Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

ISSN: 1413-3555

The Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (BJPT) is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapy Research and Graduate Studies (ABRAPG-Ft). It publishes original research articles on topics related to the areas of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences, including clinical, basic or applied studies on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of movement disorders.

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MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine); Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), CINAHL, CSA-Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.

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The point prevalence of running injuries in Brazilian trail runners was about 40 %.
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About 70 % of the trail runners reported previous injuries in the last 12 months.
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Knee and lower leg were the body regions most affected by running-related injuries.
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The 1 and 12-month cramp prevalence was 20 % and 36 %, respectively; main muscle: triceps surae.
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Before starting to run on trails, 85 % of the trail runners practiced road running.

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Original Research

Muscle mechanical properties of pelvic floor and paravertebral muscles in women with and without urge urinary incontinence: a case-control study

María Teresa Garzón-Alfaro, Inés Cruz-Medel, Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana, Lourdes García-Luque, Cristina Carmona-Pérez, Juan Luis Garrido-Castro, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza

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Urge urinary incontinence can affect the lumbopelvic musculature.
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Urge urinary incontinence increases pelvic floor tone and stiffness.
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Pelvic floor disorders may be related to an altered state of lumbar and pelvic muscles.

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Editorial

The importance of nutritional factors on the road toward multimodal lifestyle interventions for persistent pain

Ömer Elma, Jo Nijs, Anneleen Malfliet

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Original Research

What is the most appropriate handgrip strength testing protocol for sarcopenia screening in older adults with cognitive impairment?

Patrícia Azevedo Garcia, Raphaela Xavier Sampaio, Júlia Araújo de Moura, Phylipi Figuêiredo de Souza, Ludmille Bezerra da Costa, Felipe Augusto dos Santos Mendes

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101104

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A single measure of the handgrip strength (HGS) can simplify sarcopenia screening.
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The first handgrip strength trial did not differ significantly from the mean of three trials.
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There was excellent agreement between the first handgrip strength trial and the mean of three trials.

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Current Issue

Issue

Vol. 28. Issue 4.

(1 July 2024)

Editorial

Exercise therapy and physical activity in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain

Jo Nijs, Kenza Mostaqim, Rob Oostendorp

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101101

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Systematic Review

Determinants of cardiorespiratory fitness measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing in COVID-19 survivors: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta‑regression

Mansueto Gomes-Neto, Katna de Oliveira Almeida, Helena França Correia, Juliana Costa Santos, Vinicius Afonso Gomes, Juliane Penalva Costa Serra, André Rodrigues Durães, Vitor Oliveira Carvalho

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101089

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Cardiorespiratory fitness measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing is consistently impaired in COVID-19 survivors.
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The degree of reduction of cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely associated with age, time post-COVID-19, disease severity, presence of dyspnea, and reduced exercise capacity.
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Future research should investigate the mechanisms of cardiorespiratory fitness reduction in addition to investigating possible therapeutic strategies to maximize fitness post COVID-19.

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Isolated bladder training or in combination with other therapies to improve overactive bladder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

A.K. Rocha, S. Monteiro, I. Campos, M. Volpato, D. Verleun, L. Valim, C. Riccetto, S. Botelho

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101102

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Based on the data available, both bladder training and drug treatment isolated did not seem to promote helpful effects in patients with OAB.
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Bladder training combined with intravaginal electrical stimulation seems to present positive results on overactive bladder symptoms; however the quality of evidence of the studies assessed was not satisfactory.
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There are few randomized clinical trials on the effect of treatment on overactive bladder symptoms, which makes the efficacy of bladder training inconclusive.

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Original Research

Embedded motivational interviewing combined with a smartphone application to increase physical activity in people with sub-acute low back pain: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Jason Holden, Paul O'Halloran, Megan Davidson, Jeff Breckon, Wenny Rahayu, Melissa Monfries, Nicholas F. Taylor

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101091

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Embedded motivational interviewing for low back pain was not superior to usual physical therapy care.
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Embedded motivational interviewing is a new skill for physical therapists.
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Understanding the intended purpose of healthcare apps may foster engagement.

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