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Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning approaches in sports: Concepts, applications, challenges, and future perspectivesFelipe J.J. Reis, Rafael Krasic Alaiti, Caio Sain Vallio, Luiz Hespanhol
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101083
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AI can benefit injury prevention and performance optimization in sports.
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Challenges include data availability, ethical, social and technical issues.
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Strategies to AI implementation should be developed and discussed.
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Measurement properties of upper extremity physical performance tests in athletes: a systematic reviewGermanna Medeiros Barbosa, Letícia Bojikian Calixtre, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonseca Fialho, Francisco Locks, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100575
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The closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST) and the seated Single-Arm/ unilateral seated shot-put test showed adequate reliability.
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The seated medicine ball throw is valid to evaluate upper body power.
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Other upper extremity physical performance tests should be used with caution due to low quality of evidence or suboptimal measurement properties.
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The importance of sleep in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic painJo Nijs, Olivier Mairesse, Nicole K.Y. Tang
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100594
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Prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents in Brazil: A cross-sectional studyBruna Alves Hatakeyama, Bárbara Isabel Aparecida Camargo, Verônica Souza Santos, Mariana Nascimento Leite, Caique de Melo do Espirito Santo, Steven J. Kamper, Chris G. Maher, Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa, Tiê P. Yamato
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100593
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Almost three in every 10 children and adolescent had disabling musculoskeletal pain.
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Children and adolescents felt disabling musculoskeletal pain most on back and legs.
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Parents tend to underestimate the presence of pain in their children.
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Comparing physical therapy students' attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis: an international multi-institutional comparison between 2013 and 2020 academic yearsWouter Munneke, Christophe Demoulin, Nathalie Roussel, Marijke Leysen, C. Paul Van Wilgen, Laurent Pitance, Roland R. Reezigt, Lennard P. Voogt, ... Jo Nijs
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100592
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In 2020, students’ beliefs regarding chronic pain were more biopsychosocial.
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In 2020, students’ guideline adherence was higher except for work, it remained low.
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4th year students have stronger biopsychosocial beliefs than 2nd year students.
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Students’ beliefs regarding chronic pain differed significantly between institutions.
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Actions are needed to improve students’ attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic pain.
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The SPORTS Participation Framework: illuminating the pathway for people with disability to enter into, participate in, and excel at sportGeorgina Leigh Clutterbuck, Ricardo Rodrigues de Sousa Junior, Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Leanne Marie Johnston
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101081
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The SPORTS Participation Framework can be used across health, sport, and education sectors to:
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Enhance interdisciplinary communication for children with disability with sports-focused goals.
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Identify and describe children's current stage of sports participation.
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Plan time- and cost-effective management strategies to reach goal stage of sports participation.
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Physical therapy interventions used to treat individuals with biceps tendinopathy: a scoping reviewAmy W. McDevitt, Jodi L. Young, Joshua A. Cleland, Paisley Hiefield, Suzanne J. Snodgrass
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100586
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Varied interventions were reported for LHBT tendinopathy.
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Modalities dominate studies while literature reviews stress multimodal care.
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Evidence gaps persist in the conservative management of LHBT tendinopathy.
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Exercise therapy and physical activity in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic painJo Nijs, Kenza Mostaqim, Rob Oostendorp
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101101
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Does risk stratification with a matched treatment pathway improve clinical outcomes for adults with acute back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysisAnthony Frank Chiodo, Melanie Haley
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101116
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Risk stratification is an approach which is recommended in numerous guidelines for the management of back pain.
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This review found that risk stratification with matched treatment may be just as worthwhile as usual care for acute back pain, however the evidence is very uncertain.
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Further research is required to confirm the utility of risk stratification for acute back pain.
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“I feel more confident”: a mixed methods evaluation of the influence of Good Life with osteoarthritis Denmark (GLA:D®) on physical activity participation, capability, barriers, and facilitators in people with knee osteoarthritisEmily C. Bell, Paul O'Halloran, Marcella F. Pazzinatto, Jason A. Wallis, Kay M. Crossley, Joanne L. Kemp, Zuzana Perraton, Christian J. Barton
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101113
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Exercise and education programs can address some barriers to physical activity.
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Continuing to manage persistent knee pain and comorbidities is important.
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Reinforcing pain management strategies may improve physical activity participation.
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Clinicians could facilitate physical activity by referring to community groups.
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Improved funding may be required to support exercise and physical activity initiatives.
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