To evaluate the validity and reliability of Foot Function Index (FFI) in its Brazilian Portuguese version.The FFI were tested 50 volunteers, with plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia chronic ankle sprain. The process used Short Form-36 (SF-36) Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) questionnaires. correlation between FFI, SF-36 FAOS was done using Pearson's linear coefficient. inter intra-evaluator ascertained by means intraclass coefficient (ICC) internal consistency Cronbach's alpha scores to assess...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition, particularly among women. Patients with PFPS usually experience weakness in the gluteal muscles, as well and impaired motor control during activities of daily living. Strengthening hip muscles an effective way treating this disorder. Neuromuscular training has also been identified therapeutic tool, although benefits intervention patients remain inconclusive. This protocol randomized controlled trial blind assessor....

Aim Diabetes Mellitus progressively leads to impairments in stability and joint motion might affect coordination patterns, mainly due neuropathy. This study aims describe changes intralimb healthy individuals patients with absent, mild and, severe stages of Methods Forty-seven diabetic were classified into three groups neuropathic severity by a fuzzy model: 18 without neuropathy (DIAB), 7 (MILD), 22 moderate (SVRE). Thirteen subjects included as controls (CTRL). Continuous relative phase...

Perform the translation and cultural adaptation of questionnaire Foot Functional Index (FFI), which assesses functionality foot, to Brazilian Portuguese version.The version development FFI was based on guideline proposed by Guillemin. The applied process consisted of: (1) translation; (2) back-translation; (3) committee review; (4) pretesting. 40 patients, both genders, aged over 18 years old, with plantar fasciitis metatarsalgia verify level instrument comprehension. final set after getting...

Abstract Assessing energy requirements is a fundamental activity in clinical dietetic practice. The aim of this study was to investigate which resting expenditure (REE) predictive equations are the best alternatives indirect calorimetry before and after an interdisciplinary therapy Brazilian obese women. In all, twelve based on weight, height, sex, age, fat-free mass fat were tested. REE measured by calorimetry. consisted nutritional, physical exercise, psychological physiotherapy support...

Abstract Introduction: Basketball is one of the most popular sports involving gestures and movements that require single-leg based support. Dorsiflexion range motion (DROM), balance postural control may influence performance this sport. Objective: To compare correlate measures balance, ankle DROM between amateur basketball athletes non-athletes. Methods: Cross-sectional study, composed by 122 subjects allocated into group (CG = 61) (BG 61). These groups were subdivided two other age: 12-14...

Purpose: To compare muscle strength, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), motor coordination and balance, between children with without Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW).Materials methods: This is an observational case-control study. The primary outcome the triceps surae strength. secondary outcomes are anterior tibialis lower limb coordination, ROM. Thirty-eight were recruited: 19 5 to 11 years old ITW healthy (control). Ankle ROM, surae, balance assessed.Results: Children showed reduced...

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The purpose of the present study was to compare self-report and interview administration methods using Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand Questionnaire (DASH) in patients with rotator cuff disorders. Thirty male female over 18 years age disorders (tendinopathy or tear) Brazilian Portuguese as their primary language were recruited for assessment via Questionnaire. A randomization method used determine whether questionnaires would be self-reported (n=15)...

Mouth breathing is a chronic syndrome that may bring about postural changes. Finding characteristic patterns of changes occurring in the complex musculoskeletal system mouth-breathing children has been challenge. Learning vector quantization (LVQ) an artificial neural network model can be applied for this purpose.The aim present study was to apply LVQ determine profiles shown by children, order further understand abnormal posture among mouth breathers.Postural training data on 52 (30...

AbstractIntroduction The adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) causes changes on the compliance of chest. These may be associated with impaired lung function and reduced functional exercise capacity these adolescents. We aimed to evaluate correlation between capacity, geometry chest at different stages AIS.Materials methods study was carried out in a cross-sectional design which were evaluated 27 AIS patients disease. For wall evaluation, created angles/distances (A/D), quantified by...

The aims of this study were (i) to ascertain the prevalence different types metatarsal formula among patients with primary metatarsalgia; (ii) compare variable "shortening first in relation second" (I/II) between metatarsalgia and control groups; (iii) analyze intra interobserver concordance by means Morton's transverse line method Hardy Clapham's arc method. A cross-sectional observational was conducted on 56 radiographs their 112 ft, which group group. evaluations done December 2012 June...

PURPOSE: To determine the effect of rehabilitation using video games combined with conventional therapy in children loss range motion (ROM) after conservative or surgical treatment upper limb fractures. METHODS: This retrospective observational study included 12 (9 boys, 3 gi rls; mean age: 6.75 ± 2.83 y) treated game and physical following fracture. Children completed 60 minutes (20 40 therapy) two times per week until was no longer warranted. The flexion extension ROM elbow wrist,...

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare balance control, hamstring flexibility and range motion (ROM) hip rotators between competitive recreational ballet dancers. Methods: Sixty dancers aged 12–18 were placed into two groups based on their technical level: competition group (CG, n = 30) recreation (RG, 30). then subdivided by age: CG 12–14 (n 14) 15–18 16); RG 16). Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) employed for assessment balance. Hamstring evaluated using popliteal angle test. A...

Background: The Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a quick, easy, and reliable clinical assessment for measuring foot posture variation in different environments. aim of the study was to translate FPI into Brazilian Portuguese assess its inter intra-observer reliability.Methods: cross-cultural adaptation 6-item version (FPI-6) accomplished using standard guidelines. Forty-two volunteers participated reliability process, assessed by two examiners at three occasions, evaluated intraclass correlation...