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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Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning approaches in sports: Concepts, applications, challenges, and future perspectives

Felipe 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 review

Germanna 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 pain

Jo Nijs, Olivier Mairesse, Nicole K.Y. Tang

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100594

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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 pain

Jo Nijs, Kenza Mostaqim, Rob Oostendorp

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101101

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The SPORTS Participation Framework: illuminating the pathway for people with disability to enter into, participate in, and excel at sport

Georgina 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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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 years

Wouter 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 importance of stress in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain

Jo Nijs, Arne Wyns, Jolien Hendrix

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101061

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Physical therapy interventions used to treat individuals with biceps tendinopathy: a scoping review

Amy 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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Prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

Bruna 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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Reporting of confidence intervals, achievement of intended sample size, and adjustment for multiple primary outcomes in randomised trials of physical therapy interventions: an analysis of 100 representatively sampled trials

David Fernández Hernando, Mark Elkins, Ana Paula Coelho Figueira Freire

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101079

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Less than half of randomised trials of physical therapy reported confidence intervals.
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There was an increase of 5 % in the reporting of confidence intervals since 2016.
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Most trials that report confidence intervals do not interpret them.
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One-third of physical therapy trials did not report a sample size calculation.
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There is still a need to increase the use of adjustment for multiple comparisons.

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