Low back pain (LBP) is an increasingly reported condition, and physical activity (PA) may play an important role. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the proportion of pregnancy-related LBP and its association with type and intensity level of PA during pregnancy. A longitudinal prospective study was carried out with a cohort of 118 pregnant women. Participants were evaluated in all trimesters. LBP was ...
The curricular unit of Community Physiotherapy has as its main objective the development of health promotion competences. This curricular unit involves a strong articulation with the community and real context learning opportunities, enhancing the transfer of acquired skills to professional field. The Problem-Based Learning pedagogical model favors a strong coordination between the different technical-scientifi...
Estudos referem que o ganho excessivo de peso durante a gravidez parece afectar o ambiente uterino. Mulheres com ganhos ponderais superiores ao recomendado durante a gravidez dão à luz bebés mais gordos, os quais apresentam maior risco de se tornarem adultos obesos. O objectivo deste estudo foi determinar a in uência da obesidade materna e o do ganho ponderal durante a gravidez no peso do bebé à nascença.