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Heart rate variability: are you using it properly? Standardisation checklist of proceduresAparecida Maria Catai, Carlos Marcelo Pastre, Moacir Fernades de Godoy, Ester da Silva, Anielle Christine de Medeiros Takahashi, Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:91-102
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HRV is used to assess cardiac autonomic modulation.
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HRV is useful to assess the effect of physical exercise programmes.
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What are the common shortcomings of using the HRV methodology?
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What are the recommendations of using HRV collection and analysis methods?
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Checklist regarding the use of the HRV collection and analysis methodology.
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Understanding and interpreting confidence and credible intervals around effect estimatesLuiz Hespanhol, Caio Sain Vallio, Lucíola Menezes Costa, Bruno T Saragiotto
Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23:290-301
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Confidence intervals (CI) measure the uncertainty around effect estimates.
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Frequentist 95% CI: we can be 95% confident that the true estimate would lie within the interval.
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Bayesian 95% CI: there is a 95% probability that the true estimate would lie within the interval.
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Decision-making should not be made considering only the dichotomized interpretation of CIs.
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Training and education may enhance knowledge related to understanding and interpreting CIs.
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Diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment syndromesShirley Sahrmann, Daniel C. Azevedo, Linda Van Dillen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:391-9
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Impaired movements and alignments may be associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
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Signs of impaired alignments and movements may be seen before there are symptoms.
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Treatment is based on using the findings of making the MSI diagnosis to correct the performance of daily activities.
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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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Prevalence and factors associated with neck pain: a population-based studyCaio Vitor Dos Santos Genebra, Nicoly Machado Maciel, Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Alberto De Vitta
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:274-80
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The study population shows high prevalence of neck pain.
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The factors were widowed, income, educational level, sitting posture and diseases.
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Prevention should emphasize sociodemographic, behavioral, and ergonomic factors.
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Knee osteoarthritis: key treatments and implications for physical therapyLucas Ogura Dantas, Tania de Fátima Salvini, Timothy E. McAlindon
Braz J Phys Ther. 2021;25:135-46
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Patient education, physical exercise, and weight maintenance constitute the first-line knee osteoarthritis treatment approach.
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There is still neglect of evidence-based strategies in clinical practice.
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Less than 40% of patients with knee OA receive first-line treatment.
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The use of adjunct therapies, isolated or in association with gold-standard treatments, is questionable.
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Surgery is typically a last resort for the management of knee osteoarthritis.
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Predictors of perceived barriers to physical activity in the general adult population: a cross-sectional studyYaneth Herazo-Beltrán, Yisel Pinillos, José Vidarte, Estela Crissien, Damaris Suarez, Rafael García
Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21:44-50
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Our investigation has shown factors that influence physical activity.
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Lack of motivation, resources, social support and fear of injury are barriers.
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Socioeconomic level, marital status, education and others are predictors.
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The design not allowed to calculate a causal relationship between the variables.
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A representative sample of the residents of Barranquilla (Colombia), is a strength.
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Low back pain and some associated factors: is there any difference between genders?Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento, Caio Vitor dos Santos Genebra, Nicoly Machado Maciel, Guilherme Porfírio Cornelio, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Alberto de Vitta
Braz J Phys Ther. 2020;24:79-87
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This study shows a high prevalence of low back pain over a one week period.
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Older age, low education, hypertension and smoking were associated with back pain in men.
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Occupational and ergonomic factors were associated with back pain in women.