BACKGROUND: The Pregnancy Mobility Index (PMI) was developed to assess mobility in pregnant women in the Netherlands. At present, no similar questionnaire is available in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of a Brazilian PMI. DESIGN AND SETTING: The present study was a validation study conducted at the Universidade Federal do Paraná and a public maternity ward in Curitiba, Brazil. METHODS: Text translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed international guidelines. Construct validity, internal consistency, and inter- and intra-rater reliability tests included 97 women. The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire, Multidimensional Pain Evaluation Scale, Schober’s test, and lumbar spine range of motion assessment were administered on the first day. Intra-rater reliability (n = 19) was measured after 15 days. Exploratory factor analysis was performed, and the correlation matrix was analyzed using Pearson’s coefficient. RESULTS: Pregnant women (88%) understood the cultural adaptation process. The internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.90), construct validity was moderate, with significant correlation between lumbar spine range of motion (r = 0.283–0.369) and Schober’s test (r = -0.314), and high correlation between the Multidimensional Pain Evaluation Scale (r = -0.650 and -0.499) and Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (r = -0.737). Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities were excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.932 and 0.990, respectively). CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the PMI was successfully translated with excellent reliability and moderate-to-high construct validity. It is an important tool for assessing mobility in pregnant women. CLINICAL TRIAL: RBR-789tps (Validation study), https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-789tps .

Objetivo: Relatar a inserção de palestras educativas e atividades físicas de promoção e prevenção em saúde com diferentes temas para um grupo de idosos na cidade de Curitiba – PR sobre prevenção de distúrbios musculoesqueléticos em idosos. Métodos: Foram aplicadas em duas avaliações escalas para medir depressão (GDS-15), funcionalidade (índice de Katz), risco de quedas/mobilidade (Timed Up and Go - TUG), nível de atividade física (perfil de atividade humana - PAH) e estado de saúde mental (mini exame do estado mental – MEEM). Resultados: Das 30 participantes, 8 obtiveram frequência total nas atividades. A pontuação dos questionários mostrou manutenção dos resultados e índices satisfatórios. Considerações finais: Além da troca de conhecimento e experiência, as atividades de educação em saúde proporcionaram melhora da auto-estima e bem estar nos idosos, que são essenciais para minimizar as consequências naturais do envelhecimento, principalmente na área de musculoesquelética.