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Effects of stretching exercise training and ergonomic modifications on musculoskeletal discomforts of office workers: a randomized controlled trialArdalan Shariat, Joshua A. Cleland, Mahmoud Danaee, Mehdi Kargarfard, Bahram Sangelaji, Shamsul Bahri Mohd Tamrin
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:144-53
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Ergonomic modification and exercise improve discomfort for office workers.
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Introduce a package of exercise training that can be used as a treatment for MSDs.
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Office workers should spend at least 15min each day to do some exercises.
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Reference values for muscle strength: a systematic review with a descriptive meta-analysisPoliana do Amaral Benfica, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Luane Helena Nunes Bernardino, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:355-69
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Most of the studies included in this review showed adequate methodological quality.
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There is information only on the reference values for muscle strength measured with dynamometers/myometers.
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The meta-analysis provided reference values for the strength of 14 muscle groups.
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Development of postural control and maturation of sensory systems in children of different ages a cross-sectional studyCristina dos Santos Cardoso de Sá, Catarina Costa Boffino, Renato Teodoro Ramos, Clarice Tanaka
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:70-6
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This study has promotes a better understanding on the evolution of stability, functional maturation of sensorial integration and postural adjustments in children.
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This study has combined biomechanical and motor control concepts, discussing the parameters separately stability and postural adjustments.
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This study indicated Postural stability and adjustments were associated with age and were influenced by sensory manipulation and seven-year-olds seem to go through a period of differentiated singularity in postural control.
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current demonstrate similar effects in relieving acute and chronic pain: a systematic review with meta-analysisCamila Cadena de Almeida, Vinicius Z. Maldaner da Silva, Gerson Cipriano Júnior, Richard Eloin Liebano, Joao Luiz Quagliotti Durigan
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:347-54
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Both TENS and IFC have been indicated to reduce pain intensity.
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TENS and IFC have similar effects on pain intensity.
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Physical therapists could choose either TENS or IFC and expect similar treatment effects.
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Translation, cross-adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the ACL-RSI Scale and ACL-QoL Questionnaire in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionLaryssa Oliveira Silva, Luana Maria Ramos Mendes, Pedro Olavo de Paula Lima, Gabriel Peixoto Leão Almeida
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:127-34
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The Brazilian versions of ACL-RSI and ACL-QoL were translated and culturally adapted.
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The Brazilian ACL-RSI and ACL-QoL demonstrated adequate measurement properties.
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The Brazilian ACL-RSI and ACLQoL are useful outcomes for clinical and research.
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Why clinicians should consider the role of culture in chronic painSaurab Sharma, J. Haxby Abbott, Mark P. Jensen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:345-6
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Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in former athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysisFernanda O. Madaleno, Bruna A. Santos, Vanessa L. Araújo, Vinicius C. Oliveira, Renan A. Resende
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:437-51
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Prevalence of knee OA in former athletes was 30.0% (95% CI 20.0 to 40.0%).
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Low-quality evidence suggests that this is likely to change with high-quality studies.
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Diagnostic criteria for knee OA and sport modality may impact on estimated prevalence.
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Isometric muscle strength in children and adolescents using Handheld dynamometry: reliability and normative data for the Brazilian populationLígia Maria Tezo Daloia, Marisa Maia Leonardi-Figueiredo, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Ana Claudia Mattiello-Sverzut
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:474-83
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Boys develop more pronounced isometric muscular strength starting at 10 years of age and it peaks at 14 and 15 years.
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The Handheld dynamometer has excellent inter-rater reliability and an intra-rater agreement for all muscle groups tested.
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The development of muscle strength for the Brazilian population is similar to that observed in the northern hemisphere.
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Do hip muscle weakness and dynamic knee valgus matter for the clinical evaluation and decision-making process in patients with patellofemoral pain?Nayra Deise dos Anjos Rabelo, Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:105-9
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Hip muscle weakness in PFP patients may be consequence and not the cause of pain.
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Pain and disability may not be associated with kinematics after treatment.
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Hip muscle weakness may have no causal relationship with dynamic knee valgus.
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The mechanical factors that may impair the management of PFP are likely to be overestimated.
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PFP patients should be treated on a biopsychosocial approach.
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