Rodrigo Antônio Carvalho Andraus

• University of Northern Parana

Information regarding the profile of patients in hospital emergency departments (ED) provides a better understanding of patients’ clinical and functional needs and monitoring the results of interventions over time, providing better care and treatment for pathologies, comorbidities, and functional complications. Objective: To characterize the clinic...

Background: Gynoid lipodystrophy (GL) is a complex condition that mainly affects women, who often face challenges such as body dissatisfaction, difficulty finding clothes, and pain due to the appearance of an "orange peel" texture. These issues have a significant impact on their quality of life, sometimes leading to social exclusion. Objective: Thi...

Background: Ocular fusion is responsible for maintaining adequate binocular alignment in relation to the distance from the fixation point to project the image onto the retina of both eyes and obtain a single fused image. Ocular phorias occur when there is a misalignment visualized when breaking binocularity, and are classified according to the dire...

Considering the beneficial and non-invasive effects of laser as a therapy, the possibility of using it in cancer patients would be of great interest to the clinical area. However, the available literature is still scarce for the definition of the ideal dosimetric parameters of photobiomodulation (PBM) in cancer cells, and when considering the use o...

This study presents a randomized controlled crossover ex- periment involving 73 patients with idiopathic bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Patients received two com- bined physiotherapeutic treatments: myofascial mobilization (IASTM) and stretching. Participants were divided into two groups: one started with stretching followed by IASTM, and...

Context: Presbycusis can be mediated by the effects of inflammatory processes on the auditory system, and these aging biological mechanisms remain poorly studied. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine whether plasma biomarkers are associated with hearing disorders caused by aging in the elderly. Settings and design: Cross-sectional stud...

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the association between the auditory handicap found in the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S) questionnaire and hearing loss and the plasma levels of inflammatory biomarkers. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study with 76 participants, 67 (88%) females and 9...

Ankle sprain is the most common injury in the lower limbs of physically active individuals, and one of its complications is chronic ankle instability (CAI), for which Kinesio Taping (KT) can be an alternative treatment. The aim of this study was to compare two treatment protocols with KT at different tensions on postural control, dynamic balance, a...

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of combined association instrument myofascial mobilization (IASTM) and stretching in patients with idiopathic bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) operated on one hand and to analyze the response of the operated (OH) and non-operated (NH) hand according to the sequence of therapies. Research on these parameter...

Purpose to analyze the impact of neck pain, neck mobility, and body mass index on teachers’ postural control. Methods a cross-sectional study with 54 state public school teachers, 68.5% (n = 37) being females, with a mean age of 46.5 ± 9.3 years. Data were collected with the following instruments: Craniocervical Dysfunction Index (Brazilian versio...

Purpose to analyze the impact of neck pain, neck mobility, and body mass index on teachers’ postural control. Methods a cross-sectional study with 54 state public school teachers, 68.5% (n = 37) being females, with a mean age of 46.5 ± 9.3 years. Data were collected with the following instruments: Craniocervical Dysfunction Index (Brazilian versio...

Introduction Kinesio tape (KT), although frequently used in sports, is still a matter of debate, and the results of studies that evaluated its effects on muscle strength (MS) in athletes are still inconclusive and contradictory. Objective To evaluate the effect of a progressive KT tension protocol on knee MS in runners over an eight-week interventi...

Photobiomodulation (PBM) appears to limit exercise-induced muscle damage, improve biochemical and functional recovery, and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) in skeletal muscle recovery after exercise, addressing the different types of lasers and parameter...

A presença da lipodistrofia ginóide (LDG) em mulheres, como condição antiestética relacionada à pele e ao tecido subcutâneo, é um problema crescente em todo o mundo. O sedentarismo é um dos fatores mais importantes na formação da LDG, no entanto, a investigação de métodos eficazes e adequados para o controle e tratamento da celulite é de grande imp...

The objective of this review was to verify the available scientific evidence on allocation and concealment methods, and the statistical analyses used in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on bilateral CTS. An integrative literature review was conducted, based on searches of databases for the period from 2014 to 2021. One-hundred-and-ten articles wer...

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of physical disability in the world. The origin of this condition can be due to differents causes, with a specific cause or of unknown mechanical origin,being characterized as unspecific. In this case a physical therapy treatment approach with manual therapy is relevant, which includes the Muscle...

Gynoid lipodystrophy (GL), popularly known as cellulite, affects 85% of women after puberty. The aim of the study was to develop, characterize and evaluate the effectiveness of a topical formulation based on Coffea canephora green extract (GCE) applied by phonophoresis in the treatment of GL in young women. Formulations with 1.0% (w/w) and 3.0% (w/...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the predominant compressive neuropathy among adults worldwide. However, evidence regarding treatment alternatives and their outcomes, especially with bilateral carpus involvement, is inconclusive. To analyze the clinical and surgical outcomes of bilateral CTS treatment using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Boston q...

Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever as potencialidades, fragilidades e sugestões na percepção dos enfermeiros sobre o atendimento do serviço de Time de Resposta Rápida (TRR). Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória de abordagem quanti-qualitativa. O corpus deste estudo contou com a participação de 22 enfermeiros de um hospital de ensino público n...

The objective of this study was to verify the effect of kinesio-taping (KT) application of the origin for muscle insertion (O>I) and insertion for muscle origin (I>O) in healthy participants, through surface electromyography and peak torque of gastrocnemius muscles. A total of 69 participants with an average age of 22.9±5.2 years were evaluated, 41...

Introduction: Chronic low back pain is a frequent complaint at health care services, leading to absenteeism and high treatment costs. Photobiomodulation is a cost-effective, non-pharmacological treatment option. Objectives: To assess the cost of systemic photobiomodulation in nursing professionals with chronic low back pain. Methods: This is a...

Muscle injuries are frequent, both in the practice of exercises and in the work environment, and after the injury, healing begins. The inflammatory phase of muscle healing is accompanied by an increase in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and a reduction in the antioxidant activity of defense enzymes. This imbalance between both can...

This article aims to evaluate the preoperative use of gabapentin in the control of intra- and postoperative pain in patients with idiopathic bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A prospective, randomised, double-blind study involving 45 subjects with severe CTS, 23 receiving treatment (gabapentin 600 mg) and 22 receiving placebo (control), who u...

Caffeine has been widely used to treat gynoid lipodystrophy (GLD). Despite caffeine has been considered as a promise treatment, there is a lack of scientific evidences regarding its effect on GLD when associated with iontophoresis or others equipment. We aimed to evaluate the effects of a caffeine gel alone and associated with iontophoresis in GLD...

Objectives: to measure the micro-cost of local laser therapy (LL) and transcutaneous laser therapy application by Irradiation Laser Intravascular of Blood (ILIB) to treat nipple trauma and compare the most effective and efficient alternative treatment. Methods: a cross-sectional analytical and quantitative study with analysis on the micro absorptio...

Atualmente, novos métodos de tratamento contra o câncer estão sendo investigados para a obtenção de um bom prognóstico e menor índice de efeitos colaterais, e uma das terapias atuais sob investigação é a Fotobiomodulação (FBM). Sabe-se que a proliferação de células normais e tumorais pode ser estimulada ou inibida pela FBM, e esse processo vai depe...

It has been demonstrated that Kinesio Tape (KT) application has immediate positive effects on balance in healthy individuals, but its mid-term effects have not yet been investigated. Objective Evaluate the effects of KT on postural control in young women, using four strategies. Methods Forty-eight healthy women aged 18-35 years old were randomly...

Este estudo avaliou o efeito da aplicação da Kinesiotape no controle postural de indivíduos jovens saudáveis. Quarenta participantes foram divididos em dois grupos: G1 (n = 20) composto por homens com idade de 23 ± 2,12 anos e o G2 (n = 20) por mulheres com idade 24 ± 4,96 anos. Ambos os grupos receberam a aplicação da Kinesiotape na região dos tor...

Objective This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of laser photobiomodulation (λ: 808 nm) therapy on muscle performance and perceived exertion in physically active elderly women. Methods Seventeen physically active elderly women (72.6 ± 4.1 years) participated in a crossover study in which they received active or placebo laser therapy on...

Objective: to analyze the prevalence of psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, stress) and the relationship of these factors with functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Study design: cross-sectional descriptive and observational study. Setting: the physiotherapy outpatient clinic of the Northen University of Paraná, Lo...

The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review regarding the use of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy in tumoral cells, addressing the different types of lasers and parameters used. An electronic search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases. The inclusion criteria were being an in vitro study, with...

Objective: Evaluating Kinesio Taping (KT) use to reduce pain and edema in individuals subjected to surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. Materials and methods: Thirteen individuals (5 men and 8 women, mean age: 23.25 years) were subjected to mutual extraction of two mandibular third molars based on the same surgical protocol a...

β-alanine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle carnosine levels and exercise performance. However, its effects on muscle recovery from resistance exercise (RE) remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of β-alanine supplementation on muscle function during recovery from a single session of high-intensity...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in different frequencies on the quadriceps femoris. A randomized, controlled, blind cross-sectional study. Methods: Thirty subjects (12 men and 18 women), with an average age of 24.67 years, weight of 65.62 kg and height of 1.69 m w...

The cover image, by Yara L. A. S. Levi et al., is based on the Animal Experiment Effects of the prebiotic mannan oligosaccharide on the experimental periodontitis in rats, DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12987.

RESUMO Introdução: O controle postural é um pré-requisito importante para o desempenho do atleta no esporte. Além disso, o sistema de controle postural contribui para a prevenção de lesões. Déficits nesse sistema podem levar a instabilidade corporal e sobrecarga das estruturas musculoesqueléticas, gerando disfunção e dor. Objetivos: A proposta dest...

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the functional status of adult and older adult individuals with lower back pain . Methods: Eighty-three individuals were recruited, 42 older adults (20 with lower back pain and 22 control group) and 41 younger adults (21 with lower back pain and 20 control group). Functional capacity was assess...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of systemic administration of probiotics (PROB) on the progression of experimentally induced oral and intestinal mucositis in rats immunosuppressed by chemotherapy (5-fluorouracil: 5-FU). Twenty-four rats were divided into the following groups (n=6): GC (control), GPROB, G5FU and G5-FU/PROB. G...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on metalloproteinase expression and the mechanical strength of skeletal muscle regeneration after peripheral nerve injury. Rats were subjected to crush injury of the right sciatic nerve, followed by LLLT (830 nm, 35, 70, 140, and 280 J/cm2) for 21 consecutive days. Function...

Purpose: To compare the balance of individuals with and without chronic low back pain during five tasks. Method: The participants were 20 volunteers, 10 with and 10 without nonspecific chronic low back pain, mean age 34 years, 50% females. The participants completed the following balance tasks on a force platform in random order: (1) two-legged sta...

This study aimed to indentify the category of severe functional impairment defined by the LEFS-Brazil questionnaire in accordance to Lequesne Algofunctional Index for elderly people with osteoarthritis.

Identificar a categoria “grave” do comprometimento funcional definida pelo questionário LEFS‐Brasil, em concordância com o Índice Algofuncional de Lequesne para idosos com osteoartrite.

The use of light emitting diodes (LED) as a therapeutic resource for wound healing has increased over the last years; however, little is still known about the molecular pathways associated to LED exposure. In the present study, we verified the effects of LED therapy on DNA methylation and expression of the DNA methyltransferase (Dnmt) genes, Dnmt1...

[Purpose] This study aimed to assess the exercise capacity and muscle strength in elderly people using drugs for angiotensin-II blockage. [Subjects and Methods] Four hundred and seven older adults were recruited for this study. Data about comorbidities and medication use were recorded and the individuals were divided into three groups: control grou...

Background: Low intensity laser therapy has been used to accelerate the ulcers healing due to its healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesicand anti-edematous effects. Contaminations by bacteria or fungi on these ulcers commonly happen, constituting a major complicationof healing, but there is no consensus about laser therapy bactericidal or fungicidal...

[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of intraoral application of low-level laser therapy (660 nm) to control pain, swelling and interincisal opening following the extraction of mandibular third molars. [Subjects and Methods] Ten patients underwent removal of lower third molars using the same surgical pr...

The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of gender, age and pharmacological treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) on the functional status of physically independent elderly. This cross-sectional study involved 105 elder individuals from both genders (age: 68.80±6.3 years) with OA of the hip and / or knee, which was confirmed by radiogra...

Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment used initially in China and is currently common practice in the West among health professionals in various clinical conditions according to the World Health Organization, causing local or remote biological responses. Objetive: This experiment aims to evaluate the influence of electroacupuncture on recover...

OBJETIVO: Estudar a influência da irradiação com o laser AsGaAL de baixa potência na regeneração de um nervo periférico, após lesão por esmagamento controlado. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: O nervo fibular comum direito de 30 ratos Wistar foi submetido a uma lesão por esmagamento com uma pinça de carga regulável (5.000g, 10minutos de aplicação), os animais s...

OBJETIVO: Verificar a influência do laser de baixa intensidade de AsGaAl na lesão por esmagamento do nervo peroneiro de ratos através da avaliação funcional da marcha nos diferentes locais de irradiação. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 53 ratos, divididos em seis grupos: normal, lesado não tratado, lesado e tratado placebo, lesado e tratado na medula, le...