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Addressing ageism : be active in aging: study protocol
Fernandes, Júlio Belo; Ramos, Catarina; Domingos, Josefa; Castro, Cidália; Simões, Aida; Bernardes, Catarina; Fonseca, Jorge; Proença, LuísAgeism refers to stereotyping (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) against people based on their age. It is a serious public health issue that can negatively impact older people’s health and quality of life. The present protocol has several goals: (1) adapt the Ambivalent Ageism Scale for the general Portuguese population and healthcare professionals; (2) assess the factorial...
Effect of a single dry needling session in temporomandibular disorders
Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Cebola, Pedro; Almeida, André Mariz de
Multidisciplinary team in temporomandibular disorders
Cebola, Pedro; Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Andreia, André Mariz de
Psychosocial aspects in temporomandibular disorder: clinical case report
Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Cebola, Pedro; Almeida, André Mariz de
Treatment of patients with somatic tinnitus attributed to temporomandibular dis...
Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Cebola, Pedro; Almeida, André; Haider, Haúla; Paço, JoãoTinnitus is a common symptom described in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), affecting quality of life and frequently causing distress. Somatic or somatosensory tinnitus can be attributed to the somatic system of the temporomandibular or cervical spine. Due to the multifactorial etiology of TMD, its management should be based on a multidisciplinary approach. Dentists and physical therapists may p...
Effects of therapeutic and aerobic exercise programs on pain, neuromuscular act...
Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Cebola, Pedro Miguel Teixeira Cravas; Santos, Paulo Duarte Guia dos; Correia, José Pedro; Godinho, CatarinaPain in masticatory muscles is one of the most frequent symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and can lead to changes in the patterns of neuromuscular activity of masticatory muscles and decrease in bite force. This study assesses the effects of three eight-week exercise programs on pain intensity, neuromuscular activation, and bite force of masticatory muscles in patients with TMD. Forty-...
Temporomandibular disorders and bruxism prevalence in a Portuguese sample
Belo, João; Almeida, André; Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Godinho, CatarinaTemporomandibular disorder (TMD) encompasses a set of disorders involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint and associated structures. It is a complex biopsychosocial disorder with several triggering, predisposing and perpetuating factors. In the etiology of TMD, oral parafunctions, namely bruxism, play a relevant role. The study of bruxism is complicated by some taxonomic and diagnostic aspe...
Benefits of the clinical pilates program in lower back pain in young handball p...
Sousa, Ana Luísa; Mateus, Ana Rita; Semedo, Anexvandra; Casinha, Jéssica; Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Pereira, Ângela Maria
Effect of dry needling vs manual myofascial therapy at the trigger points in te...
Neto, Alcídeo; Sousa, Dina; Batanete, Margarida; Caveirinha, Vasco; Moleirinho-Alves, Paula; Pereira, Ângela Maria