Effects of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation on functional capacity and cardiovascular risk factors in Brazilians assisted by public health care: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Conclusion This will be the first RCT to establish the effects of CR in Latin America. If positive, results will be used to promote broader implementation of comprehensive CR and patient access in the region and to inform a larger-scale trial powered for mortality. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
The evolving role of physical therapists in the long-term management of chronic low back pain: longitudinal care using assisted self-management strategies
Conclusion Longitudinal care using assisted self-management strategies is more congruent with the natural history of CLBP than are traditional approaches for PT intervention. This approach may empower patients to undergo lifestyle changes that will favorably influence long-term outcomes; however additional research is needed. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
External rotation elastic bands at the lower limb decrease rearfoot eversion during walking: a preliminary proof of concept
Conclusion The results indicated that the external rotation bands decreased rearfoot eversion during walking. This constitutes preliminary experimental evidence suggesting that increasing external rotation moments at the lower limb may reduce rearfoot eversion, which needs further testing. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
New version of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI-CAT): translation, cultural adaptation to Brazil and analyses of psychometric properties
Conclusion The PEDI-CAT/Brazil is a theoretically consistent, culturally appropriate, and reliable instrument. Its availability in Brazil will contribute to the evaluation and measurement of functional outcomes from clinical interventions, longitudinal follow-up, and rehabilitation research. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Factors associated with attitudes and beliefs of elders with acute low back pain: data from the study Back Complaints in the Elders (BACE)
Conclusion Screening of psychosocial factors is essential to the prevention of persistent and recurrent LBP. Early signs of these factors can help identify symptoms and behaviors for effective interventions. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effects of functional and analytical strength training on upper-extremity activity after stroke: a randomized controlled trial
Conclusion A five-week home-based functional muscle strengthening induced positive results for the upper-extremity level of activity of patients with moderate impairment after chronic stroke. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Ultrasound imaging in women's arm flexor muscles: intra-rater reliability of muscle thickness and echo intensity
Conclusion MT and EI assessed by ultrasonography in young women appear to be reliable an d may be used to monitor changes in muscle mass induced by strength training when these changes exceed the precision of ultrasound. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Acute effects of Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure (EPAP) on different levels in ventilation and electrical activity of sternocleidomastoid and parasternal muscles in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients: a randomized controlled trial
Conclusion In COPD patients, the use of EPAP10 was more effective in reducing accessory inspiratory activity and increasing parasternal activity, which was accompanied by an improvement in ventilation and a reduction in dyspnea. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Profile of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease classified as physically active and inactive according to different thresholds of physical activity in daily life
Conclusion In all classification methods, physically active patients with COPD have better exercise capacity, lung function, body composition, and functional status compared to physically inactive patients. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Is handgrip strength normalized to body weight a useful tool to identify dynapenia and functional incapacity in post-menopausal women?
Conclusion The results showed that handgrip strength was positively correlated with functional capacity. In addition, non-dynapenic women displayed a better functional status when compared to type I and type II dynapenic wome n. Thus, the determination of the handgrip strength thresholds could be an accessible and affordable clinical tool to identify people at risk of autonomy loss. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Risk of falls in Brazilian elders with and without low back pain assessed using the Physiological Profile Assessment: BACE study
Conclusion Elders with LBP have greater risk for falls than those without LBP. Our results suggest fall-risk screening may be sensible in elders with LBP. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effectiveness of prophylactic non-invasive ventilation on respiratory function in the postoperative phase of pediatric cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Conclusion NIV was safe and well accepted in this group of patients, and the protocol used was effective in improving PEF on the 1st DPO in the CPAP group. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
The Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy is now published by Elsevier: a step forward
(Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - December 23, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Physical therapy in occupational health and ergonomics: practical applications and innovative research approaches
Conclusions A protocol for standard analyses was developed for the results of two randomised controlled trials. This protocol describes the data, and the pre-determined statistical tests of relevant outcome measures. The plan demonstrates transparent and verifiable use of the data collected. This a priori protocol will be followed to ensure rigorous standards of data analysis are strictly adhered to. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 21, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention for low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee: protocol and statistical analysis plan for two randomised controlled trials
Conclusions A protocol for standard analyses was developed for the results of two randomised controlled trials. This protocol describes the data, and the pre-determined statistical tests of relevant outcome measures. The plan demonstrates transparent and verifiable use of the data collected. This a priori protocol will be followed to ensure rigorous standards of data analysis are strictly adhered to. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 21, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research
