Effects of a mat Pilates-based exercise program for low back pain in helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force: Randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Helicopter pilots may present chronic low back pain due to vibration exposure and asymmetric posture during flight.

Objectives: To analyze the effects of a Pilates-based exercise program on low back pain of helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force.

Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial with fifteen helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force, who were assessed for pain intensity (Numerical Pain Rating Scale), disability associated with low back pain, and spine muscle endurance in three positions: trunk extension (Ito test) and left and right lateral bridge.

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a common dysfunction that can compromise the performance of daily activities. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been proposed as a complementary tool in the therapeutic approach.

Objective: To analyze the effects of adding NMES to therapeutic exercises in women with PFP.

Comparing exercises with and without electromyographic biofeedback in subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Deficits in movement and muscle activation of scapulohumeral joint are related to Subacromial Pain Syndrome. Electromyography biofeedback during exercise may enhance muscle activation and coordination, and consequently improve pain and shoulder function.

Methods: This study compared the effects of an exercise protocol with and without using electromyographic biofeedback on pain, function and movement of the shoulder complex in subjects with Subacromial Pain Syndrome.

The influence of Kinesio Taping on muscle fatigue in individuals with low back pain: A randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of different taping techniques on back muscle fatigue in people with low back pain.

Methods: Sixty women with chronic non-specific low back pain were randomly assigned to four groups of 15 participants each: control (CG), Kinesio Taping (KT) with tension (KTT), KT no tension (KTNT) and Micropore® (MP), which were applied over the erector spinae muscles. The median frequency (MF) fatigue slopes of the longissimus muscle and sustained contraction time during a trunk fatigue test (Ito test), and pain using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) were collected at three time points: pre-treatment, three and ten days after intervention at a university laboratory.

Reliability and concurrent validity of a mobile application to measure thoracolumbar range of motion in low back pain patients.

Background: Smartphone devices have been used to measure range of motion (ROM) in different joints.

Objective: To verify the concurrent validity of thoracolumbar ROM using a mobile application and a digital inclinometer, as well as the intrarater reliability of individuals with and without back pain.

Methods: One investigator was responsible for measuring the ROM during the evaluations performed on 20 asymptomatic subjects and 20 symptomatic subjects in two consecutive days.

Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in low back pain patients: a randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP).

Design: Randomised controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis.

Setting: University laboratory.

Effects of kinesio taping on neuromuscular performance and pain of individuals affected by patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal dysfunctions in the knee and its treatment is controversial. This study analyzed the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) immediately and 72 hours after its application on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) muscle, on the isokinetic performance of the quadriceps femoris and on the pain of subjects with PFP. Fifty-four participants were divided into three groups and performed one of the following protocols: (1) control group (CG)-remained at rest; (2) KT tension group (TG)-KT application with tension in the VMO region; and (3) KT without tension group (WTG)-KT application without tension in the same region.

Whole-Body Vibration on Performance of Quadriceps After ACL Reconstruction: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Context: Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been widely used in clinical and sport practice. These devices produce constant vibrations, originating symmetrical waves that move along the vertical axis. It is suggested that mechanical stimuli produced by high vibration can be an alternative to improve neuromuscular performance and balance in different populations.

Low-level laser therapy reduces the fatigue index in the ankle plantar flexors of healthy subjects.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been suggested as a resource capable of increasing resistance to fatigue and enhancing muscle performance through its metabolic and photochemical effects. This study evaluated the immediate effects of the application of LLLT on neuromuscular performance of the plantar ankle flexors in healthy subjects through a fatigue-induced protocol. This is a randomized controlled clinical trial, attended by 60 young and physically active volunteers of both genders.

Kinesio Taping(®) does not alter neuromuscular performance of femoral quadriceps or lower limb function in healthy subjects: randomized, blind, controlled, clinical trial.

The aim of this study was to analyze the immediate effects of applying Kinesio Taping(®) (KT) on the neuromuscular performance of femoral quadriceps, postural balance and lower limb function in healthy subjects. This is a randomized, blind, controlled, clinical trial, where sixty female volunteers (age: 23.3 ± 2.