House cleaning is an important way for women to participate in the labor market. In Brazil, there are two types of cleaners: housekeepers receive monthly payment and house cleaners are paid by the day. The main objective ...

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) and patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) are highly prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, being present in approximately 23% of the general population and 39% of people aged ≥ 30 years, respectively. ...

Introduction: Chronic shoulder pain is a common complaint in the world's population. It has a multifactorial characteristic and is associated with behavioral and psychological changes that influence shoulder pain and ...

Objectives: To investigate whether a periodized circuit training protocol delivered via telerehabilitation is as effective as the same exercise protocol applied face-to-face on self-reported pain and physical function, as ...

Background: Cardiovascular system problems are widely studied in the population affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), among these problems are those related to cardiovascular autonomic modulation (MAC), accessed ...

This thesis aimed to explore the functioning of children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS), and analyze the impact of contextual factors on it. This investigation was based on four studies developed before, during ...

Endotracheal suction (ES) in mechanically ventilated patients is required for maintaining a patent airway. Open circuit endotracheal suction (OCES) may cause greater damage to respiratory mechanics and gas exchange. There ...

Interval training (IT), combined with pharmacological therapy, has been strongly recommended for the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) and control of cardiovascular risk factors. However, the best protocol to ...

The thesis consisted of three studies described below. The study I, entitled "Hemodynamic and metabolic response during aerobic and resistance dynamic exercise in different intensities: A cross-sectional study on ...

Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common cause of shoulder pain complains and numerous treatment strategies are available in the clinic. Questions remain regarding the effects of Thoracic Spinal ...