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- Association palmar grip strength with self-reported symptoms in the armPublication . Carvalhais, Alice; Babo, Tatiana; Carvalho, Raquel; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, Gabriela; Lopes, SofiaWorld Health Organization (WHO) defined work-related musculoskeletal injuries as multifactorial diseases. These injuries are the main concern of public health and individual health, and are becoming increasingly frequent, in both developed and developing countries. Workers during working hours are often exposed to repetitive movements, the lifting and carrying heavy loads, verifying an increase in demand in terms of muscle strength in the upper limbs. The palmar grip strength provides an objective index of the functional integrity for the evaluation of upper limbs. Verify that the palmar grip strength is associated with self-reported symptoms in the arm in industry worker’s electrical components.
- Caracterização do perfil do cuidador informal, da pessoa cuidada e das suas necessidadesPublication . Carvalho, Raquel; Vieira, Ágata; Silva, Bruna; Brochado, Gabriela; Lopes, Sofia; Huylebroeck, Haziel; Martins, Steven; Rocha, PaulaO cuidador informal é um dos principais intervenientes na saúde dos utentes que necessitam de assistência. De forma a capacitar e promover competências de cuidados à pessoa pela qual são responsáveis, torna-se importante compreender as suas necessidades.
- e-FisioPausa – Impacto de um programa de exercício na qualidade de vida e na atividade física em funcionários do grupo CESPU: série de casosPublication . Afonso, Anthony; Lopes, Sofia; Le Pape, Eloise; Martins, Johanna; Pietri, Julie; Rocha, PaulaA prática de atividade física e principalmente de exercício físico regular de pelo menos 150 minutos de intensidade moderada ou 75 minutos de alta intensidade semanal é importante para uma boa condição de saúde e qualidade de vida. A modernização do trabalho e do seu ambiente, leva a um aumento do sedentarismo, favorecendo a ocorrência de doenças músculo-esqueléticas, cardiovasculares e outras, nos trabalhadores de escritório com grande impacto na qualidade de vida. O confinamento devido à COVID-19 aumentou estes riscos, surgindo assim a necessidade de intervir nestes trabalhadores.
- Efeito de uma ação de formação no conhecimento dos cuidadores informais: série de casosPublication . Carvalho, Raquel; Vieira, Ágata; Silva, Bruna; Brochado, Gabriela; Lopes, Sofia; Tang, Guillaume; Mainetti, Lucas; Ribeiro, Paula; Rocha, PaulaOs cuidadores informais desempenham um papel crucial na prestação de cuidados. As suas tarefas implicam sobrecarga física, emocional e financeira. Contudo, a maioria não tem qualquer tipo de apoio, sendo essencial, proporcionar ferramentas para a realização das tarefas de forma eficaz e saudável.
- Influence of educational sessions on musculoskeletal disorders on sleep quality and sleep literacy in health school group employers: Pilot studyPublication . Antoni, Aurore; Lopes, Sofia; Coelho, Ana; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, Gabriela; Vieira, ÁgataOccupational diseases, especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major factor in our health. Behaviour during the working day can influence the quality of our night. The lack of prevention and information about MSDs and their relationship with the quality of sleep weakens the quality of life and the health of people. As specific objectives, we want to verify if there is an association and correlation between the socio-demographic variables, gender, age, academic qualifications, physical activity, daily sitting time and BMI with the sleep quality index. A quasi-experimental pilot study was conducted on 21 health school employers. They were allocated in two groups, the Experimental The educational sessions did not improve the participants’ sleep quality and sleep literacy. Associations between sociodemographic factors and sleep quality were not found. (N = 11), which was subjected to educational sessions, and the Control (N = 10), constituted of the employers who were not interested in attending the educational sessions. A pilot study was carried out, where the sample characterization and selection questionnaire were tested and validated. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the quiz on sleep literacy were used as instruments for all participants. The analysis and treatment of the collected results was carried out using version 28 of the IBM® SPSS® software, with a confidence interval of 95%. There was no statistically significant improvement in the global quality of sleep intergroup (p = 0.314). No significant differences were found between the experimental group and the control group regarding intra-group score differences between the two moments (p = 0.863 and p = 0.756, respectively). Comparing the two groups there was no statistically significant increase in the quiz scores before and after the intervention (p = 0.809). Also in the intragroup analysis, there was no increase in knowledge between the two moments. The results showed no statistically significant differences regarding the associations and correlations of the sociodemographic variables with sleep quality. The educational sessions did not improve the participants’ sleep quality and sleep literacy. Associations between sociodemographic factors and sleep quality were not found.
- Influência de ações educativas na postura em trabalhadores administrativos do Grupo CESPU: estudo pilotoPublication . Lopes, Sofia; Coelho, Ana; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, Gabriela; Nogueira, Simão; Carneiro, Andreia; Oliveira, Telma; Vieira, ÁgataAs lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho correspondem a uma das causas de incapacidade mais frequentemente relatada pelos trabalhadores de escritório. Movimentos repetitivos e posturas prevalentes constituem os principais fatores de risco associados ao desenvolvimento destas lesões.
- Reeducation of pelvic floor muscles in volleyball athletesPublication . Ferreira, Sílvia; Ferreira, Margarida; Carvalhais, Alice; Santos, Paula Clara; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, GabrielaTo verify the effectiveness of the pelvic floor muscles rehabilitation program (PFMRP) in female volleyball athletes, analyzing the amount and frequency of urinary leakage. Experimental study. The sample consisted of 32 female athletes from Famalicão Athletic Volleyball Club (Portugal). The athletes were selected by convenience and distributed randomly into two groups: experimental group (EG = 16 athletes) and the control group (CG = 16 athletes). The EG underwent PFMRP for three months. The PFMRP was the awareness and identification of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), pre-timed PFM contraction prior to occasions of increased intra-abdominal pressure, and 30 daily contractions of MPP at home. The CG had only access to the pamphlet. The assessment instruments included the questionnaires, the Pad Test (amount of urinary leakage) and frequency record of urinary leakage (7-day diary) before and after PFMRP. The amount of urine leakage decreased in 45.5% of athletes under PFMRP intervention, and in 4.9% of athletes in CG, with statistical differences between the groups (p < 0.001). The reduction in the frequency of urinary leakage was 14.3% in EG, and 0.05% in CG, a statistically significant difference between the groups (p < 0.001). PFMRP in this study was effective to reduce stress urinary incontinence in female volleyball athletes. The program allowed significant improvement of symptoms of quantity and frequency of urinary leakage.