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The impact of severity of motor delay, timing of task mastery, and START-play intervention on the development of means-end problem solving in young children
Andrea B. Cunha, Iryna Babik, Dongho Choi, Natalie Koziol, Regina T. Harbourne, Stacey C. Dusing, Sarah W. McCoy, Sandra L. Willett, ... Michele A. Lobo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100590
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  • Means-end problem-solving (MEPS) should be a focus of early intervention.

  • MEPS tools might support screening for impaired problem-solving in young children with motor delays.

  • More time may be required to solidify MEPS learning for children with significant motor delays.

  • START-Play plus usual care did not impact MEPS performance more than usual care alone.

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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.

  • Challenges include data availability, ethical, social and technical issues.

  • 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.

  • The seated medicine ball throw is valid to evaluate upper body power.

  • 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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DiTA: helping you search for evidence of diagnostic test accuracy in physical therapy
Mark A. Kaizik, Mark J. Hancock, Robert D. Herbert
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101082
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  • The DiTA database, launched in 2019, is freely accessible at dita.org.au.

  • DiTA indexes physical therapy relevant diagnostic test accuracy research.

  • There are more than 2400 primary studies and systematic reviews indexed on DiTA.

  • This Masterclass provides tips on how to best search this database.

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Determinants of cardiorespiratory fitness measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing in COVID-19 survivors: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta&#¿;regression
Mansueto Gomes-Neto, Katna de Oliveira Almeida, Helena França Correia, Juliana Costa Santos, Vinicius Afonso Gomes, Juliane Penalva Costa Serra, André Rodrigues Durães, Vitor Oliveira Carvalho
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101089
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  • Cardiorespiratory fitness measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing is consistently impaired in COVID-19 survivors.

  • The degree of reduction of cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely associated with age, time post-COVID-19, disease severity, presence of dyspnea, and reduced exercise capacity.

  • Future research should investigate the mechanisms of cardiorespiratory fitness reduction in addition to investigating possible therapeutic strategies to maximize fitness post COVID-19.

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Effectiveness of non-invasive therapies on pain, maximum grip strength, disability, and quality of life for lateral elbow tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mariana G.M. Campos, Laísa B. Maia, Rodrigo O. Mascarenhas, Bianca M. Lourenço, Nicholas Henschke, Vinicius C. Oliveira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100596
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  • Non-invasive therapies are first-line interventions for lateral elbow tendinopathy.

  • Acupuncture and BMV are effective for disability in the short-term.

  • The long-term effects of non-invasive intervention are unknown.

  • Clinicians should be cautious in decision making as the evidence is still unclear.

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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.

  • Modalities dominate studies while literature reviews stress multimodal care.

  • Evidence gaps persist in the conservative management of LHBT tendinopathy.

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Normal values for maximal respiratory pressures in children and adolescents: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Nicole Pradi, Danielle Soares Rocha Vieira, Olívia Ramalho, Ítalo Ribeiro Lemes, Emanuella Cristina Cordeiro, Maiqueli Arpini, Erik Hulzebos, Fernanda Lanza, Dayane Montemezzo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100587
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  • MRP values increased with increasing age.

  • MEP values, both for girls and boys, were higher than the MIP values for all ages.

  • Boys had higher MIP and MEP values than girls, regardless of age group.

  • Large 95% CI values were observed for MIP and MEP, mainly for the 12–19 age group.

  • For clinical practice, the nationality of the study should be considered.

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NORMATIVE DATA FOR THE SINGLE LEG HAMSTRING BRIDGE TEST IN MALE FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Vitor Nobi Lage, Sérgio Teixeira da Fonseca, Rafael Zambelli Pinto, Thales Rezende de Souza
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28 Supl 1:100597.419
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Advancing women's pelvic floor muscle function diagnosis: the EFSMAP examination and its reliability evaluation
Fernanda Saltiel, Ana Paula Gonçalves Miranda-Gazzola, Gabriella Ferreira Vieira, Elyonara Mello Figueiredo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101067
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  • The EFSMAP was developed by a panel of nine experts.

  • The EFSMAP is a valid and reliable exam of the women's PFM using visual observation and digital palpation.

  • EFSMAP can be used in clinical and research settings.

  • The EFSMAP set valid diagnostic labels for PFM impairments based on movement systems and ICF/WHO terminology.

  • The EFSMAP can facilitate standard communication and data gathering.

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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:

  • Enhance interdisciplinary communication for children with disability with sports-focused goals.

  • Identify and describe children's current stage of sports participation.

  • Plan time- and cost-effective management strategies to reach goal stage of sports participation.

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Brazilian classification of physical therapy diagnosis
Bruno Prata Martinez, Roberto Mattar Cepeda, Fernando Mauro Muniz Ferreira, Francimar Ferrari Ramos, Flavia Massa Cipriani, Sibele de Andrade Melo Knaut, Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro, Cristine Homsi Jorge
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101066
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  • An innovative diagnosis classification system was developed and regulated in Brazil.

  • An online system was developed and made available to all physical therapists in the country.

  • The new system will help professionals to define the prognosis and therapeutic goals.

  • This classification will allow a standardized physical therapy diagnosis.

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Effects of technological running shoes versus barefoot running on the intrinsic foot muscles, ankle mobility, and dynamic control: a novel cross-sectional research
María García-Arrabé, Iván Batuecas-Sánchez, Silvia de Vidania, María Bravo-Aguilar, Beatriz Ruiz-Ruiz, Carlos Romero-Morales
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101092
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  • Tech footwear linked to reduced foot muscle vs. barefoot.

  • Barefoot group shows significantly higher ankle dorsiflexion ROM.

  • No significant dynamic balance differences found between groups.

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Development, reliability, and validity of the mobility assessment scale in hospitalized patients (HMob)
Isis Resende Ramos, Joice Sousa Santos, Maria Cecilia Pires dos Santos, Daruane Ferreira da Silva, Iura Gonzalez Nogueira Alves, Mansueto Gomes Neto, Bruno Prata Martinez
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101047
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  • The HMob scale showed excellent internal consistency and reliability.

  • The HMOB scale presents concurrent validity with the FSS and FIM scales.

  • The HMOB scale can be used in daily practice to measure mobility in hospital.

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Isolated bladder training or in combination with other therapies to improve overactive bladder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
A.K. Rocha, S. Monteiro, I. Campos, M. Volpato, D. Verleun, L. Valim, C. Riccetto, S. Botelho
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101102
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  • Based on the data available, both bladder training and drug treatment isolated did not seem to promote helpful effects in patients with OAB.

  • Bladder training combined with intravaginal electrical stimulation seems to present positive results on overactive bladder symptoms; however the quality of evidence of the studies assessed was not satisfactory.

  • There are few randomized clinical trials on the effect of treatment on overactive bladder symptoms, which makes the efficacy of bladder training inconclusive.

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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN “TEXT NECK” AND NECK PAIN IN ADULTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Igor Macedo Tavares Correia, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Jessica Fernandez, Felipe José Jandre Reis, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira, Ney Meziat-Filho
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28 Supl 1:100597.167
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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.

  • Children and adolescents felt disabling musculoskeletal pain most on back and legs.

  • Parents tend to underestimate the presence of pain in their children.

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