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There is evidence against the existence of the setting phase of the scapula.
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There is evidence against the constant 3:1 humerothoracic scapulohumeral rhythm.
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There is a great variability in scapular kinematics in healthy individuals.
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Supervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are options for heart failure treatment in cardiovascular rehabilitation programs (CoR, low CoE).
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Supervised moderate-intensity resistance training (MIRT) may be more effective than low-intensity resistance training (LIRT) for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) patients (CoR, very low CoE).
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High-intensity inspiratory muscle training (HI-IMT) improves inspiratory muscle strength/endurance in heart failure patients (CoR, very low CoE).
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Aerobic training (AT) plus neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) offers no extra benefit over AT alone for heart failure patients (CoR, low CoE).
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NMES is more effective than NMES placebo or usual activities for heart failure patients (CoR, low CoE).
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Therapists believe in manual therapy mechanisms, partially supported by evidence.
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Mechanisms include brain involvement, pain modulation, and placebo effects.
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Sociodemographics are weakly associated with beliefs about manual therapy.
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Perceived efficacy was related to men, hands-on time, biomechanics, and less placebo.
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Physical disability doubles hospitalization odds in older adults (OR: 2.13).
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Disabled older adults are five times more likely to have ≥ 4 hospitalizations.
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Findings highlight the need for policies to prevent disability in older populations.
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Few physical therapists use PROMs for health-related and psychosocial factors.
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Higher education levels increase the likelihood of using these PROMs.
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Being an advanced clinical specialist increases the likelihood of using these PROMs.
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Understanding PROMs within the biopsychosocial framework is essential.
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The ICF framework provides a structured approach to identifying predictors of successful extubation.
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This multicenter study analyzed data from five macro-regions across Brazil.
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Contextual factors may be considered in neonatal extubation protocols.
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Environmental factors can influence the success of extubation in newborns.
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Brazilian physical therapists are committed to fall prevention and implementing best practices for fall prevention.
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Physical therapists exhibit capability, opportunity, and motivation to implement best practices for fall prevention.
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Barriers include patient underreporting falls, risk denial, and adherence to intervention.
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Practice area and updated knowledge influence physical therapists' frequency of implementing best practices for fall prevention.
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Over two-thirds of Para athletes had health problems; injuries were 74 % of cases.
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Taekwondo showed highest injury prevalence and incidence rate among the four sports.
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Shoulder injuries had greatest burden, followed by ankle and knee in Para athletes.
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Powerlifting had the highest injury burden; athletics showed more illnesses overall.
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Findings support sport-specific injury prevention to reduce burden in Para athletes.
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Replacing sedentary time with leisure activity improves older adults’ lifespan.
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More sedentary time instead of leisure activity harms older adults’ longevity.
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Changes in activity and sedentary behavior may reduce premature death risk.
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Cervical flexion posture during smartphone use was not a risk factor for neck pain;.
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Low sleep quality was a risk factor for neck pain;.
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Insufficient levels of physical activity were a risk factor for neck pain.
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Pain phenotypes responsible for persistent shoulder pain can be complex and dynamic.
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Presentation of shoulder pain phenotype assessment and clinical reasoning.
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Knowledge gaps on characteristics of patients per specific shoulder pain phenotype.
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Functional recovery after severe TBI in Brazil is influenced by sociodemographic and clinical factors.
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Lower education levels were associated with worse outcomes within 1-year assessment.
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Length of mechanical ventilation was a consistently strong predictor of unfavorable outcome.
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Decompressive craniectomy and advanced age (>65 years) were linked to poor long-term functional outcomes.
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4154 deaths (9.5 %) occurred during a mean follow-up of 7 years.
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Handgrip strength predicts mortality better than Chair Stand Test.
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Chair Stand Test is more relevant for mortality in older women.
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Healthcare professionals should use empowering language about knee osteoarthritis, highlighting self-management and maintenance of activities by individuals and focusing on quality of life.
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Evidence-based health education for individuals with knee osteoarthritis is important for adherence to recommendations for self-management of the condition.
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Portuguese-speaking individuals with knee osteoarthritis had good experiences and benefitted from the PEAK-PT course.

