecimento, pode comprometer a capacidade para o trabalho e a produtividade dos trabalhadores mais velhos. OBJETIVO: Comparar o perfil sociodemográfico, as condições de saúde e a capacidade físico-funcional de trabalhadores jovens e mais velhos e correlacionar as medidas físico-funcionais ao índice de capacidade para o trabalho (ICT). MÉTODO: Estudo exploratório, transversal, com trabalhadores de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior e uma Indústria Metalúrgica. Os trabalhador... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620146 https://dev.medworm.com/7620145/influence-of-sarcopenia-and-functionality-indicators-on-the-frailty-profile-of-community-dwelling-el/ CONCLUSION: The level of physical activity and gait speed appeared to be the most relevant factors in the development of frailty in the study sample, which may have functional implications. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620145 https://dev.medworm.com/7620144/the-perceptions-of-unified-health-system-sistema-nico-de-sade-users-about-including-unde/ CONCLUSIONS: The students were included primarily in individual assistance activities, and the care provided by the students was well accepted. Both the users' satisfaction scores and their reported expectations were positive. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: As diretrizes curriculares preconizam a inserção dos alunos das áreas de saúde nos diferentes níveis assistenciais do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), surgindo a necessidade de se investigar a percepção dos usuários do SUS a respeito da atuação discente. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a percepção dos usuários do SUS sobre a inserção e atuação de estudantes dos cursos da área de saúde nas Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF). MÉTODO: Foram entrevistadas 518 pessoas em sala de esp... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620144 https://dev.medworm.com/7620143/assessment-of-gait-in-toddlers-with-normal-motor-development-and-in-hemiplegic-children-with-mild-mo/ CONCLUSIONS: The results reveal similarities between the two instruments, suggesting that digital cameras can be valid instruments for quantifying two temporal parameters of gait. This congruence is of clinical and scientific relevance and validates the use of digital cameras as a resource for helping the assessment and documentation of the therapeutic effects of interventions targeted at the gait of children with CP. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO : A otimização da marcha é objetivo relevante na reabilitação de crianças com prognóstico de locomoção na paralisia cerebral (PC). A análise da marcha com vídeos capturados por câmeras digitais necessita ser validada. OBJETIVO : Avaliar a validade de um método que envolve a inspeção de vídeos capturado... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620143 https://dev.medworm.com/7620142/patients-hospitalized-for-community-acquired-pneumonia-present-reduced-functional-performance/ CONCLUSIONS: Patients hospitalized for CAP presented with reduced FC, PMS, and HRQoL during hospitalization. In addition, GT performance was related to the length of hospital stay. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620142 https://dev.medworm.com/7620141/effects-of-low-intensity-pulsed-ultrasound-on-injured-skeletal-muscle/ CONCLUSIONS: LIPUS used as a treatment for muscle injury induced a more organized tissue structure at the site of the injury and stimulated the expression of COX-2 and the formation of new muscle fibers. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620141 https://dev.medworm.com/7620140/the-development-and-psychometric-evaluation-of-a-self-efficacy-scale-for-practicing-pelvic-floor-exe/ CONCLUSION: The scale is a valid and reliable tool to measure self-efficacy to practice pelvic floor exercises. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A autoeficácia tem se mostrado preditora de muitos comportamentos relacionados à saúde, dentre eles, a prática de exercícios do assoalho pélvico (AP) com foco na prevenção ou cura. OBJETIVO: Descrever o processo de construção e as propriedades psicométricas da Escala de Autoeficácia para Prática de Exercícios do Assoalho Pélvico (EAPEAP). MÉTODO: Estudo transversal de validação com 81 mulheres da comunidade e 96 puérperas, sendo que 54,8% queixavam-se de perdas urinárias. Procedeu-se com análise fatorial exploratória e análise de consistência interna. Para verificar capacid... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620140 https://dev.medworm.com/7620139/analysis-of-the-user-satisfaction-level-in-a-public-physical-therapy-service/ CONCLUSIONS: The final values of the GGUH physical therapy department showed that patients can be satisfied even in a public health service. Satisfaction measures must have a multidimensional approach, and we found that people with more years of study showed lower values of satisfaction. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620139 https://dev.medworm.com/7620138/family-socioeconomic-status-and-the-provision-of-motor-affordances-in-the-home/ CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that SES indicators are influential with regard to the provision of motor affordances in the home environment for infants. However, daily activities, which represent an aspect of the environment that is highly dependent on parental generation of situations that are conducive to motor skill development, are independent of family SES. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7620138 https://dev.medworm.com/7574953/effect-of-tibiotarsal-joint-inflammation-on-gene-expression-and-cross-sectional-area-in-rat-soleus-m/ CONCLUSION: Acute joint inflammation induces gene expression related to the proteolytic pathway without reduction in muscle fiber CSA. Chronic joint inflammation induced muscle atrophy without up-regulation of important genes belonging to the proteolytic pathway. Thus, muscle adaptation may differ according to the stage of joint inflammation, which suggests that the therapeutic modalities used by physical therapists at each stage should also be different. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7574953 https://dev.medworm.com/7477565/30-inclination-in-handles-of-plastic-boxes-can-reduce-postural-and-muscular-workload-during-handli/ CONCLUSIONS: The prototypes with handles at a 30° angle produced the highest acceptability ratings, more neutral wrist positions, lower levels of electromyographic activity for the upper trapezius, and lower elevation angles for the arms. The different measurement methods were complementary in evaluating the upper limbs during handling. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477565 https://dev.medworm.com/7477564/functional-and-cognitive-changes-in-community-dwelling-elderly-longitudinal-study/ CONCLUSION: The results depict specific patterns of loss and stability of functional capacity in community-dwelling elderly. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O processo de envelhecimento associado à ampliação da expectativa de vida da população pode acarretar um aumento da prevalência e incidência de doenças e de prejuízos à funcionalidade. A dependência física e o comprometimento cognitivo podem impedir o desempenho de atividades, gerando uma sobrecarga de cuidados para a família e para o sistema de saúde. OBJETIVO: Comparar as mudanças funcionais e cognitivas em idosos ocorridas num período de seis meses. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo observacional longitudinal, com uma amostra de 167 idosos, selecionados a partir do ban... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477564 https://dev.medworm.com/7477563/body-composition-muscle-strength-and-quality-of-active-elderly-women-according-to-the-distance-cove/ CONCLUSION: Body fat has a negative influence on functional performance, even among active elderly women. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477563 https://dev.medworm.com/7477562/interferential-electrical-stimulation-improves-peripheral-vasodilatation-in-healthy-individuals/ CONCLUSION: Acute application of IES prior to exercise attenuates the increase in blood pressure and vasoconstriction during exercise and metaboreflex activation in healthy subjects. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477562 https://dev.medworm.com/7477561/translation-cross-cultural-adaptation-and-analysis-of-the-psychometric-properties-of-the-lower-extr/ CONCLUSION: The LEFS-Brazil is reliable, valid and responsive. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477561 https://dev.medworm.com/7477560/treatment-time-of-ultrasound-therapy-interferes-with-the-organization-of-collagen-fibers-in-rat-tend/ CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that US applied for three minutes per treated area improves the organization of collagen fibers during rat tendon repair. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477560 https://dev.medworm.com/7477559/reproducibility-of-step-tests-in-patients-with-bronchiectasis/ CONCLUSIONS: The CST and MIST are reliable in patients with BCT. Patients tolerated the MIST more than the CST. Better lung function and 6-MWT scores predicted the greater NOSs and greater peak HR. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477559 https://dev.medworm.com/7477558/late-morbidity-in-upper-limb-function-and-quality-of-life-in-women-after-breast-cancer-surgery/ CONCLUSION: Late functional impairment had a significant impact on upper limb function in everyday life and health-related quality of life for women who underwent breast cancer surgery. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O câncer de mama é a neoplasia maligna mais frequente na população feminina brasileira. Nos últimos anos, houve grande evolução das técnicas cirúrgicas e aumento do número de cirurgias conservadoras da mama, entretanto a morbidade imediata ou tardia após a cirurgia, sob a forma de comprometimento funcional e dor, ainda é um significativo problema clínico. OBJETIVO: Verificar a relação entre o comprometimento funcional tardio do membro superior e a qualidade de vida de mulheres submetidas à cirurgia do câncer de mama. ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477558 https://dev.medworm.com/7477557/chester-step-test-assessment-of-functional-capacity-and-magnitude-of-cardiorespiratory-response-in-/ CONCLUSION: TChester is valid in the assessment of functional capacity of COPD patients, being able to distinguish them from healthy subjects, inducing similar cardiovascular demand and greater desaturation in COPD patients. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A avaliação da capacidade funcional em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) tem sido realizada por métodos simples, de fácil aplicação e que mimetizam as atividades cotidianas, como o teste step Chester (TChester). OBJETIVOS: Investigar se o TChester é capaz de diferenciar a capacidade funcional e a magnitude da resposta cardiorrespiratória de pacientes com DPOC e de indivíduos saudáveis e comparar com a resposta cardiorrespiratória induzida pelos testes de caminhada de seis m... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477557 https://dev.medworm.com/7477555/prediction-equations-for-maximal-respiratory-pressures-of-brazilian-adolescents/ CONCLUSION: This study provides reference values and two models of prediction equations for maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures and sets the necessary normal lower limits for the assessment of the respiratory muscle strength of Brazilian adolescents. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477555 https://dev.medworm.com/7477553/cross-cultural-adaptation-and-analysis-of-the-psychometric-properties-of-the-balance-evaluation-syst/ CONCLUSIONS: The results corroborate the diagnostic and screening functions of the BESTest and MiniBESTest, respectively, and indicate that the Brazilian versions exhibit adequate reliability, construct validity, response stability, and capacity to distinguish among various balance ability levels in older adults and individuals with PD. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Idosos e indivíduos com problemas neurológicos, como a doença de Parkinson (DP), apresentam déficits de equilíbrio que podem comprometer a mobilidade e independência. A avaliação do equilíbrio deve identificar a instabilidade e direcionar a intervenção. OBJETIVOS: Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente o Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) e o MiniBESTest para o português-Brasil... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7477553 https://dev.medworm.com/7315346/posterior-shoulder-tightness-and-rotator-cuff-strength-assessments-in-painful-shoulders-of-amateur-t/ CONCLUSIONS: The tennis players with pain in the dominant shoulder presented greater posterior capsule tightness, internal rotation deficit (ROM), external rotation gain (ROM) and deficits in external rotation strength than the tennis players without pain. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315346 https://dev.medworm.com/7315345/scoliometer-measurements-of-patients-with-idiopathic-scoliosis/ CONCLUSIONS: The scoliometer measurements showed a good correlation with the radiographic measurements. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315345 https://dev.medworm.com/7315344/brazilian-portuguese-translation-and-cross-cultural-adaptation-of-the-activities-specific-balance-co/ CONCLUSION: The ABC scale was translated and culturally adapted for the Brazilian population and presents good intra- and inter-rater reliability. The self-perceived balance confidence in elderly Brazilian people evaluated with the ABC scale is moderate. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315344 https://dev.medworm.com/7315343/impact-of-leg-length-and-body-mass-on-the-stride-length-and-gait-speed-of-infants-with-normal-motor-/ CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the practice time promotes the improvement of the gait pattern of infants in the first year of life. However, the effects of the leg length and body weight of infants on the benefit of practice time remain undefined. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A aquisição da marcha é suportada por mudanças no sistema neuromusculoesquelético da criança. a literatura aponta que modificações nas dimensões das estruturas corporais resultantes do crescimento da criança explicam, em parte, o aprimoramento da marcha no primeiro ano de vida. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar se mudanças na massa corporal e comprimento da perna modulam o efeito da prática da marcha independente nos seguintes parâmetros da marcha: velocidade e comprimento da pa... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315343 https://dev.medworm.com/7315342/copd-patients-oxygen-uptake-and-heart-rate-on-kinetics-at-cycle-ergometer-correlation-with-their-p/ CONCLUSION: The slowing of cycle-ergometer VO2, and especially of HR on-kinetics, may be key markers of disease severity. Furthermore, airflow obstruction and reduced exercise capacity are associated with the slowing of patients' VO2 and HR on-kinetics. OBJETIVOS: Verificar se há correlação entre a cinética-on do consumo de oxigênio (VO2) e da frequência cardíaca (FC) no teste de carga constante em cicloergômetro (TCC) com o índice BODE e suas variáveis isoladas em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC). MÉTODO: Foram avaliados 14 homens com DPOC de obstrução moderada a muito grave, entre 55 e 78 anos, submetidos em dias alternados à espirometria, teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6), teste incremental em cicl... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315342 https://dev.medworm.com/7315341/quality-of-life-and-associated-factors-for-caregivers-of-functionally-impaired-elderly-people/ CONCLUSION: The presence of sequelae or diseases, affective-cognitive inconsistency, and being the primary caregiver were related to decreases in their QOL. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O rearranjo no modo de viver, acompanhado de fatores inerentes ao ambiente familiar e social do cuidador, além de aspectos físicos e mentais, irão se associar e serão fundamentais para a boa qualidade de vida (QV) da pessoa que cuida. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a QV e os fatores associados em cuidadores de idosos com comprometimento da capacidade funcional. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo seccional que analisou dados de uma pesquisa de intervenção de base domiciliar. O local de estudo foram as residências dos idosos cadastrados em Unidades de Saúde da F... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315341 https://dev.medworm.com/7315340/effects-of-short-term-isokinetic-training-with-reciprocal-knee-extensors-agonist-and-antagonist-musc/ CONCLUSION: It is recommended that REC offers benefits for the clinical practice of professionals involved in neuromuscular rehabilitation. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Estudos demonstraram que a pré-ativação de músculos antagonistas pode aumentar o desempenho neuromuscular agonista. Além disso, estudos sugerem que programas de exercício resistido (ER) de curta duração podem ser úteis para aumentar a força muscular e o desempenho. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar os efeitos de três sessões de ER por meio do método de ações recíprocas no desempenho muscular de homens sadios e comparar com um grupo de ER tradicional. MÉTODO: Trinta e três homens (21,1 ± 2,3 anos) foram randomicamente alocados em três grupos: Recíproco (REC: uma re... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315340 https://dev.medworm.com/7315339/high-reliability-of-measure-of-diaphragmatic-mobility-by-radiographic-method-in-healthy-individuals/ CONCLUSION: The intra and interobserver tests of the radiographic measure of mobility of the left and right hemidiaphragms showed high reliability. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A avaliação diafragmática é fundamental na prática clínica, e não existem estudos que verificam a reprodutibilidade intra e interobservadores do método radiográfico com objetivo de avaliar a mobilidade diafragmática. OBJETIVO: Analisar a confiabilidade da medida radiográfica como método de avaliação da mobilidade dos hemidiafragmas direito e esquerdo. MÉTODO: Foram avaliados 42 pacientes no pré-operatório de colecistectomia. Os parâmetros utilizados foram: exame físico, prova de função pulmonar e avaliação radiográfica. A medida da mobili... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315339 https://dev.medworm.com/7315338/immediate-effect-of-nonspecific-mandibular-mobilization-on-postural-control-in-subjects-with-temporo/ CONCLUSION: These results indicate that nonspecific temporomandibular joint mobilization contributes to the immediate improvement of postural control in patients with TMD. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) é considerada multifatorial e se define como um grupo de condições dolorosas que se caracteriza por apresentar alterações funcionais do sistema estomatognático que podem estar relacionadas à perturbação ou a uma contribuição em relação ao controle da postura. OBJETIVO: Verificar o efeito imediato da mobilização mandibular inespecífica (MMI) sobre o controle postural em indivíduos com e sem diagnóstico de DTM. MÉTODO: Realizou-se um ensaio clinico controlado, randomizado, simples cego,... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315338 https://dev.medworm.com/7315337/reliability-of-isokinetic-evaluation-in-passive-mode-for-knee-flexors-and-extensors-in-healthy-child/ CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate that isokinetic evaluation in passive mode for knee extensors and flexors of dominant and non-dominant lower limbs of children without disabilities was reliable for peak torque, average peak torque, work, and power. However, average time to peak torque and angle of peak torque were not reliable. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315337 https://dev.medworm.com/7315336/response-of-oxygen-saturation-in-preterm-infants-receiving-rib-cage-stabilization-with-an-elastic-ba/ CONCLUSION: The use of an elastic chest band improves respiratory indicators such as oxygen saturation. CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Os recém-nascidos pré-termos possuem maior complacência torácica, oferecendo menor estabilidade às diferentes forças de distorção impostas à parede torácica, o que leva à instabilidade da caixa torácica. A posição corporal adequada pode diminuir essa instabilidade, facilitando o trabalho respiratório. OBJETIVO: Verificar a resposta da saturação de oxigênio em recém-nascido pré-termo com estabilização do gradil costal com faixa elástica em dois posicionamentos corporais. MÉTODO: Estudo com delineamento de ensaio clínico prospectivo, randomizado e tipo crossover. Foram avaliados 16 re... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315336 https://dev.medworm.com/7315335/electrical-stimulation-and-electromagnetic-field-use-in-patients-with-diabetic-neuropathy-systemati/ CONCLUSIONS: We found that TENS improved pain relief in patients with diabetic neuropathy, while no such improvement was observed with the use of electromagnetic field treatment. Due to the methodological differences between the studies, a meta-analysis for the outcome of sensitivity could not be performed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7315335 https://dev.medworm.com/7136803/strength-deficit-of-knee-flexors-is-dependent-on-hip-position-in-adults-with-chronic-hemiparesis/ BACKGROUND: The extent to which muscle length affects force production in paretic lower limb muscles after stroke in comparison to controls has not been established. OBJECTIVES: To investigate knee flexor strength deficits dependent on hip joint position in adults with hemiparesis and compare with healthy controls. METHOD: a cross-sectional study with ten subjects with chronic (63±40 months) hemiparesis with mild to moderate lower limb paresis (Fugl-Meyer score 26±3) and 10 neurologically healthy controls. Isometric knee flexion strength with the hip positioned at 90° and 0° of flexion was assessed randomly on the paretic and non-paretic side of hemiparetic subjects and healthy controls. Subjects were asked to perform a maximal isometric contraction sustained for four seconds and measu... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136803 https://dev.medworm.com/7136802/profile-of-the-elderly-in-physical-therapy-and-its-relation-to-functional-disability/ CONCLUSIONS: Elderly individuals attended by the geriatric physical therapy service showed a profile associated with disability, characterized by potentially modifiable factors. This profile also reinforces the demand for long-term care for this population.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Com o envelhecimento populacional, houve alterações no perfil epidemiológico, com o predomínio atual das doenças crônico-degenerativas que, quando não tratadas, levam à perda da capacidade funcional e exigem assistência de longo prazo. OBJETIVOS: Descrever o perfil do idoso atendido no serviço de fisioterapia geriátrica e identificar fatores associados à incapacidade funcional. MÉTODO: Foi realizado estudo transversal descritivo analítico. Os prontuários dos idosos foram analisados por meio da primeira ... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136802 https://dev.medworm.com/7136801/slower-heart-rate-and-oxygen-consumption-kinetic-responses-in-the-on-and-off-transient-during-a-dis/ BACKGROUND: The analysis of the kinetic responses of heart rate (HR) and oxygen consumption (VO2) are an important tool for the evaluation of exercise performance and health status. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aging on the HR and VO2 kinetics during the rest-exercise transition (on-transient) and the exercise-recovery transition (off-transient), in addition to investigating the influence of exercise intensity (mild and moderate) on these variables. METHOD: A total of 14 young (23±3 years) and 14 elderly (70±4 years) healthy men performed an incremental exercise testing (ramp protocol) on a cycle-ergometer to determine the maximal power (MP). Discontinuous exercise testing was initiated at 10% of the MP with subsequent increases of 10% until exh... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136801 https://dev.medworm.com/7136800/do-women-with-migraine-have-higher-prevalence-of-temporomandibular-disorders/ OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC/TMD) in women with episodic and chronic migraine (M and CM), as well as in asymptomatic women. METHOD: Sample consisted of 61 women, being 38 with M and 23 with CM, identified from a headache outpatient center; we also investigated 30 women without headaches for at least 3 months (women without headache group - WHG). Assessment of TMD was conducted by a physical therapist who was blind to the headache status. RESULTS: The prevalence of TMD, assessed through the RDC, was 33.3% in the WHG, 86.8% in the M group and 91.3% of the CM group. Differences were significant when comparing M and CM groups with WHG (p Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136800 https://dev.medworm.com/7136799/physical-activity-in-daily-life-in-physically-independent-elderly-participating-in-community-based-e/ BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether participation in exercise programs specifically developed for elderly translates into a more active lifestyle. OBJECTIVES: To compare the objectively measured level of physical activity in daily life (PADL) between physically independent elderly who participate or do not participate in community-based exercise programs; and to evaluate which factors are associated with the higher level of PADL in these subjects. METHOD: 134 elderly participants in community-based exercise programs (PG) and 104 non-participants (NPG) had their level of PADL measured using pedometers during 7 days. Other measurements: 6-minute walking test (6MWT), incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT), muscle strength, flexibility and balance. RESULTS: The PG had higher 1-week mean daily s... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136799 https://dev.medworm.com/7136798/recruitment-rate-feasibility-and-safety-of-power-training-in-individuals-with-parkinsons-disease-/ Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136798 https://dev.medworm.com/7136797/profile-and-scientific-output-analysis-of-physical-therapy-researchers-with-research-productivity-fe/ CONCLUSION: The scientific output of the researchers with research productivity fellowship in the field of physical therapy stands out in their indicators, since the figures are very promising for a relatively young area and as it can be observed by the amount of published articles and citations obtained by the national and international research community.RESUMO OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil e a produção científica de fisioterapeutas pesquisadores com bolsa produtividade (PQ) do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). MÉTODO: Estudo transversal descritivo. Foi realizada a avaliação, por meio dos currículos Lattes, dos pesquisadores fisioterapeutas PQ do CNPq com vigência em 2010. As variáveis do estudo foram: gênero, distribuição geográfica e in... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136797 https://dev.medworm.com/7136796/wrist-electrogoniometry-are-current-mathematical-correction-procedures-effective-in-reducing-crosst/ BACKGROUND: The recording of human movement is an essential requirement for biomechanical, clinical, and occupational analysis, allowing assessment of postural variation, occupational risks, and preventive programs in physical therapy and rehabilitation. The flexible electrogoniometer (EGM), considered a reliable and accurate device, is used for dynamic recordings of different joints. Despite these advantages, the EGM is susceptible to measurement errors, known as crosstalk. There are two known types of crosstalk: crosstalk due to sensor rotation and inherent crosstalk. Correction procedures have been proposed to correct these errors; however no study has used both procedures in clinical measures for wrist movements with the aim to optimize the correction. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136796 https://dev.medworm.com/7136795/intra-and-inter-rater-reliability-of-infrared-image-analysis-of-masticatory-and-upper-trapezius-musc/ CONCLUSION: The results indicated that temperature measurements of the masticatory and upper trapezius muscles carried out by the analysis of the muscle length and central portion yielded excellent intra and inter-rater reliability.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A termografia infravermelha vem sendo utilizada como instrumento auxiliar na avaliação de patologias diversas, dada a sua eficiência na investigação da distribuição da temperatura superficial cutânea. OBJETIVOS: Propor duas formas de análise das imagens infravermelhas dos músculos mastigatórios e trapézio superior e determinar a confiabilidade intra e interexaminador dessas duas formas de análise. MÉTODO: Foram coletadas imagens infravermelhas dos músculos mastigatórios e trapézio superior de 64 voluntárias do gênero femini... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136795 https://dev.medworm.com/7136794/effect-of-treadmill-gait-training-on-static-and-functional-balance-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy-/ CONCLUSIONS: Treadmill training had a greater effect on functional balance and mediolateral oscillation in comparison to over ground gait training in children with cerebral palsy. Trial registration: RBR-5v3kg9.(Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials). (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136794 https://dev.medworm.com/7136793/relationship-between-frailty-and-respiratory-function-in-the-community-dwelling-elderly/ OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of frailty on respiratory function in a community- dwelling elderly. METHOD: 51 community-dwelling elderly were evaluated (mean age of 73±6 years), being 29 men (56.7%) and 22 women (43.3%). We collect the following variables: sociodemographic characteristics, frailty phenotype, pulmonary function test and assessment of the respiratory muscles using an analog manometer. The statistical analysis was performed using the Kolmogorov and Smirnov tests, one-way ANOVA, Paired Student's t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient (p Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136793 https://dev.medworm.com/7136792/thoracic-cirtometry-in-children-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-expansion-of-the-method/ CONCLUSIONS: The expanded thoracic cirtometry method showed excellent reliability and achieved the objectives of determining measures of chest mobility and compensatory movements during deep breath. We suggested its use in the respiratory evaluation of children with DMD.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A toracometria é um método simples e acessível para avaliar a mobilidade do tórax durante uma respiração forçada, mas não permite pesquisar os movimentos compensatórios utilizados por portadores de doenças crônicas, como Distrofia Muscular de Duchenne (DMD), caracterizada pela degeneração progressiva e irreversível da musculatura esquelética. OBJETIVOS: Ampliar método de avaliação pela toracometria, permitindo avaliação dos movimentos compensatórios; analisar a confiabilidade da ferr... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136792 https://dev.medworm.com/7136791/a-change-for-the-better/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 7136791 https://dev.medworm.com/6988858/diabetic-patients-with-and-without-peripheral-neuropathy-reveal-different-hip-and-ankle-biomechanica/ We describe and compare the net joint moments and kinematics of the lower limbs in diabetic individuals with and without peripheral neuropathy and healthy controls during stair descent. METHOD: Forty-two adults were assessed: control group (13), diabetic group (14), and neuropathic diabetic group (15). The flexor and extensor net moment peaks and joint angles of the hip, knee, and ankle were described and compared in terms of effect size and ANOVAs (p Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988858 https://dev.medworm.com/6988857/intra-observer-reproducibility-of-the-feet-soles-two-point-discrimination-test-in-asymptomatic-elder/ CONCLUSIONS: These values did not exceed two standard deviations and the TPD test was considered as a reproducible measure for the assessment of feet cutaneous sensitivity in asymptomatic and physically active young and elderly participants. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988857 https://dev.medworm.com/6988856/translation-of-the-children-helping-out-responsibilities-expectations-and-supports-chores-quest/ CONCLUSIONS: The translation of the CHORES questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese offers a unique instrument for health professionals in Brazil, enabling the documentation of child and teenager participation in daily household tasks and making it possible to develop scientific investigation on the topic. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988856 https://dev.medworm.com/6988855/handgrip-strength-in-elderly-with-dementia-study-of-reliability/ CONCLUSION: The handgrip strength test has excellent reliability when used in elderly with borderline, mild, and moderate dementia, which enables its use in research. However, its use is not recommended in elderly classified with severe dementia due to the measure’s low reliability and subsequent irrelevance in clinical practice. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988855 https://dev.medworm.com/6988854/assessment-of-proprioceptive-exercises-in-the-treatment-of-rotator-cuff-disorders-in-nursing-profess/ CONCLUSIONS: The proprioceptive exercises were important in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, however the results did not allow us to determine which treatment was the most effective as there was no significant difference between groups.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A dor no ombro em profissionais de enfermagem pode acarretar limitação das atividades diárias e ocupacionais e interferir na qualidade de vida. OBJETIVO: Comparar o efeito da aplicação de dois programas fisioterapêuticos diferenciados pelos exercícios de propriocepção em trabalhadores de enfermagem com desordem do manguito rotador, segundo indicadores de qualidade de vida, satisfação no trabalho e intensidade da dor. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo experimental, randomizado, prospectivo, comparativo, com análise quan... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988854 https://dev.medworm.com/6988853/evaluation-of-muscle-regeneration-in-aged-animals-after-treatment-with-low-level-laser-therapy/ CONCLUSION: Considering the parameters used, the laser therapy demonstrated to be effective for muscle regeneration in old rats, however only through its anti-inflammatory effect.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O processo de envelhecimento e suas consequentes alterações morfofisiológicas desencadeiam redução da habilidade regenerativa das células satélites, redução da vascularização tecidual e aumento da produção de fibroblastos, desenvolvendo-se um ambiente celular desfavorável para a regeneração muscular. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do tratamento com laser de baixa intensidade sobre a regeneração muscular de modelos experimentais idosos após contusão. MÉTODO: Foram utilizados 25 ratos machos, com 18 meses de idade, divididos em três grupos: grupo controle (CT), sem intervenção... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988853 https://dev.medworm.com/6988852/clinimetric-properties-of-the-brazilian-portuguese-version-of-the-quick-exposure-check-qec/ CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian version of the QEC has appropriate clinimetric properties for measuring different levels of exposure to ergonomics risk factors and can now be used by Brazilian researchers and Occupational Health professionals.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A maior parte dos instrumentos utilizados para avaliação dos fatores de risco de desenvolvimento dos distúrbios musculoesqueléticos relacionados ao trabalho foram originalmente desenvolvidos em língua inglesa, dificultando seu uso em países cuja língua primária não é o inglês, como é o caso do Brasil. OBJECTIVO: Testar as propriedades clinimétricas do instrumento Quick Exposure Check (QEC) para o português-brasileiro. MÉTODO: A versão original do QEC foi traduzida e adaptada transculturalmente para o português-brasileir... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988852 https://dev.medworm.com/6988851/behavior-of-respiratory-muscle-strength-in-morbidly-obese-women-by-using-different-predictive-equati/ CONCLUSIONS: Inspiratory muscle strength was greater in the morbidly obese subjects. The most appropriate equation for calculating the predicted MIP values for the morbidly obese seems to be Harik-Khan equation. There seem to be similarities between the respiratory muscle strength behavior of morbidly obese and normal-weight women, however, these findings are still inconclusive. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988851 https://dev.medworm.com/6988850/metabolic-and-clinical-comparative-analysis-of-treadmill-six-minute-walking-test-and-cardiopulmonary/ CONCLUSIONS: The six-minute walking test induced ventilatory, metabolic, and cardiovascular responses in agreement with the maximal testing. Thus, the six-minute walking test proves to be important for functional evaluation in the physical therapy routine.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A reduzida tolerância ao exercício está relacionada à diminuída capacidade funcional consequente da obesidade. Objetivos: Analisar e comparar respostas cardiopulmonares, metabólicas e subjetivas durante um teste de esforço cardiopulmonar e um teste de caminhada de seis minutos na esteira em mulheres obesas e eutróficas. MÉTODO: Foram incluídas 29 mulheres com idades entre 20 e 45 anos. Catorze voluntárias foram alocadas no grupo de obesas e 15, no grupo de eutróficas. Foram realizadas medidas antropométric... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988850 https://dev.medworm.com/6988849/effects-of-physical-therapy-in-older-women-with-urinary-incontinence-a-systematic-review/ CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that physical therapy treatment seems to be effective to decrease urinary incontinence symptoms in older women. However, the small number of studies and the use of concurrent interventions limit the conclusions on this issue.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A incontinência urinária (IU) é um dos mais comuns problemas de saúde pública entre as mulheres idosas. Apesar de o tratamento conservador ser recomendado como a primeira opção de tratamento, os efeitos do tratamento fisioterapêutico em mulheres idosas com IU não está esclarecido. OBJECTIVO: Sistematizar as evidências científicas sobre os efeitos do tratamento fisioterapêutico sobre os sintomas miccionais de mulheres idosas com IU. MÉTODO: A busca de publicações sobre os efeitos de modalidades de tratame... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988849 https://dev.medworm.com/6988848/an-overview-nbspand-profile-of-the-icfs-use-in-brazil-45-a-decade-of-history/ CONCLUSIONS: Although incipient, the use of ICF in the Brazilian scientific community is rising. There is a concentration of studies related to the locomotor system, as well as performed by universities in the southeast area of Brazil.CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Em 2001, a OMS aprovou um sistema de classificação para o entendimento da funcionalidade e da incapacidade humana: a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF). A aceitação e a utilização da CIF vêm sendo facilitadas pelo seu desenvolvimento e processo de consenso global, com crescente evidência sobre a sua validade. OBJETIVOS: Investigar o panorama do uso da CIF no Brasil desde a sua concepção em 2001 até o ano de 2011. MÉTODO: Revisão integrativa da literatura com consulta às bases de dados... Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988848 https://dev.medworm.com/6988847/optoelectronic-plethysmography-a-review-of-the-literature/ CONCLUSION: Based on the literature reviewed, OEP has been shown to be an assessment tool that can provide information about ventilatory parameters in healthy subjects and subjects with various dysfunctions in different positions, situations, and settings. The main results of studies on OEP in COPD are shown, representing the largest body of knowledge to date. The results of studies on OEP in other health conditions are also shown. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988847 https://dev.medworm.com/6988846/clinical-trial-registration-in-physical-therapy-journals-recommendations-from-the-international-soc/ (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia) Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia journals Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:39:05 +0100 6988846