Journal Information
Issue
Vol. 21. Issue 2.
Pages 77-152 (01 March 2017)
Masterclass
Core outcome sets for research and clinical practice
Alessandro Chiarotto, Raymond W. Ostelo, Dennis C. Turk, Rachelle Buchbinder, Maarten Boers
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:77-84
Highlights

  • A COS is a consensus-based set of outcomes for research or clinical practice.

  • Consensus should be achieved by multiple stakeholders on domains and instruments.

  • A longstanding COS for low back pain was recently updated and is ready for use.

  • COSs for chronic pain (in general) and osteoarthritis are also available.

  • Little research is done on COSs for other areas relevant to physical therapy.

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Original research
Continuity of care in hospital rehabilitation services: a qualitative insight from inpatients’ experience
Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Silvana L. Oliveira-Sousa, Pilar Escolar-Reina, Marta Sobral-Ferreira, M. Carmen Lillo-Navarro, Sean M. Collins
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:85-91
Highlights

  • Continuity of care is a multidimensional construct.

  • Three types of continuity are relevant for inpatients receiving rehabilitation.

  • Management continuity is the component with the most negative experiences.

  • Most problems experienced by the participants are aspects that can be modified.

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Does electrode placement influence tens-induced antihyperalgesia in experimental inflammatory pain model?
Maurício L. Poderoso Neto, Leonardo Y.S. Maciel, Kamilla M.L. Cruz, Valter J. Santana Filho, Leonardo R. Bonjardim, Josimari M. DeSantana
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:92-9
Highlights

  • This study challenges the notion that TENS can only be applied at the site of pain.

  • The study supports the use of TENS in patients with significant skin injuries.

  • This helps to understand the action of TENS in edema.

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Could peak oxygen uptake be estimated from proposed equations based on the six-minute walk test in chronic heart failure subjects?
Giane A. Ribeiro-Samora, Dayane Montemezzo, Danielle A.G. Pereira, Thaysa L. Tagliaferri, Otávia A. Vieira, Raquel R. Britto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:100-6
Highlights

  • Measured and estimated VO2peak in CHF patients showed a moderate association.

  • With the exception of equation 1, all equations underestimated VO2peak by up to 51%.

  • The agreement evaluated using Bland–Altman was not consistent.

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Shoulder pain in adolescent athletes: prevalence, associated factors and its influence on upper limb function
Valéria M.A. de Oliveira, Ana C.R. Pitangui, Mayra R.A. Gomes, Hítalo A. da Silva, Muana H.P. dos Passos, Rodrigo C. de Araújo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:107-13
Highlights

  • The occurrence of shoulder pain in young people is high and is associated with older adolescents.

  • Handball and judo increase the prevalence of shoulder pain, when compared with other sports.

  • Adolescents with shoulder pain had lower joint function and mobility.

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Assessment of knowledge in palliative care of physical therapists students at a university hospital in Brazil
Livia R. Zalaf, Mayara S. Bianchim, Daniel A. Alveno
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:114-9
Highlights

  • Physical therapists lack knowledge in palliative care.

  • Need of general training for physical therapists in palliative.

  • Physical therapists have an intuitive character regarding palliative care treatment.

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Factor and Rasch analysis of the Fonseca anamnestic index for the diagnosis of myogenous temporomandibular disorder
Delaine Rodrigues-Bigaton, Ester M. de Castro, Paulo F. Pires
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:120-6
Highlights

  • The FAI had three dimensions.

  • The items of dimension 1 of the FAI showed adequate fit to the model.

  • The FAI can be used in clinical practice and research.

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Application of shortwave diathermy to lower limb increases arterial blood flow velocity and skin temperature in women: a randomized controlled trial
Natanael Teixeira Alves De Sousa, Elaine Caldeira De Oliveira Guirro, João Guilherme Calió, Mariane Cristina De Queluz, Rinaldo Roberto De Jesus Guirro
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:127-37
Highlights

  • The velocity of popliteal artery flow remained unchanged with MWD and increased with SWD, remaining above baseline even 20min after application.

  • Despite changes in blood flow velocity, no correlation was found between the temperature variation and arterial blood flow.

  • SWD and MWD both increase skin temperature, but only SWD increased it for over 20min after the end of application.

  • The temperature was greater in the areas under the MWD and SWD electrodes.

  • The position of the knee interfered with the skin temperature of the hamstring only after 10min of SWD application.

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Different pain responses to distinct levels of physical activity in women with patellofemoral pain
Ronaldo V. Briani, Marcella F. Pazzinatto, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Fábio M. Azevedo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:138-43
Highlights

  • Intense physical activity can lead to higher levels of PFP.

  • Asymptomatic women were not influenced by the PFJ loading protocol.

  • The PFJ loading protocol has the capability to equalize pain in women with PFP.

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Gait, dual task and history of falls in elderly with preserved cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and mild Alzheimer's disease
Juliana H. Ansai, Larissa P. Andrade, Paulo G. Rossi, Anielle C.M. Takahashi, Francisco A.C. Vale, José R. Rebelatto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:144-51
Highlights

  • Dual tasks can be applicable to assess elderly with mild Alzheimer's disease.

  • Patients with preserved cognition and mild cognitive impairment presented with similar mobility.

  • Specific local and consequences of falls were identified for each cognitive group.

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