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Has physical therapists’ management of musculoskeletal conditions improved over time?Joshua R. Zadro, Giovanni Ferreira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:458-62
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Physical therapists’ use of recommended care has not changed since 1990s.
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Physical therapists’ use of treatments of unknown value appears to be increasing.
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One explanation for these trends is the challenge of keeping up to date with evidence.
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Other explanations include increased exposure to treatments of unknown value and not seeing value in research.
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Strategies to replace non-recommended care with recommended care are needed.
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Beliefs about the body and pain: the critical role in musculoskeletal pain managementJ.P. Caneiro, Samantha Bunzli, Peter O'Sullivan
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021;25:17-29
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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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Can Kinesio Taping® influence the electromyographic signal intensity of trunk extensor muscles in patients with chronic low back pain? A randomized controlled trialLeandro Garcia Pires, Rosimeire Simprini Padula, Maurício Antônio Da Luz Junior, Irlei Santos, Matheus Oliveira Almeida, Shaiane Silva Tomazoni, Lucíola Cunha Menezes Costa, Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:539-49
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It is hypothesized that Kinesio Taping® can change muscle activity in patients with low back pain.
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The Kinesio Taping® technique did not change the electromyographic signal intensity of the longissimus and iliocostalis muscles or reduce pain intensity in patients with chronic low back pain.
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More research on mechanisms of action is needed.
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Self-management at the core of back pain care: 10 key points for cliniciansAlice Kongsted, Inge Ris, Per Kjaer, Jan Hartvigsen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021;25:396-406
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Self-management support is person-centred care reinforcing patient autonomy.
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Avoid strong clinician control and help patients developing self-efficacy.
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Let patients’ value-based goals and shared decisions guide management.
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Help patients make sense of symptoms and reframe unhelpful perspectives.
Use supervised exercises as a tool to practice problem-solving skills
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Strategies for a safe and assertive telerehabilitation practiceIuri Fioratti, Lívia G. Fernandes, Felipe J. Reis, Bruno T. Saragiotto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021;25:113-6
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Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Bournemouth questionnaire for low back pain: validity and reliabilityLetícia Bojikian Calixtre, Carlos Luques Fonseca, Bruno Leonardo da Silva Gruninger, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021;25:70-7
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Total score of the Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire is valid.
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The Brazilian Bournemouth Questionnaire for low back pain is reliable.
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Standard Error of Measurement was 5.97 points.
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Minimum Detectable Change was 16.54 points.
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Keep posting and following social media profiles about physical therapy, but be aware! A cross-sectional study of social media posts on Instagram and TwitterBruna Wageck, Iris S. Noal, Brenda D. Guterres, Samantha L. Adami, Daiane Bordin, Mauricio Fanfa, Guilherme S. Nunes
Braz J Phys Ther. 2023;27:100484
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Most posts on Instagram and Twitter about physical therapy interventions do not cite information sources.
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Most profiles present potential conflicts of interest.
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Very few posts aimed to facilitate knowledge acquisition.
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Physical therapists should consume information from social media with caution.
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Content producers should consider means to facilitate knowledge translation.
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Critical evaluation of physical activity questionnaires translated to Brazilian-Portuguese: a systematic review on cross-cultural adaptation and measurements propertiesFernanda Gonçalves Silva, Crystian Bitencourt Oliveira, Thalysi Mayumi Hisamatsu, Ruben Faria Negrão Filho, Caio Russo Dutra Rodrigues, Marcia Rodrigues Franco, Rafael Zambelli Pinto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:187-218
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Measurement properties of most physical activity questionnaires have not been fully tested.
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Construct validation and reliability of most physical activity questionnaires are not acceptable.
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Methodological quality of most studies were considered poor.
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Effect of combined interval training on the cardiorespiratory fitness in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysisIncare Correa De Jesus, Francisco José de Menezes Junior, Paulo Cesar Barauce Bento, Astrid Wiens, Jorge Mota, Neiva Leite
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:8-19
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Interval training is an interesting strategy in increasing aerobic capacity.
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In patients with heart failure the use of combined interval training may effective in increasing VO2peak.
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Interval training combined with resistance training can maximize treatment time.
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Maximize treatment time is an aspect that has been important in the choice of interventions.
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Training combined showed more effective in improving VO2peak in patients with heart failure.
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