Skinfold thickness affects the isometric knee extension torque evoked by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 4, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effect of low-level laser therapy (808 nm) on skeletal muscle after endurance exercise training in rats
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 4, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 4, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Interval training based on ventilatory anaerobic threshold increases cardiac vagal modulation and decreases high-sensitivity c-reative protein: randomized clinical trial in coronary artery disease
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 4, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 4, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Clinical commentary of the evolution of the treatment for chronic painful mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy
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 th...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Male and female runners demonstrate different sagittal plane mechanics as a function of static hamstring flexibility
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Physical therapists' role in prevention and management of patellar tendinopathy injuries in youth, collegiate, and middle-aged indoor volleyball athletes
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 - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Multicenter trial of motion analysis for injury risk prediction: lessons learned from prospective longitudinal large cohort combined biomechanical - epidemiological studies
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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. H...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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 ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
A conceptual framework for a sports knee injury performance profile (SKIPP) and return to activity criteria (RTAC)
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 reha...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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 desi...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
