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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 2025
3.6
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Citescore 2025
4.6
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SJR 2025
0.996
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SNIP 2025
1.362
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A new proposal for unsupported upper limb test in individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome
Thiago Henrique da Silva Martins, Cristino Carneiro Oliveira, Isis Santos Araújo, Bianca Louise Carmona Rocha, Carolina Coimbra Marinho, Liliane P. de Souza Mendes, Marcelo Velloso
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101622
Highlights

  • UULEX-M showed equivalent physiological and symptomatic responses to UULEX.

  • Men performed better on the UULEX-M test than women.

  • UULEX-M test may be a more practical alternative to UULEX.

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The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for Pregnancy-Related lumbopelvic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
M. Mladenovic, L.M. Coughlan, P.R.C.do Nascimento, M.J. Simmons, S. Dufour, G. Spadoni, L.G. Macedo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101605
Highlights

  • Currently, there is low certainty evidence showing that any exercise is better than standard care for disability in the short and longer terms, however; the effects on pain are more likely at longer term.

  • Low certainty evidence that manual therapy is better than standard obstetric care but there is conflicting evidence for comparisons with other interventions.

  • The education provided in this study is no better than standard care.

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Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) - Brazilian version: cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity in individuals with chronic low back pain
Ana Carolina de Jacomo Claudio, Thamiris Costa de Lima, Roger Berg, Alessandra Emiko Yamazaki, Cristina Maria Nunes Cabral, Benedict Martin Wand, Thais Cristina Chaves
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101618
Highlights

  • The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire - Brazilian version (FreBAQ-Br) questionnaire demonstrated acceptable reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity for hypothesis testing.

  • The FreBAQ-Br score differentiated between individuals with chronic low back pain and those without it.

  • Structural validity confirmed the unidimensional structure of the 9-item FreBAQ-Br.

  • The findings endorse the application of FreBAQ-Br as a suitable instrument for assessing back awareness among Brazilian Portuguese speakers.

  • The smallest detectable change (SDC) for the FreBAQ-Br score is 3.33, suggesting that variations smaller than this cutoff is probably due to measurement error.

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Patient and Public Involvement around the world: where we are and where Brazilian research needs to go
Paula Silva de Carvalho Chagas, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Andrea Cross, Olive Lennon, Christopher Morris, Sam Williams, James McAuley, Steven Marsh, ... Egmar Longo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101608
Highlights

  • Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) is an evolving concept around the world and is a key driver of equity and social justice

  • PPI in Research ensures that research reflects the needs and values of those it serves.

  • Proper training on how to use PPI in research should be made mandatory for researchers, patients, and the public.

  • Low- and middle-income countries, like Brazil, must encourage the implementation of PPI in health-related research studies.

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Systematic review
The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for Pregnancy-Related lumbopelvic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
M. Mladenovic, L.M. Coughlan, P.R.C.do Nascimento, M.J. Simmons, S. Dufour, G. Spadoni, L.G. Macedo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101605
Highlights

  • Currently, there is low certainty evidence showing that any exercise is better than standard care for disability in the short and longer terms, however; the effects on pain are more likely at longer term.

  • Low certainty evidence that manual therapy is better than standard obstetric care but there is conflicting evidence for comparisons with other interventions.

  • The education provided in this study is no better than standard care.

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Masterclass
Physical activity and exercise for the management of chronic low back pain as a component of multimorbidity: from problem to practice
Matthew D Jones, Rafael Zambelli Pinto, Manuela L Ferreira, Mitchell T Gibbs
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101621
Highlights

  • We describe the burden of chronic low back pain as a component of multimorbidity.

  • We outline the key role of physical activity and exercise for addressing this burden.

  • We discuss key considerations for clinicians for managing these individuals.

  • We illustrate our proposed approach with a case study.

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Open Article
Patient and Public Involvement around the world: where we are and where Brazilian research needs to go
Paula Silva de Carvalho Chagas, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Andrea Cross, Olive Lennon, Christopher Morris, Sam Williams, James McAuley, Steven Marsh, ... Egmar Longo
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101608
Highlights

  • Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) is an evolving concept around the world and is a key driver of equity and social justice

  • PPI in Research ensures that research reflects the needs and values of those it serves.

  • Proper training on how to use PPI in research should be made mandatory for researchers, patients, and the public.

  • Low- and middle-income countries, like Brazil, must encourage the implementation of PPI in health-related research studies.

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Original research
A new proposal for unsupported upper limb test in individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome
Thiago Henrique da Silva Martins, Cristino Carneiro Oliveira, Isis Santos Araújo, Bianca Louise Carmona Rocha, Carolina Coimbra Marinho, Liliane P. de Souza Mendes, Marcelo Velloso
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101622
Highlights

  • UULEX-M showed equivalent physiological and symptomatic responses to UULEX.

  • Men performed better on the UULEX-M test than women.

  • UULEX-M test may be a more practical alternative to UULEX.

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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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Racklayne Ramos Cavalcanti, Hugo Jario de Almeida Silva, André Pontes-Silva, Mariana Arias Avila, Clécio Gabriel de Souza, Catarina de Oliveira Sousa, Rodrigo Scattone Silva, Germanna Medeiros Barbosa, Marcelo Cardoso de Souza
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