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Instruments to assess gait in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic...
Jesus, Maria Margarida de; Pedro, LuisaBackground: Gait impairment is considered a significant cause of disability and is a clinical feature of Multiple Sclerosis. For this reason, their regular assessment is essential for better management and treatment and to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Objective: This study aims to know what instruments are available in the literature to assess gait in patients diagnosed with MS. Data Sources an...
The importance of hope for quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis
Pais-Ribeiro, J. L.; Pedro, LuisaAims: This study intends to describe the importance of hope for the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. Evidence has indicated that Hope is important as a buffer between risk factors, physical and psychological health status, and quality of life for patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: The study was exploratory and descriptive. Setting: A general Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. Participants...
Programa de intervenção de fisioterapia com dança na funcionalidade do membro s...
Nogueira, Paula Pinto; Amorim, Vera; Pedro, LuisaNo âmbito do Mestrado em Fisioterapia no ramo de especialização em fisioterapia na saúde da mulher, na Escola superior das tecnologia da saúde de Lisboa, em 2018/2020 sob a orientação da professora Dra Luisa Pedro da ESTESl e da Professora Dra Vera Amorim Da escola Superior de Dança do IPL, foi elaborado um projeto para conhecer o impacto de um programa de intervenção em fisioterapia, com dança na funcionalidad...
Well-being and disease severity of multiple sclerosis patients following a phys...
Pedro, Luisa; Pais-Ribeiro, José Luís; Páscoa Pinheiro, JoãoABSTRACT - Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects young adults, promoting a great impact on functionality. Fatigue is a very common symptom, associated with multiple impairments in sensitivity, muscle activity, neuromotor control, balance, cognition, and problem-solving ability. MS leads to strong functional restrictions, particularly in the ...
Impact of an adapted physiotherapy program with traditional and historical danc...
Pinto, Paula Nogueira; Amorim, Vera; Pedro, LuisaIntroduction: Breast cancer survivors with longer treatments often leave sequelae. Dance provides greater adherence to regular physical activity. Traditional dances are made up of rhythmic and standardized movements in space and time, which require the movements and coordination of large and small muscle groups. Methods: Longitudinal quasi-experimental method. Intervention dances were chosen based on exercise g...
Validação da Escala Physical Performance Test para a população geriátrica Portu...
Almeida, Ana; Antunes, Andreia; Ramos, Ines; Vicente, Joana; Gonçalves, Rui; Pedro, LuisaIntrodução: A demência é uma patologia neurodegenerativa caracterizada pela deterioração cognitiva associada ao declínio funcional. Em Portugal, existe escassez de instrumentos de medida para avaliar o desempenho físico destes pacientes. A escala Physical Performance Test (PPT) avalia a funcionalidade. O objetivo do estudo é validar as duas versões da escala - PPT-7 e 9 itens - para idosos com demência na popul...
Validação para Português da Functional Gait Assessment em doentes com Parkinson
Carvalhosa, Leslie; Bacelar, Patrícia; Rodrigues, Margarida; Silva, Cláudia; Pais-Ribeiro, José Luís; Pedro, LuisaA doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma patologia neurodegenerativa que leva a alterações do padrão da marcha (como velocidade lentificada, hipocinesia, festinação e freezing), diminuindo a qualidade de vida com aumento do risco de queda e da mortalidade. Como tal, seria pertinente avaliar a progressão dos parâmetros da marcha nestes indivíduos. A Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) tem mostrado ser um instrumento válido...
How can a self-regulation program be implicated in the management of disease se...
Pedro, Luisa; Pais-Ribeiro, José Luís; Pinheiro, João PáscoaMultiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects young adults, promoting a great impact on functionality. Multiple sclerosis leads to strong functional restrictions, particularly in the context of daily living activities, as well as in patient participation. The aim of this study is to understand the implications of a self-regulation program in the perception of disease ...
Qual o contributo da atividade física nos doentes em cuidados paliativos?
Oliveira, Ana; Pedro, LuisaCom o aumento do envelhecimento populacional a probabilidade dos indivíduos desenvolverem doenças crónicas e progressivas, associados a processos fisiopatológicos de evolução é cada vez maior. Uma perda da funcionalidade é vivenciada no percurso da maioria destas doenças associado a alterações físicas, psíquicas, emocionais e espirituais. Torna-se premente o uso de uma abordagem que vise melhorar a qualidade de...
The influence of a physical activity program in quality of life and well-being ...
Pedro, Luisa; Pais-Ribeiro, José Luís; Pinheiro, João PáscoaIntroduction: Regular exercise and physical activity are important for physical, mental health and quality of life in the elderly. Being physically active is very important to independence, self-determination, and quality of life of the elderly. Objective: In this study, we will see the effect of an intervention program to promote physical activity, based on self-regulation in the quality of life and well-being...