The Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (BJPT) is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapy Research and Graduate Studies (ABRAPG-Ft). It publishes original research articles on topics related to the areas of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences, including clinical, basic or applied studies on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of movement disorders.
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Physical activity does not return to pre-diagnosis level 3 years after diagnosis.
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Impact of different cancer treatments on physical activity levels remains unclear.
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Personalised physical activity guidelines are needed in gynaecological cancer.
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Women with stress UI were eight times more likely to report cure after PFMT.
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Women with combined UI types were five times more likely to report cure after PFMT.
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PFMT improves symptoms and QoL in women with stress, urge and combined UI types.
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Results support the recommendation of PFMT as first-line treatment for UI in women.
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Pregnant women are encouraged to train the abdominal muscles to enhance normal birth.
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The results showed a decline in abdominal training during pregnancy.
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No associations were found between abdominal training and birth outcomes.
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The results question that abdominal training during pregnancy affect delivery.
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The majority of women do not have access to physical therapy for urinary incontinence in primary health centers.
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Physical therapy intervention can be succssesfully implemented in primary health care centers.
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The PFMT and bladder training was effective, with positive results as early as 6 weeks.
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The protocols tested should be used in primary health centers.
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The MCFQ is an innovative and promising instrument for the evaluation of maternal perception of fatigue during labor.
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First questionnaire developed and validated for labor.
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The questionnaire has adequate content, internal consistency and face validity.
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The MCFQ helps the decision making of obstetrics physical therapists.
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PGQ-Br has adequate measurement properties, including a moderate responsiveness.
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The use of PGQ-Br is preferable to evaluate pelvic pain during pregnancy.
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The overall impairment of pregnant women is evaluated by the total score of PGQ-Br.
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Ai Chi can be used to treat arm volume for breast cancer related lymphoedema.
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For the circumstances seen here, the main effect of Ai Chi is in the short term.
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After 1h, the effect of Ai Chi was similar to conventional aquatic therapy.
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Participants were satisfied with both, Ai Chi and conventional aquatic therapy.
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Exercise in pregnancy is associated with better control of maternal weight gain.
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Moderate regular exercise throughout pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes.
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Healthy pregnant women should be encourage to exercise regularly.
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Twelve weeks of BodyPump (low load resistance training) and heavy load resistance training with and without a personal trainer did not show any between group effects on self-reported musculoskeletal pain in overweight women.
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High (≥75%) versus low (≤75%) exercise adherence do not affect the prevalence of bodily pain after 12 weeks of resistance training.
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We need more studies evaluating changes in musculoskeletal pain during popular exercise concepts.
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Exercise prevents factors that contribute to inadequate birth weight.
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Maternal exercise prevents EGWG, GDM and obesity related complications.
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Adequate birth weight reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.
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Exercise interventions do not increase the risk of SGA infant.
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Healthy pregnant women should exercise within the recommended guidelines.
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The evidence of core stabilization exercises is controversial.
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Exercises need to be understood in the bio-psycho-social context.
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Individually tailor the exercises to the patient's needs and capability.
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Adherence might increase when the patients understand the aim of the exercises.
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Exercises need to guided and supervised to secure performance and quality.
