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The serratus anterior (SA) is associated with shoulder painful conditions.
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This paper reviews the anatomy, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology of the SA.
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This paper describes and illustrates exercises that specifically target the activation of the SA.
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This paper can help clinicians develop exercises that specifically challenge the SA.
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Beliefs are an important target for the management of musculoskeletal pain.
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Behavioural learning is key to elicit and disconfirm unhelpful beliefs.
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We propose key principles to guide clinicians in promoting behavioural change.
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A case illustrates the role beliefs have on musculoskeletal pain management.
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Improper activation of the trapezius is associated with abnormal scapular motions.
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This paper reviews the anatomy, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology of the trapezius.
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This paper describes and illustrates exercises that target the trapezius.
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Children with cerebral palsy have variable degrees of respiratory muscle weakness.
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IMT improves respiratory muscle strength, trunk control and exercise capacity in these children.
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IMT also improves daily living activities and quality of life.
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CR delivery according to guidelines was evaluated for the first time in Brazil.
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CR is available in all Brazilian regions; however, it must be augmented.
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The greatest barrier for CR was patient referral.
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Staff size and core components is lower than other upper-middle income countries.
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Wheelchair basketball players with shoulder pain get localized pain sensitivity.
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Basketball players without shoulder pain had similar pressure pain sensitivity.
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Elite wheelchair basketball players with shoulder pain get active trigger points.
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The referred pain elicited by active trigger points reproduced shoulder pain.
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Basketball players without shoulder pain get similar latent trigger points.
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HRV is used to assess cardiac autonomic modulation.
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HRV is useful to assess the effect of physical exercise programmes.
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What are the common shortcomings of using the HRV methodology?
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What are the recommendations of using HRV collection and analysis methods?
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Checklist regarding the use of the HRV collection and analysis methodology.
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Migraine is associated with high levels of disability and comorbidities.
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Disability levels can be influenced by the presence of aura and migraine chronicity.
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Manual and exercise therapy aim to reduce musculoskeletal pain and sensitization.
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Balance and vestibular rehabilitation is suggested to enhance function and reduce dizziness.
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Patients may benefit from physical examination and tailored treatment paths including education.
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Patient education, physical exercise, and weight maintenance constitute the first-line knee osteoarthritis treatment approach.
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There is still neglect of evidence-based strategies in clinical practice.
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Less than 40% of patients with knee OA receive first-line treatment.
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The use of adjunct therapies, isolated or in association with gold-standard treatments, is questionable.
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Surgery is typically a last resort for the management of knee osteoarthritis.
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This study investigated the influence between pelvis–trunk–shoulder.
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Active reduction of anterior pelvic tilt decreased trunk extension.
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Active reduction of anterior pelvic tilt increased lower trapezius activity.
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Means-end problem-solving (MEPS) should be a focus of early intervention.
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MEPS tools might support screening for impaired problem-solving in young children with motor delays.
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More time may be required to solidify MEPS learning for children with significant motor delays.
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START-Play plus usual care did not impact MEPS performance more than usual care alone.
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Impaired movements and alignments may be associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
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Signs of impaired alignments and movements may be seen before there are symptoms.
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Treatment is based on using the findings of making the MSI diagnosis to correct the performance of daily activities.
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The LCADL%total reflected better outcomes for COPD when compared to LCADLtotal.
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The 28% cut-off point for LCADL has clinically relevant discriminatory power.
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The LCADLtotal may compromise the interpretation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program effects.