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Cover Vol. 30. Issue 3. (In progress) Vol. 30. Issue 3. (In progress)
(1 May 2026)
This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.
Original research
Reduced handgrip and inspiratory muscle strength are associated with lower lung function and physical capacity in children and adolescents born preterm with very low birth weight
Rafael Oliveira Fernandes, Simone Lanius dos Reis, Laura Silveira de Moura, Marina Abs da Cruz Rodrigues, Victoria Baptista dos Santos, Almiro Sagás Evaristo, Valentina Coutinho Baldoto Gava Chakr, Renato Soibelmann Procianoy, ... Rita C Silveira
Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101582
Highlights

  • Physical health is impaired in young individuals born preterm in Southern Brazil.

  • Reduced inspiratory muscle strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced handgrip strength is observed in children born preterm with VLBW.

  • Reduced muscle strength is associated with lower lung function in preterm individuals.

  • Reduced muscle strength in preterm-born youth highlights the need for early intervention.

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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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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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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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Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy