Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the prolapse and incontinence knowledge quiz (PIKQ-Br) for Brazilian women with urinary incontinence.

Background: The Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Quiz (PIKQ) was developed to assess women's knowledge of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI).

Objective: To perform the translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the PIKQ for Brazilian women with UI (PIKQ-Br).

Methods: The measurement properties were tested for validity (content and face, structural, and hypotheses testing) and reliability (internal consistency, test-retest, and measurement error) in 130 women with UI from Recife, Brazil.

Use of a peanut ball, positioning and pelvic mobility in parturient women shortens labour and improves maternal satisfaction with childbirth: a randomised trial.

Question: What is the effect of a protocol targeted at the various stages of labour - with a peanut ball, positioning and pelvic mobility - on the duration of labour, pain severity, fatigue, maternal outcomes, neonatal outcomes and satisfaction in parturients without analgesia?

Design: A randomised trial with concealed allocation, blinding of assessors and intention-to-treat analysis.

Participants: One hundred women in active labour.

Intervention: The experimental group received the protocol targeted at the various stages of labour, with a peanut ball, positioning and pelvic mobility, whilst the control group received usual care.

Effects of an eight-week physical exercise program on low back pain and function in fruit workers: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Low back pain is prevalent in workers' health and functional performance.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a physical exercise program on low back pain and disability in fruit workers.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial assigned 44 workers (37 ± 9 years) to two groups.

Efficacy of educational instructions on pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of urinary incontinence: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of educational interventions on pelvic floor (PF) muscle training in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI).

Methods: This is a systematic review of literature with meta-analysis, performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). To do so, randomized clinical trials that performed educational interventions of PF, UI, and developed the training of PF muscles (TPFM) for incontinent women, performing group or individual comparisons, with control and experimental groups or with two or more experimental groups were selected.

Association between the time of physical laboral activities and leisure over shoulder pain in fruitculture workers: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Fruitculture workers are exposed to shoulder pain disorders due to long working times in overhead activities.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the association between the time of physical work and leisure activities over the perception of shoulder pain intensity in fruit growing workers.

Methods: This is a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional study.

Trends in consuming alcoholic beverages among adolescents and young adults of school age: sexes differences.

Objective: To analyze the tendency of alcoholic beverage consumption among adolescents and young adults at school age according to their sexes.

Methods: This is a trend research study in public schools of the municipality of Petrolina, between 2014 and 2016, with 3146 students aged between 12 and 24 years old. The instrument was constituted by socio-economic inquiry and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Activation of upper limb muscles in subjects with scapular dyskinesis during bench-press and dumbbell fly on stable and unstable surfaces.

Background: Scapular dyskinesis has been associated with shoulder dysfunctions, and changes in electromyographic (EMG) activity have been reported during the execution of some exercises.

Objective: To compare upper limb muscles EMG of asymptomatic subjects with and without scapular dyskinesis during bench-press and dumbbell fly exercise performed on different surface stability conditions.

Methods: Twenty-eight physically active men were allocated into two groups: Control group (n= 14) and Dyskinesis group (n= 14).

Factors associated with missing strings and expulsion after postplacental insertion of copper T380A intrauterine devices.

Objective: To identify clinical and demographic factors associated with missing strings and expulsion after postplacental insertion of copper T380A intrauterine devices (TCu380A IUD).

Methods: This is a secondary analysis of an implementation study. We followed participants who had a postplacental TCu380A IUD insertion, at two postpartum visits: 45-90 days (visit 1) and 6-9 months (visit 2).

Use of unstable exercises in periscapular muscle activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of electromyographic studies.

Background: The use of unstable surfaces has been proposed to increase the neuromuscular demand. This strategy has been adopted to generate an increase in the activity of periscapular muscles due to its role in the stabilization of the scapula. However, the influence of this instability on the EMG activity remains uncertain.

Additional Functional Performance Gains After 24-Week Unstable Strength Training With Cognitive Training in Community-Dwelling Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Trial.

The authors investigated the effects of unstable strength training (UST) without or with cognitive training (C+UST) on functional performance in community-dwelling older adults. A total of 50 participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to either 24 weeks of thrice-weekly UST (n = 25) or C+UST (n = 25). All participants performed moderate-intensity strength exercises using unstable surfaces, and C+UST participants simultaneously received cognitive training in addition to UST.

Effects of Workplace-Based Intervention for Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The main objective of this study is to update the evidence related to the effectiveness of exercise and ergonomic interventions in the perception of shoulder pain intensity in workers considering the shoulder pain intensity and the minimum clinically important change in the analysis. The bibliographic search was conducted in seven databases (Cochrane, EMBASE, SciELO, PubMed, PEDro, Web of Science and Scopus) from March to April 2019. The study selection included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving workers with shoulder pain who underwent physical exercises, ergonomics, and combined interventions.

Effects of Resistance Exercise with Instability on Cognitive Function (REI Study): A Proof-Of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial in Older Adults with Cognitive Complaints.

Background: Activities which simultaneously challenge both physical and cognitive function are promising strategies for promoting cognitive function.

Objective: To examine the effects of resistance exercise with instability and traditional resistance exercise compared with a health education control on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive complaints.

Methods: Sixty-seven participants were randomized to either 12 weeks of thrice-weekly resistance exercise (RE = 23), RE with instability (REI = 22), or a weekly health education control (CON = 22).

Effects of a 12-Week Chronic Stretch Training Program at Different Intensities on Joint and Muscle Mechanical Responses: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Context: Stretching intensity is an important variable that can be manipulated with flexibility training. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding this variable and its prescription in stretching programs.

Objective: To investigate the effects of 12 weeks of knee flexor static stretching at different intensities on joint and muscle mechanical properties.

Effect of 24-week strength training on unstable surfaces on mobility, balance, and concern about falling in older adults.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of 24 weeks of strength training on stable (ST) and unstable surfaces (UST) on the functional mobility, balance, and concern about falling in healthy older adults, younger than 70.

Design: A single-center randomized clinical trial.

Participants: Sixty-four older adults (58 females and 6 males; 68 years) were randomized into control, ST, or UST groups.

Risky sexual behaviors and their association with overweight and obesity among adolescent students: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and its association with overweight and obesity among adolescent students.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in public schools with adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. We used the questionnaire Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Reliability of the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test in young adults.

Objective: To analyze the reliability indicators of CKCUEST, and to investigate how many sessions are necessary to find a stable score.

Design: Reliability study.

Setting: Biomechanics laboratory.

Factors associated with current tobacco use among adolescents and young students.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of current tobacco use and its association with sociodemographic factors and risk behaviors among adolescents and young students, according to gender.

Methods: The sample consisted of students from the state public school network aged between 12 and 24 years, who answered the Brazilian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionnaire. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (v.

Can the Use of Unstable Surfaces and Instruction for Conscious Abdominal Contraction Increase the EMG Activity of the Periscapular Muscles During the Dynamic Push-Up?

Context: It is believed that conscious abdominal contraction (CAC) during exercise encourages greater periscapular activation through existing myofascial connections. On the other hand, it is postulated that the use of unstable surfaces would promote greater neuromuscular demand.

Objective: To analyze the effect of CAC on periscapular muscle activity during push-up plus exercise on stable and unstable surfaces and to evaluate the correlation between electromyographic (EMG) activity of the serratus anterior (SA) and abdominal oblique muscles.

SLEEP QUALITY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES.

Objective: To verify the prevalence of poor sleep quality and its association with personal characteristics and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in amateur adolescent athletes.

Methods: 309 adolescent athletes aged between 10 and 19 years were enrolled. Data collection included: a structured questionnaire, with personal information; the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).

Activity of periscapular muscles and its correlation with external oblique during push-up: Does scapular dyskinesis change the electromyographic response?

Scapular dyskinesis is the term used to describe changes in the positioning or movement of the scapula. Such dysfunction is associated with changes in the activation of the scapular muscles. However, the influence of the axial muscles on the scapular muscles activity of subjects with scapular dyskinesis is unknown.

Factors associated with the type of violence perpetrated against adolescents in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.

To analyze the factors associated with the types of violence against adolescents reported in Pernambuco, Brazil, from 2009 to 2012. Prevalence study conducted through an electronic database from the Violence Surveillance Official System in a population of 5259 adolescents (aged 10-19 years). Poisson regression was used, with significance level at 5%.

Short version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21: is it valid for Brazilian adolescents?

Objective: To evaluate the interday reproducibility, agreement and validity of the construct of short version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 applied to adolescents.

Methods: The sample consisted of adolescents of both sexes, aged between 10 and 19 years, who were recruited from schools and sports centers. The validity of the construct was performed by exploratory factor analysis, and reliability was calculated for each construct using the intraclass correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement and the minimum detectable change.

[Completeness of notifications of violence perpetrated against adolescents in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil].

The scope of this study was to analyze the trend of completeness of the data on violence perpetrated against adolescents registered in the State of Pernambuco between 2009 and 2012. This involved a cross-sectional survey of 5,259 adolescents, who were the victims of violence reported in SINAN-VIVA of the Pernambuco State Health Department. Simple linear regression was used to investigate the trend of completeness of the variables.