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Characterization of a Portuguese Major Amputee Population: 5 Years of a Physica...

Introduction: Knowledge of the amputee population is relevant for health care planning, namely rehabilitation services and demand for prosthetic devices. In Portugal, there is not enough knowledge concerning these data. We aim to characterize a sample of five-year cases from an Amputee Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit of a Portuguese Tertiary Hospital. Methods: All records from 2015-2020, were reviewed...

Systemic Sclerosis: The Challenge for Rehabilitation Remains

Systemic 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...

Investigação em Medicina Física e Reabilitação: Aspectos Actuais

aa; Research in rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and support of individuals with disabilities, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, with the aim of improving their functionality and quality of life. Science and research in PRM are relatively young, like the specialty, and have some peculiar challenges and specificities. The methodology of re...

Humeral Fracture in a Young CrossFit Practitioner

CrossFit (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...

Acute Rupture of the Plantar Fascia in a Soccer Player

Acute rupture of the plantar fascia is a rare but potentially debilitating injury in athletes, particularly those involved in running and jumping sports. Early recognition and prompt treatment are crucial for a successful recovery and return to play. Conservative treatment, including rest, immobilization, and physical therapy, may be effective in most cases, while surgical intervention may be required in those ...

Therapeutic respiratory and functional rehabilitation protocol for intensive ca...

Balneotherapy and rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized control trial

Background: The effects of balneotherapy on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are still controversial partly due to poor metho- dology used in randomized controlled trials, as reported in the international medical literature. Objectives: To determine whether spa therapy plus pharmacological treatment offers any benefit in the management of RA as compared to pharmacological treatment alone. methods: We conducted a prosp...