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Boosting textiles with plant extracts: an advanced sustainable antimicrobial in...
Oliveira, Cláudia S.; Rocha, Ashly; Antunes, Jéssica; Silva, Augusta; Silva, Carla; Tavaria, Freni K.This study investigates the incorporation of natural plant extracts, particularly eucalyptus and hop, into knitted fabrics to develop antimicrobial textiles. The antibacterial activity of the functionalized fabrics was evaluated against two pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and one common skin commensal (Staphylococcus epidermidis). Biocompatibility with human skin cells was asses...
A comprehensive understanding of postural tone biomechanics: intrinsic stiffnes...
Pinho, Liliana; Freitas, Marta; Pinho, Francisco; Silva, Sandra; Figueira, Vânia; Ribeiro, Edgar; Sousa, Andreia S. P.; Sousa, Filipa; Silva, AugustaTo analyse the relationship between traditional stiffness and muscle antagonist coactivation in both stroke and healthy participants, using linear and nonlinear measures of coactivation and COP during standing, stand-to-sit, and gait initiation. Participants were evaluated through a cross-sectional design. Electromyography, isokinetic dynamometer, and force plate were used to calculate coactivation, intrinsic a...
Sustainable textiles with plant extracts for skin applications
Oliveira, Cláudia S.; Rocha, Ashly; Antunes, Jéssica; Silva, Augusta; Silva, Carla; Tavaria, Freni K.The expanding market for antimicrobial textiles demands innovative products to support modern technological advancements across various industries. This growing need includes the food industry, where antimicrobial textiles are vital for preventing contamination through uniforms and surface coverings; healthcare institutions, which utilize these products to reduce infection spread; consumer goods such as clothin...
Clinical measures for tone assessment in adults with central nervous system dis...
Pinho, Liliana; Silva, Sandra; Freitas, Marta; Figueira, Vânia; Pinho, Francisco; Cunha, Christine; Sousa, Andreia S. P.; Sousa, Filipa; Silva, AugustaAssessment of muscle tone in a clinical setting is important for the physiotherapist to better analyse and establish appropriate treatments for CNS disorders. This study aims to review and summarise how to assess changes in tone in the context of adult rehabilitation. Secondarily, this study aimed to identify the central nervous system disorders, the respective variable/concept under study, and the testing proc...
European Portuguese version of the Mini-BESTest: a cross-cultural adaptation an...
Freitas, Marta; Pinho, Francisco; Cruz-Martins, Natália; Pinho, Liliana; Silva, Sandra; Figueira, Vânia; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Silva, AugustaThis study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Mini-BESTest into European Portuguese and to evaluate its psychometric properties in individuals with sensorimotor impairments. A cross-sectional cross-cultural adaptation and validation study was conducted according to the COSMIN guidelines and the STROBE statement. The study included 100 participants with sensorimotor impairments who were able to wa...
Biomechanical assessment methods used in chronic stroke: A scoping review of no...
Freitas, Marta; Pinho, Francisco; Pinho, Liliana; Silva, Sandra; Figueira, Vânia; Vilas-Boas, João Paulo; Silva, AugustaNon-linear and dynamic systems analysis of human movement has recently become increasingly widespread with the intention of better reflecting how complexity affects the adaptability of motor systems, especially after a stroke. The main objective of this scoping review was to summarize the non-linear measures used in the analysis of kinetic, kinematic, and EMG data of human movement after stroke. PRISMA-ScR guid...
Medidas de avaliação motora em indivíduos após AVC nas fases aguda e sub-aguda ...
Freitas, Marta; Pinho, Francisco; Pinho, Liliana; Figueira, Vânia; Silva, Sandra; Sousa, Andreia S.P.; Silva, AugustaEnquadramento: : As alterações biomecânicas nos indivíduos após Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) podem ser avaliadas em contexto clínico, com recurso a testes e escalas validadas, ou em contexto laboratorial através de uma análise instrumentada quantitativa e objetiva.. Objetivo: Identificar e sumariar os instrumentos de avaliação, e respetivas tarefas motoras, utilizados na análise do movimento humano, nas fas...
Disfunção do Movimento em Condições Neurológicas: Avaliação e Interpretação par...
Silva, Augusta; Sousa, Andreia; Cunha, Christine; Ferreira, Rosália; Pereira, Soraia; Silva, CláudiaE-book de estudo com casos clínicos
Exploração da disfunção de movimento por lesão do sistema nervoso central: Estu...
Cunha, Christine; Ferreira, Rosália; Pereira, Soraia; Silva, Cláudia; Silva, Augusta; Ferreira Silva, Maria AugustaA neuro-reabilitação é uma área em constante evolução, que busca restaurar, melhorar e otimizar as funções inerentes ao movimento no decorrer de lesões e/ou disfunções do sistema nervoso. Este livro, reúne um conjunto de conhecimentos decorrentes da partilha do raciocínio clínico de especialistas na área.
Adequação de ferramentas e ambientes virtuais a uma carga de memória de trabalh...
Silva, Augusta; Alexandrino, Ana S.; Silva, CláudiaPara a aprendizagem de tarefas complexas, como o raciocínio clínico em fisioterapia, é necessária uma gestão ponderada da carga da memória de trabalho, especialmente em Unidades curriculares (UCs) como a Educação Clínica (EC).