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(Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Moderating effect of the environment in the relationship between mobility and school participation in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Joint positioning sense, perceived force level and two-point discrimination tests of young and active elderly adults
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Evidence-Based Practice: a survey regarding behavior, knowledge, skills, resources, opinions and perceived barriers of Brazilian physical therapists from São Paulo state
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Physiotherapy: a historical analysis of the transformation from an occupation to a profession in Brazil
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Reliability of new software in measuring cervical multifidus diameters and shoulder muscle strength in a synchronized way; an ultrasonographic study
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Influence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in the fluctuation of the submaximal isometric torque of knee extensors in patients with early-grade osteoarthritis
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effects of nephrectomy on respiratory function and quality of life of living donors: a longitudinal study
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
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 ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - October 7, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Analysis of dimensions, activation and median frequency of cervical flexor muscles in young women with migraine or tension-type headache
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - July 8, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Reproducibility of the six-minute walk test and Glittre ADL-test in patients hospitalized for acute and exacerbated chronic lung disease
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - July 8, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Relationships among the Y balance test, Berg Balance Scale, and lower limb strength in middle-aged and older females
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - July 8, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Prospective monitoring and self-report of previous falls among older women at high risk of falls and fractures: a study of comparison and agreement
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)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - July 8, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
