Paula Chagas

Dr. Paula Chagas

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences - UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais)Associate Professor, Department of the Old, Adult and Maternal-infant, School of Physical Therapy - UFJF (Federal University of Juiz de Fora)Coordinator and Adviser at Graduate Program of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical and Functional Performance - PPGCRDF Coordinator of Child Evaluation Performance Laboratory (LADIN)
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28Years (1999-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 October 2008 in Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
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PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
EDEc Defilipo
Ec Defilipo
RLRa Lemos
Ra Lemos
MMMC Mancini
MC Mancini
JFJs Frônio
Js Frônio
RCRm Carvalho
Rm Carvalho
OBJETIVOS: Classificar crianças com paralisia cerebral (PC) utilizando sistemas de classificação de mobilidade e de função manual; comparar os grupos de crianças com PC nos desfechos de função motora grossa e de desempenho funcional; avaliar a associação entre as classificações funcionais e os escores obtidos nos desfechos investigados. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Trinta crianças com PC foram classificadas pelos sistemas Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) e Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS) e divididas em três grupos, de acordo com a sua classificação em cada um destes sistemas em leve, moderado e grave. A função motora grossa foi documentada pelo teste Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66), e as habilidades funcionais e assistência do cuidador em autocuidado e em mobilidade, pelo teste Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). RESULTADOS: O teste one-way ANOVA demonstrou diferenças significativas entre os grupos nos resultados do GMFM-66 e do teste PEDI. Testes de comparação post-hoc (Scheffé) revelaram que crianças com comprometimento moderado (GMFCS) apresentaram habilidades funcionais e receberam assistência do cuidador semelhantes às crianças leves. Entretanto, crianças moderadas (MACS) assemelharam-se às graves. Índices de correlação de Spearman rank demonstraram associação inversa, significativa e de magnitude forte entre as classificações funcionais e os resultados dos testes PEDI e GMFM-66. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados sugerem que as classificações funcionais MACS e GMFCS são bons indicadores da função manual e da mobilidade de crianças com PC, podendo ser úteis nos processos de avaliação e planejamento de intervenção.

5 December 2022 in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
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PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
EMElton D. D. Magalhães
Elton D. D. Magalhães
RJRicardo Rodrigues De Sousa Jr
Ricardo Rodrigues De Sousa Jr
ARAngélica C. S. F. Romeros
Angélica C. S. F. Romeros
RPRobert J. Palisano
Robert J. Palisano
PRPeter and Suzanne Rosenbaum
Peter and Suzanne Rosenbaum

1 August 2008 in Human Movement Science
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AGA.P.B. Gontijo
A.P.B. Gontijo
MMM.C. Mancini
M.C. Mancini
PSP.L.P. Silva
P.L.P. Silva
PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
RSR.F. Sampaio
R.F. Sampaio
SFSergio Teixeira Fonseca
Sergio Teixeira Fonseca

29 May 2013 in Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
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MMMarisa C. Mancini
Marisa C. Mancini
MBMarina B. Brandão
Marina B. Brandão
ADAmanda Dupin
Amanda Dupin
ADAdriana F. Drummond
Adriana F. Drummond
PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
MAMarcella G. Assis
Marcella G. Assis

1 June 2010 in Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
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FAFelipe C. Alvim
Felipe C. Alvim
JPJennifer G. Peixoto
Jennifer G. Peixoto
EVEduardo J. D. Vicente
Eduardo J. D. Vicente
PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
DFDiogo S. Fonseca
Diogo S. Fonseca
INTRODUÇÃO: Há carência na literatura de dados que determinem qual a influência da porção extensora do músculo glúteo máximo na inclinação da pelve no plano sagital e, portanto, na estabilidade lombar. OBJETIVOS: Verificar a influência da porção extensora do músculo glúteo máximo sobre a inclinação da pelve. MÉTODOS: Foram recrutadas 10 voluntárias jovens, saudáveis, com índices de massa corpórea (IMC's) menores que 24,9 kg/m² e com dismetria real de membros inferiores (MMII) inferior a 1 cm. Foram avaliados o IMC, o perímetro pélvico e o comprimento dos MMII e, posteriormente, os graus de inclinação das hemipelves e a assimetria entre elas pela análise de uma fotografia em perfil ortostático usando o SAPO (Software para Avaliação Postural). Em seguida, a porção extensora do músculo glúteo máximo do lado dominante foi induzido à fadiga, após a qual foram determinadas novamente a inclinação das hemipelves e a assimetria entre elas. Testes de Pearson r e teste t de student foram realizados no nível de significância α=0,05. RESULTADOS: Não houve correlação entre as variáveis de confusão e a assimetria dos ângulos das hemipelves. O ângulo da hemipelve apresentou modificação significativa do lado dominante (t=3,760; p=0,004). CONCLUSÕES: A fadiga da porção extensora do músculo glúteo máximo pode gerar um aumento do ângulo de inclinação da pelve homolateral. INTRODUCTION: There is a lack of data in the literature for determining the influences of the extensor portion of the gluteus maximus muscle on pelvic tilting and, thus, on lumbar stability. OBJECTIVES: To assess the influences of the extensor portion of the gluteus maximus muscle on pelvic tilt. METHODS: Ten healthy young subjects were recruited, with a body mass index (BMI) below 24.9 kg/m² and leg length discrepancy below 1 cm. The BMI, pelvic perimeter and lower-limb lengths were assessed and, subsequently, the degrees of hemi-pelvic tilt and asymmetry between them were analyzed using lateral view photographs of the subjects in a standing position, using SAPO (Software for Postural Assessment). Next, fatigue was induced in the extensor portion of the gluteus maximus muscle on the dominant side, and after that the hemi-pelvic tilt and the asymmetry between the hemi-pelvises were reassessed. The Pearson r and Student t tests were conducted at the significance level of α=0.05. RESULTS: There were no significant correlations between the confounding variables and asymmetry of the hemi-pelvic angles. There were significant changes in the hemi-pelvic angle of the dominant side (t=3.760; p=0.004). CONCLUSIONS: Fatigue in the extensor portion of the gluteus maximus muscle can generate increases in the tilt angle of the ipsilateral pelvis

20 August 2020 in BMC Pediatrics
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PCPaula Chagas
Paula Chagas
CDCarolyne M. Drumond
Carolyne M. Drumond
ATAline M. Toledo
Aline M. Toledo
ACAna Carolina De Campos
Ana Carolina De Campos
ACAna Cristina R. Camargos
Ana Cristina R. Camargos
OGon Behalf of PartiCipa Brazil Research Group
on Behalf of PartiCipa Brazil Research Group
Background: Gross motor development curves for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), grouped by Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels, help health care professionals and parents to understand children’s motor function prognosis. Although these curves are widely used in Brazil to guide clinical decision-making, they were developed with Canadian children with CP. Little is known about how these patterns evolve in children and adolescents with CP in low-income countries like Brazil. The PARTICIPA BRAZIL aims to: (i) to identify and draw a profile of functioning and disability of Brazilian children and adolescents with CP by classifying them, for descriptive purposes, with all five valid and reliable functional classifications systems (gross motor function, manual ability, communication function, visual and eating and drinking abilities); (ii) to create longitudinal trajectories capturing the mobility capacity of Brazilian children and adolescents with CP for each level of the GMFCS; (iii) to document longitudinal trajectories in the performance of activities and participation of Brazilian children and adolescents with CP across two functional classification systems: GMFCS and MACS (Manual Abilities Classification System); (iv) to document longitudinal trajectories of neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions and exercise tolerance functions of Brazilian children and adolescents with CP for each level of the GMFCS; and (v) to explore interrelationships among all ICF framework components and the five functional classification systems in Brazilian children and adolescents with CP. Methods: We propose a multi-center, longitudinal, prospective cohort study with 750 Brazilian children and adolescents with CP from across the country. Participants will be classified according to five functional classification systems. Contextual factors, activity and participation, and body functions will be evaluated longitudinally and prospectively for four years. Nonlinear mixed-effects models for each of the five GMFCS and MACS levels will be created using test scores over time to create prognosis curves. To explore the interrelationships among ICF components, a multiple linear regression will be performed. Discussion: The findings from this study will describe the level and nature of activities and levels of participation of children and youth with CP in Brazil. This will support evidence-based public policies to improve care to this population from childhood to adulthood, based on their prognosis.