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The neurovascular structures in the triangular space of the upper limb: an anatomical study

Int. j. morphol; 35 (2), 2017
The aim of this study was to investigate the neuromuscular distribution after passing through the triangular space of the shoulder. Thirty-five specimens from 18 adult Korean cadavers (12 males and 6 females, age ranging from 42-102 years) were used in the study. This study analyzed the order in which th...

Desempenho muscular isocinético dos ombros em atletas de rúgbi

OBJETIVOS: Verificar a existência de assimetrias dos músculos rotadores externos e internos entre os dois ombros, em atletas amadores de rúgbi do gênero masculino. MÉTODOS: Avaliações isocinéticas de atletas amadores do rúgbi masculino foram acessadas a partir do banco de dados do Instituto de M...

Estilo de vida e nível de atividade física de indivíduos com dor no ombro atendidos em um serviço público

Esse estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar o Perfil de Estilo de Vida Individual (PEVI) de indivíduos com dor no ombro em relação à atividade física (AF), nutrição, controle do estresse, relacionamento social e comportamento preventivo e verificar a correlação entre o compone...

Outcome assessment in the treatment of rotator cuff tear: what is utilized in Brazil?

Rev. bras. ortop; 52 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT This review evaluated the outcomes used in clinical studies involving rotator cuff tear published in the last decade in the two leading Brazilian orthopedic journals. A literature review was performed using the journals Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia and Acta Ortopédica Brasileira. It included...

Do you know this syndrome? Type 2 benign symmetric lipomatosis (Launois-Bensaude)

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract A 57-year-old female showed bulky, loose tumors, which progressively spread to her arms, anterior chest, and back. She reported dysphagia and dyspnea after mild exertion. She denied alcohol consumption. CT scan of her chest showed no internal lesions. Benign symmetric lipomatosis is a rare syndr...

Patient state index and cerebral blood flow changes during shoulder arthroscopy in beach chair position

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract Background and objectives: The aim of the study were to demonstrate the possible hemodynamic changes and cerebral blood flow alterations in patients who were positioned from supine to beach chair position; and to detect if the position change causes any cortical activity alteration as measured ...

Posture and mobility of the upper body quadrant and pulmonary function in COPD: an exploratory study

ABSTRACT Background There is limited evidence regarding interactions between pulmonary (dys)function, posture, and mobility of the upper body quadrant in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives This exploratory study aimed to investigate whether postural alignment and mob...

Reliability of measuring pectoralis minor muscle resting length in subjects with and without signs of shoulder impingement

Background: Pectoralis minor adaptive shortening may change scapula resting position and scapular kinematics during arm elevation. A reliable and clinically feasible method for measuring pectoralis minor length will be useful for clinical decision making when evaluating and treating individuals with sho...

Número de repetições em diferentes porcentagens de carga máxima de exercícios neuromusculares

Introdução: Os exercícios neuromusculares são componentes essenciais nos programas de reabilitação física e treinamento esportivo, entretanto, ainda existem importantes lacunas sobre a sua prescrição. Objetivo: Verificar se existe diferença no número de Repetições Máximas (RM) de exercí...

Reliability of new software in measuring cervical multifidus diameters and shoulder muscle strength in a synchronized way; an ultrasonographic study

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted with the purpose of evaluating the inter-session reliability of new software to measure the diameters of the cervical multifidus muscle (CMM), both at rest and during isometric contractions of the shoulder abductors in subjects with neck pain and in healthy individual...