Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini

• PhD
• Professor at Universidade Estadual Do Oeste Do Parana

To present the use of PBM associated with physical exercise in the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome, with its different parameters. The following databases were used: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Lilacs. The gray literature included Google Scholar, Open Grey, LIVIVO, and the Brazilian Library of Theses and Dissert...

The decision to walk around the city goes beyond the simple need to get around. The choice to walk is influenced by a complex interaction of external and individual factors. The difference in urban mobility between men and women is often marked by social, cultural, environmental and gender stigmas. This article, in the form of an academic essay, re...

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between training time and exercise dependence among individuals participating in an extreme conditioning program (training that uses high-volume and high-intensity repetitions, with short or no rest periods), as well as the influence on flexibility and performance in practicing one of the ex...

Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is characterized as a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve and has several treatments, including photobiomodulation, which can be performed with low-intensity laser therapy (LLLT) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Purpose: To carry out a literature review on the effectiveness of low-intensity laser ther...

Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically review the preclinical studies that have applied the static magnetic field to wound healing. Methods: The search strategy was performed in databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL and Cochrane Database, and in gray literature. The inclusion criteria were: Pre-clinica...

Objective: To develop an integrative review of the results of cryotherapy for ankle sprains. Methods: An integrative review was carried out by searching the electronic databases PubMed and LILACS, using the descriptors "Cryotherapy", "Cold therapy", "Ankle trauma", "Ankle injuries", "Ankle sprains", "Syndesmotic injury", "Foot and ankle injuries",...

Objective: To develop an integrative review of the results of cryotherapy for ankle sprains. Methods: An integrative review was carried out by searching the electronic databases PubMed and LILACS, using the descriptors "Cryotherapy", "Cold therapy", "Ankle trauma", "Ankle injuries", "Ankle sprains", "Syndesmotic injury", "Foot and ankle injuries",...

Background: Narrowband ultraviolet B (nb-UVB) is one of the most popular and effective modalities to treat vitiligo. Given the importance of nb-UBV, as well as its associations, this research searched the literature for answers on how to best treat vitiligo. Objective: To conduct a systematic literature review assessing the efficacy of narrowband u...

INTRODUÇÃO: Sabe-se que os aspectos psicossociais impactam o curso e a gravidade das limitações físicas observadas em pacientes com dor lombar crônica (DLC), sendo que estudos prévios demonstram que desfechos físicos-funcionais parecem ser impactados de forma diferente segundo o risco de mau prognóstico para dor (Barboza et al., 2018; Hubner et al....

Objective. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease. Here we analyzed the effects of the supplementation with curcumin (CM) in a treatment with prednisone (PD) on hind paw’ functionality and rectus femoris histomorphometric and immuno­histochemical aspects. Methods. Thirty female 18 months-old Wistar rats were divided in six groups: con...

Introduction: Neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) represents a therapeutic approach for addressing chronic low back pain (CLBP); however, the influence of NMES dose on muscle activity remains subject to debate. Objective: To compare the impact of two distinct NMES protocols employing Aussie current, characterized by varying dosages emphasizing...

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis main goal was to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation as burn wounds treatment. Methods: Systematic review of literature available in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and The Cumulative Index to Nursing and A...

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between training time and exercise dependence among individuals participating in an extreme conditioning program, as well as the influence on flexibility and performance in practicing one of the exercises. This was a cross-sectional observational study with extreme conditioning program parti...

Background Spinal manipulation (SMA) and spinal mobilization (SMO) are commonly utilized treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP) Objective To summarize the evidence describing the effects of SMA and SMO on trunk proprioception and the lumbar paravertebral muscle strength in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) Methods A search was condu...

The aim of this study was to assess whether mental fatigue can influence the perception of effort and the performance of individuals engaged in extreme conditioning programs. A cross-sectional, experimental, and randomized study was conducted with 25 CrossFit® practitioners randomly divided into two groups: Stroop Group (n = 13; 28.9 ± 4.9 years; 1...

Background: Photobiomodulation plays an important role in modulating the inflammatory process, accelerating tissue repair, which can be beneficial in cases such as multiple sclerosis. Objective: To carry out a literature review about effectiveness of photobiomodulation on muscle strength and fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Methods: The databases inc...

Background Whole-body vibration (WBV) is used to enhance physical performance in sports and rehabilitation. The present study analyzed the effects of remobilization with WBV on the soleus muscle of Wistar rats. Methods Twenty-eight animals were separated into four experimental groups ( n = 7): CON (control); IM (immobilized); FR (immobilization an...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Sensory function may be altered in chronic low back pain (CLBP), which may alter the perception of therapeutic currents. The aim of this study was to verify whether the risk of poor prognosis for CLBP pain influences the amplitude elicited at the sensory threshold (ST) in different modalities of neuromuscular electrical st...

Objetivo: Identificar estudos que relacionem a infecção por SARS-CoV-2, na gestação ou primeiro ano pós-parto, com alterações no desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor de crianças. Métodos: Busca realizada em nove bases de dados, elegendo estudos publicados, observacionais, com crianças infectadas com SARS-CoV-2 no período gestacional (mães infectadas na...

Nr 2024;14 (1):29-45 29 SUMMARY Purpose. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a degeneration of the plantar fascia. There are different forms of treatment for PF. Conservative treatment stands out as the main method of choice. The aim was to review in the literature the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise (TE) on pain and functionality in PF. Methods. The s...

Objective To evaluate the effects of magnifying the damage caused by obesity induced by monosodium glutamate, using a model of maternal periodontitis, on the structure of the anterior tibialis muscle of the offspring. Materials and Methods Twenty‐four female Wistar rats were divided into four experimental groups: control ( n = 6), obese ( n = 6),...

The mechanical muscular power (MMP) can be estimated by different methods and because that, it could lead to misinterpretation.This study investigated the correlation and agreement between lower limb MMP in a vertical jumping estimated by two on-field evaluation tools to sports performance, being a contact mat (MMPcontact_mat) and estimated by the...

The interest in soccer generally starts during childhood, with children and young people often looking for opportunities in sports. New exercise techniques can be effective in improving training. The aim of this study was to compare the effects on the strength and physical posture of a group practicing Pilates with another not practicing Pilates, b...

Introduction and aim. Analyzing the factors related to amputations and understanding which factors are changeable can assist in the development of public policies for the prevention and education of the population. Objective: To describe the main etiological characteristics and symptoms after amputation in the Unified Health System (Sistema Único d...

Cryotherapy, a therapeutic technique involving localized cooling of the body, has gained popularity for postsurgical rehabilitation. It induces a reduction in cellular metabolism, vasoconstriction, and pain relief, making it an attractive option for managing postoperative (PO) shoulder pain. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness...

Objective: Gouty arthritis is characterized by painful inflammation due to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joint tissues. Despite available treatments, many patients experience ineffective management and adverse effects. This study evaluated a manual therapy protocol involving passive joint mobilization at the peak of inflammation i...

Introduction: The use of electrotherapy has been presented as a great resource for the professional physiotherapist in the most diverse pathologies. Stroke is a neurological condition responsible for sequelae such as hemiplegia that directly impair the quality of life of patients. Objective: This study aimed to review the literature on the effec...

Introdução: a dor na coluna torácica é a segunda dor mais referida, porém há uma escassez de estudos que comparem técnicas de terapia manual nesta região. Destaca-se assim importância de realizar uma comparação entre a liberação miofascial e uma técnica manipulativa em indivíduos com dor torácica. Objetivo: comparar as técnicas de liberação miofasc...

Diabetes-related muscle damage has been overlooked despite its known association with increased morbidity and mortality in DM individuals. PBMT is a recognized alternative to improve skeletal muscle health in other populations, but its effectiveness in DM is still unclear. To address this issue, we reviewed preclinical studies, available in any lan...

Given the relevance of laser application, the objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review to verify the therapeutic effects of laser application on psoriasis plaques. The databases used were PubMED, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, and in the gray literature: Google Scholar, Open Grey and LIVIVO. A total of 1,227 records w...

The aim of this study was to identify changes in the pattern of movement during performance of the overhead squat, as well as possible differences between the sexes, during a protocol of an extreme conditioning program. The subjects were eleven men (28.6 ± 4.5 years, 85.1 ± 8.4 kg, 1.80 ± 0.07 m, and 13.8 ± 7.7 months of practice) and eleven women...

Introduction and aim. The whole-body vibration has become known for optimizing the production of muscle power due to mechanical oscillations that are dependent on vibration frequency. However, the effects of varying the vibration frequency on flexibility have still been little explored. Compare the effects of two frequencies of whole-body vibration...

The model of obesity induced by monosodium glutamate cytotoxicity on the hypothalamic nuclei is widely used in the literature. However, MSG promotes persistent muscle changes and there is a significant lack of studies that seek to elucidate the mechanisms by which damage refractory to reversal is established. This study aimed to investigate the ear...

Purpose Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common knee disorder, exacerbated by activities that load the patellofemoral joint (PFJ), such as climbing stairs. Neuromuscular imbalance control with coactivation between vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) activation has been investigated in PFP. However, it remains unclear whether knee pain infl...

Introduction Neck pain is defined as the presence of musculoskeletal pain in the posterior region of the neck, above the shoulders, or in the upper dorsal area. Physiotherapy aims to minimize pain, recover mobility, and strengthen muscles. For this, it uses several techniques, such as photobiomodulation, which can be achieved by light emitting diod...

Total knee arthroplasty is performed to relieve knee pain and disability related to end-stage osteoarthritis. Cryotherapy is used as an analgesic method, reducing the intraarticular temperature. The objective of this study was to review the literature on the efficacy of cryotherapy in knee arthroplasty. A total of 700 articles were found in databas...

Background The assessment of iliotibial tract thickness by ultrasonography may help identify a key, previously unexplored factor that may contribute directly to the homeostasis imbalance of the femoropatellar joint in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Objectives To compare the iliotibial tract thickness of people with PFP and asymptomatic peo...

Gouty arthritis is an inflammatory disease that triggers symptoms such as pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. Since its main therapy is medication, research on other forms of treatment that do not generate side effects is necessary. Given this, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of combined photobiomodulation (LASER and LED...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease mainly affecting synovial joints. Photobiomodulation through low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) and resistance exercise may improve the inflammatory process. Therefore, we analyzed the effects of resistance exercise, LLLT, and the combination of both treatments on hind paw grip strength and ankle joi...

The model of obesity induced by monosodium glutamate cytotoxicity on the hypothalamic nuclei is widely used in the literature. However, MSG promotes persistent muscle changes and there is a significant lack of studies that seek to elucidate the mechanisms by which damage refractory to reversal is established. This study aimed to investigate the ear...

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic condition resulting from a retrograde flow of part of the gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus. Generally, this reflux is linked to a malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter. Studies involving manipulative therapies suggested an important role in the coadjuvant treatment for refl...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes several functional limitations, which can negatively affect the personal and professional life of individuals. This effect can lead to more complications and disabilities. This study aimed to analyze in which domains of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule version 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) individuals wi...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes several functional limitations, which can negatively affect the personal and professional life of individuals. This effect can lead to more complications and disabilities. This study aimed to analyze in which domains of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule version 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) individuals wi...

The negative changes of obesity to the locomotor system are a major concern in the current scenario, where obesity and metabolic syndrome are recurrent in Western societies. A physical exercise is an important tool as a way to rehabilitate obesity, highlighting whole-body vibration, as it is an easy-access modality with few restrictions. In this se...

Objective The purpose of this study was to analyze the systemic effects of stair climbing exercise, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and the association of both treatments on pelvic member functionality and ankle joint histomorphometric aspects of Wistar rats submitted to experimental rheumatoid arthritis (RA) protocol. Methods Male Wistar rats wer...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as an autoimmune, chronic disease affecting diarthrodial joints and periarticular structures. Objective: To evaluate whether low-intensity laser treatment (LLLT) and/or exercise reduce the deleterious effects of tissue in a rheumatoid arthritis model. Methods: 128 rats were divided into two infl...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as an autoimmune, chronic disease affecting diarthrodial joints and periarticular structures. Objective: To evaluate whether low-intensity laser treatment (LLLT) and/or exercise reduce the deleterious effects of tissue in a rheumatoid arthritis model. Methods: 128 rats were divided into two infl...

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as an autoimmune, chronic disease affecting diarthrodial joints and periarticular structures. Objective: To evaluate whether low-intensity laser treatment (LLLT) and/or exercise reduce the deleterious effects of tissue in a rheumatoid arthritis model. Methods: 128 rats were divided into two infl...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is one of the resources that can be used in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain. It is possible that issues related to the stimulation parameters may affect the results obtained with the use of these currents. Therefore, the aim of this review was to investigate...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether ligature-induced periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) potentiate the deleterious effects on functional capacity, periodontal and synovial tissues, leukocyte migration, and interleukin 17 (IL-17) levels, and to investigate the repercussions of single Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA) injection a...

Skeletal muscle histopathological changes induced or caused by pathologies in animal models, can impair functionality, being the main focus of therapeutic studies. This study aimed to propose a histopathological index to assess, in a quantitative manner, skeletal muscle changes induced by experimental protocols for Rodentia’s models. For the develo...

Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) with kiloHertz currents (kHz) is a resource used in rehabilitation for producing muscle contractions with functional objectives, resulting from the optimization of the performance of aspects of muscle function (AOMF). However, parameters such as inadequate frequency, phase duration, amplitude,...

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effects of electrical stimulation with Aussie current on the endurance of the sedentary individuals’ quadriceps muscle, comparing different burst durations (2 ms and 4 ms) at the same frequency, and to evaluate the reproducibility of the Maximum Repetition Test. Methods The study was composed of 30 male ind...

Although Brazil is a country with the greatest plant biodiversity, there are still shortcomings regarding phytotherapy studies and their practical application. In Brazil alone there are 65 plants with psychoactive principles, and Heteropterys tomentosa, from the ethnobotanical point of view, is one of the most famous plants in the Midwest region, i...

Introdução: A estimulação elétrica neuromuscular é utilizada para induzir fortalecimento muscular e hipertrofia, dentre as quais destacam-se a Corrente Russa (CR) e a Corrente Aussie (CA), embora pouco se saiba se há superioridade de uma corrente em relação a outra para otimizar os aspectos da função muscular (AFM). Objetivo: Verificar qual corrent...

The aim of this scoping review was to assess the extent of the literature on the use of LED therapy to treat synovial joint disorders. The JBI methodology for scoping reviews was followed. The databases used were PUBMED, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, PEDro, Cochrane Database, Google Scholar and ProQuest. To be included, studies should hav...

Introduction and objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory and systemic autoimmune disease that affects peripheral joints leading to joint degradation, pain, deformities, decreased activities of daily living, and sedentary lifestyle, resulting in secondary sarcopenia. Osteoarthritis (OA), in turn, is a multifactorial disease associated...

Cryotherapy is used in individuals in the postoperative period (PO) of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, owing to its effects such as increased pain threshold, decreased cellular activity, and vasoconstriction. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of cryotherapy on pain intensity in the immediate PO of ACL reconstruction. A scopin...

Introduction and aim. The knee is one of the joints where immobilization is most used, however, it can cause morphological changes in the joint tissues and is a challenge to be overcome during rehabilitation. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is capable of generating repetitive oscillatory movements, which cause mechanical stimuli that interfere with tiss...

Introdução: o uso da estimulação elétrica nervosa transcutânea (TENS) é amplamente disseminado na prática clínica em indivíduos com fibromialgia, sendo uma terapia que pode atingir analgesia devido diferentes vias. Objetivo: avaliar efeitos do uso do TENS convencional sobre a fibromialgia. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão de escopo por meio de uma...

Introduction: In assessing patients with a stroke sequel, tonic and postural changes are generally evaluated, but other important information, such as functional capacity, risk of falls, and gait, should also be taken into account. Objective: To correlate the impairment level determined by Brunnstrom's scale, the results of functional tests and ana...

Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos do laser de baixa potência (LBP) sobre os parâmetros histomorfométricos do músculo tibial anterior de ratos submetidos a um modelo de artrite reumatoide (AR). Métodos: foram utilizados 20 ratos machos, separados em quatro grupos (n=5): Grupo Controle (GC); Grupo Controle Laser (GCL); Grupo Lesão (GL); Grupo Lesão Laser...

A Diatermia por Ondas Curtas tem sido utilizada com o objetivo de reduzir a resistência dos tecidos musculares e periarticulares para a realização de atividades físicas e exercícios de flexibilidade. Contudo, atualmente observa-se a redução de sua utilização para obter-se ganhos na flexibilidade. Propôs-se uma busca na literatura de estudos que uti...

INTRODUÇÃO: A corrente interferencial é uma modalidade bastante utilizada, porém, apresenta como fator limitante a quantidade de acomodações, o que é comum em eletroestimulação. Apesar de possuir alguns recursos que visam reduzir a adaptação fisiológica, não é totalmente eficaz; neste sentido, pode haver diferenças devido à técnica de uso. Assim, o...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of cluster therapy (Laser+LED) on shoulder impact syndrome, aiming at modulating pain and functionality. METHODS Clinical, randomized, non double-blind study. Consisting of 28 individuals of both sexes, aged between 18 and 50 years, who were separated into: control group (CG n=13) and treatment gro...

Since tension headache, besides being highly prevalent, has a deleterious effect on daily activities, the search for therapeutic resources is interesting. Thus, the objective of this study was to verify the effect of laser acupuncture in individuals with chronic tensional headache. The sample consisted of 14 volunteers with chronic tensional headac...

Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized as painful menstruation without associated pelvic disease and has been considered common among young people of reproductive age. Cryotherapy is a technique aimed at analgesia and anti-inflammatory action. The objective of this study was to analyze the analgesic efficacy of cryotherapy in sedentary youth with pr...

Background Photobiomodulation (PBM) improves motor performance despite doubts whether it occurs immediately or late after a single dose. We evaluated the effect of a cluster PMB (laser+LED) single dose on muscle fatigue recovery in young sedentary adults, both immediately and in the short term (period between 24 to 48 h) after the fatiguing event....