This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in subjects with osteoarthritis (OA) knee compared OA who performed land-based exercises.Sixty-four were randomly assigned 1 2 groups that exercises for 18 weeks: a water-based exercise group and group. The outcome measures included visual analog scale (VAS) pain previous week, Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), during gait assessed by VAS at rest immediately following 50-foot (15.24-m)...

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of pilates method on patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). Method: A randomized controlled trial was carried out in sixty a diagnosis LBP. Patients were randomly assigned to one two groups: Experimental Group (EG) that maintained medication treatment use NSAID and underwent Control (CG) continue did not undergo any other intervention. blinded assessor performed all evaluations at baseline (T0), after 45, 90, 180 days (T45, T90 T180)...

To assess the effectiveness of a functional splint for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.Forty patients with diagnosis painful trapezio-metacarpal osteoarthritis dominant hand were randomized into 2 groups. The study group received at baseline and used it during activities daily living 180 days control only evaluations first 90 following days. Pain, strength, function dexterity (with without splint) measured by blinded assessor baseline, 45, days.The groups homogenous all outcomes evaluated....

<h3>Objective</h3> To assess the impact of daily cane use during gait in relation to pain, function, general health and energy expenditure among patients with knee osteoarthritis. <h3>Method</h3> Sixty-four were randomly assigned an experimental group (EG) or control (CG). The EG used a every day for 2 months, whereas CG did not this period. first outcome was pain second function (Lequesne WOMAC), (SF-36) (gas analysis 6-minute walk test (6MWT) without cane). Evaluations performed at...

To evaluate the difference in isokinetic strength of hip muscles between patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and matched healthy controls, to establish correlation this pain function OA.25 a diagnosis unilateral OA, 25 bilateral 50 controls were evaluated using visual analog scale for pain, Lequesne index, Western Ontario McMaster Universities questionnaire an test.The groups age, gender body mass index. The results test revealed lower peak torque OA than control group all movements...

Objective: To determine the effect of a progressive resistance exercise (PRE) program on women with osteoarthritis (OA) knee. Methods: Eligible subjects included aged 40 to 70 years pain between 3 and 8 10-cm scale. Among 144 screened, 60 met eligibility criteria were randomized experimental group (EG) or control (CG). Subjects in EG participated 12-week PRE twice week CG remained waiting list for physical therapy. The consisted strengthening exercises knee extensors, flexors, hip abductors...

The objective of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire on specific knowledge about low back pain entitled "The Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire". There is need for instruments assess patient regarding chronic illness. Such methods can contribute the education patients. Questionnaire developed through five focus groups. distributed 50 patients their comprehension terms. To reproducibility, 20 were surveyed by two different interviewers same day twice single interviewer...

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of total contact insoles (TCI) in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF). Methods. A double-blind randomized controlled trial was carried out intention-to-treat analysis. Seventy-four were randomly allocated to use a TCI made ethylene vinyl acetate (study group, n = 37) or flat insole (control 37). The following assessment tools used: visual analog scale for pain while walking and at rest, Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36) quality life, Foot...

To assess the effectiveness of foot orthoses with regard to pain, function, quality life, and global perceived effect in patients rheumatoid arthritis (RA).A double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) was carried out. Eighty women RA were randomly assigned an experimental group (EG) or a control (CG). The EG used insole metatarsal medial arch supports CG flat for 6 months. Evaluations performed at baseline after 45, 90, 180 days by blinded assessor were: pain while walking rest,...

Systemic sclerosis is a relatively rare connective tissue disorder characterized by severe and progressive fibrosis of the skin. Due to current lack available information on this subject, aim present study was assess light touch sensations in hands patients with systemic sclerosis.We completed cross-sectional comparative study. Light were evaluated 30 individuals, including 15 who exhibited changes dermis their without loss distal phalanx subjects did not exhibit upper limbs (control group)....

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular injections (IAIs) with triamcinolone hexacetonide (TH) combined a progressive resistance exercise program (PREP) in improving pain, function, muscle strength, and quality life elderly patients knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods Fifty-nine individuals OA were randomized into three groups: IAI TH (IAI-TH) + PREP, saline solution (IAI-SS) placebo PREP. The IAIs administered once, one week before starting which was performed...

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Body image improvement is considered to be the main reason for undergoing plastic surgery. The objective was translate Dysmorphic Disorder Examination (BDDE) into Brazilian Portuguese and adapt validate this questionnaire use in Brazil. DESIGN SETTING: Cross-sectional survey, at Department of Plastic Surgery Universidade Federal de São Paulo. METHODS: BDDE first translated then back-translated English. These translations were discussed by healthcare professionals order...

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of overall progressive resistance training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial blinded assessor and intention-to-treat analysis. Setting: Outpatient clinics. Subjects: Sixty arthritis according to American College Rheumatology criteria, aged between 18 65 years old, under stable medication not performing regular physical activity were randomized into two groups: intervention group (IG) control (CG)....

To evaluate the effectiveness of a night-time hand positioning splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Randomized controlled trial.Fifty arthritis were divided randomly into 2 groups. The study group used starting at baseline, while control only during evaluations. All attended evaluations wearing their splints, so that assessor remained blinded to patient allocation. splints stored cabinet between assessments. Participants evaluated 45 and 90 days, using visual analogue scale for pain;...

We investigated body image in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), correlating it self-esteem, function, and quality of life. Forty-three RA 39 control individuals from the community between 18 70 years age paired for gender, age, mass index (BMI) were evaluated. Patients assessed [Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination (BDDE)], self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), function [Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)] life [Short Form-36 (SF-36)]. The group had a mean 51.6 years, BMI...

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of customized insole in patients with Morton’s neuroma. Design: Double-blind randomized controlled trial intent-to-treat analysis. Setting: Outpatients, University Hospital. Subjects: A total 72 neuroma met inclusion criteria and were randomly allocated to either study group ( n = 36) or control 36). Interventions: The was assigned use a metatarsal arch support made ethyl vinyl acetate received flat same material, color, density. Main measures: primary...

We investigated body image in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), correlating it self-esteem, function, and quality of life. Forty-three RA 39 control individuals from the community between 18 70 years age paired for gender, age, mass index (BMI) were evaluated. Patients assessed [Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination (BDDE)], self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), function [Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)] life [Short Form-36 (SF-36)]. The group had a mean 51.6 years, BMI...

To compare the energy expenditure in patients with unilateral knee osteoarthritis while walking canes of different lengths.A quasi-experimental study (single-group) was carried out on thirty osteoarthritis. An adjustable aluminum cane used, and three lengths were determined for each subject: C1--length from floor to greater trochanter; C2--length distal wrist crease; C3--length obtained by formula: height x 0.45 + 0.87 m. Resting heart rates measured a Polar hear rate meter. Walking speed...