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2024, 'Evaluation of the thickness of the transverse muscles of the abdomen and the internal oblique muscles using ultrasound imaging in women with back pain', Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 40, pp. 339 - 344, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.031
,2024, 'Clinical care standards for the management of low back pain: a scoping review', Rheumatology International, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05543-2
,2024, 'Does the Number of Comorbidities Predict Pain and Disability in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain? A Longitudinal Study With 6- and 12-Month Follow-ups', Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 47, pp. 21 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JPT.0000000000000400
,2024, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', Journal of Physiotherapy, 70, pp. 1 - 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.013
,2024, 'Which Psychological and Psychosocial Constructs Are Important to Measure in Future Tendinopathy Clinical Trials? A Modified International Delphi Study With Expert Clinician/ Researchers and People With Tendinopathy', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 54, pp. 14 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11903
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 121, pp. A1 - A5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2023.08.003
,2023, 'The efficacy of neuromuscular training, with minimal or no equipment, on performance of youth athletes: A systematic review with meta-analysis', Physical Therapy in Sport, 64, pp. 104 - 116, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.09.010
,2023, 'Association Between Domain-Specific Physical Activity and Chronic Low Back Pain in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study', Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31, pp. 798 - 805, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0279
,2023, 'Clinical trial registration has become more prevalent in physical therapy but it is still inadequate: A meta-research study', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102854
,2023, 'Erratum to “Myofascial stiffness of plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: An observational cross-sectional study” [Musculoskel. Sci. Pract. 66 (2023) 102781] (Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (2023) 66, (S2468781223000668), (10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102781))', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102821
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102836
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100530
,2023, 'Research From Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries Will Benefit Global Health and the Physiotherapy Profession, but It Requires Support', Physical Therapy, 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad081
,2023, 'Process evaluation of the implementation of an evidence-based model of care for low back pain in Australian emergency departments', Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102814
,2023, 'Rehabilitation journal editors recognize the need for interventions targeted to improve the completeness of reporting, but there is heterogeneity in terms of strategies actually adopted: A cross-sectional web-based survey', Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 16, pp. 111 - 115, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jebm.12527
,2023, 'Prediction equation of hip external rotators torque in healthy adults and older adults using the measure of hip extensors maximum torque', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100516
,2023, 'Research from Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries will Benefit Global Health and the Physiotherapy Profession, but it Requires Support', International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.26603/001C.83948
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 31, pp. 305 - 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2023.2253071
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', European Journal of Physiotherapy, 25, pp. 238 - 242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2023.2240997
,2023, 'Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support', South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 79, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v79i1.1957
,2023, 'Text mining analysis to understand the impact of online news on public health response: case of syphilis epidemic in Brazil', Frontiers in Public Health, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1248121
,2023, 'Myofascial stiffness of plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: An observational cross-sectional study.', Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 66, pp. 102781, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102781
,2022, 'Relationship between physical activity domains and musculoskeletal disorders in public school teachers', International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2022.103379
,2022, 'Sleep Quality Predicts Functional Disability in Older Adults with Low Back Pain: A Longitudinal Study', Journal of Applied Gerontology, 41, pp. 2374 - 2381, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07334648221113500
,2022, 'Systemic corticosteroids for radicular and non-radicular low back pain', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012450.pub2
,2022, 'Isotemporal Substitution of Sedentary Behavior by Different Physical Activity Intensities on Pain and Disability of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103, pp. 1944 - 1950, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.03.017
,2022, 'Fear of falling does not predict self-reported physical activity: an observational study with community-dwelling older adults', Physiotherapy (United Kingdom), 116, pp. 50 - 57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2022.02.006
,2022, 'Erratum: Correction to: Elkins MR, Pinto RZ, Verhagen A, et al. Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac066. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac066 (Physical therapy (2022) 102 6 PII: pzac107)', Physical therapy, 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac107
,2022, 'Bidirectional Association Between Sleep Quality and Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Observational Study', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103, pp. 1558 - 1564, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.11.009
,2022, 'Does sedentary behaviour contribute to the development of a new episode of low back pain? A systematic review of prospective cohort studies', European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), 26, pp. 1412 - 1423, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1977
,2022, 'Correspondence: Response to Lakens', Journal of Physiotherapy, 68, pp. 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2022.06.003
,2022, 'Occupational Physical Activity Was Associated With Disability Levels at 6-Month Follow-Up of Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 19, pp. 409 - 416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0798
,2022, 'Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors', Physical Therapy, 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac066
,2022, 'The Modified Back Beliefs Questionnaire as a tool to screen for incorrect beliefs regarding back pain: Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties', International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 44, pp. 9 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2022.04.001
,2022, 'Adding Physical Activity Coaching and an Activity Monitor Was No More Effective Than Adding an Attention Control Intervention to Group Exercise for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (PAyBACK Trial): A Randomized Trial', Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 52, pp. 287 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.10874
,2022, 'Corrigendum to ‘Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors’ [J Physiother 2022;68:1–4](S1836955321001302)(10.1016/j.jphys.2021.12.003)', Journal of Physiotherapy, 68, pp. 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2022.03.008
,2022, 'Does poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness influence fear of falling among older adults? A cross-sectional study', Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 20, pp. 287 - 295, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41105-021-00368-z
,2022, 'Effectiveness of brief patient information materials for promoting correct beliefs about imaging and inevitable consequences of low back pain: A randomised controlled trial', Clinical Rehabilitation, 36, pp. 527 - 537, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02692155211065974
,2022, 'Systematic Review on Information Technology Approaches to Evaluate the Impact of Public Health Campaigns: Real Cases and Possible Directions', Frontiers in Public Health, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.715403
,2022, 'Association of sedentary behavior and early engagement in physical activity with low back pain in adolescents: a cross-sectional epidemiological study', European Spine Journal, 31, pp. 152 - 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-021-07004-x
,2022, 'Chronic back pain among Brazilian adults: data from the 2019 National Health Survey', Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1980-549720220032
,2022, 'Infographic. Exercise-based prevention programmes for non-contact musculoskeletal injuries in football (soccer)', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56, pp. 61 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104592
,2022, 'Sleep Quality, Body Mass Index and Waist-to-Hip Ratio in Older Adults', Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 40, pp. 150 - 160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2021.1994098
,2022, 'Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors', Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 30, pp. 133 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2022.2071980
,2022, 'Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors', Journal of Physiotherapy, 68, pp. 1 - 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2021.12.001
,2022, 'Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors', European Journal of Physiotherapy, 24, pp. 129 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2073991
,2022, 'Statistical inference through estimation: Recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.100387
,2021, 'Prevalence and incidence of injuries in para athletes: A systematic review with meta-analysis and GRADE recommendations', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55, pp. 1357 - 1365, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102823
,2021, 'Do exercise-based prevention programmes reduce non-contact musculoskeletal injuries in football (soccer)? A systematic review and meta-analysis with 13 355 athletes and more than 1 million exposure hours', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55, pp. 1170 - 1178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103683
,2021, 'Do older adults present altered pelvic and trunk movement pattern during gait? A systematic review with meta-analysis and GRADE recommendations', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 25, pp. 484 - 499, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.01.003
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