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BACKGROUND: Thoracic spine pain (TSP) is relatively common in children and adolescents. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of TSP in adolescents and analyze its association with sociodemographic characteristics, use of electronic devices, physical activity, and mental health. DESIGN: Cross-sectional epidemiological study. SETTING: A high school in Bauru City, São Paulo, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS/SUBJECTS: In total, 1,628 students aged 14-18 years. METHODS: Participants were selected by cluster sampling in two stages, and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data regarding the following were collected: (1) sociodemographic aspects; (2) use of electronic devices; (3) regular physical activity level; (4) mental health; and (5) TSP. RESULTS: The prevalence of TSP was 51.5% (95% confidence interval, 49.1-53.9) and the variables associated with TSP were female participant sex (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.96; 1.61-2.38), use of computers for >3 hours per day (PR = 1.29; 1.01-1.66), use of computers >3 times per week (PR = 1.35; 1.03-1.75), use of cell phones in a semi-lying position (PR = 1.37; 1.11-1.69), use of cell phones for >3 hours per day (PR = 1.44; 1.12-1.85), use of tablets in the sitting position (PR = 1.47; 1.07-2.01), and presence of mental health problems (PR = 2.10; 1.63-2.70). Physical activity was a protective factor (PR = 0.84; 0.73-0.96). CONCLUSIONS: There is a high prevalence of TSP in adolescents, with a marked association with female participant sex, use of electronic devices, and presence of mental health problems Physical activity is a protective factor. Understanding the relationship between risk factors and adolescent spinal pain may be important in both the prevention and treatment of spinal pain in this age group.

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BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint among children and adolescents and can negatively impact their physical and mental health. Although previous studies investigating the incidence of low back pain (LBP) in children and adolescents have been performed in high income countries, it is unclear whether countries such as Brazil would show similar incidence rates. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and to identify predictors of new episodes of LBP in high school students. METHODS: This is a 1-year longitudinal study of high school students from public schools in the city of Bauru, Sao Paulo. Collected clinical data were: demographic and socioeconomic factors, information on the use of electronic devices, mental health status (the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires), level of habitual physical activity (Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire), and incidence of LBP (measured with question about LBP in the past 12 months and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire). Descriptive analysis and bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed. RESULTS: The cumulative incidence of new LBP episodes for the total cohort of 757 high school students was 18.9% (95% CI: 16.2, 21.8). The cumulative incidence was 14.8% (95% CI: 11.7, 18.5) for male students and 24.1% (95% CI: 19.8, 29.9) for female students. Being a female student (OR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.23, 2.59), sitting posture while using tablet (OR = 4.34; 95% CI: 1.19, 16.60), daily time spent on tablet (OR = 3.21; 95% CI: 1.41, 7.30), daily time spent on mobile phone (OR =1.49; 95% CI: 1.11, 2.00), lying posture while using mobile phone (OR = 1.49; 95% CI: 1.05, 2.12), and mental health status (OR = 2.81; 95% CI: 1.76, 4.48) were identified as predictor variables. CONCLUSION: Our findings showed that one in five high school students reported having a LBP episode over the last year. The predictors found to be associated with low back pain include those related to sex, time and posture while using electronic devices, and mental health status.

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OBJECTIVES: to analyze activity limitations in patients with leprosy and their association to cognition and neuropsychiatric symptoms. METHODS: this cross-sectional design study included sixty patients with multibacillary leprosy assisted at a reference center. Participants were divided according to their physical disability and submitted to instruments assessing daily activities (basic and instrumental), cognitive functions, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The order of the instruments was random to avoid any interference of test sequence on the results. RESULTS: fifty-five percent of the participants presented physical disabilities. All patients were independent in performing basic activities but sixty-six percent presented difficulties in performing instrumental activities. Cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms were seen in advanced stages of the disease, but they were more associated to patient age than to leprosy. CONCLUSIONS: leprosy patients presented physical disabilities and difficulties in performing instrumental daily activities. Cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms were more associated to aging than to leprosy itself.

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BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a major public health problem. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of neck pain among high school students and to analyze associations with sociodemographic variables, use of electronic devices, habitual physical activity practices and mental health problems. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional epidemiological study on a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. METHOD: Participants were selected through cluster sampling in two stages and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data collection comprised the following steps: 1. sociodemographic characteristics; 2. use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity levels; 3. mental health; and 4. neck pain. RESULTS: A total of 1,628 participants were interviewed. The prevalence of neck pain was 49.1% (95% confidence interval, CI 46.7 to 51.5), with 40.4% (95% CI 37.0 to 43.7) in men and 57.5% (95% CI 54.2 to 60.9) in women. The variables associated with in neck pain were: female (prevalence ratio, PR = 2.04), use of cell phone in standing posture (PR = 1.47), use of tablet in sitting posture (PR = 1.72), length of computer use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of cell phone use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of tablet use greater than 3 hours/ day (PR = 1.34) and mental health problems (PR = 1.56). CONCLUSION: There is high prevalence of neck pain among students and striking associations with female sex, use of electronic devices and mental health problems.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a major public health problem. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of neck pain among high school students and to analyze associations with sociodemographic variables, use of electronic devices, habitual physical activity practices and mental health problems. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional epidemiological study on a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. METHOD: Participants were selected through cluster sampling in two stages and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data collection comprised the following steps: 1. sociodemographic characteristics; 2. use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity levels; 3. mental health; and 4. neck pain. RESULTS: A total of 1,628 participants were interviewed. The prevalence of neck pain was 49.1% (95% confidence interval, CI 46.7 to 51.5), with 40.4% (95% CI 37.0 to 43.7) in men and 57.5% (95% CI 54.2 to 60.9) in women. The variables associated with in neck pain were: female (prevalence ratio, PR = 2.04), use of cell phone in standing posture (PR = 1.47), use of tablet in sitting posture (PR = 1.72), length of computer use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of cell phone use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of tablet use greater than 3 hours/ day (PR = 1.34) and mental health problems (PR = 1.56). CONCLUSION: There is high prevalence of neck pain among students and striking associations with female sex, use of electronic devices and mental health problems.

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INTRODUCTION: Low back pain is frequent among schoolchildren and the variables related to high intensity and high back frequency are important predictors for the increase of such complaints in adulthood. OBJECTIVE: To determine the high intensity and high frequency of low back pain and its associated factors in high school students. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 760 students (319 boys and 441 girls) who reported low back pain. Demographic, socioeconomic, electronic devices, habitual physical activity practice, mental health, and high frequency and high intensity low back pain data were collected. Descriptive analyzes and bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used. RESULTS: Of the total number of subjects with low back pain, 14.6% reported high frequency of pain, being 36.9% boys and 63.1% girls, while 42.6% reported high intensity, being 35.8% boys and 47.2% girls. The variables associated with the high frequency of low back pain were altered mental health, posture lying on the use of tablet, time of daily use of the cell phone and distance of the screen to the eyes of the computer user, while the female sex, mental health problem, posture lying on the use of cell phone and the distance of the screen to the eyes of the computer user with severe intensity of low back pain. CONCLUSION: The demographic factors and related to the use of electronic devices were associated with high intensity and high frequency of low back pain.

INTRODUÇÃO: As dores lombares são frequentes entre as escolares e as variáveis relacionadas a alta intensidade e alta frequência de lombar são importantes preditores para o aumento de tais queixas na idade adulta. OBJETIVO: Determinar a alta intensidade e alta frequência de lombar e os seus fatores associados em estudantes do ensino médio. MÉTODOS: Este estudo transversal incluiu 760 estudantes (319 meninos e 441 meninas) que relataram dor lombar. Foram coletados dados demográficos, socioeconómicos, dispositivos eletrônicos, nível de atividade física, saúde mental e a alta frequência e alta intensidade da dor lombar. Foram utilizadas análises descritivas e regressões logísticas bivariadas e multivariadas. RESULTADOS: Do total de indivíduos com dor lombar, 14,6% relataram alta frequência de dor, sendo 36,9% meninos e 63,1% meninas, enquanto que, 42,6% relataram alta intensidade, sendo 35,8% meninos e 47,2% meninas. As variáveis associadas com a alta frequência de dor lombar foram o problema de saúde mental, uso de tablete na postura deitada, tempo diário no uso do telefone celular e distância da tela do computador aos olhos do usuário, enquanto o sexo feminino, problema de saúde mental, uso do celular na postura deitada e distância da tela do computador aos olhos do usuário com a alta intensidade de dor lombar. CONCLUSÃO: Os fatores demográficos e relacionados ao uso de dispositivos eletrônicos foram associados a alta intensidade e alta frequência de dor lombar.

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze activity limitations in patients with leprosy and their association to cognition and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Methods: this cross-sectional design study included sixty patients with multibacillary leprosy assisted at a reference center. Participants were divided according to their physical disability and submitted to instruments assessing daily activities (basic and instrumental), cognitive functions, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The order of the instruments was random to avoid any interference of test sequence on the results. Results: fifty-five percent of the participants presented physical disabilities. All patients were independent in performing basic activities but sixty-six percent presented difficulties in performing instrumental activities. Cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms were seen in advanced stages of the disease, but they were more associated to patient age than to leprosy. Conclusions: leprosy patients presented physical disabilities and difficulties in performing instrumental daily activities. Cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms were more associated to aging than to leprosy itself.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar limitaciones de tarea en pacientes con Lepra y su relación con cognición y síntomas neuropsiquiátricos. Métodos: este estudio transversal incluyó 60 pacientes con Lepra multibacilar atendidos en centro de referencia. Participantes fueron divididos segundo la disfunción física y evaluados cuanto a las actividades diarias (básicas y instrumentales), funciones cognitivas y síntomas neuropsiquiátricos. Orden de aplicación de los instrumentos aleatoria para evitar interferencia de la secuencia de tests sobre los resultados. Resultados: de los participantes, 55% presentaron disfunción física. Todos pacientes eran independientes en las actividades básicas, pero 66% mostraron dificultades en las actividades instrumentales. Declive cognitivo y síntomas neuropsiquiátricos fueron observados en etapas avanzadas de la enfermedad, pero estos estaban más relacionados a la edad del paciente que a la Lepra. Conclusiones: pacientes con Lepra evidenciaron disfunción física y dificultades en las actividades instrumentales. Declive cognitivo y síntomas neuropsiquiátricos están más relacionados al envejecimiento que a la Lepra.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as limitações de tarefa em pacientes com hanseníase e sua associação com cognição e sintomas neuropsiquiátricos. Métodos: este estudo transversal incluiu 60 pacientes com hanseníase multibacilar atendidos em um centro de referência. Os participantes foram divididos segundo a disfunção física e avaliados quanto às atividades diárias (básicas e instrumentais), às funções cognitivas e aos sintomas neuropsiquiátricos. A ordem de aplicação dos instrumentos foi aleatória para evitar interferência da sequência dos testes sobre os resultados. Resultados: dos participantes, 55% apresentaram disfunção física. Todos os pacientes eram independentes nas atividades básicas, mas 66% mostraram dificuldades nas atividades instrumentais. Declínio cognitivo e sintomas neuropsiquiátricos foram observados em estágios avançados da doença, porém estes estavam mais associados à idade do paciente do que à hanseníase. Conclusões: pacientes com hanseníase evidenciaram disfunção física e dificuldades nas atividades diárias instrumentais. Declínio cognitivo e sintomas neuropsiquiátricos estão mais associados ao envelhecimento do que à hanseníase.

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The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a unique structure and one of the most important ligaments for knee stability, serving as primary restriction for the anterior tibial translation on the femur and secondary restriction to the knee external and internal rotation that is not sustaining weight. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the anatomy and biomechanics of anterior cruciate ligament as well as demonstrate the importance of the anterior cruciate ligament in the stability of the tibial-femoral joint. Literature review was performed using the data bases Scielo, Pubmed and Lilacs having as descriptors: "Anterior Cruciate Ligament", "LCA", "Anatomy" and "biomechanics" from the year 2008 to 2018. The LCA stability for the femorotibial joint and realization of the movement amplitude are in the ability of the anteromedial and posterolateral bands of the same in absorbing the entire load and traction of the joint when in antagonistic movements of the knee flexion and extension, favoring the stability of the tibial-femoral joint. (AU)

O Ligamento Cruzado Anterior (LCA) é uma estrutura única e um dos mais importantes ligamentos para a estabilidade do joelho, servindo como restrição primária para a translação anterior da tíbia relativa ao fêmur e restrição secundária à rotação externa e interna do joelho que não está sustentando peso. Este estudo teve como objetivo demonstrar a anatomia e a biomecânica do ligamento cruzado anterior bem como demonstrar a importância do ligamento cruzado anterior na estabilidade da articulação tíbio-femoral. Foi realizado revisão da literatura usando as bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs e Pubmed tendo como descritores: "Ligamento Cruzado Anterior", "LCA", "Anatomia" e "biomecânica" a partir do ano de 2008 a 2018. A estabilidade do LCA para a articulação femorotibial e realização da amplitude de movimento estão na capacidade das bandas ântero-medial e póstero-lateral do mesmo em absorver toda a carga e tração da articulação quando em movimentos antagônicos de extensão e flexão do joelho, favorecendo na estabilidade da articulação tíbio-femoral. (AU)

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O envelhecimento é um processo fisiológico que tem início na concepção e ocorre durante toda a vida. A fragilidade é uma síndrome geriátrica multifatorial que pode acometer pessoas a partir dos 60 anos, aumenta a vulnerabilidade no idoso e, geralmente, é acompanhada por alterações cognitivas. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo descrever o perfil sociodemográfico e verificar a fragilidade em idosos participantes de um Centro de Convivência de Idosos - CCI. Utilizou-se a pesquisa observacional descritiva, sendo aplicados o teste do Mini-exame do estado mental - MEEM para análise cognitiva, sendo a fragilidade mensurada pela Edmonton Frail Scale - EFS. Os testes para análise foram o test T e o one-way ANOVA, comparações de Duncan. As diferenças estatísticas intra e inter-grupos foram avaliadas por Modelo Linear Misto. Em todos os testes utilizados foram consideradas estatisticamente as diferenças na qual o valor de p foi menor ou igual a 0,05. O estudo avaliou 55 idosos (sexo feminino e masculino), destes 12 foram excluídos pelo MEEM. O resultado demonstra um número de idosos vulneráveis, inferior ao de outros estudos já realizados, dado justificado devido aos idosos da presente pesquisa que frequentam CCI e, por consequência, serem mais ativos.(AU)

Aging is a physiological process that begins at conception and occurs throughout life. Frailty is a multifactorial geriatric syndrome that can affect people from the 60 years, increases the vulnerability of the elderly and, in general, is accompanied by cognitive changes. Thus, the objective of this study was to describe the sociodemographic profile and verify the frailty in the elderly participants of an Assisting Living Residence - ALR It was used the observational, descriptive research, and it was applied the test of the mini-mental state examination - MMSE for cognitive analysis, being the fragility measured by the Edmonton Frail Scale - EFS. The tests for analysis were the T-test and the one-way ANOVA, Duncan comparisons The statistical differences inter and intra -groups were evaluated by linear mixed model. In all tests used the differences were considered statistically in which the p value was less than or equal to 0.05. The study evaluated 55 elderlies (male and female), and out of these 12 were excluded by the MMSE. The result shows a number of vulnerable elderly, inferior to that of other studies already carried out, information justified due to the fact that the elderly in this study who attend the ALR and, consequently, are more active.(AU)

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Objective To investigate the relation between gait parameters and cognitive impairments in subjects with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) during the performance of dual tasks. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving 126 subjects divided into three groups: Parkinson group (n = 43), Alzheimer group (n = 38), and control group (n = 45). The subjects were evaluated using the Timed Up and Go test administered with motor and cognitive distracters. Gait analyses consisted of cadence and speed measurements, with cognitive functions being assessed by the Brief Cognitive Screening Battery and the Clock Drawing Test. Statistical procedures included mixed-design analyses of variance to observe the gait patterns between groups and tasks and the linear regression model to investigate the influence of cognitive functions in this process. A 5% significant level was adopted. Results Regarding the subjects’ speed, the data show a significant difference between group vs task interaction (p = 0.009), with worse performance of subjects with PD in motor dual task and of subjects with AD in cognitive dual task. With respect to cadence, no statistical differences was seen between group vs task interaction (p = 0.105), showing low interference of the clinical conditions on such parameter. The linear regression model showed that up to 45.79%, of the variance in gait can be explained by the interference of cognitive processes. Conclusion Dual task activities affect gait pattern in subjects with PD and AD. Differences between groups reflect peculiarities of each disease and show a direct interference of cognitive processes on complex tasks. .

Objetivo Investigar a relação entre parâmetros da marcha e comprometimento cognitivo em sujeitos com doença de Parkinson (DP) e doença de Alzheimer (DA) durante tarefas duplas. Métodos Este estudo consistiu em uma pesquisa transversal envolvendo 126 sujeitos, divididos em três grupos: grupo Parkinson (n = 43), grupo Alzheimer (n = 38) e grupo controle (n = 45). Os sujeitos foram submetidos ao teste Timed Up and Go, administrado com distrator motor e cognitivo. Os parâmetros analisados na marcha foram cadência e velocidade, tendo as funções cognitivas avaliadas por meio da Bateria Breve de Rastreio Cognitivo e do Teste do Desenho do Relógio. Os procedimentos estatísticos incluíram a análise mista de variâncias para observar os padrões da marcha nos grupos e nas tarefas e o modelo de regressão linear para investigar a influência das funções cognitivas nesse processo. O nível de significância foi estipulado em 5%. Resultados Em relação à velocidade, os dados vislumbram diferença significativa na interação grupo vs. tarefa (p = 0,009), com pior rendimento dos sujeitos com DP na dupla tarefa motora e dos com DA na situação de dupla tarefa cognitiva. Sobre a cadência, os resultados não apontaram diferença significativa na interação grupo vs. tarefa (p = 0,105), vislumbrando pouca interferência das condições clínicas sobre esse parâmetro. O modelo de regressão linear demonstrou que até 45.79% da variação nos parâmetros da marcha podem ser explicados por processos cognitivos. Conclusão Atividades de dupla tarefa afetam a marcha de sujeitos com DA e DP. A diferença entre grupos reflete peculiaridades de cada doença e demonstra interferência direta de processos cognitivos em atividades complexas. .

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Objetivo: Analisar as funções executivas de idosos com doença de Parkinson (DP – com e sem quadro demencial) e doença de Alzheimer (DA), e confrontar os escores dos participantes no que se refere às atividades funcionais da vida diária e à habilidade motora em situações de dupla tarefa. Métodos: Sob um desenho transversal, 54 idosos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1, composto por 11 sujeitos com DP; G2, formado por 10 sujeitos com demência de Parkinson; G3, composto por 13 participantes com DA; e G4, formado por 20 idosos saudáveis. Os procedimentos metodológicos envolveram análise das funções cognitivas pré-frontais dos sujeitos, da realização das atividades da vida diária e da habilidade motora em situações de dupla tarefa. A análise dos dados envolveu a estatística descritiva (média e erro-padrão) e inferencial (teste ANOVA e pós-teste de Scheffé), admitindo significância de 5% (p < 0,05) e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: As funções cognitivas pré-frontais apresentaram diferença significativa entre os grupos, sobretudo nas comparações envolvendo G2 e G3, em relação a G1 e G4 (p = 0,001). Os grupos com déficit cognitivo apresentaram pior rendimento na realização das atividades da vida diária, com menor escore do G2, na qual há junção de déficit cognitivo e motor (p = 0,001). Em situações de dupla tarefa, G2 e G3 apresentaram maiores dificuldades que os demais grupos (p < 0,05). Conclusão: Distúrbios pré-frontais repercutem negativamente nas atividades funcionais e na habilidade psicomotora dos indivíduos. Quando não vinculado a quadro demencial, os pacientes com DP apresentaram escores cognitivos pré-frontais e independência funcional ...

Objective: To analyze the executive functions of elderly people with Parkinson’s (PD – with and without dementia) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and to compare the independence of the subjects on the activities of daily living and their performance under dual-task conditions. Methods: This cross-sectional design study assessed 54 subjects divided into four groups: G1, formed by 11 subjects with PD; G2, formed by 10 subjects with Parkinson’s dementia; G3 consisting of 13 participants with AD; and G4, formed by 20 healthy control peers. The methodological procedures involved the analysis of prefrontal cognitive functions, the activities of daily living and the performance of the subjects under motor and cognitive dual-task conditions. Data analysis involved descriptive (mean and standard error) and inferential statistics (ANOVA with Scheffé post hoc test), assuming a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05) and a confidence interval of 95%. Results: The prefrontal cognitive functions showed significant differences between groups, especially in comparison involving G2 and G3 with G1 and G4 (p = 0.001). The groups with cognitive decline had presented poorest performance in carrying out the activities of daily living, with worst score of G2, where it has the association of motor and cognitive deficits (p = 0.001). In situations of dual-task, G2 and G3 showed inferior performance than the other groups. Conclusion: Prefrontal cognitive disorders negatively affect the functional activities and psychomotor skills of individuals. When not associated to dementia, PD patients have showed prefrontal scores and functional independence similar to healthy elderly. .

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A avaliação fisioterapêutica neurofuncional representa uma das ações mais importantes do profissional. Contudo, divergências nos métodos utilizados para elaboração diagnóstica fazem com que haja discrepâncias na prescrição e no prognóstico fisioterapêutico. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar e discutir métodos e técnicas de avaliação utilizados por fisioterapeutas vinculados à atenção à saúde da população, na especificidade da neurologia funcional. Para a concretização desta pesquisa, foi realizado um estudo quali-quantitativo de delineamento transversal. A amostra foi composta por fisioterapeutas registrados no Conselho Regional de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional da comarca de Mato Grosso do Sul (CREFITO-13), especialistas na área da reabilitação neurofuncional, e atuantes em hospitais, universidades e clínicas da cidade de Campo Grande (MS). Os dados foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva e inferencial (teste do χ2), sob um nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). Sobre os resultados, todos os fisioterapeutas analisados concluíram a graduação havia mais de cinco anos. As respostas referentes ao exame físico foram semelhantes entre fisioterapeutas docentes e clínicos (p=0,81), não ocorrendo o mesmo com a anamnese (p=0,02). Itens como funções cognitivas e determinantes sociais de saúde foram respondidas por menos de 15% dos entrevistados, e aproximadamente 70% dos entrevistados disseram realizar, mas não registrar, a avaliação do paciente. Em conclusão, ainda não há uma padronização da avaliação fisioterapêutica neurofuncional, tornando difícil unificar a análise prescritiva e prognóstica dos casos clínicos. As respostas apontam para uma dependência da visão profissional nos aspectos da doença, com pouca valorização das questões sociais de saúde.

Neurofunctional clinical evaluation represents one of the most important activities of physical therapists. However, differences in diagnostic methods cause discrepancies between physical therapy prescription and prognosis. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze and discuss the evaluation methods and techniques used by physical therapists bound to popular healthcare assistance, in the specificity of the neurofunctional area. To accomplish this research, a cross-sectional design study was conducted. The sample consisted of physical therapists specialized in neurofunctional rehabilitation registered in the Regional Council for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy of Mato Grosso do Sul (Conselho Regional de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, CREFITO - 13), who work in hospitals, universities and clinics of the city of Campo Grande, Brazil. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (χ2) statistics, under a 5% level of significance (p<0.05). Regarding the results, all physical therapists had concluded graduation five years before. Responses regarding the physical examination were similar between professors and clinical physical therapists (p=0.81), which did not happen on the anamnesis (p=0.02). Items such as cognitive functions and social determinants of health were answered by less than 15% of subjects, and about 70% of respondents said they do, but do not register, the patients' evaluation. In conclusion, there is not a standardization of the physiotherapeutic neurofunctional evaluation, making it difficult to unify the prescriptive and prognostic analysis of clinical cases. The responses indicate a dependence of professional vision in the disease aspect, with little appreciation of health social issues.

La evaluación fisioterapéutica neuro-funcional representa una de las acciones más importantes del profesional. Sin embargo, los desacuerdos en los métodos utilizados para la elaboración diagnóstica hacen que haya discrepancias en la prescripción y pronóstico fisioterapéutico. Así, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar y discutir los métodos y técnicas de evaluación utilizados por fisioterapeutas vinculados a la atención de salud de la población, en la especificidad de la neurología funcional. Para la concretización de esta investigación fue realizado un estudio cuali-cuantitativo de delineamiento transversal. La muestra fue compuesta por fisioterapeutas, especialistas en el área de rehabilitación neuro-funcional, registrados en el Consejo Regional de Fisioterapia y Terapia Ocupacional del estado Mato Grosso do Sul (CREFITO-13). La investigación involucra profesionales presentes en hospitales, universidades y clínicas de la ciudad de Campo Grande/MS. Los datos fueron analizados por medio de estadística descriptiva e inferencial (test χ2), sobre un nivel de significancia de 5% (p<0,05). Sobre los resultados, todos los fisioterapeutas analizados eran formados hace más de 5 años. Las respuestas referentes al examen físico fueron semejantes entre fisioterapeutas docentes y clínicos (p=0,81), no ocurriendo lo mismo en la anamnesis (p=0,02). Ítems como funciones cognitivas y determinantes sociales de salud fueron respondidas por menos del 15% de los entrevistados, y aproximadamente 70% realiza, pero no registra la evaluación del paciente. En conclusión, todavía no hay una normalización de la evaluación fisioterapéutica neuro-funcional, tornando difícil unificar un análisis prescriptivo y pronóstico de los casos clínicos. Las respuestas apuntan para una dependencia de la visión profesional en los aspectos de la enfermedad, con poca valoración de las preguntas sociales de la salud.

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