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Systemic Sclerosis: The Challenge for Rehabilitation Remains
Caria Ramalhão, Nuno; Afonso, Sara; Dias, Carina; Bonito, Maria; Silva, Marta; Cavalheiro, Ana; Cantista, PedroSystemic sclerosis is a rare, multi-system disease that is difficult to control. Thus, functional deficits can be varied, making rehabilitation an essential pillar. However, literature lacks a holistic approach addressing all facets of systemic sclerosis, as well as the various therapies available.A literature review was conducted on existing rehabilitation programmes applied to patients with systemic sclerosis...
Evaluation of Probable Sarcopenia’s Prevalence in Hospitalized Geriatric Patien...
Cavalheiro, Ana; Afonso, Sara; Silva, Marta; Ramalhão, Nuno; Machado, João; Magalhães, SandraBackground: Sarcopenia is defined as a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength related to age and comorbidities. Worldwide sarcopenia's prevalence varies between 10-40%, being associated with functional impairment, lower quality of life, and higher mortality. Sarcopenia can be estimated based on age, calf circumference, and handgrip strength (Ishii's formula). Early diagnosis is essential because ...
Humeral Fracture in a Young CrossFit Practitioner
Costa, Diogo; Brito, Rui; Afonso, Sara; Ramalhão, Nuno; Cantista, PedroCrossFit (CrossFit Inc, Washington, DC) is a recent, high-intensity strength and conditioning sport that is growing in popularity worldwide. Potential risks and injuries have been described in previous reports. Distal humeral fractures without direct trauma were related to sports like baseball or wrestling. However, they have never been reported in a CrossFit athlete. We present the first case of distal humeral...
A importância da imagética na aprendizagem da técnica de dança clássica pelas a...
Afonso, SaraO presente relatório pretende retratar e refletir sobre a intervenção pedagógica levada a cabo no âmbito do estágio curricular integrado no 3º e 4º semestre do curso de Mestrado em Ensino de Dança (MED), ministrado pela Escola Superior de Dança (ESD), em cooperação com o Ginasiano Escola de Dança (GED). A prática deste estágio no contexto educacional do ensino artístico especializado em dança decorreu no ano le...