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View article: Functionality and Quality of Life Analysis of Conservative Treatment in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Functionality and Quality of Life Analysis of Conservative Treatment in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Open
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the brachial plexus and its treatment is considered controversial. We aimed to assess the short-term outcomes of conservative treatment related to functionality and quality…
View article: The importance of optimal 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in the glycemic control of older adults with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Data from the study on aging and longevity EELO
The importance of optimal 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in the glycemic control of older adults with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Data from the study on aging and longevity EELO Open
Introduction: Optimal serum levels of vitamin D are of great importance, especially in populations with comorbidities such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Objective: The study evaluated the relationship between hypovitaminosis D and glycemic co…
View article: Reproducibility and validity of Londrina ADL Protocol in people with multiple sclerosis with light and moderate disability
Reproducibility and validity of Londrina ADL Protocol in people with multiple sclerosis with light and moderate disability Open
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly present negative impacts on activities of daily living (ADLs) with the disease progression. However, there is no instrument with measured metric properties specifically for use in people with MS…
View article: Mudanças na vida quotidiana em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas pelo impacto da doença
Mudanças na vida quotidiana em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas pelo impacto da doença Open
Objetivo: Verificar as mudanças na vida cotidiana em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas provocadas pelo impacto da doença foi o objetivo geral desta pesquisa etnográfica. Método: A pesquisa decorreu com 99 residentes de uma instituição de …
View article: Hypovitaminosis D, Low Bone Mineral Density, and Diabetes Mellitus as Probable Risk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly
Hypovitaminosis D, Low Bone Mineral Density, and Diabetes Mellitus as Probable Risk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly Open
Introduction Studies have found that elderly patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may present low levels of vitamin D (25 (OH) D), changes in bone mineral density, and diabetes mellitus (DM). Objective: To investigate …
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation of wheelchair skills test (version 4.3) for wheelchair users and caregivers to the Portuguese language (Brazil)
Cross-cultural adaptation of wheelchair skills test (version 4.3) for wheelchair users and caregivers to the Portuguese language (Brazil) Open
Objective: To perform cross-cultural adaptation of the Wheelchair Skills Test of manual wheelchair users and their caregivers into the Brazilian Portuguese language. Methods: The study was composed of translation, synthesis o…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation of wheelchair skills test (version 4.3) for wheelchair users and caregivers to the Portuguese language (Brazil)
Cross-cultural adaptation of wheelchair skills test (version 4.3) for wheelchair users and caregivers to the Portuguese language (Brazil) Open
Objective: To perform cross-cultural adaptation of the Wheelchair Skills Test of manual wheelchair users and their caregivers into the Brazilian Portuguese language. Methods: The study was composed of translation, synthesis o…
View article: Adaptação transcultural e validade face do Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (versão 4.3) para cuidadores
Adaptação transcultural e validade face do Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (versão 4.3) para cuidadores Open
Introduction: In Brazil, there is a gap of assessment, encompassing the use of assistive technology and functional mobility of wheelchairs users and caregivers. The Wheelchair Skills Program (WSP) is an integrated system that includes elem…
View article: Caracterização do Estilo de Vida de Universitários do Ensino Superior a Distância
Caracterização do Estilo de Vida de Universitários do Ensino Superior a Distância Open
O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os aspectos do estilo de vida em jovens estudantes universitários da modalidade Ensino a Distância (EaD). Deste estudo transversal, participaram 104 universitários dos seguintes cursos: Pedagogia, Serviç…
View article: Avaliação dos Níveis de Atividade Física em Estudantes Universitários do Ensino a Distância
Avaliação dos Níveis de Atividade Física em Estudantes Universitários do Ensino a Distância Open
Atualmente tem se observado que as incidências de mortes são ocasionadas por fatores relacionados ao comportamento humano, como no caso da inatividade física. Esta pesquisa se objetivou em avaliar o nível de atividade física habitual - AF …
View article: Avaliação da Simetria Corporal e Controle de Tronco em Hemiparéticos Pós-Acidente Vascular Encefálico: Uma Série de Casos
Avaliação da Simetria Corporal e Controle de Tronco em Hemiparéticos Pós-Acidente Vascular Encefálico: Uma Série de Casos Open
O acidente vascular encefálico - AVE pode ocasionar como sequela um quadro de hemiparesia, disfunção que gera dificuldades na realizaçãodas atividades rotineiras. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a simetria corporal e a transferência de pe…
View article: The effect of elastic abdominal binder use on respiratory function on persons with high spinal cord injury at orthostatic position.
The effect of elastic abdominal binder use on respiratory function on persons with high spinal cord injury at orthostatic position. Open
Introduction: Spinal cord injury causes respiratory muscles paralysis, especially in high thoracic paraplegia and tetraplegia with injury above or right on the sixth thoracic segment, and also biomechanics, volumes, capacities and respirat…
View article: Evaluation factors for determining the quality of life of physically independent elderly
Evaluation factors for determining the quality of life of physically independent elderly Open
Introduction: Brazil has experienced an epidemiological transition process, characterized by an aging population, with a rise in chronic diseases and reduction in infectious diseases. In this context, aging brings about the presence of mul…
View article: The comparison of postural balance in elderly active, sedentary and with vestibulopathy
The comparison of postural balance in elderly active, sedentary and with vestibulopathy Open
Introduction: To be sedentary and have any disease with regard to vestibular pathology can compromise the performance of the postural control and increases the risk of falls. Objective: This study aimed to compare the postural control of e…
View article: Influência do tratamento com fármacos antivertiginosos sobre o equilíbrio postural e qualidade de vida de indivíduos com queixas de tontura
Influência do tratamento com fármacos antivertiginosos sobre o equilíbrio postural e qualidade de vida de indivíduos com queixas de tontura Open
Resumo: OBJETIVO: avaliar a influência do tratamento com fármacos antivertiginosos sobre a qualidade de vida e o equilíbrio postural de adultos e idosos com queixas de tontura. MÉTODOS: estudo transversal, com amostra de 51 indivíduos port…
View article: Is There a Possible Association between Dietary Habits and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly? The Importance of Diet and Counseling
Is There a Possible Association between Dietary Habits and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly? The Importance of Diet and Counseling Open
Introduction Poor diet habits and inadequate intake of nutrients are a concern in the elderly. Nutritional education with guidance may improve the results of the treatment of vertigo. Objective Evaluate the presence of benign paroxysmal po…