Low back pain is defined as pain located between the lower rib cage and the gluteal
folds, and its etiology is multifactorial, considerably affecting quality of life. The aim of
this literature review was to analyze the influence of the Pilates method on the
symptoms of patients with nonspecific low back...
INTRODUCTION: Body image refers to the figuration of the body in the mind, has a strong experiential component, and is permeated by subjective aspectsOBJECTIVE: To analyze the subjective aspects of body image in women with fibromyalgiaMETHODS: This was an observational cross-sectional study. Participants...
Abstract The Tripartite Influence Model posits that sociocultural influences mediated by internalization and social comparison are predictors of disordered eating and body change behaviours. This study aimed to test the Tripartite Influence Model among Brazilian male university students, which has not be...
Abstract Objectives: to evaluate self-perceived body image and body satisfaction of adolescents and their associated factors. Methods: across-sectional study carried out with 200 adolescents from a non-govern-mental organization of Campinas-SP. Self-perceived body image was assessed using a scale of si...
Introducción: La mastectomía de reducción de riesgo contalateral (MRRC) es una procedimiento que ha ido incrementándose en los últimos años sin demostrar un claro beneficio en cuanto a supervivencia global. Este incremento paradójicamente se ve reflejado en pacientes con bajo riesgo de desarrollar...
Este artigo aborda a experiência do Projeto Vidas Paralelas Migrantes Brasil-Franca,
implantado entre 2017 e 2020 em Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Paris e Montpellier. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação realizada por meio de cooperação internacional entre Universidade de Brasília,...
Abstract Silhouettes are used in the self-assessment of one's body size, shape and satisfaction. This technique can be helpful in intervention studies and in household studies in which body size measurements are not feasible. Despite its popularity, few studies have validated the Stunkard Figure Rating S...
Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi examinar os fatores associados a insatisfação com a imagem corporal (IIC) em adolescentes. Estudo transversal com estudantes de duas escolas públicas e quatro escolas privadas da região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. A IIC foi avaliada pela Escala de Silhuetas Corpor...
