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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015741
title: Influence of cupping therapy on the pain threshold pressure and muscle flexibility of the subsequent chain leg in football athletes

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the pressure pain threshold (PPT) and flexibility before and after cupping therapy in the entire posterior muscle chain of the lower limb of soccer players. This study is a multiple-case intervention, with a group submitted to the posterior lower limb cupping therapy protocol on the anatomical trains, measuring the flexibility of hip flexion (HF), knee extension (KE), and ankle dorsiflexion (AD) and PPT at the myofascial trigger points, pre- and post-intervention on the first and fourth day of collection. The initial sample consisted of 20 athletes, four refusals and two losses during the study, ending with 16 athletes in the immediate acute moment (n=32) and 14 athletes in the late acute (n=28). Statistical analysis was performed using Student’s t-test and significance level, p &lt;0.05. There was a statistically significant difference in late acute pre- and post-intervention for KE and AD variables, demonstrating increased flexibility after the protocol. We concluded that the intervention on the anatomical trains in the posterior lower limb increases the flexibility, but does not decrease PPT.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015741.v1
title: Influence of cupping therapy on the pain threshold pressure and muscle flexibility of the subsequent chain leg in football athletes

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the pressure pain threshold (PPT) and flexibility before and after cupping therapy in the entire posterior muscle chain of the lower limb of soccer players. This study is a multiple-case intervention, with a group submitted to the posterior lower limb cupping therapy protocol on the anatomical trains, measuring the flexibility of hip flexion (HF), knee extension (KE), and ankle dorsiflexion (AD) and PPT at the myofascial trigger points, pre- and post-intervention on the first and fourth day of collection. The initial sample consisted of 20 athletes, four refusals and two losses during the study, ending with 16 athletes in the immediate acute moment (n=32) and 14 athletes in the late acute (n=28). Statistical analysis was performed using Student’s t-test and significance level, p &lt;0.05. There was a statistically significant difference in late acute pre- and post-intervention for KE and AD variables, demonstrating increased flexibility after the protocol. We concluded that the intervention on the anatomical trains in the posterior lower limb increases the flexibility, but does not decrease PPT.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015744.v1
title: Physiotherapeutic assistance during labor

description: ABSTRACT Labor is a natural event; a subjective and complex experience changing from woman to woman. Physiotherapeutic intervention in obstetric assistance values women’s autonomy during labor by the active use of their bodies and non-pharmacological methods of pain management. Our study aimed to assess puerperal women’s perspective in face of the physiotherapeutic assistance received during labor. This study uses qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approaches. Data were collected by a semi-structured survey for profile characterization and open-ended interviews containing questions on physiotherapeutic assistance and childbirth. Bardin’s content analysis was used to treat data. In total, 12 puerperal women were included. By analyzing the content of our survey, we created three main ideas: childbirth experience; physiotherapeutic assistance; and physical therapy for pain relief. We can conclude that in the perception of puerperal women, physiotherapeutic assistance plays an important role in reducing pain and anxiety, as it contributes to their emotional support and promotes relaxation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015744
title: Physiotherapeutic assistance during labor

description: ABSTRACT Labor is a natural event; a subjective and complex experience changing from woman to woman. Physiotherapeutic intervention in obstetric assistance values women’s autonomy during labor by the active use of their bodies and non-pharmacological methods of pain management. Our study aimed to assess puerperal women’s perspective in face of the physiotherapeutic assistance received during labor. This study uses qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approaches. Data were collected by a semi-structured survey for profile characterization and open-ended interviews containing questions on physiotherapeutic assistance and childbirth. Bardin’s content analysis was used to treat data. In total, 12 puerperal women were included. By analyzing the content of our survey, we created three main ideas: childbirth experience; physiotherapeutic assistance; and physical therapy for pain relief. We can conclude that in the perception of puerperal women, physiotherapeutic assistance plays an important role in reducing pain and anxiety, as it contributes to their emotional support and promotes relaxation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015745
title: Barriers and facilitators of early mobilization at the pediatric intensive care unit: a systematic review

description: ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators for the implementation of early mobilization in pediatric intensive care units. A systematic search was carried out based on studies that addressed barriers and/or facilitators for early mobilization in children and adolescents. Studies published until June 2019 in the MEDLINE®, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Latin American & Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Cochrane Library, and Scientific Electronic Library Online databases were included. Selection and assessment of methodological quality were performed by two independent reviewers. Data that could be identified as barriers and/or facilitators were extracted for analysis. 358 records were found in the databases, of which 13 articles were included. 18 barriers were cited; the most cited ones were the insufficient number of professionals and team’s insecurity. Of the 11 mentioned facilitators, the most frequent were training/education of the multidisciplinary team and the establishment of guidelines/consensus. There are many barriers to be broken for early mobilization to be effective, but some facilitators are already known and can be implemented, making their implementation feasible for the pediatric population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015745.v1
title: Barriers and facilitators of early mobilization at the pediatric intensive care unit: a systematic review

description: ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators for the implementation of early mobilization in pediatric intensive care units. A systematic search was carried out based on studies that addressed barriers and/or facilitators for early mobilization in children and adolescents. Studies published until June 2019 in the MEDLINE®, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Latin American & Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Cochrane Library, and Scientific Electronic Library Online databases were included. Selection and assessment of methodological quality were performed by two independent reviewers. Data that could be identified as barriers and/or facilitators were extracted for analysis. 358 records were found in the databases, of which 13 articles were included. 18 barriers were cited; the most cited ones were the insufficient number of professionals and team’s insecurity. Of the 11 mentioned facilitators, the most frequent were training/education of the multidisciplinary team and the establishment of guidelines/consensus. There are many barriers to be broken for early mobilization to be effective, but some facilitators are already known and can be implemented, making their implementation feasible for the pediatric population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015748
title: Older adult fallers and non-fallers: association with social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, physical activity level, and fall risk awareness: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT Falls in older adults can negatively affect several biopsychosocial aspects. This study aimed to verify the association of falls with social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, physical activity level, and fall risk awareness in older adult fallers and non-fallers. The sample consisted of 520 older adult (71.7±7.4 years) of both sexes (83.7% female) who were interviewed regarding their social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, fall history, physical activity level (Minnesota), and fall risk awareness (Falls Risk Awareness Questionnaire, FRAQ). The Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used for comparison, and binary and multivariate logistic regression tests were used for association. After data analysis, we identified that older adult fallers presented lower education level, economic class, and fall risk awareness (FRAQ). Education level (OR: 1.35 to 1.28), economic class (OR: 1.62), and FRAQ (OR: 1.46) were associated with falls, which was also observed in older adult people with two or more falls (education level, OR: 2.44 to 1.92; FRAQ, OR: 0.84). The analysis of older adult people with only one fall presented an association only with FRAQ (OR: 0.87). We conclude that older adult fallers presented a lower fall risk awareness, education level, and economic class. FRAQ was an important tool for fall prevention programs, since it was able to identify perceptual factors about the risk of falls that can be used for assessment and follow-up, as well as for targeting these programs for older adults in the community.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015748.v1
title: Older adult fallers and non-fallers: association with social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, physical activity level, and fall risk awareness: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT Falls in older adults can negatively affect several biopsychosocial aspects. This study aimed to verify the association of falls with social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, physical activity level, and fall risk awareness in older adult fallers and non-fallers. The sample consisted of 520 older adult (71.7±7.4 years) of both sexes (83.7% female) who were interviewed regarding their social characteristics, economic factors, clinical aspects, fall history, physical activity level (Minnesota), and fall risk awareness (Falls Risk Awareness Questionnaire, FRAQ). The Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used for comparison, and binary and multivariate logistic regression tests were used for association. After data analysis, we identified that older adult fallers presented lower education level, economic class, and fall risk awareness (FRAQ). Education level (OR: 1.35 to 1.28), economic class (OR: 1.62), and FRAQ (OR: 1.46) were associated with falls, which was also observed in older adult people with two or more falls (education level, OR: 2.44 to 1.92; FRAQ, OR: 0.84). The analysis of older adult people with only one fall presented an association only with FRAQ (OR: 0.87). We conclude that older adult fallers presented a lower fall risk awareness, education level, and economic class. FRAQ was an important tool for fall prevention programs, since it was able to identify perceptual factors about the risk of falls that can be used for assessment and follow-up, as well as for targeting these programs for older adults in the community.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015754.v1
title: Evaluation of pelvic-floor muscle function and urinary incontinence in college women: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT This study evaluated the function and pressure of contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) and the prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI) in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with nulliparous university students between 18 and 35 years old, who had already had sexual intercourse and never underwent physical therapy treatment for Pelvic Floor Muscle Disorders (PFMD). All volunteers underwent anamnesis, answered the International Consultation on incontinence questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF) and the incontinence severity index questionnaire (ISI-Q), and had their PFM function and manometry evaluated. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used and the sample values are expressed in medians, interquartile ranges, absolute and relative frequencies. A total of 35 women were evaluated, 65.72% of whom had normal muscle tone, but only 5.71% performed adequate contraction of the PFM, with low medians for all stages of PERFECT and in the manometry of the PFM. The prevalence of UI was 57.14%, with Urgent Urinary Incontinence (UUI) being the most prevalent complaint (50%) and having moderate severity (55%). This study allowed to identify deficits in the role of PFM and high rates of UI in College Women, demonstrating the importance of making this public aware of this PFMD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015754
title: Evaluation of pelvic-floor muscle function and urinary incontinence in college women: a cross-sectional study

description: ABSTRACT This study evaluated the function and pressure of contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) and the prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI) in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with nulliparous university students between 18 and 35 years old, who had already had sexual intercourse and never underwent physical therapy treatment for Pelvic Floor Muscle Disorders (PFMD). All volunteers underwent anamnesis, answered the International Consultation on incontinence questionnaire short form (ICIQ-SF) and the incontinence severity index questionnaire (ISI-Q), and had their PFM function and manometry evaluated. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used and the sample values are expressed in medians, interquartile ranges, absolute and relative frequencies. A total of 35 women were evaluated, 65.72% of whom had normal muscle tone, but only 5.71% performed adequate contraction of the PFM, with low medians for all stages of PERFECT and in the manometry of the PFM. The prevalence of UI was 57.14%, with Urgent Urinary Incontinence (UUI) being the most prevalent complaint (50%) and having moderate severity (55%). This study allowed to identify deficits in the role of PFM and high rates of UI in College Women, demonstrating the importance of making this public aware of this PFMD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015760.v1
title: Prevalence of self-reported frailty in awake and alert critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Critically ill subjects admitted to intensive care units (ICU) might experience physical and cognitive reserves losses that increase their vulnerability to adverse events - characterizing frailty syndrome. This study aimed to delineate the prevalence of self-reported frailty in awake and alert critically ill patients admitted to the ICU of a teaching hospital. We included adult subjects (≥18 years old), admitted for at least 48 hours in the ICU of a teaching hospital in the city of Uberaba, state of Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil, who were alert at the time of the assessment. Subjects were encouraged to report their level of frailty using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). Subjects with a CFS of 1 to 3 were considered non-fragile, 4 vulnerable, and greater than 5 frail. 50 subjects aged 44 to 78 years, mostly males, were evaluated. The prevalence of frail subjects was null, one subject was considered vulnerable and the others were considered non-frail, in which category 3 prevailed in 64% of the population. When analyzing the demographic and clinical data in the different CFS scores, no statistically significant difference was observed between gender and age in the analyzed categories. The functional comorbidity index was increasing in the analyzed categories, (p=0.05). The prevalence of self-reported frailty was null in critically ill patients admitted to this teaching hospital in Uberaba-MG. Self-reported frailty assessment scales may be inaccurate to identify frail subjects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015760
title: Prevalence of self-reported frailty in awake and alert critically ill patients

description: ABSTRACT Critically ill subjects admitted to intensive care units (ICU) might experience physical and cognitive reserves losses that increase their vulnerability to adverse events - characterizing frailty syndrome. This study aimed to delineate the prevalence of self-reported frailty in awake and alert critically ill patients admitted to the ICU of a teaching hospital. We included adult subjects (≥18 years old), admitted for at least 48 hours in the ICU of a teaching hospital in the city of Uberaba, state of Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil, who were alert at the time of the assessment. Subjects were encouraged to report their level of frailty using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). Subjects with a CFS of 1 to 3 were considered non-fragile, 4 vulnerable, and greater than 5 frail. 50 subjects aged 44 to 78 years, mostly males, were evaluated. The prevalence of frail subjects was null, one subject was considered vulnerable and the others were considered non-frail, in which category 3 prevailed in 64% of the population. When analyzing the demographic and clinical data in the different CFS scores, no statistically significant difference was observed between gender and age in the analyzed categories. The functional comorbidity index was increasing in the analyzed categories, (p=0.05). The prevalence of self-reported frailty was null in critically ill patients admitted to this teaching hospital in Uberaba-MG. Self-reported frailty assessment scales may be inaccurate to identify frail subjects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015765.v1
title: Effectiveness of physical training on physical performance in patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis: systematic review and meta-analysis

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical training on physical performance in patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis. For this purpose, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis according to the guidelines of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). The literature search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science, using combinations of the following keywords in English: dermatomyositis OR polymyositis OR myositis AND exercise OR physical exercise OR physical therapy OR aerobic exercise OR endurance exercise OR resistance exercise. Studies that met the following criteria were included: (1) participants diagnosed with dermatomyositis or polymyositis; (2) patients that undergone a physical training protocol; (3) physical performance measured before and after the physical training protocol. A total of 14 articles were selected for inclusion in the systematic review and 10 articles were selected for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The outcomes demonstrate that physical training is effective in increasing overall physical performance in patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis (effect size: 0.72; 95% CI 0.55; 0.89). Also, our study demonstrated that both the aerobic performance (effect size: 0.88; 95% CI 0.54; 1.21) and resistance performance variables (effect size: 0.64; CI 95% 0.43; 0.85) benefit from physical training in these patients. We concluded that physical training had a significant beneficial effect on the overall, aerobic and resistance physical performance in patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19975349.v1
title: Database of COVID-19 Cases Treated with Classical Homeopathy

description: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to healthcare and the available solutions are far from satisfactory. Classical homeopathy may have a role to play in alleviating this burden. With the intention of providing basic information for future rigorous studies, the curating of covid cases treated with this therapy was taken up. The results are promising although far from being definitive. Of the 367 patients considered for statistical analysis, the mean age of the participants was 42.75 years, and males and females were 166 and 201 respectively. The mean follow-up period was 6.5 (SD 5.3) days, with a median of 1 homeopathic remedy used per case. 192 patients were diagnosed by RT<strong>–</strong>PCR, 111 by the WHO clinical criteria and 64 via retrospective antibodies. According to the WHO criteria, 255 were confirmed cases, 61 were probable cases, and 51 were suspected cases. It was seen that a considerable percentage (73.8%) of covid patients improved under homeopathic treatment, even those among severe disease (78.6%). Correlational analyses showed that presence of fever was associated with more likelihood of improvement and increasing age and a greater number of homeopathic remedies required in a case were associated negatively with improvement. However, it was seen that severe cases were more likely to improve under homeopathic treatment. This database is fraught with many confounders which must be taken care of in future studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19975349
title: Database of COVID-19 Cases Treated with Classical Homeopathy

description: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to healthcare and the available solutions are far from satisfactory. Classical homeopathy may have a role to play in alleviating this burden. With the intention of providing basic information for future rigorous studies, the curating of covid cases treated with this therapy was taken up. The results are promising although far from being definitive. Of the 367 patients considered for statistical analysis, the mean age of the participants was 42.75 years, and males and females were 166 and 201 respectively. The mean follow-up period was 6.5 (SD 5.3) days, with a median of 1 homeopathic remedy used per case. 192 patients were diagnosed by RT<strong>–</strong>PCR, 111 by the WHO clinical criteria and 64 via retrospective antibodies. According to the WHO criteria, 255 were confirmed cases, 61 were probable cases, and 51 were suspected cases. It was seen that a considerable percentage (73.8%) of covid patients improved under homeopathic treatment, even those among severe disease (78.6%). Correlational analyses showed that presence of fever was associated with more likelihood of improvement and increasing age and a greater number of homeopathic remedies required in a case were associated negatively with improvement. However, it was seen that severe cases were more likely to improve under homeopathic treatment. This database is fraught with many confounders which must be taken care of in future studies.