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Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
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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Impact factor

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Impact factor 2024
3.2
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Citescore 2024
6.1
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SJR 2024
0.952
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SNIP 2024
1.568
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Does cryotherapy associated with physical exercise add benefits to pain, function and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis? A randomized controlled trial
Julya Perea, Angelica Viana Ferrari, Hugo Jario Almeida Silva, Ana Elisa Serafim Jorge, Lucas Ogura Dantas, Gabriel Mattos Ferreti, Anderson Aparecido Fogaça, Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão, ... Tania de Fatima Salvini
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101594
Highlights

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional pain reduction at rest when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional improvements in physical function when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional improvements in quality of life when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • When participants follow an exercise protocol, cryotherapy does not offer additional effects.

  • There were no differences between using cryotherapy and the sham protocol.

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Hypopressive exercises for diastasis recti and pelvic floor symptoms in postpartum women: A randomized trial
Sara Emmanuela Moreira, Angélica Lemos Debs, Elder Henrique de Oliveira, Milena Clicia Naves da Silva, Rogério de Melo Costa Pinto, Vanessa Santos Pereira-Baldon
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101584
Highlights

  • Hypopressive exercise did not reduce diastasis recti abdominis.

  • Hypopressive exercise was able to improve muscle function in women with diastasis.

  • Women had fewer pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms after hypopressive exercises.

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Normative data for the balance error scoring system for patients with chronic neck pain
Arisa Leungbootnak, Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thiwaphon Chatprem, Torkamol Hunsawong, Sawitri Wanpen, Rose Boucaut
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101585
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Reduced handgrip and inspiratory muscle strength are associated with lower lung function and physical capacity in children and adolescents born preterm with very low birth weight
Rafael Oliveira Fernandes, Simone Lanius dos Reis, Laura Silveira de Moura, Marina Abs da Cruz Rodrigues, Victoria Baptista dos Santos, Almiro Sagás Evaristo, Valentina Coutinho Baldoto Gava Chakr, Renato Soibelmann Procianoy, ... Rita C Silveira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101582
Highlights

  • Physical health is impaired in young individuals born preterm in Southern Brazil.

  • Reduced inspiratory muscle strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced handgrip strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced muscle strength is associated with lower lung function in preterm individuals.

  • Reduced muscle strength in preterm-born youth highlights the need for early intervention.

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Reduced handgrip and inspiratory muscle strength are associated with lower lung function and physical capacity in children and adolescents born preterm with very low birth weight
Rafael Oliveira Fernandes, Simone Lanius dos Reis, Laura Silveira de Moura, Marina Abs da Cruz Rodrigues, Victoria Baptista dos Santos, Almiro Sagás Evaristo, Valentina Coutinho Baldoto Gava Chakr, Renato Soibelmann Procianoy, ... Rita C Silveira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101582
Highlights

  • Physical health is impaired in young individuals born preterm in Southern Brazil.

  • Reduced inspiratory muscle strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced handgrip strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced muscle strength is associated with lower lung function in preterm individuals.

  • Reduced muscle strength in preterm-born youth highlights the need for early intervention.

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Normative data for the balance error scoring system for patients with chronic neck pain
Arisa Leungbootnak, Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thiwaphon Chatprem, Torkamol Hunsawong, Sawitri Wanpen, Rose Boucaut
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101585
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Open Article
Hypopressive exercises for diastasis recti and pelvic floor symptoms in postpartum women: A randomized trial
Sara Emmanuela Moreira, Angélica Lemos Debs, Elder Henrique de Oliveira, Milena Clicia Naves da Silva, Rogério de Melo Costa Pinto, Vanessa Santos Pereira-Baldon
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101584
Highlights

  • Hypopressive exercise did not reduce diastasis recti abdominis.

  • Hypopressive exercise was able to improve muscle function in women with diastasis.

  • Women had fewer pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms after hypopressive exercises.

Full text access
Does cryotherapy associated with physical exercise add benefits to pain, function and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis? A randomized controlled trial
Julya Perea, Angelica Viana Ferrari, Hugo Jario Almeida Silva, Ana Elisa Serafim Jorge, Lucas Ogura Dantas, Gabriel Mattos Ferreti, Anderson Aparecido Fogaça, Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão, ... Tania de Fatima Salvini
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101594
Highlights

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional pain reduction at rest when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional improvements in physical function when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • Cryotherapy did not result in additional improvements in quality of life when combined with an exercise protocol.

  • When participants follow an exercise protocol, cryotherapy does not offer additional effects.

  • There were no differences between using cryotherapy and the sham protocol.

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Paula Rezende Camargo
Paula Rezende Camargo
Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
Ana Carolina de Campos
Ana Carolina de Campos
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
Vinicius Cunha Oliveira
Vinicius Cunha Oliveira
Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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