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Female breast cancer survivors: how can physical activity and grip strength imp...
Duarte, Alice Ralheta; Neto, Carla Martinho; Prates, Leonor; Lobo, Pablo; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntroduction: 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...
Exploring the influence of physical activity on lymphedema development in femal...
Duarte, Alice Ralheta; Neto, Carla Martinho; Prates, Leonor; Tomás, Maria TeresaIn 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...
Lesão Neonatal do plexo braquial: factores de risco e seu valor prognóstico
Ataíde, Sofia; Bettencourt, Filipe; Cadete, Ana; Prates, LeonorIntrodução: A Lesão Neonatal do Plexo Braquial (LNPB) afeta entre 0,7 a 5,8 em cada mil recém-nascidos e caracteriza-se por parésia do membro superior detetada no período neonatal imediato. A distócia de ombros, o parto instrumentado e a macrossomia fetal são fatores de risco conhecidos. A maioria evolui favoravelmente, enquanto que 10-20% dos recém-nascidos fica com sequelas. Métodos: Estudo transversal retros...
Task-oriented training and lower limb strengthening to improve balance and func...
Fernandes, Beatriz; Ferreira, Maria José; Batista, Filomena; Evangelista, Isabel; Prates, Leonor; Silveira-Sérgio, JoaquimThis study investigated the effects of task-oriented training and strengthening of the affected lower limb on balance and function in people who have suffered a stroke. Sixteen male adults, with a mean age of 58 (SD 6.3) years, undergoing outpatient physiotherapy less than 1 month after a single stroke in the territory of the middle cerebral artery were recruited. Participants were allocated to one of two group...
Impacto de um programa educativo para doentes após AVC e cuidadores informais n...
Damião, Liliete; Pereira, Carla; Baptista, Filomena; Alves, Anabela; Silva, Ana; Carvalho, André; Vera-Cruz, Carla; Pires, Filipa; Prates, Leonor