SF Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Published articles in this issue
Abstract: The aim of the study was characterized the frailty syndrome in community-dwelling elderly individuals in Brazil, according to the main sociodemographic, physical, and mental health variables.
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyse the behaviour of the anterior deltoid muscle induced by an isometric contraction and its response to the therapeutic massage, using the surface Electromyography (EMG), Visual Analogic Scale (VAS) and Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT).
Abstract: Objective: Physiotherapists are leading providers of care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions who often seek treatment to achieve pain management and improvement in functional mobility. Evaluation of patient satisfaction with physiotherapy care provides specific and objective feedback to clinicians about the services they provide. This study investigated factors associated
Abstract: Introduction: Arm wrestling can lead to injuries, most of them are soft tissue, but different types of fractures can occur. Method: We present two clinical cases of humeral fractures in arm wrestling, we characterize the biomechanical mechanism, prevention mechanisms and prognosis and we present a pertinent review of literature by searching PubMed and MEDLINE databases.