Introduction – The functional physical fitness (FpF) level in patients admitted to Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Integrated Continuous Care Units (MDR-ICCU) and the functional limitations associated with these patients remain unknown. Objective – To assess the FpF of patients admitted to MDR-ICCU after completing a physiotherapy program and compare the FpF results between patients with and without a stroke...
Neuroplasticity is an essential mechanism by which the nervous system shapes and adapts according to functional requirements. Evidence suggests that physical exercise induces a cascade of cellular processes that favors brain plasticity. The Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophin closely linked to neuroplasticity that can be increased due to exercise. To verify the effects of therapeutic exer...
Introdução - As quedas constituem uma das principais causas de morbilidade na população sénior. A identificação e caracterização dos fatores causais é basilar na intervenção. Objetivo - Caracterizar a população de indivíduos com 65 anos ou mais de idade, da comunidade, inscritos em universidades sénior, do ponto de vista sociodemográfico e dos fatores de risco e risco de queda. Metodologia – Estudo transversal ...
Introduction – The pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to an unprecedented outbreak of viral pneumonia. Despite the current focus of worldwide research being the characterization of post-COVID-19 sequelae, the level of functional impact that this disease causes in the elderly who have presented moderate, severe, or critical manifestations is still unknown. Objective – To identify the main sequelae on function...
Introduction – The number of women who have survived breast cancer treatments has increased in the last years with the improvements in therapies and techniques. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the response to these women. Evidence suggests this treatment causes fatigue, pain, poor quality of life, less arm range of motion, and lymphedema. Evidence also indicates that physical exercise (PE) improves the q...
Introdução – O número de mulheres sobreviventes de cancro de mama tem vindo a aumentar, constatando-se um elevado número de mulheres com sequelas das várias terapias oncológicas realizadas, entre as quais se destaca o linfedema, que pode comprometer a funcionalidade do membro superior e afetar significativamente a qualidade de vida. Vários estudos indicam que o exercício físico (EF) tem um efeito benéfico ao ní...
Introduction: Over the past few years there has been an increase in the number of breast cancer survivors, which implies living with the chronic implications resulting from the treatment. These complications harm the function, participation, and quality of life of this population. The development of lymphedema (LE) is one of the main complications and concerns that arise from breast cancer treatment and therefo...
Introdução – A disseminação pandémica do SARS-CoV-2 levou a um surto de pneumonia viral sem precedentes. Apesar de a caracterização de sequelas pós-COVID-19 constituir o interesse atual da investigação mundial, um elevado grau de desconhecimento regista-se ao nível do impacto funcional que esta doença causa nos idosos que tenham apresentado manifestações moderadas, graves ou críticas. Objetivo – Identificar as ...
In recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of breast cancer survivors, highlighting the advancements in treatment and care. However, the presence of cancer treatment side effects, such as lymphedema (LE), significantly affects the function, active participation, and overall quality of life of these individuals. It is imperative, therefore, to gain a deeper understanding of the most effective s...
The disease COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 translates, in individuals affected by this virus, from mild respiratory symptoms, sometimes imperceptible to serious respiratory and multiorgan implications, especially if associated with risk groups such as people with hypertension, diabetes, or those with more than 65 years, among others. For the most severely affected patients, hospitalization in int...