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Effectiveness of different exercise modalities in Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction. A systematic review with network meta-analysis
Juan Manuel Henríquez-Jurado, Iván José Fuentes-Abolafio, Celia García-Conejo, Antonio Ignacio Cuesta-Vargas
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101596
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Knowledge, self-perception and ability of pelvic floor muscle contraction among Nepalese women with urinary incontinence
B Khadgi, B Stuge, K Bø, R Acharya, C Brandt, A Stensdotter
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101598
Highlights

  • Nepalese women showed low knowledge about UI, the PFM and PFMT.

  • Most women in the sample perceived they could contract the PFM.

  • Less than one-third of the women performed a correct PFM contraction.

  • Ability to contract the PFM were not related to knowledge on PFMT or the PFM

  • Self-perception on contraction was contradicting the clinical inability to contract

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Effects of resistance training on quality of life, fatigue, and pain in patients undergoing cancer treatment: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Pablo Hernández-Nahuelcoy, Joaquín Salazar-Méndez, Ivana Leão Ribeiro, Cristian Salazar-Orellana, Luis Suso-Martí, Joaquín Calatayud, Rubén López-Bueno, Lars Louis Andersen, ... Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101595
Highlights

  • RT in patients in breast cancer therapy es effective for reduce fatigue and pain intensity.

  • The maximum effect in reducing fatigue is achieved at 2800 repetitions in breast cancer.

  • The maximum effect in reducing pain intensity is achieved at 8800 repetitions in breast cancer.

  • No significant effect in favor of RT was seen in prostate cancer.

  • Better reporting on resistance exercises is needed.

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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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Functional impact of gluteal tendinopathy: A secondary cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the LEAP randomised clinical trial
Alison Grimaldi, Anthony Nasser, Rebecca Mellor, Bill Vicenzino
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101583
Highlights

  • Participants with gluteal tendinopathy report:

  • Walking, running, sitting and sleeping as being most affected.

  • Being less able to perform field sports, jumping, and martial arts.

  • Experiencing substantial impact of their condition on common activities.

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Effectiveness of a physical therapy program using peanut ball positions during the first stage of labor on maternal and neonatal outcomes: randomized clinical trial
Rita de Cassia Barros da Silva, Alexandre Delgado, Geyson Alves Marinho, Andrea Lemos
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101580
Highlights

  • Peanut ball positioning reduces the duration of labor.

  • Promotes vaginal birth and lowers caesarean rates.

  • The intervention decreases maternal fatigue and anxiety.

  • No adverse maternal or neonatal effects are observed.

  • The physical therapy protocol is safe and practical.

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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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