Introdução: A epicondiloalgia lateral (EL) é caracterizada por uma desordem musculoesquelética envolvendo o tendão extensor comum originado no epicôndilo lateral. O Teste de Comprometimento Funcional da Mão, Pescoço, Ombro e Braço - FIT-HaNSA foi desenvolvido para analisar o desempenho durante três tarefas que realizam atividades repetitivas de elevação do membro superior, além de posturas sustentadas em pacientes com disfunção no ombro, medida em até 300 segundos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a confiabilidade e a validade do teste FIT-HaNSA em pacientes com EL do cotovelo, bem como avaliar as estratégias biomecânicas utilizadas pelo membro superior durante a execução deste teste. Método: Uma versão brasileira do dispositivo do teste foi desenvolvida. Foram incluídos 10 voluntários destros assintomáticos e 20 pacientes com EL. Para a análise da confiabilidade foi utilizado o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse (CCI) por meio do SPSS, com um intervalo de confiança de 95% e para a análise da validade de construto, o Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman por meio do Software Mini Tab®. Foram coletados dados de preensão palmar, limiar doloroso e questionário DASH. Para a coleta dos dados eletromiográficos foi utilizado o equipamento da marca Delsys® (Trigno® Wireless Systems). A preparação da pele seguiu as recomendações do Projeto SENIAM. Os eletrodos foram posicionados em músculos do tronco, costas, braço e antebraço. Para a análise cinemática foi utilizado o software de imagens 3D (Vicon Motion Systems Ltd®), composto por 8 câmeras infravermelho que captaram o movimento de 16 marcadores reflexivos passivos. Os dados eletromiográficos e cinemáticos foram adquiridos de forma sincronizada e simultânea e o processamento dos sinais foi realizado off-line no Matlab®. Foi utilizada análise de variância (ANOVA) e pos hoc de Bonferroni (p<=0.05). Resultados: A média do tempo das tarefas 1, 2 e 3 foram respectivamente, 300s, 297s e 268s para o grupo assintomático e 249s, 141s e 264s para o grupo paciente. O teste apresentou entre excelente e boa confiabilidade teste reteste para o grupo assintomático para as tarefas 1, 2 e 3 respectivamente, 0,99 (0,91 - 0,99), 0,89 (0,02 - 0,98) e 0,95 (0,54 - 0,99) e para o grupo pacientes, excelente confiabilidade para as tarefas 1 e 2 respectivamente 0,98 (0,82 - 0,99) e 0,92 (0,29 - 0,99) e não aceitável para a tarefa 3 0,60 (-2,76 - 0,95), sem alteração do padrão doloroso após o teste. Apresentou correlação moderada entre o score médio do teste e a dor (r=0,67), assim como a força de preensão (r=0,56) e fraca correlação do teste com o questionário DASH (r=- 0,42). O músculo extensor ulnar do carpo esteve bastante ativo durante a realização das três tarefas. Conclusão: A versão adaptada do FIT-HaNSA-Br mostrou ser válida e reprodutível para pacientes com EL. A principal estratégia biomecânica foi a maior ativação do extensor ulnar do carpo com maior ADM de desvio ulnar ao realizar preensão com deslocamento de carga. Esta ferramenta pode ser utilizada como uma variável de desfecho em estudos clínicos para verificar a efetividade dos recursos fisioterapêuticos no tratamento conservador da EL do cotovelo. / Introduction: The lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is characterized by a musculoskeletal disorder involving the common extensor tendon which is originated at the lateral epicondyle. The Functional Impairment Test-Hand, and Neck/ Shoulder/Arm - FIT-HANSA was developed to analyze the performance during three tasks that perform repetitive activities of the upper limb elevation, and sustained postures, in patients with dysfunction in the shoulder, measured up to 300 seconds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of FIT-HANSA in patients with LE and evaluate the biomechanical strategies used by the upper limb during the execution of this test. Method: A Brazilian version of FIT-HANSA device has been developed. The study included 10 healthy volunteers and 20 patients with LE. For the analysis of reliability we used the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%, using the SPSS. For the analysis of the construct validity, the Spearman\'s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated in Software Mini Tab®. They were collected handgrip data, pain threshold and questionnaire DASH. Electromyographic data was collected using a Delsys® (Trigno® Wireless Systems) equipment. The preparation of skin followed the recommendations of SENIAM Project. The electrodes were placed in the trunk muscles, back, arm and forearm. For kinematic analysis we used a software for 3D image analysis (Vicon Motion Systems Ltd ®), composed of 8 infrared cameras, which capture the movement through 16 reflective markers. Kinematic and electromyographic data were acquired synchronized and simultaneously via Vicon Nexus® Software and signal processing was performed offline in Matlab® software. Statistical analysis was performed by means of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Bonferroni (p <= 0.05). Results: The average time of the tasks 1, 2 and 3 were, respectively, 300s, 297s e 268s for the asymptomatic group and 249s, 141s e 264s for the patient group. The test showed between excellent and good test-retest reliability for the asymptomatic group for the tasks 1, 2 and 3 respectively 0.99 (0.91 to 0.99) and 0.89 (0.02 to 0.98) and 0.95 (0.54 to 0.99), and the group patients, excellent reliability for tasks 1 and 2 respectively, 0.98 (0.82 to 0.99) and 0.92 (0.29 to 0.99) and not acceptable for the task 3 0.60 (-2.76 to 0.95), without changing the painful pattern after the test. Moderate correlation was found between the average score of the test and pain (r = 0.67) and grip strength (r = 0.56) and weak correlation between the test and DASH questionnaire (r = -0.42). The long extensor Carpi ulnaris muscle was significantly active during the course of the three tasks. Conclusion: The adapted version of the FIT-HANSA-Br showed to be valid and reproducible for patients with LE. The main biomechanical strategy was greater activation of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle with more ulnar deviation performed to hold the load-displacement. This tool can be used as an outcome variable in clinical studies to assess the effectiveness of physical therapy resources in the conservative treatment of LE.

The Coeur d'Alene district in northern Idaho is a world class Pb-Ag mesothermal vein system that has produced about 360 million ounces of silver, lead, and zinc since the 1880s. Despite the long history of exploration and production, the district does not have a predictive model for exploration based on a sound understanding of structural controls on the silver ore deposits; this is certainly the case for the Sunshine Mine and surrounding area. Fault kinematic history in the district shows a regional scale fault system reactivated over time with dextral, sinistral, and dip-slip displacement. The fault system is superimposed on regional deformation fabrics that were examined for this study in the Sunshine Mine area. Cleavage sets observed in the Sunshine mine area, distinguished by orientation and superposition relationships, are consistent with the findings of Smith (2004) which defined cleavage sets referred to as S1, S2, and S3. Two additional deformation fabrics that appear spatially tied to fault zones formed between development of cleavages S2 and S3. The multiple cleavages, fault zones, and their intersections are interpreted to act as pathways for hydrothermal fluids associated with vein formation and silver ore deposition. Thin section kinematic analysis of vein and shear zone samples defined a dip-slip sense of shear associated with the Sterling vein. Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) analysis of vein and shear zone samples failed to define a lattice preferred crystallographic orientation that defined shear sense. Similarly, cathodoluminescence (CL) analysis of thin section textures failed to define a dominant shear sense and fault kinematics. Nevertheless, additional study using these techniques is warranted. Both field observation and thin section analysis demonstrate a direct relationship between shear zones, veins, and mineralization potential, clarifying the need for detailed fault maps for the Sunshine Mine area and Coeur d'Alene district.

The cut slopes at a segment between Km 25+600 and 26+000 of the Antalya-Burdur Breakaway-Korkuteli State Road to be newly constructed have slope instability problems due to the existence of highly jointed limestone. The purpose of this study is to investigate the engineering geological properties of the units exposed at three cut slopes, to assess stability of the cut slopes, and to recommend remedial measures for the problematic sections. In this respect, both field and laboratory studies have been carried out. The limestone exposed at the cut slopes are beige to gray, fine grained, fossiliferous, and highly jointed. It has two joint sets and a bedding plane as main discontinuities. The kinematic analysis indicates that planar failure is expected at Km: 25+900. Limit equilibrium analysis show that the cut slopes with bench have no slope instability problems except rockfalls which endanger the traffic safety. In this thesis it is recommended to covering the cut slope with wire mesh and fibre reinforced shotcrete

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The current study was designed to: (1) compare the sensitivity of a 2-dimensional video-based system with a 3-dimensional optical system, and (2) investigate movement on the affected and unaffected side of the face during the production of various functional movement tasks in 5 patients who had undergone facial reanimation surgery. The study showed that: (1) distance is the most valuable measure for evaluating facial paralysis, regardless of system; (2) movements associated with maximal contraction and running speech tasks are most informative when assessing facial paralysis; (3) area and volume ratios may be an appropriate measure for tracking changes in facial movement over time; (4) velocity and acceleration measures provide minimal information regarding facial movement; and (5) 2-dimensional analysis is most effective when distance is measured during maximal contraction and running speech tasks. Both systems were effective in tracking small movements of the face, but the 3-dimensional system was superior overall.

As características intermitentes do futebol exigem a aplicação de testes específicos à modalidade. O teste Yo-yo intermitente recuperativo nível 1 (YYIR1) é considerado um teste específico e confiável na avaliação de jogadores de futebol. Contudo, as variáveis de desempenho que o influenciam são pouco conhecidas. O presente estudo, teve como objetivo verificar as variáveis determinantes do desempenho final do teste YYIR1 em jogadores de futebol de campo. Para tanto, dez jogadores de futebol de campo da categoria sub-20 foram submetidos a três sessões de avaliação onde foram determinadas as seguintes variáveis: a) composição corporal (%G) e força dinâmica máxima (1RM) no exercício agachamento; b) economia de corrida (EC) e as variáveis relacionadas a potência (VO2max e vVO2max) e capacidade aeróbia (Limiar anaeróbio LAn-3,5mM) em esteira rolante e c) no teste YYIR1, determinação de forma direta das variáveis respiratórias e análise cinemática do deslocamento determinando a média da aceleração pico (AP-média) e a média da velocidade pico (VP-média) durante os estágios. Antes e após o teste em esteira (TE) e o teste YYIR1 foram determinadas a altura de salto vertical (Alt-jump), o tempo de contato com o solo (TC-jump) e o índice de força reativa (IFR-jump) através da técnica Drop Jump. Além disso, em ambos os testes foram determinadas as participações energéticas. Os principais resultados foram: a) houve diferença significante entre o VO2max determinado em esteira (57,33 ± 3,4ml/kg/min) e no teste YYIR1 (53,57 ± 2,67ml/kg/min) e estes não se correlacionaram; b) a participação energética tanto no TE (92,31 ± 1,79%) quanto no YYIR1 (74,08 ± 6,88%) é predominantemente aeróbia, porém, o YYIR1 apresenta maior participação anaeróbia quando comparado ao TE (25,91 ± 6,88 e 7,67 ± 1,79%, respectivamente); c) as variáveis determinadas no Drop Jump não foram influenciadas pela realização do TE e o YYIR1; d) nenhuma variável relacionada à capacidade de força (1RM, 1RM/MCT; Alt-jump, TC-jump e IFR-jump) apresentou correlação com o desempenho final do YYIR1; e) a %G (r = -0,63), VO2max (r = 0,74), vVO2max (r = 0,86), LAn-3,5mM (r = 0,76), AP-média (r = 0,77) e a participação anaeróbia alática no YYIR1(r = -0,65) apresentaram correlação significante com o desempenho final no YYIR1; f) destas apenas a vVO2max e a participação anaeróbia alática no YYIR1 foram determinantes no desempenho final do teste. Conclui-se que, embora correlacionado com outras variáveis, o desempenho final do YYIR1 é influenciado pela maior vVO2max determinada no TE e menor participação do metabolismo anaeróbio alático no YYIR1 / The intermittents characteristics of the soccer require the application of specific tests to this game. The Yo-yo intermittent recovery level 1 test (YYIR1) is considered a reliable and specific test in the evaluation of soccer players. However, the variables that influence their performance is little known. The present study aimed at finding out the variables which determine the final YYIR1 performance test in the soccer field. Therefore ten soccer players in the U-20 field underwent three evaluation sessions in which the following variables were determined: a) body composition (% BF) and maximal dynamic strength (1RM) in the squat exercise; b) running economy (RE) and the variables related to power (VO2max and vVO2max), aerobic capacity (anaerobic threshold - AT-3,5mM) on treadmill, and c) determining directly in the YYIR1 test the respiratory variables and analysing the displacement kinematic that causes the average peak acceleration (PA-average) and the average peak velocity (VP-average) during the stages. Before and after the treadmill test (ET) and the YYIR1 test there were determined the height of the vertical jump (Alt-jump), the time of contact with the ground (TC-jump) and reactive strength index (RSI-jump) through Drop Jump technique. Additionally, in both tests there were determined energy holdings. The main results were: a) there was a significant difference between the indicated treadmill VO2max (57.33 ± 3.4 ml/kg/min) and the YYIR1 test (53.57 ± 2.67 ml/kg/min) and these indicators were not correlated; b) the energy participation in TE (92.31 ± 1.79%) and in the YYIR1 (74.08 ± 6.88%) was predominantly aerobic; however the YYIR1 test had a greater anaerobic participation compared to TE (25.91 ± 6 , 7.67 ± 1.79 and 88%, respectively); c) the variables evaluated in the Drop Jump were not affected by the ET, and the YYIR1; d) no variable related to the power capacity (1RM 1RM/MCT; Alt-jump, TC-jump and IFR-jump) was correlated to the YYIR1 final performance; e) the % BF (r = -0.63), VO2max (r = 0.74), vVO2max (r = 0.86), AT-3,5mM (r = 0.76), AP-average (r = 0 , 77) and anaerobic alactic participation in the YYIR1 (r = -0.65) showed significant correlation with the final performance in the YYIR1; f) among these only the vVO2max and anaerobic alactic participation in the YYIR1 were determinant in the final performance. The conclusion is that, although correlated with other variables, the final YYIR1 was influenced by the greater vVO2max determined in the TE and the lower participation of the anaerobic alactic metabolism in the YYIR1

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No. of bitstreams: 1 cerri_ri_me_rcla.pdf: 166460356 bytes, checksum: 64b25bb00862cd7094356e87cc56273d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-01-05 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / O presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar as estruturas geológicas (foliações e fraturas) como condicionantes para ocorrência de escorregamentos na Serra do Mar do Litoral Paulista, visto que esse tema é muito pouco abordado na literatura nacional. A área de estudo localiza-se nos municípios de Caraguatatuba e São Sebastião, litoral norte do Estado de São Paulo. Localizada no domínio da Serra do Mar, com escarpas e desníveis elevados, juntamente com a intensa urbanização das regiões costeiras do país associada aos agentes naturais do meio físico e ao clima, a área apresenta grande potencial para ocorrência de escorregamentos. Deste modo, análises voltadas ao reconhecimento e maior compreensão de fenômenos naturais, como escorregamentos, são de grande importância para que se possa evitar ou minimizar os danos e riscos a partir da previsão da ocorrência de tais fenômenos. Os condicionantes estruturais são tratados amplamente na literatura internacional voltada para análises de escorregamentos, uma vez que controlam o tipo e morfologia de tais fenômenos naturais. Para alcançar os objetivos foram realizadas medidas estruturais em campo, mapeamento fotogeológico e fotointerpretativo e análises estruturais cinemáticas. As interpretações dos dados estruturais e sua relação com a ocorrência de escorregamentos foram feitos com o auxílio do software Rocscience, que proporciona uma análise cinemática dos condicionantes estruturais (fraturas e foliações) da área. Os resultados mostram que encostas com mesmo rumo do mergulho que as foliações da área (NE-SW), apresentam grande potencial para ocorrência de escorregamentos. As foliações ocorrem preservadas nos solos da região, muitas vezes acompanhadas de formação de caulinita e gibbsita (com mesma direção que as foliações), o que pode causar fluxos laterais de água meteórica, intensificando a ocorrência de escorregamentos. A grande maioria dos escorregamentos mapeados são encontrados nas encostas mergulhando para os quadrantes SE e NW (confirmado pelas análises cinemáticas), podendo indicar um controle estrutural nos escorregamentos. O estudo contribui para uma melhor compreensão dos fatores que controlam os escorregamentos em áreas serranas brasileiras, com foco em como estruturas geológicas podem influenciar a ocorrência de escorregamentos. / The Brazilian’s Atlantic coast is covered by Tropical Atlantic Forest, especially in the States of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina. It suffers from severe landslide phenomena because of its meteorological, geological and geomorphological settings. Studies have shown that there is not an only single triggering causal factor, highlighting the complexity of these processes. However, it was recognized that many landslide locations are located on gneiss - migmatitic terrain with particular geological discontinuities. The objective of this work is to assess the landslide occurrence in Serra do Mar (Caraguatatuba and São Sebastião, SP) determined by foliation and fractures of rocks using kinematic analysis. Kinematic Analysis allows obtaining the discontinuities that are more favorable to landslides occurrence and their relation with hill slopes directions. Both, structural information and kinematic data models area methods recognized by evaluating cause-effect of landslides process. The results show that slopes with the same dip orientation as foliation and bedding planes (NE-SW), have great potential for the occurrence of landslides. The rock weathering in dip orientation of the foliation plane, which orientates the water, can intensify mass movement. The great majority of landslides locations are found in slopes dipping to SE and NW (confirmed by kinemactic analysis), indicanting a structural control on landslides occurrence in the study area. This study contributes to a better understanding of how geological structures, preserved in tropical residual soils, influence shallow landslides.

Title: Kinematic of cervical thoracic spine in the context of whole body posture Problematics: This work describes the kinematics of upper thoracic spine during specific movement of the shoulder girdle. The kinematic changes are evaluated with the relationship of the whole body posture. Aim: To develop the objective evaluation of the posture and the amount of the segmental spinal movement of cervical thoracic spine. To describe the relationship between the specific movement of arm - adduction and external humeral rotation - and the posture using 3D kinematic analysis. To objectify this tested movement as a diagnostic tool or a therapy for forward head posture. Methods: The theoretical part of this work summarizes the current knowledge of poor posture and there is defined the upright posture. The experimental part describes the measurement of the movement of shoulder girdle and its response to the axial system using 3D kinematic analysis. Result: The results of kinematic 3D motion analysis show that the external humeral rotation with adduction of the shoulder leads to the upright posture if there is the horizontal position of the thorax and pelvis. The posture was divided due to the physiological or pathological response with this simple movement. Conclusion: A new model for evaluation of the...

Title: The relationship between Véle-test results and results of instrumented evaluation of postural stability Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between a clinical tool for measuring postural stability, Véle-test and instrumented evalution of the same modality. The observed parameters are COM movement, range of motion in hip joints and in the functional complex of ankle and foot. An additional pedobarographic measurement was performed to define the relationship between Véle-test results and foot loading assymetry. The characteristics of this study suggest that our objective is also to find an approppriate aproach to further objectivization and stardardization of the Véle-test. In the first part of this thesis, I define the theoretical background for the experiment. Also, the current insight of physical therapy and biomechanics on the functional complex of the ankle and foot is described. Methods: The subjects (n=15, mean age 24y) were divided into two groups (S1, n1=7; S2, n2=8) according to the results of Véle test. Further, they underwent instrumented testing by pliance-x® sensing system, a 60s pedobarographic measurement was held in quiet standing. After, the Xsens MVN Link suit for 3D kinematic analysis was applied and the subjects were measured in two different...

Introdução: A epicondiloalgia lateral (EL) é caracterizada por uma desordem musculoesquelética envolvendo o tendão extensor comum originado no epicôndilo lateral. O Teste de Comprometimento Funcional da Mão, Pescoço, Ombro e Braço - FIT-HaNSA foi desenvolvido para analisar o desempenho durante três tarefas que realizam atividades repetitivas de elevação do membro superior, além de posturas sustentadas em pacientes com disfunção no ombro, medida em até 300 segundos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a confiabilidade e a validade do teste FIT-HaNSA em pacientes com EL do cotovelo, bem como avaliar as estratégias biomecânicas utilizadas pelo membro superior durante a execução deste teste. Método: Uma versão brasileira do dispositivo do teste foi desenvolvida. Foram incluídos 10 voluntários destros assintomáticos e 20 pacientes com EL. Para a análise da confiabilidade foi utilizado o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse (CCI) por meio do SPSS, com um intervalo de confiança de 95% e para a análise da validade de construto, o Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman por meio do Software Mini Tab®. Foram coletados dados de preensão palmar, limiar doloroso e questionário DASH. Para a coleta dos dados eletromiográficos foi utilizado o equipamento da marca Delsys® (Trigno® Wireless Systems). A preparação da pele seguiu as recomendações do Projeto SENIAM. Os eletrodos foram posicionados em músculos do tronco, costas, braço e antebraço. Para a análise cinemática foi utilizado o software de imagens 3D (Vicon Motion Systems Ltd®), composto por 8 câmeras infravermelho que captaram o movimento de 16 marcadores reflexivos passivos. Os dados eletromiográficos e cinemáticos foram adquiridos de forma sincronizada e simultânea e o processamento dos sinais foi realizado off-line no Matlab®. Foi utilizada análise de variância (ANOVA) e pos hoc de Bonferroni (p<=0.05). Resultados: A média do tempo das tarefas 1, 2 e 3 foram respectivamente, 300s, 297s e 268s para o grupo assintomático e 249s, 141s e 264s para o grupo paciente. O teste apresentou entre excelente e boa confiabilidade teste reteste para o grupo assintomático para as tarefas 1, 2 e 3 respectivamente, 0,99 (0,91 - 0,99), 0,89 (0,02 - 0,98) e 0,95 (0,54 - 0,99) e para o grupo pacientes, excelente confiabilidade para as tarefas 1 e 2 respectivamente 0,98 (0,82 - 0,99) e 0,92 (0,29 - 0,99) e não aceitável para a tarefa 3 0,60 (-2,76 - 0,95), sem alteração do padrão doloroso após o teste. Apresentou correlação moderada entre o score médio do teste e a dor (r=0,67), assim como a força de preensão (r=0,56) e fraca correlação do teste com o questionário DASH (r=- 0,42). O músculo extensor ulnar do carpo esteve bastante ativo durante a realização das três tarefas. Conclusão: A versão adaptada do FIT-HaNSA-Br mostrou ser válida e reprodutível para pacientes com EL. A principal estratégia biomecânica foi a maior ativação do extensor ulnar do carpo com maior ADM de desvio ulnar ao realizar preensão com deslocamento de carga. Esta ferramenta pode ser utilizada como uma variável de desfecho em estudos clínicos para verificar a efetividade dos recursos fisioterapêuticos no tratamento conservador da EL do cotovelo. / Introduction: The lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is characterized by a musculoskeletal disorder involving the common extensor tendon which is originated at the lateral epicondyle. The Functional Impairment Test-Hand, and Neck/ Shoulder/Arm - FIT-HANSA was developed to analyze the performance during three tasks that perform repetitive activities of the upper limb elevation, and sustained postures, in patients with dysfunction in the shoulder, measured up to 300 seconds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of FIT-HANSA in patients with LE and evaluate the biomechanical strategies used by the upper limb during the execution of this test. Method: A Brazilian version of FIT-HANSA device has been developed. The study included 10 healthy volunteers and 20 patients with LE. For the analysis of reliability we used the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%, using the SPSS. For the analysis of the construct validity, the Spearman\'s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated in Software Mini Tab®. They were collected handgrip data, pain threshold and questionnaire DASH. Electromyographic data was collected using a Delsys® (Trigno® Wireless Systems) equipment. The preparation of skin followed the recommendations of SENIAM Project. The electrodes were placed in the trunk muscles, back, arm and forearm. For kinematic analysis we used a software for 3D image analysis (Vicon Motion Systems Ltd ®), composed of 8 infrared cameras, which capture the movement through 16 reflective markers. Kinematic and electromyographic data were acquired synchronized and simultaneously via Vicon Nexus® Software and signal processing was performed offline in Matlab® software. Statistical analysis was performed by means of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Bonferroni (p <= 0.05). Results: The average time of the tasks 1, 2 and 3 were, respectively, 300s, 297s e 268s for the asymptomatic group and 249s, 141s e 264s for the patient group. The test showed between excellent and good test-retest reliability for the asymptomatic group for the tasks 1, 2 and 3 respectively 0.99 (0.91 to 0.99) and 0.89 (0.02 to 0.98) and 0.95 (0.54 to 0.99), and the group patients, excellent reliability for tasks 1 and 2 respectively, 0.98 (0.82 to 0.99) and 0.92 (0.29 to 0.99) and not acceptable for the task 3 0.60 (-2.76 to 0.95), without changing the painful pattern after the test. Moderate correlation was found between the average score of the test and pain (r = 0.67) and grip strength (r = 0.56) and weak correlation between the test and DASH questionnaire (r = -0.42). The long extensor Carpi ulnaris muscle was significantly active during the course of the three tasks. Conclusion: The adapted version of the FIT-HANSA-Br showed to be valid and reproducible for patients with LE. The main biomechanical strategy was greater activation of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle with more ulnar deviation performed to hold the load-displacement. This tool can be used as an outcome variable in clinical studies to assess the effectiveness of physical therapy resources in the conservative treatment of LE.