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Dry cupping therapy has no effect on pain, function, or quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis: Randomized placebo-controlled trial
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
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101259
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  • Clinically, dry cupping therapy is often believed to reduce pain and improve functional capacity in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

  • Dry cupping therapy was not superior to sham cupping for women with knee osteoarthritis.

  • Dry cupping therapy and sham cupping showed similar and small within-group improvements in pain, function, and quality of life.

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Is outcome observed in performance of clinical tests associated with patient-reported outcome measures after patellofemoral pain treatment? Secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial
Eliane de Morais Machado, Mark Matthews, Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Fábio Viadanna Serrão, Bill Vicenzino
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101593
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  • Pain threshold step-up test is most closely related to PFP PROMs.

  • Squat test was not associated with any PROM investigated.

  • Step-up test could compliment assessment of pain, quality of life and sport.

  • Changes in step-up test in the clinic can be used to monitor treatment progress.

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ASSOBRAFIR clinical practice guidelines in respiratory physical therapy: Exercise-based interventions in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Carlos Augusto Camillo, Valéria A Pires Di Lorenzo, Carla Malaguti, Celso Ricardo Fernandes de Carvalho, Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos, Fábio de Oliveira Pitta, Marcelo Velloso, Nidia Aparecida Hernandes, ... Fernanda C Lanza
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101539
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  • It is suggested to use combined training (aerobic + resistance) over aerobic training alone in people with COPD. (conditional recommendation, very low certainty of evidence).

  • It is not suggested either for or against adding IMT, NIV, or supplemental oxygen to combined training (aerobic + resistance) in people with COPD. (conditional recommendation, moderate to very low certainty of evidence).

  • It is suggested to use either interval training or continuous training in people with COPD. The committee was unable to recommend for or against the use of partitioned training and nonlinear training in people with COPD. (Conditional recommendation, moderate to very low certainty of evidence).

  • It is suggested to use maintenance exercise programs for people with COPD as an alternative to usual care after pulmonary rehabilitation programs. (Conditional recommendation, very low certainty of evidence).

  • It is suggested to use minimal resource exercise training (especially with elastic resistance) in people with COPD as an alternative to conventional training. (Conditional recommendation, very low certainty of evidence).

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Effects of behavioral treatment and pelvic floor muscle training on overactive bladder syndrome: a randomized control trial
Mayanni Magda Pereira Matias, Fátima Faní Fitz, Márcia Maria Gimenez, Letícia de Azevedo Ferreira, Maria Augusta Tezelli Bortolini, Rodrigo de Aquino Castro
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101541
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  • BT with PFMT are important techniques in the treatment of women with overactive bladder. The combined therapy plays a fundamental role in improving irritative urinary symptoms and PFM function.

  • Patients' motivation and adherence to BT and PFMT are essential for therapeutic success.

  • BT with PFMT are easily reproducible non-invasive interventions, being the first-choice treatment for OAB with proven efficacy, and low cost and risk for women.

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Developmental coordination disorder and executive function deficits: Implications for emotional, mental, and overall well-being
Shahar Zaguri-Vittenberg, Naomi Weintraub, Miri Tal-Saban
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101537
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  • 49.1 % of adults with DCD had co-occurring executive function (EF) deficits.

  • Cold EF deficits were more prevalent than hot emotion-related deficits.

  • Co-occurring EF deficits contribute to poor emotional, mental, and overall well-being.

  • EF should be evaluated in DCD care plan.

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Patient-targeted smartphone applications for pain management: A review of brazilian app markets
Caroline Maia Neves Favrat, Jessica Fernandez, Leandro Calazans Nogueira, Ney Meziat-Filho, Felipe J.J. Reis
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101262
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  • Physical activity and pain diaries are the most common contents in reviewed apps.

  • Most apps lack professional details and science-based evaluation.

  • Few apps are free, posing potential cost barriers for pain management.

  • Many apps focus solely on single pain management approaches.

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Impact of femoral derotation osteotomy on gait in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Orsolya Z Gresits, Mátyás Vezér, Marie A Engh, Bence Szabó, Zsolt Molnár, Péter Hegyi, Tamás Terebessy
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101257
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  • Femoral Derotation surgery is often advised to treat in-toeing in cerebral palsy.

  • Overall results demonstrate improved gait function.

  • A clear, uniform surgical indication could not be determined.

  • Including the physical therapist in charge in the decision can be advised.

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Referral of people with low back pain to physical therapists in Brazilian primary healthcare: A challenge revealed
Tais Luciana Lacerda, Pedro Lacerda Montes, Luciana Gazzi Macedo, Raymond Ostelo, Henry Maia Peixoto, Rodrigo Luiz Carregaro
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101538
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  • From a national primary care perspective, around 1 % of people with LBP were referred to physical therapy.

  • The amount of time between referral and being seen by physical therapists ranged from 17 to 261 days.

  • The overall rate of physical therapy visits to manage LBP was 1.28 per 1000 people.

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Noninvasive ventilation in adults with blunt chest trauma: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Roberta Weber Werle, Anelise Lunardi Delevati, Natiele Camponogara Righi, Guilherme Silva Nunes, Luis Ulisses Signori, Antônio Marcos Vargas da Silva
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101540
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Comparing the effects of different physical therapy modalities with physical exercise in improving the walking function of patients with peripheral vascular disease: A Network Meta-analysis
Guan-Cheng Zhu, Jun-Hui Ong, Ching-Hsia Hung
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101562
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  • It is unclear which physical therapy modality works best for patients with PVD.

  • Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is effective in managing PVD on its own.

  • Hydrotherapy combined with exercise was also effective in managing PVD.

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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
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  • 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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Effectiveness of exercise interventions to improve motor coordination and manual dexterity of deaf children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Renato S. Melo, Ilana Santos de Oliveira, Cleysiane de Araújo Oliveira, Alexandre Delgado, Karla Mônica Ferraz, Rosalie Barreto Belian
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101556
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  • This is the first systematic review on the topic.

  • These exercises seem to be promising to improve motor skills rehabilitation of deaf children.

  • Low-certainty evidence supports the use of these exercises to rehabilitate deaf children.

  • This review provides implications for clinical practice and future trials on the topic.

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The effects of core stabilizing exercise in postpartum women with lumbopelvic pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Yu-Tsen Yin, Kuan-Yin Lin, Chen-Yu Chen, Chien-Nan Yeh, Yi-Ting Li
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101597
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The experience of neck pain in people with migraine: A qualitative study
Milena Dietrich Deitos Rosa, Lidiane Lima Florencio, Jene Caroline Silva Marçal, Fabíola Dach, Domingo Palacios-Ceña, Debora Bevilaqua-Grossi
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101565
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  • Neck pain has less impact on daily activities compared to migraine headaches.

  • Neck pain is uncomfortable for patients with migraine in their daily lives.

  • Posture, emotions, and headache are believed to be the causal factors of neck pain.

  • Patients with migraine have difficulty understanding how to manage neck pain.

  • Healthcare professionals should assess symptoms other than headache in migraine.

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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: 101564
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  • Different exercises produce similar musculoskeletal adaptations.

  • The difference in biological adaptations is related to the total work performed.

  • Clinical trials compare exercises without adjusting for total work.

  • Aerobic exercise: Total work can be calculated using duration and activity load variables.

  • Strength training: Total work can be calculated using the sets, time under tension, and load.

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Independent risk factors associated with a history of exercise associated muscle cramps (EAMC) among 21460 cycling race entrants (SAFER XXXVI): a descriptive cross-sectional study
Carey Pohl, Martin Schwellnus, Nicola Sewry, Pieter Boer, Esme Jordaan, Carel Viljoen
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101559
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  • Older cyclists and males have a significantly higher lifetime prevalence of hEAMC.

  • EAMC in cyclists affects mainly the quadriceps muscles.

  • EAMC in cyclists occurs mainly in the 4th quarter during a race.

  • Risk factors for hEAMC: experience, chronic disease, allergies, medications, past injury.

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Type of health locus of control predicting pain, function, and global perceived effect in patients with chronic low back pain receiving active versus passive interventions: an observational study
Ivan de Araujo Barros, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Thaís de Souza Horsth, Thamires de Jesus Holmes, Anna Amalheiro dos Santos, Luciana Crepaldi Lunkes
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101560
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  • The majority of the sample had an internal locus of control.

  • There was no significant change in the locus at baseline and endpoint of observation.

  • Locus, treatment, and interaction between them are not predictors of pain and functional ability.

  • The locus did not influence the global perceived effect.

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User experiences of DiTA (dita.org.au): A database of studies of diagnostic test accuracy
Mark A. Kaizik, Aron S. Downie, Mark J. Hancock, Robert D. Herbert
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101568
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  • DiTA is a physical therapy-related online diagnostic test accuracy literature database.

  • Users in almost every country in the world have accessed DiTA; Brazil ranks 1st.

  • User experience was assessed with 25 typical users through search tasks and surveys.

  • DiTA could be learnt quickly and scored above usability average (62nd percentile).

  • DiTA’s content was its most appealing feature but some functions confused users.

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Physiotherapy management of Long-COVID: an evidence-based approach
Jack Reeves, Enya Daynes, Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, Kriti Agarwal, Lissa Spencer, Ling-Ling Tsai, Jennifer A Alison
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101609
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  • Long-COVID requires individualised, patient-centred physiotherapy care.

  • Screen for red flags and post-exertional malaise before prescribing exercise.

  • Pacing and energy conservation are useful for fatigue management.

  • Multidisciplinary care supports recovery and return-to-work planning.

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An independent validation of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy with radicular pain
Francis Grondin, Chad Cook, Toby Hall, Olivier Maillard, Yannick Perdrix, Sebastien Freppel
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101581
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  • New 3-test cluster showed stronger diagnostic utility than original CPR.

  • New cluster includes Spurling, Shoulder Abduction test, ≥2 positive ULNTs.

  • Positive cluster (3/3) rules in CR with 100% post-test probability.

  • Negative (0/3) cluster rules out cervical radiculopathy diagnosis.

  • Modified Shoulder Abduction test showed higher post-test probability.

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