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View article: #1898 Investigating the skeletal muscle and kidney function crosstalk in survivors of critical illness
#1898 Investigating the skeletal muscle and kidney function crosstalk in survivors of critical illness Open
Background and Aims The skeletal muscles and kidneys are frequently affected during critical illness, yet their crosstalk remains poorly explored in the long-term. We investigated the crosstalk between skeletal muscle and kidney function i…
View article: A novel application of transcranial pulse stimulation in rehabilitation: pain management in refractory knee osteoarthritis – a case series
A novel application of transcranial pulse stimulation in rehabilitation: pain management in refractory knee osteoarthritis – a case series Open
Background: Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in adults and a leading cause of years lived with disability. Knee osteoarthritis is a significant burden on health systems worldwide. Objective: This study evaluated the…
View article: Risk factors associated with chronic pain and fibromyalgia-like symptoms post-COVID hospitalization
Risk factors associated with chronic pain and fibromyalgia-like symptoms post-COVID hospitalization Open
Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) may manifest as chronic pain and fibromyalgia-like symptoms, but the specific risk factors contributing to these outcomes remain poorly understood. We conducted a prospective cohort study using data from the ongoi…
View article: Development of a World Health Organization indicator and corresponding questions to measure effective coverage of rehabilitation
Development of a World Health Organization indicator and corresponding questions to measure effective coverage of rehabilitation Open
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
View article: Efeitos do uso da toxina botulínica A na função do membro superior de pacientes adultos após acidente vascular cerebral segundo a Escala Fugl-Meyer: uma revisão integrativa
Efeitos do uso da toxina botulínica A na função do membro superior de pacientes adultos após acidente vascular cerebral segundo a Escala Fugl-Meyer: uma revisão integrativa Open
Objective: To identify the effects of botulinum toxin type A on the function of spastic upper limbs in adult patients after stroke, according to the Fugl-Meyer Scale. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted, with searches ov…
View article: De novo post–COVID-19 chronic pain: a piece of information about risk factor and clinical features
De novo post–COVID-19 chronic pain: a piece of information about risk factor and clinical features Open
Objective: SARS-CoV-2 infection has been linked with chronic pain, leading to disability and affecting quality of life. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Mu-opioid receptor gene, which influence pain intensity, perception, and analges…
View article: Maladaptive Compensatory Neural Mechanisms Associated with Activity-Related Osteoarthritis Pain: Dissociation of Psychological and Activity-Related Neural Mechanisms of WOMAC Pain and VAS Pain
Maladaptive Compensatory Neural Mechanisms Associated with Activity-Related Osteoarthritis Pain: Dissociation of Psychological and Activity-Related Neural Mechanisms of WOMAC Pain and VAS Pain Open
Background/Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common causes of chronic pain and disability in older adults. Its mechanisms are both peripheral and central, causing discordance between pain intensity and disease severi…
View article: The role of biological sex in neurophysiological associations of patients with chronic osteoarthritis pain: a prospective cross-sectional study
The role of biological sex in neurophysiological associations of patients with chronic osteoarthritis pain: a prospective cross-sectional study Open
Our study suggests that sex is a confounder and effect modifier mainly in the relationship between neurophysiological variables and pain-related outcomes in a chronic OA pain population. Females may have weaker associations between pain in…
View article: Pain modulation in amputees: Exploring conditioned pain modulation and its influencing factors on amputated and non-amputated sides: A cross-sectional study
Pain modulation in amputees: Exploring conditioned pain modulation and its influencing factors on amputated and non-amputated sides: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Amputation leads to significant physical, psychological, and emotional challenges, with chronic pain being among the most debilitating outcomes. Conditioned Pain Modulation (CPM) is a key mechanism for understanding pain modulat…
View article: Defective Intracortical Inhibition as a Marker of Impaired Neural Compensation in Amputees Undergoing Rehabilitation
Defective Intracortical Inhibition as a Marker of Impaired Neural Compensation in Amputees Undergoing Rehabilitation Open
Background/Objectives: Lower-limb amputation (LLA) leads to disability, impaired mobility, and reduced quality of life, affecting 1.6 million people in the USA. Post-amputation, motor cortex reorganization occurs, contributing to phantom l…
View article: Outcomes of native or graft abdominal aortic infection managed with orthotopic xeno pericardial grafts or cryopreserved allograft
Outcomes of native or graft abdominal aortic infection managed with orthotopic xeno pericardial grafts or cryopreserved allograft Open
A pericardial substitute offers the possibility of in situ aortic reconstruction without the problems of availability and with midterm results comparable with those achieved with aortic allografts. Further studies with long-term follow-up …
View article: Recovery of appetite after using a direct weight-bearing exoskeleton for walking: a case report
Recovery of appetite after using a direct weight-bearing exoskeleton for walking: a case report Open
Introduction Loss of appetite is a neglected condition in individuals with spinal cord injury, often assessed as an emotional issue, without considering the autonomic dysfunctions that decrease gastric afferents, altering hunger perception…
View article: The use of The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation and Follow-Up: a Structured Proposal
The use of The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation and Follow-Up: a Structured Proposal Open
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is the operationalization of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the rehabilitation care performed at the Institute of Cancer of the State of São Paul…
View article: Pain Pressure Threshold as a Non-Linear Marker of Neural Adaptation in Amputees: Evidence from the DEFINE Cohort
Pain Pressure Threshold as a Non-Linear Marker of Neural Adaptation in Amputees: Evidence from the DEFINE Cohort Open
Background: Amputation poses significant physical, psychological, and emotional challenges, with chronic pain being one of the most debilitating outcomes. Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT), a measure of nociceptive sensitivity, is a valuable t…
View article: Reference values for instrumented Timed Up and Go—outcomes of vertical accelerations and angular velocities in healthy subjects
Reference values for instrumented Timed Up and Go—outcomes of vertical accelerations and angular velocities in healthy subjects Open
Background: Gait is a fundamental function, and instrumented timed up and go (iTUG) has become a widely used gait analysis tool. Reference values of healthy populations are recommended when assessment technologies are used in clinical sett…
View article: High Body Mass Index Disrupts the Homeostatic Relationship Between Pain Inhibitory Control and the Symptomatology in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis—A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the DEFINE Study
High Body Mass Index Disrupts the Homeostatic Relationship Between Pain Inhibitory Control and the Symptomatology in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis—A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the DEFINE Study Open
Objective: As outlined in our previous study, this study aims to investigate the role of body mass index (BMI) as an effect modifier in the relationship between conditioned pain modulation (CPM) and clinical outcomes, including depression,…
View article: Neurophysiological Markers of Adaptation and Compensation Following Lower Limb Amputation: An Analysis of EEG Oscillations and Clinical Predictors from the DEFINE Cohort Study
Neurophysiological Markers of Adaptation and Compensation Following Lower Limb Amputation: An Analysis of EEG Oscillations and Clinical Predictors from the DEFINE Cohort Study Open
Background: Neuroplasticity, involving cortical and subcortical reorganization, plays a critical role in the adaptation and compensation process post-amputation. However, underlying neurophysiological changes remain unclear, particularly i…
View article: The Role of Maladaptive Plasticity in Modulating Pain Pressure Threshold Post-Spinal Cord Injury
The Role of Maladaptive Plasticity in Modulating Pain Pressure Threshold Post-Spinal Cord Injury Open
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) frequently leads to pain, leading to significant disability. Pain sensitization, a key feature of SCI, is commonly assessed via quantitative sensory testing like the Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT), thoug…
View article: The Knee-SCHOOL: a brief patient-centered multidisciplinary educational program for knee osteoarthritis
The Knee-SCHOOL: a brief patient-centered multidisciplinary educational program for knee osteoarthritis Open
Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of arthritis in adults and a leading cause of years lived with disability, representing a significant burden on healthcare worldwide. Objective Describe the structure and educati…
View article: Teste cardiopulmonar em exoesqueleto para marcha robotizada em esteira rolante com suspensão do peso corporal: uma opção para avaliação de pessoas com tetraplegia - relato de caso
Teste cardiopulmonar em exoesqueleto para marcha robotizada em esteira rolante com suspensão do peso corporal: uma opção para avaliação de pessoas com tetraplegia - relato de caso Open
The life expectancy of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) has increased. Ageing has greater exposure to risk factors, increasing the morbidity of non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular. Objective: To describe the use of a r…
View article: Adaptive Compensatory Neurophysiological Biomarkers of Motor Recovery Post-Stroke: Electroencephalography and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Insights from the DEFINE Cohort Study
Adaptive Compensatory Neurophysiological Biomarkers of Motor Recovery Post-Stroke: Electroencephalography and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Insights from the DEFINE Cohort Study Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore longitudinal relationships between neurophysiological biomarkers and upper limb motor function recovery in stroke patients, focusing on electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulati…
View article: EEG Oscillations as Neuroplastic Markers of Neural Compensation in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: The Role of Slow-Frequency Bands
EEG Oscillations as Neuroplastic Markers of Neural Compensation in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: The Role of Slow-Frequency Bands Open
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects approximately 250,000 to 500,000 individuals annually. Current therapeutic interventions predominantly focus on mitigating the impact of physical and neurological impairments, with limited funct…
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: Adaptive Compensatory Neurophysiological Biomarkers of Motor Recovery Post-Stroke: EEG and TMS Insights from the DEFINE Cohort Study
Adaptive Compensatory Neurophysiological Biomarkers of Motor Recovery Post-Stroke: EEG and TMS Insights from the DEFINE Cohort Study Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore longitudinal relationships between neurophysiological biomarkers and upper limb motor function recovery in stroke patients, focusing on electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulati…
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: Efeitos do treinamento em esteira ergométrica sobre a funcionalidade na paralisia cerebral: uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Efeitos do treinamento em esteira ergométrica sobre a funcionalidade na paralisia cerebral: uma revisão integrativa da literatura Open
Objective: The aim of this integrative literature review was to analyze the key benefits of treadmill training (TT) for the functionality of ambulatory children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Method: Searches were conducted in t…
View article: The Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation and Follow-Up: A Structured Proposal
The Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation and Follow-Up: A Structured Proposal Open
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is the operationalization of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in the rehabilitation care performed at the Institute of Cancer of the State of São Paulo thro…