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This study aimed to examine physical therapists' perspectives in conservative treatments of pediatric patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A cross-sectional survey design was used. A validated questionnaire was distributed to physical therapists, and the responses were analyzed. Preferred treatment frequency was 60 minutes (53.8%), twice weekly (41.5%), over 3 to 5 months (44.6%). Top 3 clinical interventions were core and trunk stability enhancement (90.8%), abdominal strengthening (83.1%), and postural correction (80.0%). Top 3 therapeutic goal-setting parameters were activity-based (78.5%), quality-of-life measure-based (56.9%), and participation-based (50.8%). The most common quality-of-life survey used was Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire (15.6%) followed by Scoliosis Research Society-22 instrument (12.5%). According to our data, physical therapists believe that pediatric patients with AIS can benefit with addressing core and trunk stability, a 60-minute per session, twice weekly, over 3 to 5 months based on activity-based goal-setting and quality-of-life measures using Oswestry questionnaire.
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Resumo A escassez de água em metrópoles brasileiras tem se agravado em função das características de seu próprio desenvolvimento. A expansão urbana desordenada e próxima a mananciais, junto com a falta de infraestrutura para estes novos núcleos habitacionais, tem favorecido a degradação dos mananciais utilizados para abastecimento público. Em razão disto, a população fica mais suscetível às doenças de veiculação hídrica. Independentemente dos tipos de contaminantes presentes na água, busca-se aprimorar as tecnologias tradicionalmente empregadas nos processos de tratamento hídrico a fim de garantir uma água segura para o abastecimento da população, sem considerar as inovações tecnológicas neste setor. Assim, o presente estudo busca evidenciar a necessidade de melhorar as ações de tratamento de água e esgotos realizadas atualmente no país, em função dos riscos associados à saúde pública. Busca-se também analisar o reúso potável direto e como esta prática pode ser uma solução para promover uma água de qualidade e suprir a demanda de grandes centros urbanos em situação de escassez hídrica.
Abstract Water scarcity in Brazilian metropolises has been aggravated by the characteristics of their very development. The disordered urban expansion near fountainheads and the lack of infrastructure for new housing units has contributed to the degradation of water sources used for public supply. This causes the population to be more susceptible to waterborne diseases. Regardless of the various types of contaminants present in the water, the improvement of traditional technologies used in the water treatment process and wastewater treatment is sought after to promote safe water supply to the population, without considering technological innovations on the sector. This study aims to demonstrate the ineffectiveness of treatment processes currently used in Brazil and the risks to public health. We also analyze the direct potable reuse and how this practice can be a solution to promote water quality and meet the demand of large urban centers in situations of water scarcity.
