Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

An exploration of the factors predicting clinical responses to customized foot orthoses in individuals with plantar heel pain

Pavinee Harutaichun, Ninwisan Hengsomboon, Pichaya Hengsomboon, Prasert Sakulsriprasert, Jim Richards, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101647

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Customized foot orthoses (CFOs) significantly improved pain and foot function in individuals with plantar heel pain after 6 months of use.
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Higher low back disability and neural tension on the symptomatic side were associated with a lower likelihood of responding to CFOs.
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The findings highlight the value of a comprehensive physical assessment, including spinal and neural factors, in predicting CFOs’ outcomes.

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PAINception: identification of contents and methods for delivering information about pain to children, adolescents, parents, and teachers

Mariana Nascimento Leite, Isabelle Bogard, Felipe José Jandre Reis, Renato José Soares, Yasmin Brasileiro de Souza, Bruno Tirotti Saragiotto, Steven J Kamper, Tiê Parma Yamato

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101645

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Children’s pain knowledge is moderate, with room for improvement in understanding.
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Parents have slightly better pain knowledge than teachers, but both groups show gaps.
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Teachers show excessive concern about pain, which may affect how they manage it.
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Interest in pain topics includes treatments, causes, and types of pain.
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Online methods, especially videos, are the preferred way to learn about pain.

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Ankle pump exercises do not produce clinically meaningful benefits in oedema, pain, functionality or mobility after acute ankle sprain: a randomised controlled trial

Guilherme S Nunes, Bruna Batista Da Cas, Andreza Evaldt de Lima, Gabriela Beck Aliano, Lucas dos Santos Costa, Brenda Dutra Guterres

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101656

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Ankle pump exercises resulted in a small, short-term reduction in ankle oedema.
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No influence was observed for pain, ankle range of motion, or function.
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Ankle pump exercises provide no clinical benefit for acute ankle sprain.

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Vol. 30. Núm. 6. (Em progresso)

(1 October 2026)

Esta edição está em progresso, mas contém artigos finais e totalmente citáveis.

Systematic review

Quality of reporting electrophysical resources for post-cesarean pain relief: A scoping review

Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza, Clara Maria de Araujo Silva, Helen Nogueira Carrer, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101637

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Limited data on education, ethnicity, and health risks of participants.
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No reports on adverse effects or satisfaction with the treatments.
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Trials had good quality but poor reporting of intervention details.
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Replication was limited due to missing data on adherence and fidelity.

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ASSOBRAFIR clinical practice guidelines in intensive care physical therapy: Rehabilitation strategies in critically ill adults

Saint-Clair Gomes Bernardes Neto, Bruno Prata Martinez, Adriana Claudia Lunardi, Alexandre Simões Dias, Alexia Gabriela da Silva Vieira, Amanda Moreira Ferreira, Ana Carolina Pereira Nunes Pinto, André Luiz Lisboa Cordeiro, ... Gerson Cipriano

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101635

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It is recommended to use a structured and progressive early mobilization protocol instead of usual care in critically ill patients admitted to the ICU (SR, LMCoE).
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It is recommended to use inspiratory muscle training instead of usual care in mechanically ventilated adult patients undergoing difficult or prolonged weaning (SR, MCoE).
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It is not suggested using passive mobilization (including resources such as electrical stimulation or orthostatic board) alone compared with usual care in non-cooperative critically ill patients in the ICU (CR, VLCoE).
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It is not suggested using inspiratory muscle training instead of usual care in mechanically ventilated adult patients under simple weaning (CR, LCoE).

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Masterclass

Relevance of improved reporting for non-pharmacological interventions in clinical trials: Bridging research to clinical practice

Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101653

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Incomplete intervention reporting makes effective treatments hard to reproduce in clinical practice.
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Registries, journals, and reviews should require the application of intervention description and fidelity‑assessment tools.
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Systematic reviews and guidelines must appraise intervention reporting and contextual feasibility, not only risk of bias.
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Improving the traceability and fidelity of interventions may temporarily reduce publication volume but ultimately strengthen clinical applicability.

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Artigo aberto

Original research

The effects of robot assisted therapy on upper limb functions and gait parameters in cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial

Mustafa Burak, Sinem Erturan Burak, Murat Akıncı, Ezgi Aydın Özaslan, Evren Yaşar, Bülent Elbasan

Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30: 101640

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Robot-assisted therapy significantly enhances upper extremity functions.
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Robotic-assisted therapy improves the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy.
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The study group showed improvements in upper extremity motion and gait parameters.
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Robot-assisted therapy achieved significant gains in independence and motor control.
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Robot-assisted therapy strengthens motor skills and walking balance in children.

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