Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment for Gluteal Tendinopathy patient reported-outcome measure (VISA-G.BR).

Background: Different outcome measures can be used to assess pain and disability in individuals with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), including the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment for Gluteal Tendinopathy (VISA-G), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) and Global Perceived Effect (GPE).

Objective: To translate, cross-culturally adapt and validate VISA-G to Brazilian Portuguese and to evaluate the measurement properties of the VISA-G.BR, ODI, GPE, and PSFS in individuals with GTPS.

Association between patient independence in performing an exercise program and adherence to home exercise program in people with chronic low back pain.

Background: A high percentage of patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) do not adequately adhere to home exercise programs. There is no information regarding a possible association between patient independence in performing an exercise program and adherence to this exercise program.

Objective: To assess a possible association between patient independence in performing two different home exercise programs (treatment based on the Movement System Impairment-Based classification model (MSI) and treatment based on stretching and strengthening exercises for chronic LBP and adherence to those exercise programs.

Baseline characteristics did not identify people with low back pain who respond best to a Movement System Impairment-Based classification treatment.

Study Design: Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Treatment based on the Movement System Impairment-Based classification for chronic low back pain results in the same benefit when compared to other forms of exercise. It is possible that participant's characteristics measured at baseline can identify people with chronic low back pain who would respond best to a treatment based on the Movement System Impairment model.

Diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment syndromes.

Background: Diagnoses and treatments based on movement system impairment syndromes were developed to guide physical therapy treatment.

Objectives: This masterclass aims to describe the concepts on that are the basis of the syndromes and treatment and to provide the current research on movement system impairment syndromes.

Results: The conceptual basis of the movement system impairment syndromes is that sustained alignment in a non-ideal position and repeated movements in a specific direction are thought to be associated with several musculoskeletal conditions.

Pelvic Rotation in Femoroacetabular Impingement Is Decreased Compared to Other Symptomatic Hip Conditions.

Study Design Cross-sectional, case-control design. Background Pelvic movement has been considered a possible discriminating parameter associated with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) symptom onset. Decreased pelvic rotation has been found during squatting in people with FAI when compared to people with healthy hips.

Movement System Impairment-Based Classification Versus General Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is an important health problem in all developed countries and is associated with high levels of disability. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines usually recommend different physical therapy interventions to manage this condition. However, those interventions usually result in small to moderate clinical effects.

Reliability of sagittal pelvic position assessments in standing, sitting and during hip flexion using palpation meter.

The objective of this study was to investigate reliability of assessing sagittal pelvic position using the palpation meter (PALM) in healthy subjects while sitting, standing and while in different hip flexion angles in standing. Twenty healthy subjects were assessed two times by the same examiner, with a 48-h interval between test sessions. Reliability indices of PALM measures (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest detectable change (SDC) were calculated.

Intraexaminer and interexaminer reliability of pressure biofeedback unit for assessing lumbopelvic stability during 6 lower limb movement tests.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess examiners' intrarater and interrater reliability to use a pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) during 6 lower limb movement tests based on Movement System Impairment classification model for low back pain (LBP) in people with nonspecific LBP.

Methods: Thirty subjects (13 men and 17 women) with chronic nonspecific LPB were assessed during 6 lower limb movement tests based on Movement System Impairment classification using a PBU. Each test was performed twice by 2 assessors with a 48-hour interval between test sessions.

Uninvolved versus target muscle contraction during contract: relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effect of the contract-relax (CR) stretching technique on knee active range of motion (ROM) using target muscle contraction or an uninvolved muscle contraction.

Design: pre-test post-test control experimental design.

Setting: Clinical research laboratory.

The Brazilian-Portuguese versions of the McGill Pain Questionnaire were reproducible, valid, and responsive in patients with musculoskeletal pain.

Objective: To cross-culturally adapt the Short Form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) into Brazilian-Portuguese and test the clinimetric properties of the newly developed SF-MPQ and the previously cross-culturally adapted Brazilian-Portuguese Long Form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (LF-MPQ).

Study Design And Setting: The SF-MPQ was translated and adapted into Brazilian-Portuguese following recommendations from current guidelines. Both SF-MPQ and LF-MPQ were administered in a prospective longitudinal design to 203 patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions to evaluate their clinimetric properties.

Influence of scapular position on cervical rotation range of motion.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study, quasi-experimental design.

Objectives: To compare the active cervical rotation range of motion (ROM) between healthy young subjects with a neutral vertical scapular alignment and subjects with scapular depression, and to examine the influence of modifying the vertical position of the scapulae on active cervical rotation ROM.

Background: Altered scapular alignment is proposed to be related to neck dysfunction and pain.

Influence of scapular position on the pressure pain threshold of the upper trapezius muscle region.

A position of scapula depression will maintain the upper trapezius muscle region in a lengthened position, causing excessive strain. This strain could lead to peripheral nociceptive nerves sensitization in the affected area, changing the pressure pain threshold (PPT). Thus, people with a faulty alignment of scapular depression may have lower PPT levels in the upper trapezius region when compared to subjects with normal vertical scapular position.

Client-centered therapy vs exercise therapy for chronic low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial in Brazil.

Background: Psychological interventions targeting maladaptive pain behaviors and depressive symptoms are commonly used in the management of chronic pain.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of psychotherapy, based on client-centered therapy, and exercise for patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP).

Setting: Outpatient physiotherapy and psychotherapy departments within a Brazilian academic institution.