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View article: Safety of grain and flour from perennial intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283
Safety of grain and flour from perennial intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 Open
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on grain and flour from perennial intermediate wheatgrass (IWG) (Thinopyrum intermedium) as…
View article: Immediate effect of robotic therapy using Armeo® on temperature distribution in the upper limbs of patient with stroke sequelae
Immediate effect of robotic therapy using Armeo® on temperature distribution in the upper limbs of patient with stroke sequelae Open
Currently, the use of robotic therapy is being increasingly used for the rehabilitation of individuals with stroke sequelae. This case report describes a patient who underwent a single session of robotic therapy, being evaluated using ther…
View article: Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block with lidocaine vs. saline combined with physical exercises for the rehabilitation of supraspinatus tendinitis: a randomized double-blind controlled trial
Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block with lidocaine vs. saline combined with physical exercises for the rehabilitation of supraspinatus tendinitis: a randomized double-blind controlled trial Open
Introduction Shoulder pain is the third leading cause of musculoskeletal complaints in primary care clinics. Its prevalence varies from 14% to 34%. Among all the structures that can cause shoulder pain, the most vulnerable to injury is the…
View article: Avaliação da força de preensão palmar e limiar de tolerância a dor à pressão entre indivíduos jovens e idosos
Avaliação da força de preensão palmar e limiar de tolerância a dor à pressão entre indivíduos jovens e idosos Open
Objective: Was to compare and verify the associations between muscle strength and pressure pain threshold (PPT) between elderly and young individuals. Methods: Observational cross-sectional study in which 53 volunteers participated and wer…
View article: Experiência do teleatendimento na reabilitação
Experiência do teleatendimento na reabilitação Open
Objective: Report the experience of call center in patients with spinal cord injury, stroke and amputee in a rehabilitation center. It consists of three cases that started rehabilitation by call center in the rehabilitation center of the I…
View article: Reproducibility and reliability of pressure algometry: are digital and analogue devices comparable?
Reproducibility and reliability of pressure algometry: are digital and analogue devices comparable? Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Digital and analogue algometry have been widely employed in clinical studies, but a recent investigation observed a systematic error between devices, which may hinder comparison of data from different studies. Th…
View article: The Immediate Effect of Exercising in a Virtual Reality Treadmill (C-Mill) on Skin Temperature of a Man with Lower Limb Amputation
The Immediate Effect of Exercising in a Virtual Reality Treadmill (C-Mill) on Skin Temperature of a Man with Lower Limb Amputation Open
Background. In amputees, exercising can impact the distribution of body temperature. The aim of this case report is to verify the acute effect of exercising in C-Mill on the temperature distribution in the lower limbs of a man with unilate…
View article: Self-assessment in a professional master's degree in health promotion: the perception of graduates
Self-assessment in a professional master's degree in health promotion: the perception of graduates Open
The Stricto Sensu Graduate Programs in the Professional modality, as well as the Master's Program in Health Promotion at the Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (UNASP), are committed to presenting social, scientific and technolog…
View article: Results from the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey: The Lived Experience of People with Spinal Cord Injury in South-Eastern Brazil
Results from the International Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey: The Lived Experience of People with Spinal Cord Injury in South-Eastern Brazil Open
Objective: The incidence of spinal cord injury in Brazil is increasing. It is important to understand more about how individuals are living with spinal cord injury.Design: Cross-sectional, observational study of individuals with spinal cor…
View article: Study of the relation between body weight and functional limitations and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Study of the relation between body weight and functional limitations and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis Open
Objective To assess the influence of the body weight in functional capacity and pain of adult and elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Methods The sample consisted of 107 adult and elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis divided…
View article: Robot-Assisted Therapy and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Motor Recovery in Stroke: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial
Robot-Assisted Therapy and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Motor Recovery in Stroke: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability, and up to 80% of stroke survivors undergo upper extremity motor dysfunction. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Robot-Assisted Therapy (RT) are used for upper…
View article: Body temperature and esthesia in individuals with stroke
Body temperature and esthesia in individuals with stroke Open
Patients with sequelae of stroke commonly report somatosensory losses. It is believed that body temperature may be associated with tactile sensibility and sensorimotor recovery of these patients. Demonstrate the associations among tactile …
View article: Sensory and Biochemical Characterization of Novel Drinks Based on Tomato Juice
Sensory and Biochemical Characterization of Novel Drinks Based on Tomato Juice Open
In these last years, consumers'choices are being directed towards healthier food and beverages with an increasing demand for functional products. In this study, we investigated the sensory and biochemical properties of novel drinks based o…
View article: Immediate effect of quick massage on muscle tension and pressure pain threshold
Immediate effect of quick massage on muscle tension and pressure pain threshold Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Massage is described as an effective complementary therapy for relieving muscle tension and pain.The aim of this study was to verify the benefits of quick massage on muscle tension and pressure pain tolerance thr…
View article: Prevalence of chronic pain and associated factors in a small town in southern Brazil
Prevalence of chronic pain and associated factors in a small town in southern Brazil Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic pain represents a relevant public health problem due to its high global prevalence, high costs of medical care, complexity of the treatment and loss of productive capacity.In Brazil, there are few populat…
View article: Discordance between radiographic findings, pain, and superficial temperature in knee osteoarthritis
Discordance between radiographic findings, pain, and superficial temperature in knee osteoarthritis Open
Introduction Knee pain is an imprecise marker of radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA). These patients are more likely to develop central sensitisation to pain, a risk factor for chronic pain. Objectives The aim of this study was to…
View article: Cutaneous temperature and pressure pain threshold in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Cutaneous temperature and pressure pain threshold in individuals with knee osteoarthritis Open
Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common disease in which skin temperature may be included among the pathophysiological factors. Thermography allows the mapping of cutaneous temperature and may be employed in the investigation of osteoarthr…
View article: Peripheral oxygen saturation is not influenced by the use of face masks in exercise
Peripheral oxygen saturation is not influenced by the use of face masks in exercise Open
In many cities worldwide the use of face masks in public spaces became mandatory to prevent dissemination of COVID-19. The closure of public parks, gymnasiums and other areas designed for the practice of physical exercise may contribute do…
View article: Pain, disability and catastrophizing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Pain, disability and catastrophizing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Knee osteoarthritis is among the leading sources of chronic disability and may lead to depression, anxiety and pain catastrophizing, enhancing perceived pain. This study aimed at investigating the influence of pa…
View article: Effects of cold versus hot compress on pain in university students with primary dysmenorrhea
Effects of cold versus hot compress on pain in university students with primary dysmenorrhea Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological complaint among young women. Several therapeutic resources have been studied, aiming at reducing pain. The objective of this study was to identify the influence of co…
View article: Effects of robotic intervention associated with conventional therapy on gait speed and resistance and trunk control in stroke patients
Effects of robotic intervention associated with conventional therapy on gait speed and resistance and trunk control in stroke patients Open
Objective: To verify the effects of gait and robotic stair training with G-EO System, associated with conventional rehabilitation, on gait speed and endurance and trunk control of stroke participants. Methods: Retrospective study with 28 p…
View article: Combined effects of physiotherapy and robotic therapy on gait balance and speed in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury
Combined effects of physiotherapy and robotic therapy on gait balance and speed in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury Open
Restoring the ability to walk, especially independently, is one of the goals in the rehabilitation of patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (ISCI). The G-EO System (GS) robotic gait training acts as a reinforcer of the repetitive and…
View article: Acute Effect of Robotic Therapy (G-EO System™) on the Lower Limb Temperature Distribution of a Patient with Stroke Sequelae
Acute Effect of Robotic Therapy (G-EO System™) on the Lower Limb Temperature Distribution of a Patient with Stroke Sequelae Open
Robotic therapy has been gaining prominence in poststroke rehabilitation programs. An example of these devices is the G-EO System™, which simulates gait as well as other more complexes standards of gait such as the steps on stairs. However…
View article: Abandonment of assistive products: assessing abandonment levels and factors that impact on it
Abandonment of assistive products: assessing abandonment levels and factors that impact on it Open
The simultaneous use of mutiple assistive products, users perception on the importance of using them, and completing the rehabilitation treatment were found to impact on the short and long-term use of products. The study offers inputs to d…
View article: Study of the relation between body weight and functional limitations and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Study of the relation between body weight and functional limitations and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis Open
Objective To assess the influence of the body weight in functional capacity and pain of adult and elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Methods The sample consisted of 107 adult and elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis divided…