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Physical therapy modalities for treating fibromyalgia [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] by Araújo, Fernanda Mendonça, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain, hyperalgesia in specific points, and psychosomatic symptoms, such as…”
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Interferential current intensity influences the hypoalgesic response in healthy subjects under mechanically-induced pain: A randomized controlled trial by Menezes, Mayara Alves, Mendonça Araújo, Fernanda, Lima, Lucas Vasconcelos, Souza, Thiago Abner Santos, Carvalho, Elyson Adan Nunes, Melo DeSantana, Josimari

“…Interferential current (IFC) is a non-pharmacological therapy often used to reduce pain intensity. However, there is no scientific evidence of the biological…”
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Validation of a New Placebo Interferential Current Method: A New Placebo Method of Electrostimulation by Mendonça Araújo, Fernanda, Alves Menezes, Mayara, Martins de Araújo, Ariane, Abner dos Santos Sousa, Thiago, Vasconcelos Lima, Lucas, Ádan Nunes Carvalho, Elyson, Melo DeSantana, Josimari

“…Objective. The present study aimed to investigate if a new placebo device for interferential current (IFC) that delivers current during only the first 40…”
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Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain, Pain Sensitivity, and Function in People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Vance, Carol Grace T, Rakel, Barbara A, Blodgett, Nicole P, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Amendola, Annunziato, Zimmerman, Miriam Bridget, Walsh, Deirdre M, Sluka, Kathleen A

“…Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is commonly used for the management of pain; however, its effects on several pain and function measures are…”
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Effects of progressive intensity resistance training on the impact of fibromyalgia: protocol for a blinded randomized controlled trial by Pontes-Silva, André, Dibai-Filho, Almir Vieira, de Melo, Thayná Soares, Santos, Leticia Menegalli, de Souza, Marcelo Cardoso, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Avila, Mariana Arias

“…Background Fibromyalgia guidelines indicate that exercise is critical in the management of fibromyalgia, and there is evidence that patients with fibromyalgia…”
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Do the instruments used to assess fibromyalgia symptoms according to American College of Rheumatology criteria generate similar scores in other chronic musculoskeletal pain? by Pontes-Silva, André, de Sousa, Ana Paula, Dibai-Filho, Almir Vieira, de Souza, Marcelo Cardoso, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Avila, Mariana Arias

“…As with fibromyalgia, several musculoskeletal disorders are characterized by chronic pain, raising a clinical question - do the instruments used to assess…”
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Adrenalectomy attenuates hyperalgesia but does not regulate muscle wasting in a female rat model of fibromyalgia by Costa, Daniely Messias, Silva, Raquel Prado, Cruz‐Filho, João, Santos, Tatiane, Anjos‐Santos, Hevely Catharine, Lucca Jr, Waldecy, Kettelhut, Ísis, Navegantes, Luiz Carlos, Souza, Patrícia Rodrigues Marques, Camargo, Enilton Aparecido, Lauton‐Santos, Sandra, Badauê‐Passos Jr, Daniel, Mecawi, André Souza, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Lustrino, Danilo

“…Although it is well established that fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is characterized by chronic diffuse musculoskeletal hyperalgesia, very little is known about…”
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Core Endurance Relationships With Athletic and Functional Performance in Inactive People by Santos, Marta Silva, Behm, David G, Barbado, David, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo Edir

“…Research regarding the relationship between core muscle endurance and performance is limited. The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between…”
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Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep quality, psychosocial aspects, and physical activity levels in patients with chronic pain in Brazil: COVIDor cross-sectional study by Pereira, Thaís Alves Barreto, Santos, Annanda Oliveira, Almeida, Akeline Santos de, Dantas, Maria Ivone Oliveira, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The social distancing of COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated symptoms of chronic pain patients. Furthermore, it is necessary to consider…”
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Feasibility for Using Thermography Throughout an Exercise Program in Mastectomized Patients by das Virgens Aquino, Maria Jane, Dos Santos Leite, Paula Michele, Lima Rodrigues, Ingrid Kyelli, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…Breast cancer is the most common in the female population. Physical training is safe and indicated after surgical treatment for breast cancer. During exercise,…”
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Pain measurement techniques: spotlight on mechanically ventilated patients by Azevedo-Santos, Isabela Freire, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…Procedural pain is a frequent problem in intensive care units (ICUs). For that, pain assessment has been increasingly introduced to the ICU professional's…”
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Relationship between core function and pressure pain threshold in senior women with non-specific chronic low back pain: cross-sectional study by Geyce Kelly Brito Santos, Poliana de Jesus Santos, Anne Louyse Carvalho Lins, José Carlos Aragão-Santos, Josimari Melo DeSantana, Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) is a public health issue. Dysfunctions in muscle activation and spinal stability are…”
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Pain assessment in mastectomized patients by das Virgens Aquino, Maria Jane, Dos Santos Leite, Paula Michele, Dias Dos Santos, Bianca, Lima Rodrigues, Ingrid Kyelli, Melo DeSantana, Josimari

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Feldenkrais method-based exercise improves quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a controlled, randomized clinical trial by Teixeira-Machado, Lavinia, Araújo, Fernanda M, Cunha, Fabiane A, Menezes, Mayara, Menezes, Thainá, Melo DeSantana, Josimari

“…Longevity results in changes to patterns of health, with an increased prevalence of chronic diseases. Parkinson's disease (PD) is described as a progressive…”
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief: have you kept up with scientific updates? by DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Avila, Mariana Arias

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The Efficacy of Functional and Traditional Exercise on the Body Composition and Determinants of Physical Fitness of Older Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial by Da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo Edir, Cadore, Eduardo Lusa, Aidar, Felipe José, De Sá, Clodoaldo Antônio, Silva Vasconcelos, Alan Bruno, Oliveira-Andrade, Bruna Caroline, Aragão-Santos, José Carlos, Resende-Neto, Antônio Gomes de, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…Aim. To analyze the efficacy of functional training (FT) and traditional training (TT) in body composition and determinants of physical fitness in older women…”
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Effect of interferential current in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review by Silva, Mayara Tavares da, Araújo, Fernanda Mendonça, Araújo, Mayara Ferreira, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…ABSTRACT High-intensity and widespread muscle pain is the main complaint of patients with fibromyalgia. Interferential current is a treatment often used in…”
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Efficacy and Safety of Medicinal Plants or Related Natural Products for Fibromyalgia : A Systematic Review by Bonjardim, Leonardo Rigoldi, Araújo, Adriano Antunes de Souza, Quintans Júnior, Lucindo José, de Souza Nascimento, Simone, da Silva Almeida, Jackson Roberto Guedes, Araújo-Júnior, João Xavier, da Silva, Daniel Lira, DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Nampo, Fernando Kenji, Ribeiro, Êurica Adélia Nogueira

“…To assess the effects of medicinal plants (MPs) or related natural products (RNPs) on fibromyalgia (FM) patients, we evaluate the possible benefits and…”
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Physiotherapeutic approach and functional performance after breast cancer surgery by Rett, Mariana Tirolli, Oliveira, Íris Alves de, Mendonça, Andreza Carvalho Rabelo, Biana, Camilla Benigno, Moccellin, Ana Silvia, DeSantana, Josimari Melo

“…Abstract Introduction: Surgery for breast cancer can impair range of motion (ROM) and functionality of upper limb (UL). Objective: To compare ROM and…”
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Electroacupuncture Reduces Hyperalgesia after Injections of Acidic Saline in Rats by DeSantana, Josimari Melo, Badauê-Passos, Daniel, Silva, Zak Moreira de Andrade, de Araujo, Ariane Martins, da Cruz, Kamilla Mayara Lucas, Maciel, Leonardo Yung dos Santos, Santana-Filho, Valter J.

“…Background. Injections of acidic saline into the gastrocnemius muscle in rats produce a bilateral long-lasting hyperalgesia similar to fibromyalgia in humans…”
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