12
Measurement properties of upper extremity physical performance tests in athletes: a systematic reviewGermanna Medeiros Barbosa, Letícia Bojikian Calixtre, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonseca Fialho, Francisco Locks, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100575
12
Highlights
- •
The closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST) and the seated Single-Arm/ unilateral seated shot-put test showed adequate reliability.
- •
The seated medicine ball throw is valid to evaluate upper body power.
- •
Other upper extremity physical performance tests should be used with caution due to low quality of evidence or suboptimal measurement properties.
4
Prevalence of disabling musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents in Brazil: A cross-sectional studyBruna Alves Hatakeyama, Bárbara Isabel Aparecida Camargo, Verônica Souza Santos, Mariana Nascimento Leite, Caique de Melo do Espirito Santo, Steven J. Kamper, Chris G. Maher, Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa, Tiê P. Yamato
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100593
4
Highlights
- •
Almost three in every 10 children and adolescent had disabling musculoskeletal pain.
- •
Children and adolescents felt disabling musculoskeletal pain most on back and legs.
- •
Parents tend to underestimate the presence of pain in their children.
3
Comparing physical therapy students' attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis: an international multi-institutional comparison between 2013 and 2020 academic yearsWouter Munneke, Christophe Demoulin, Nathalie Roussel, Marijke Leysen, C. Paul Van Wilgen, Laurent Pitance, Roland R. Reezigt, Lennard P. Voogt, ... Jo Nijs
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:100592
3
Highlights
- •
In 2020, students’ beliefs regarding chronic pain were more biopsychosocial.
- •
In 2020, students’ guideline adherence was higher except for work, it remained low.
- •
4th year students have stronger biopsychosocial beliefs than 2nd year students.
- •
Students’ beliefs regarding chronic pain differed significantly between institutions.
- •
Actions are needed to improve students’ attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic pain.
3
Quantity and quality are increasing but there's room for improvement: A scoping review of physical activity intervention trialsMarina B Pinheiro, Ana Helena S Reis, Jennifer N Baldwin, Anne M Moseley, Vishwesh Bapat, Courtney S Chan, Wing S. Kwok, Catherine Sherrington
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101051
3
Highlights
- •
There are 1779 physical activity trials in the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDro).
- •
The mean (SD) PEDro score was 5.3 (1.5) points out of 10, reflecting ‘fair to poor’ quality.
- •
Journal impact factor is weakly correlated with trial quality (0.21, p < 0.001).
- •
We make five recommendations to improve future trial quality.
3
Priorities in physical therapy research: A scoping reviewSara Souto-Miranda, Eduardo Brazete Cruz, Diogo Pires, Fernando Ribeiro, Nuno Cordeiro, Cristina Jácome
Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28:101135
3
Highlights
- •
To improve research efficiency, it is crucial to identify knowledge gaps and establish research priorities.
- •
This scoping review compiled all physical therapy research priorities into a global agenda for physical therapy research.
- •
Future physical therapy research should focus on 9 internationally applicable priorities.
