Journal Information
Issue
Vol. 23. Issue 6.
Pages 459-550 (01 November 2019)
Masterclass
Kinesiologic considerations for targeting activation of scapulothoracic muscles - part 1: serratus anterior
Donald A. Neumann, Paula R. Camargo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:459-66
Highlights

  • The serratus anterior (SA) is associated with shoulder painful conditions.

  • This paper reviews the anatomy, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology of the SA.

  • This paper describes and illustrates exercises that specifically target the activation of the SA.

  • This paper can help clinicians develop exercises that specifically challenge the SA.

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Kinesiologic considerations for targeting activation of scapulothoracic muscles – part 2: trapezius
Paula R. Camargo, Donald A. Neumann
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:467-75
Highlights

  • Improper activation of the trapezius is associated with abnormal scapular motions.

  • This paper reviews the anatomy, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology of the trapezius.

  • This paper describes and illustrates exercises that target the trapezius.

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Systematic review
Measurement properties of self-report physical activity assessment tools for patients with stroke: a systematic review
Júlia Caetano Martins, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Sylvie Nadeau, Aline Alvim Scianni, Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela, Christina Danielli Coelho De Morais Faria
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:476-90
Highlights

  • The methodological quality of the studies ranged from “poor” to “good”.

  • Most results of the quality of the measurement properties were considered doubtful.

  • The Frenchay activities index and the Human activity profile showed the highest clinical utility scores.

  • The content validity needs to be better investigated.

  • Further studies with good methodological quality are required.

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Original research
What are the clinical implications of knee crepitus to individuals with knee osteoarthritis? An observational study with data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto, Danilo de Oliveira Silva, Nathálie Clara Faria, Milena Simic, Paulo Henrique Ferreira, Fábio Mícolis de Azevedo, Evangelos Pappas
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:491-6
Highlights

  • Presence of knee crepitus did not affect knee strength or objective function.

  • People with knee crepitus present lower self-reported physical function (small effect).

  • People with knee crepitus present lower quality of life (small effect).

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Abdominal obesity, dynapenia and dynapenic-abdominal obesity as factors associated with falls
Roberta de Oliveira Máximo, Jair Licio Ferreira Santos, Mônica Rodrigues Perracini, Cesar de Oliveira, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte, Tiago da Silva Alexandre
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:497-505
Highlights

  • Dynapenia and abdominal obesity were associated with single fall.

  • Dynapenic-abdominal obesity people are more likely to fall.

  • Dynapenia was the unique condition associated with recurrent falls.

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Stabilization exercises combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
Muhammad Alrwaily, Michael Schneider, Gwendolyn Sowa, Michael Timko, Susan L. Whitney, Anthony Delitto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:506-15
Highlights

  • Electrical stimulation was tolerable in patients with chronic low back pain.

  • Stabilization exercises with NMES did not add clinical benefit for the CLBP.

  • Because of the small sample; clinicians should interpreting the results cautiously.

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Exploring the pre-morbid contexts in which central sensitisation developed in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain. A qualitative study
Jacqui R. Clark, Peter C. Goodwin, Gillian Yeowell
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:516-26
Highlights

  • Pre-morbid contexts may relate to the onset of central sensitisation in chronic low back pain.

  • Themes of developmental learning experiences and personal characteristics emerged.

  • Themes of physical and emotional sensitivities and traumas also emerged.

  • These four themes may be linked with autonomic stress responses and central sensitisation pain.

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Relationship between lower limb coordination and walking speed after stroke: an observational study
May Suk-Man Kwan, Leanne M. Hassett, Louise Ada, Colleen G. Canning
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:527-31
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Communicating vessels volumeter to measure upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer: reliability and criterion validity compared to the gold standard
Rogério Mendonça de Carvalho, Fausto Miranda Jr
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:532-40
Highlights

  • Lymphedema reduces the quality of life of patients after breast cancer.

  • Objective measurement of lymphedema is essential to monitor treatment.

  • Circumference and costly measurements are inaccurate for irregular surfaces.

  • CVV volumes were statistically equal to those of the overflow method.

  • CVV volumes were closer to the actual volume of the phantom.

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Reliability of two functional clinical tests to evaluate trunk and lumbopelvic neuromuscular control and proprioception in a healthy population
Cedric De Blaiser, Roel De Ridder, Tine Willems, Lieven Danneels, Philip Roosen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:541-8
Highlights

  • Scoring methods for two lumbopelvic sensorimotor control tests were developed.

  • Good to excellent reliability was found for the lateral step test scoring method.

  • Fair to excellent reliability was found for the lumbopelvic position–reposition test.

  • The lateral step down test can be used in clinical practice.

  • The scoring method for the lumbopelvic position–reposition test needs to improve.

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Erratum
Erratum to reference values for muscle strength: a systematic review with a descriptive meta-analysis [Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (2019) 355–369]
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. 2019;23:549
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