Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

ISSN: 1413-3555

The Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (BJPT) is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapy Research and Graduate Studies (ABRAPG-Ft). It publishes original research articles on topics related to the areas of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences, including clinical, basic or applied studies on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of movement disorders.

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MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine); Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), CINAHL, CSA-Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.

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Four models of therapeutic suits have had their effects tested empirically in pediatric rehabilitation.
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The Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthoses and TheraTogs improve postural alignment and gait in children with diplegic CP.
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The isolated effects of TheraSuit and AdeliSuit were not tested. Both suits were investigated within the context of intensive training programs.
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No additional benefits could be attributed to TheraSuit wearing during intensive training programs.
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Low quality of evidence suggests caution in recommending therapeutic suits.

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Original research

Evaluation of the Glittre-ADL test as an instrument for classifying functional capacity of individuals with cardiovascular diseases

Aline A. Fernandes-Andrade, Raquel R. Britto, Daniele C.M. Soares, Marcelo Velloso, Danielle A.G. Pereira

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:321-8

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Conventional cardiovascular tests exclusively evaluate lower limb function.
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The functional evaluation should include upper limb activities.
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The Glittre-ADL test has the potential to be used in cardiovascular evaluation.
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Glittre-ADL test can discriminate functional classes of individuals with CVD.

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Cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise after an aerobic session

Thaliane Mayara Pessôa Dos Prazeres, Marilia De Almeida Correia, Gabriel Grizzo Cucato, Crivaldo Cardoso Gomes, Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:329-35

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Diastolic and mean BP were higher during resistance exercise after aerobic exercise.
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Peak heart rate values were higher during resistance exercise after aerobic exercise.
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Aerobic exercise before resistance exercise promoted higher cardiovascular work.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the Exercise Preference Questionnaire(stroke)

Lívia C.G. Caetano, Luci F. Teixeira-Salmela, Giane A.R. Samora, Aline A. Scianni

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:336-43

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The EPQ(stroke)-Brazil has adequate measurement properties.
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The EPQ(stroke)-Brazil may assist in planning physical activities after stroke.
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The EPQ(stroke)-Brazil indicates exercise preferences after stroke.
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The EPQ(stroke)-Brazil has clinical utility and it is easy to use.

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Reference values for the bilateral heel-rise test

Débora Pantuso Monteiro, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Guilherme Augusto de Freitas Fregonezi, Fernando Augusto Lavezzo Dias, Marconi Gomes da Silva, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:344-9

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Bilateral HRT reference values were established, stratified by age and gender.
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Bilateral HRT reference values may be used as a basis for research and clinical practice.

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Predictive validity analysis of six reference equations for the 6-minute walk test in healthy Brazilian men: a cross-sectional study

Alexandher Negreiros, Rosimeire Simprini Padula, Rosane Andrea Bretas Bernardes, Mônica Vasconcelos de Moraes, Raquel Simoni Pires, Luciana Dias Chiavegato

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:350-6

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The Brazilian reference equations use different variables in their composition.
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The predictive validity of equations presented great variability in limits of agreement.
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The Brazilian reference equation proposed by Britto et al. (BMI) came closest to the walked distance for these individuals.

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Effectiveness assessment of a guideline based protocol for ventilatory support management of COPD exacerbations in an emergency department

Franciele Plachi, Fernando Nataniel Vieira, Danilo Cortozi Berton, Marli Knorst, Alexandre Simões Dias, Fernanda Machado Balzan

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:357-64

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Noninvasive ventilation failure confirmed longer intensive care and hospital stays.
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Predictors of successful noninvasive ventilation: tolerance and reduction of PaCO2.
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PaCO2 cutoff was 6.5 after 1h with 87% sensitivity and 71% specificity for success.

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Disability in older adults with acute low back pain: the study Back Complaints in the Elderly – (Brazil)

Alessandra Regina Silva Araujo Aguiar, Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora, Leani Souza Maximo Pereira, Larissa Birro Godinho, Marcella Guimarães Assis

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:365-71

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Older adults reported moderate to severe acute low back pain.
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Irrelevant association between acute pain intensity with disability was observed.
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There is interaction between age groups and marital status with disability.

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Clinical trial protocol

Effect of high-intensity home-based respiratory muscle training on strength of respiratory muscles following a stroke: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Kênia Kiefer Parreiras De Menezes, Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento, Janaine Cunha Polese, Louise Ada, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:372-7

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High-intensity respiratory muscle training may improve neurological rehabilitation.
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Gains in respiratory muscle strength are expected to be clinically meaningful.
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If benefits are carried over to activity, community participation may be enhanced.
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If benefits include reduction in hospital admissions, treatment costs may be reduced.

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Applying contemporary neuroscience in exercise interventions for chronic spinal pain: treatment protocol

Anneleen Malfliet, Jeroen Kregel, Mira Meeus, Barbara Cagnie, Nathalie Roussel, Mieke Dolphens, Lieven Danneels, Jo Nijs

Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:378-87

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Treating the central nervous system and psychosocial factors in chronic spinal pain.
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This protocol combines pain neuroscience education and cognition targeted exercises.
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This paper can be used as guidelines for implementation in clinical practice.

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