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Examining the factors associated with functional capacity of community-dwelling older adults using the ICF framework: a cross-sectional study from the Frailty in Brazilian Older Adults Study (FIBRA)
CONCLUSION: Functional capacity of older adults is associated with some non-modifiable factors, such as age and sex. The modifiable factors must be addressed by health professionals and policymakers in the geriatric area, especially depression, obesity, physical inactivity, and social support.PMID:35659442 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2022.2079574
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - June 6, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Karina Simone de Souza Vasconcelos Alessandra de Carvalho Bastone Renata Alvarenga Vieira Amanda Cristina de Souza Andrade Ros ângela Correa Dias Jo ão Marcos Domingues Dias M ônica Rodrigues Perracini Ricardo Oliveira Guerra Bruno de Souza Moreira Source Type: research

Self-reported use of the paretic lower extremity of people with stroke: A reliability and validity study of the Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL) - Brazil
CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version LE-MAL is valid and reliable to assess real-world use of the paretic LE of individuals with chronic stroke.PMID:35320022 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2022.2043966
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 23, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lisandra Cristine de Faria Darlene Barbosa Marques Laura Hellen Dos Santos Cerqueira Gomes Sarah Dos Anjos Natalia Duarte Pereira Source Type: research

Test-retest reliability and measurement error of the modified gait efficacy scale in individuals with stroke
CONCLUSION: The mGES-Brazil demonstrated to be reliable to be applied within clinical and research contexts for the assessment of changes in walking confidence of individuals who have had stroke. Changes in mGES scores ≥8 points reflect real changes.PMID:34294003 | DOI:10.1080/09593985.2021.1952669
Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - July 23, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Patrick R Avelino Lucas R Nascimento K ênia Kp Menezes Maria Tereza Mota Alvarenga Iza Faria Fortini Luci F Teixeira-Salmela Source Type: research