Objective Compare heart rate variability (HRV) indices in participants with and without
myogenic temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Secondarily, we correlated HRV indices with …

BACKGROUND Globally, the prevalence rate of chronic neck pain (CNP) is 37%, with a
higher occurrence observed among females of all age groups, higher-income countries, and …

Abstract Background Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire for general pain (RMDQ-g) is
an instrument adapted to assess disability in patients with pain in any region of the body …

Objectives Chronic musculoskeletal pain is associated with decreased parasympathetic and
increased sympathetic activity in the autonomic nervous system. The objective of this study …

Objective The purpose of this study was to analyze the intra-and inter-examiner reliability of
the analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) captured by a Polar cardio frequency meter in …

Objective To examine the measurement properties of the Regular Physical Exercise
Adherence Scale (REPEAS) in Brazilians with chronic pain. Methods Cross-sectional and …

Background The association between plasma lipids, nitric oxide (NO) and cardiovascular
risk has been well documented in the literature, however, the association between these …

Purpose To translate and cross-culturally adapt the Spine Functional Index (SFI) into
Brazilian Portuguese (SFI-Br) in individuals with musculoskeletal spine disorders. Methods …

OBJECTIVES Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is defined by the International
Association for the Study of Pain as “persistent pain that arises as part of a disease process …

One of the most prevalent forms of pain to be linked to stress is non-specific chronic low
back pain (nsCLBP). Existing studies have shown evidence of a link between stress and …