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Measurement properties of upper extremity physical performance tests in athletes: a systematic review

Germanna Medeiros Barbosa, Letícia Bojikian Calixtre, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonseca Fialho, Francisco Locks, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 100575

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The closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST) and the seated Single-Arm/ unilateral seated shot-put test showed adequate reliability.
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The seated medicine ball throw is valid to evaluate upper body power.
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Other upper extremity physical performance tests should be used with caution due to low quality of evidence or suboptimal measurement properties.

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The importance of sleep in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain

Jo Nijs, Olivier Mairesse, Nicole K.Y. Tang

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 100594

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The SPORTS Participation Framework: illuminating the pathway for people with disability to enter into, participate in, and excel at sport

Georgina Leigh Clutterbuck, Ricardo Rodrigues de Sousa Junior, Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Leanne Marie Johnston

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 101081

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The SPORTS Participation Framework can be used across health, sport, and education sectors to:

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Enhance interdisciplinary communication for children with disability with sports-focused goals.
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Identify and describe children's current stage of sports participation.
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Plan time- and cost-effective management strategies to reach goal stage of sports participation.

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Normal values for maximal respiratory pressures in children and adolescents: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Nicole Pradi, Danielle Soares Rocha Vieira, Olívia Ramalho, Ítalo Ribeiro Lemes, Emanuella Cristina Cordeiro, Maiqueli Arpini, Erik Hulzebos, Fernanda Lanza, Dayane Montemezzo

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 100587

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MRP values increased with increasing age.
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MEP values, both for girls and boys, were higher than the MIP values for all ages.
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Boys had higher MIP and MEP values than girls, regardless of age group.
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Large 95% CI values were observed for MIP and MEP, mainly for the 12–19 age group.
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For clinical practice, the nationality of the study should be considered.

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The importance of stress in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain

Jo Nijs, Arne Wyns, Jolien Hendrix

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 101061

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Quantity and quality are increasing but there's room for improvement: A scoping review of physical activity intervention trials

Marina B Pinheiro, Ana Helena S Reis, Jennifer N Cartwright, Anne M Moseley, Vishwesh Bapat, Courtney S Chan, Wing S. Kwok, Catherine Sherrington

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 101051

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There are 1779 physical activity trials in the physiotherapy evidence database (PEDro).
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The mean (SD) PEDro score was 5.3 (1.5) points out of 10, reflecting ‘fair to poor’ quality.
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Journal impact factor is weakly correlated with trial quality (0.21, p < 0.001).
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We make five recommendations to improve future trial quality.

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Exercise therapy and physical activity in the paradigm shift from a tissue- and disease-based pain management approach towards multimodal lifestyle interventions for chronic pain

Jo Nijs, Kenza Mostaqim, Rob Oostendorp

Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28: 101101

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