Braz. J. Phys. Ther. vol.11 número1

Treatment with low doses of estrogen minimized the metabolic muscle alterations triggered by denervation, but it was ineffective in interfering with the weight loss of the

Neuropathic diabetics present decreased tactile and thermal sensitivity, particularly in the heels; decreased muscle function, especially with regard to the intrinsic foot

Thus, the objectives of this study were to verify, by means of HRV, if elderly COPD patients present HR autonomic modulation damages in supine and seated position, as well as to

Results: The individuals presented mean values that were similar for right and left knees in static recordings of the sagittal and frontal planes (difference of approximately

In the specific case of the shoulder, in which the rotation movement is performed by means of synergistic action of different muscles, it is important to evaluate the weighted

Method: Forty volunteers were randomly included in one of four groups (n=10): 1) control group; 2) stretching group, using a sustain-and-relax technique on the hamstring muscles,

In the present study, the rapid restoration of the intervertebral discs obtained under the condition of 60% of body weight indicated that this traction load is more indicated

The participants in this study were six mothers of preterm infants of between zero and six months of corrected age, who were attending a follow-up service for infant development,