Brazilian journal of physical therapy

Braz J Phys Ther · ISSN (e) 1809-9246 · 4 papers in corpus
meta-analysis 2026
Effectiveness of physical therapy techniques and methods in the management of endometriosis symptoms: A systematic review with meta-analysis
doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101620 ·PMID:42308873

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a benign and chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Numerous physical therapy interventions have been studied to alleviate the related symptoms. OBJECTIVE: T…

2025
"If by exercising I can conceive; I would like to exercise". Exploring knowledge, perception, and practices about exercise among women with infertility: A qualitative study.
doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101186 ·PMID:39919540

BackgroundInfertility is a rising global issue and when compared to men, women face greater stigma and consequences of infertility in developing countries. Women are prescribed exercises as a part of lifestyle intervention programs prior to…

2024
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the dysmenorrhea symptom interference (DSI) scale-Brazilian version.
doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101065 ·PMID:38848625

BackgroundThe Dysmenorrhea Symptom Interference (DSI) scale is a reliable, valid, and responsive tool to assess the interference of menstrual pain in the physical, mental, and social activities of women.ObjectiveTo translate and cross-cultu…

2021
Pelvic floor muscle tenderness on digital palpation among women: convergent validity with central sensitization.
doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.05.013 ·PMID:32563663

BackgroundTenderness on palpation of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) is a clinical assessment tool used alongside other tests to identify PFM involvement in pelvic complaints including pelvic pain. Although reliability of PFM tenderness has…