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Effects of inspiratory muscle training in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
Muserrefe Nur Keles, Bulent Elbasan, Umut Apaydin, Zeynep Aribas, Arzu Bakirtas, Nurdan Kokturk
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:493-501
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Highlights

  • Children with cerebral palsy have variable degrees of respiratory muscle weakness.

  • IMT improves respiratory muscle strength, trunk control and exercise capacity in these children.

  • IMT also improves daily living activities and quality of life.

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Reference values for muscle strength: a systematic review with a descriptive meta-analysis
Poliana 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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Highlights

  • Most of the studies included in this review showed adequate methodological quality.

  • There is information only on the reference values for muscle strength measured with dynamometers/myometers.

  • The meta-analysis provided reference values for the strength of 14 muscle groups.

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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-analysis
Camila 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.

  • TENS and IFC have similar effects on pain intensity.

  • Physical therapists could choose either TENS or IFC and expect similar treatment effects.

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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.

  • Pain and disability may not be associated with kinematics after treatment.

  • Hip muscle weakness may have no causal relationship with dynamic knee valgus.

  • The mechanical factors that may impair the management of PFP are likely to be overestimated.

  • PFP patients should be treated on a biopsychosocial approach.

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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 reconstruction
Laryssa 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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Highlights

  • The Brazilian versions of ACL-RSI and ACL-QoL were translated and culturally adapted.

  • The Brazilian ACL-RSI and ACL-QoL demonstrated adequate measurement properties.

  • The Brazilian ACL-RSI and ACLQoL are useful outcomes for clinical and research.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian Version of the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument
Cristina D. Sartor, Mariana D. Oliveira, Victoria Campos, Jane S.S.P. Ferreira, Isabel C.N. Sacco
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:222-30
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Highlights

  • Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the MNSI into Brazilian Portuguese were performed.

  • Excellent reliability and internal consistency, as well as good agreement, were observed.

  • The results indicate reasonable construct validity and excellent association between the MNSI and Neuropathy Disability Score.

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Effects of three interventions in facilitating voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction in women: a randomized controlled trial
Elaine Cristine L. Mateus-Vasconcelos, Luiz Gustavo O. Brito, Patricia Driusso, Thaís D. Silva, Flávia I. Antônio, Cristine H.J. Ferreira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:391-9
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Highlights

  • Training of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) is essential in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions.

  • Only women who are able to contract the PFM are eligible for PFM training.

  • There is no consensus as to the best method to facilitate PFM contraction.

  • Vaginal palpation with posterior pelvic tilt and vaginal palpation showed the larger effect to facilitate a PFM contraction.

  • There was significant improvement among all of the groups in UI and the largest changes were respectively noted in the PG, PTG, ESG and CG.

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Physical therapists’ perceptions and experiences about barriers and facilitators of therapeutic patient-centred relationships during outpatient rehabilitation: a qualitative study
Jaume Morera-Balaguer, José Martín Botella-Rico, Mari Carmen Martínez-González, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Óscar Rodríguez-Nogueira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:484-92
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Highlights

  • Physical therapist's perception regarding therapeutic patient-centred relationship.

  • Improve understanding patients’ contextual factors and features of physical space.

  • Patient-centred relationship depends on professional, patient's attitudes and context.

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Cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) short forms for outpatients in rehabilitation
Mariana Angélica Peixoto De Souza, Marisa Cotta Mancini, Wendy Jane Coster, Renata Noce Kirkwood, Elyonara Mello De Figueiredo, Rosana Ferreira Sampaio
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:135-43
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Highlights

  • AM-PAC evaluate mobility, daily activity and applied cognition, according to ICF.

  • The translation process followed the procedures of specific guidelines.

  • The Brazilian version maintains the original meaning of the AM-PAC items.

  • Short forms of the AM-PAC/Brazil showed satisfactory reliability indices.

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Isometric muscle strength in children and adolescents using Handheld dynamometry: reliability and normative data for the Brazilian population
Lígia 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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Highlights

  • Boys develop more pronounced isometric muscular strength starting at 10 years of age and it peaks at 14 and 15 years.

  • The Handheld dynamometer has excellent inter-rater reliability and an intra-rater agreement for all muscle groups tested.

  • The development of muscle strength for the Brazilian population is similar to that observed in the northern hemisphere.

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Effective exercise intervention period for improving body function or activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Takuya Umehara, Ryo Tanaka
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:265-75
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  • We investigated the effective exercise intervention period in patients.

  • Exercises performed for 8 weeks after postoperative intervention improved outcome.

  • The effective pre-postoperative exercise period before discharge weren’t identified.

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Is hip strengthening the best treatment option for females with patellofemoral pain? A randomized controlled trial of three different types of exercises
Marcelo Camargo Saad, Rodrigo Antunes de Vasconcelos, Letícia Villani de Oliveira Mancinelli, Matheus Soares de Barros Munno, Rogério Ferreira Liporaci, Débora Bevilaqua Grossi
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:408-16
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Highlights

  • It is commonly believed that hip dysfunctions have been responsible for PFP onset.

  • Several forms of treatment (HE, QE and SE) can be effective in decreasing PFPS pain.

  • Only interventions with strengthening exercises were able to change movement patterns.

  • More effective rehabilitation programs should focus on the deficits presented by individuals in their initial evaluations.

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Eccentric training combined to neuromuscular electrical stimulation is not superior to eccentric training alone for quadriceps strengthening in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled trial
Claudia Ferreira Gomes da Silva, Felipe Xavier de Lima e Silva, Karoline Baptista Vianna, Gabriel dos Santos Oliveira, Marco Aurélio Vaz, Bruno Manfredini Baroni
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:502-11
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Highlights

  • Eccentric training strengthens the quadriceps muscle.

  • Eccentric training increases muscle thickness and fascicle length.

  • NMES do not change adaptations to eccentric training in healthy subjects.

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4325
Why clinicians should consider the role of culture in chronic pain
Saurab Sharma, J. Haxby Abbott, Mark P. Jensen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:345-6
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Strength of the lower limb and trunk muscles is associated with gait speed in individuals with sub-acute stroke: a cross-sectional study
Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Ludimylla Brennar Alves Camargo, Lorena Dasdores Estarlino, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:459-66
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Highlights

  • Lower limb and trunk muscle strength are associated with comfortable/maximum gait speed in patients with sub-acute stroke.

  • Non-paretic dorsiflexors and left trunk lateral flexors predict comfortable/maximum gait speed in sub-acute stroke.

  • The effects of strengthening in these muscles on post-stroke gait speed need more investigation.

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Can diaphragmatic breathing modify chest wall volumes during inspiratory loaded breathing in patients with heart failure?
Susan Martins Lage, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Daniella Cunha Brandão, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira, Armèle Dornelas de Andrade, Verônica Franco Parreira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:452-8
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Highlights

  • Inspiratory loaded breathing (ILB) modifies chest wall volumes in patients with heart failure (HF).

  • ILB associated with diaphragmatic breathing (ILBdi) increases abdominal volume in these patients.

  • Chest wall tidal volume and breathing pattern variables are similar between ILB and ILBdi.

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Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in former athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Fernanda 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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Highlights

  • Prevalence of knee OA in former athletes was 30.0% (95% CI 20.0 to 40.0%).

  • Low-quality evidence suggests that this is likely to change with high-quality studies.

  • Diagnostic criteria for knee OA and sport modality may impact on estimated prevalence.

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The importance of determining the clinical significance of research results in physical therapy clinical research
Susan Armijo-Olivo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:175-6
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Effects of hammock positioning in behavioral status, vital signs, and pain in preterms: a case series study
Valdecira Rodrigues de Jesus, Pricila Mara Novais de Oliveira, Vivian Mara Gonçalves de Oliveira Azevedo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:304-9
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Highlights

  • Hammock positioning can be considered a safe method for very low birth weight positioning.

  • Hammock positioning may induce sleep thus reducing the stress level in preterms.

  • Hammock positioning keeps the vital signs stable.

  • Hammock positioning does not cause pain.

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Reference values and reliability for lumbopelvic strength and endurance in asymptomatic subjects
Isadora O. de Oliveira, Bruna Pilz, Roberto L.G. Santos, Rodrigo A. Vasconcelos, Wilson Mello, Débora B. Grossi
Braz J Phys Ther. 2018;22:33-41
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Highlights

  • The set of tests presented good reliability for the lumbopelvic region.

  • Reference values may contribute for clinical practice assessments.

  • SEM, TEM and MDC values confirm the set of tests’ usage in clinical practice.

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Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
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