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View article: Associations between kinesiophobia, pain, functional disability, balance confidence and transverse abdomen muscle activation in elderly individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a cross-sectional study
Associations between kinesiophobia, pain, functional disability, balance confidence and transverse abdomen muscle activation in elderly individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Chronic low back pain has a high prevalence in the elderly population. Psychosocial dimensions are possible causes of pain affecting the patient’s development and prognosis. Kinesiophobia is associated with a natural response to…
View article: Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme on Disability and Pain in Patients With Chronic Non‐Specific Neck Pain: Randomised Controlled Trial Assessor‐Blinded
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme on Disability and Pain in Patients With Chronic Non‐Specific Neck Pain: Randomised Controlled Trial Assessor‐Blinded Open
Introduction Chronic neck pain is an important public health problem. Telerehabilitation has emerged as an important tool for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. Objectives The study aims to identify the effectiveness of a telereh…
View article: Validity and Reliability of a Mobile Device Application for Assessing Motor Performance in the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
Validity and Reliability of a Mobile Device Application for Assessing Motor Performance in the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test Open
This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of a mobile device application for capturing center of mass (CoM) acceleration signals in analyzing and describing events during the 30-second chair stand test. A sample of 25 healthy y…
View article: Use of an inertial sensor and a force platform to assess static balance in participants affected by multibacillary leprosy
Use of an inertial sensor and a force platform to assess static balance in participants affected by multibacillary leprosy Open
Introduction Leprosy is a chronic, slowly developing infectious disease that affects the peripheral nerves, specifically Schwann cells. Individuals with the multibacillary type exhibit a propensity for developing chronic pain and a decreas…
View article: Intra and Inter-Device Reliabilities of the Instrumented Timed-Up and Go Test Using Smartphones in Young Adult Population
Intra and Inter-Device Reliabilities of the Instrumented Timed-Up and Go Test Using Smartphones in Young Adult Population Open
The Timed-Up and Go (TUG) test is widely utilized by healthcare professionals for assessing fall risk and mobility due to its practicality. Currently, test results are based solely on execution time, but integrating technological devices i…
View article: PREVALENCE OF CERVICAL PAIN IN ADULTS IN THE CITY OF ARACAJU, SERGIPE, BRAZIL
PREVALENCE OF CERVICAL PAIN IN ADULTS IN THE CITY OF ARACAJU, SERGIPE, BRAZIL Open
Objective: To estimate the current and last 12-month prevalence of cervical pain (CP) in adults in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. Method: Cross-sectional study with 242 adults aged between 18 and 59 living in urban areas. Sociodemographic data,…
View article: Wearable-based assessment of anticipatory postural adjustments during step initiation in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Wearable-based assessment of anticipatory postural adjustments during step initiation in patients with knee osteoarthritis Open
Older adults with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA) exhibit adaptive strategy for initiating walking, known as anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs). While video motion kinematics has been the traditional way of measuring APA…
View article: Sex education: Knowledge, comfort, motivation, and involvement of elementary school teachers in São Paulo, Brazil
Sex education: Knowledge, comfort, motivation, and involvement of elementary school teachers in São Paulo, Brazil Open
The degree of knowledge, comfort, motivation, and involvement of elementary school teachers in promoting sex education (SE) in schools must be evaluated by considering their age, initial academic foundation in SE, and religious beliefs. A …
View article: Global posture reeducation compared with segmental muscle stretching exercises in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial
Global posture reeducation compared with segmental muscle stretching exercises in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Muscle stretching exercises preserve corporal flexibility and decrease the retraction and shortening of myofascial and articular structures. These exercises are recommended for the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM). The purpose of …
View article: Socioeconomic and sex inequalities in chronic pain: A population-based cross-sectional study
Socioeconomic and sex inequalities in chronic pain: A population-based cross-sectional study Open
Objective We investigated the impact of socioeconomic inequalities on chronic pain of older adults according to sex. Materials and methods This population-based cross-sectional study used survey data from the 2015 cohort of the SABE Study …
View article: Effect of Different Frequencies of Electroacupuncture on Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Triple-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of Different Frequencies of Electroacupuncture on Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Triple-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial Open
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture is one of the most widely used therapies to treat chronic low back pain, whose analgesic effect seems to be potentiated by the addition of electric current (electroacupuncture). However, we are not aware of any clin…
View article: <i>Amigos de Fibro</i> (Fibro Friends): validation of an e-book to promote health in fibromyalgia
<i>Amigos de Fibro</i> (Fibro Friends): validation of an e-book to promote health in fibromyalgia Open
Background: Educational strategies are necessary for the care of patients with fibromyalgia. The objective was to develop and validate an e-book to promote the health of individuals with fibromyalgia. Methods: Methodological research in wh…
View article: The role of physiotherapy in fibromyalgia: Current and future perspectives
The role of physiotherapy in fibromyalgia: Current and future perspectives Open
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain, hyperalgesia and allodynia, commonly associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression. The clinical manif…
View article: Amigos de Fibro (Fibro Friends): Validation of an Educational Program to Promote Health in Fibromyalgia
Amigos de Fibro (Fibro Friends): Validation of an Educational Program to Promote Health in Fibromyalgia Open
Health education is one of the main items to enable the promotion of health for individuals with fibromyalgia (FM) in Primary Health Care (PHC) in Brazil. The purpose of this study was to validate a multidisciplinary educational health pro…
View article: Amigos de Fibro (Fibro Friends): development of an educational program for the health promotion of fibromyalgia patients
Amigos de Fibro (Fibro Friends): development of an educational program for the health promotion of fibromyalgia patients Open
Background: Educational practices are indicated to promote the health of people with fibromyalgia in primary health care. We aimed to develop an educative interdisciplinary program intended at the health promotion of individuals with fibro…
View article: Symptoms in different severity degrees of bruxism: a cross-sectional study
Symptoms in different severity degrees of bruxism: a cross-sectional study Open
Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate symptoms of the muscle pain, sleep quality, oral health, anxiety, stress and depression in individuals with different severity degrees of bruxism. Methods: Seventy-two individuals wit…
View article: Fibromyalgia: is there association between balance and pain? a pilot study
Fibromyalgia: is there association between balance and pain? a pilot study Open
Studies of balance and risk factors for falling typically focus on the elderly population or on individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Although fibromyalgia is associated with intrinsic factors that predispose to falls (pain, depression, f…
View article: Inter- and intra-rater reliability of computerized photogrammetry and universal goniometer in the measurement of hip flexion and abduction
Inter- and intra-rater reliability of computerized photogrammetry and universal goniometer in the measurement of hip flexion and abduction Open
The universal goniometer (UG) is the most frequently used tool for measuring range of motion (ROM), with demonstrated reliability. Computerized photogrammetry (CP) is widely used for postural assessment, but its role in the measurement of …
View article: Low Back Pain in Elderly from Belém-Pa, Brazil: Prevalence and Association with Functional Disability
Low Back Pain in Elderly from Belém-Pa, Brazil: Prevalence and Association with Functional Disability Open
Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in the elderly population living in Belém-Pará and to assess the spectrum of problems related to these diseases including the demographic, soci…
View article: Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Factors in Older Adults: Amazonia Brazilian Community Study
Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Factors in Older Adults: Amazonia Brazilian Community Study Open
To investigate the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and associated factors in the older adult Amazonia Brazilian community, a cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate 700 participants that were ≥60 years old. Pain intensity and fun…