Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy care utilization and associated sociodemographic and clinical factors among noncommunicable diseases in the brazilian population: A cross-sectional, population-based study

Arão Belitardo de Oliveira, Luana Karoline Castro Silva, Lidiane Andrea Oliveira Lima, Priscilla Delgado, Yane C. Pelicer, Kriscia Partamian, Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro

Braz J Phys Ther. 2027;31: 101677

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Stroke patients showed the highest rate of physical therapy care utilization.
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In socioeconomics, age and race are associated with physical therapy care.
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Follow-up by healthcare professional is associated with physical therapy care.
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The use of pharmacotherapy is associated with physical therapy care.
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Disability level is associated with physical therapy care utilization.

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Reply to the letter to the Editor (1): "Total work equalization: a mathematical strategy for the comparison of different exercises in clinical trials"

André Pontes-Silva, André Luiz Lopes

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101672

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Total work cannot be the only form of training load equalization

Matheus Peixoto Dantas, Aluiso André Dantas de Sousa, Escarllet Alves de Tillesse, Tatiana Lira Marinho, Leônidas de Oliveira Neto

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101671

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Vol. 31. Issue 1. (In progress)

(1 January 2027)

This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.

Original research

Convergent validity of the position-reposition and thoracolumbar dissociation tests in patients with recurrent low back pain in remission

Michiel Brandt, Lieven Danneels, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Jaap Wijnen, Hannes Meirezonne, Tine M Willems, Paul W Hodges, Thomas Matheve

Braz J Phys Ther. 2027;31: 101654

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Position–reposition and thoracolumbar dissociation (TLD) are frequently used tests.
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Persons with recurrent low back pain in remission performed both clinical tests.
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All criteria of the position-reposition test showed sufficient convergent validity.
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For TLD, range of motion and smoothness were valid, while muscle activation was not.
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Both tests can be recommended for use in clinical practice.

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Adherence, motivational factors, and injury rates in runners using minimalist vs. conventional shoes: A cross-sectional study of 4719 Brazilian runners

Carlos Alberto Cardoso Filho, João Gustavo Claudino, Ana Paula da Silva Azevedo, Vitor Bertoli Nascimento, Cristiano Diniz da Silva, Umberto Cesar Correa, Alberto Carlos Amadio, Júlio Cerca Serrão

Braz J Phys Ther. 2027;31: 101650

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Most runners were classified as conventional shoe users.
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Adherence to minimalist shoes was low despite reported interest.
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Performance improvement was the main reason for trying minimalist shoes.
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Sex and running experience were associated with shoe type.
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Injury prevalence was similar; habitual minimalist shoe users showed lower injury odds.

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People in Brazil hold unhelpful beliefs about low back pain: An online survey using the back pain attitudes questionnaire

Roberto Costa Krug, JP. Caneiro, Daniel Cury Ribeiro, Marcelo Faria Silva

Braz J Phys Ther. 2027;31: 101651

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People in Brazil endorsed unhelpful beliefs about low back pain (Back-PAQ-Br).
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People currently experiencing LBP had higher Back-PAQ-Br scores than others.
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People perceive the back as vulnerable and needing protection (Back-PAQ-Brdanger).

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Does timing of physical exercise after reconstructive prolapse surgery matter?

Maria Micussi, Rachan Mohamed Ghandour, Iwona Gabriel, Vatche Arakel Minassian

Braz J Phys Ther. 2027;31: 101636

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Physical activity levels were similar across pelvic organ prolapse severity groups at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months after reconstructive surgery.
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Prolapse severity was not associated with differences in physical activity patterns over time.
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Symptoms and quality of life scores showed postoperative improvement over time, regardless of prolapse severity.

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