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- Occupational health: does compliance with physical activity recommendations have a preventive effect on musculoskeletal symptoms in computer workers?Publication . Moreira, Sara; Salomé Ferreira, Maria; Begoña Criado, Maria; Machado, Jorge; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Santos, Paula ClaraA lack of physical activity in computer workers (CW) can contribute to the development of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Aim: (i) Evaluate MSS over a 12 month and 7 days period, (ii) determine physical activity (PA) levels and compliance with World Health Organization (WHO) PA recommendations, and (iii) assess the relationship between compliance with WHO PA recommendations and MSS. A cross-sectional observational study comprising 119 computer workers. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to evaluate the MSS and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to analyse the perception of the level of PA. MSS occurred in the lumbar region (56.3%), neck (43.7%), and shoulders (39.5%). 44.7% of the participants reported a low level of PA. The percentage of compliance was similar among women and men (62.2% vs. 58.5%, respectively). Negative correlations were found between pain intensity and metabolic equivalent values. The participants who followed the WHO PA recommendations reported a lower frequency of MSS compared to those who did not, but the differences were not statistically significant. It was possible to conclude that computer workers presented a higher frequency of MSS in the lower back, neck, and shoulders. Regarding the level of PA, participants were mostly classified as low. Participants who followed the WHO PA recommendations reported lower MSS than those who did not. This finding could be important in obtaining successful programs that promote health-oriented physical activity in this group of workers.
- The influence of an aquatic exercise program on balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitisPublication . Ferreira, Margarida; Mesquita, Cristina; Santos, Paula Clara; Borges, João; Graça, Maria; Henriques, Ana; Lopes, SofiaAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that leads to a limitation of mobility, which can cause postural deficits and progressive loss of balance. Aquatic exercise improves this health condition. The objetive is to verify the influence of an aquatic exercise program, on balance and functionality, in individuals with AS. Pre-experimental study carried out on 6 individuals with AS. All individuals were assessed at baseline (M0) and 12 weeks after the intervention (M1) using the Bath indices (BASMI, BASFI and BASDAI) and the balance assessment protocol (‘Body Sway’) by the Physiosensing Platform. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Were used descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon test to compare M0 and M1. The significance value was 0.05. We verify improvements in BASMI (P = 0.046), BASFI (P = 0.042) and BASDAI (P = 0.027) scores. Through the analysis of the center of pressure variables, there were no statistically significant differences, between moments, in the protocol. However, when assessing balance, in the anteroposterior mean distance in both the protocol (eyes open) and in the protocol (eyes closed), in the root mean square in both protocols and in mediolateral mean velocity, only in the protocol (eyes open), there was a slight decrease in the median value. The present study suggests that the specific aquatic exercise program, may influence balance and improve functionality in a population with AS. Therefore, the Bath indices translate improvements in the symptoms and functionalities of these participants.
- Relationship between the use of new technologies and musculoskeletal symptoms in children and adolescentsPublication . Santos, Paula Clara; Lopes, Sofia; Oliveira, Rosa; Santos, Helena; Mota, Jorge; Mesquita, CristinaChildhood and adolescence are determinants of musculoskeletal development, and the attitudes and habits adopted during these periods can have repercussions in adult life. The increasing use of technologies is becoming more worrying due to the sustained and prolonged postures due to the use of these devices and the consequent impact on musculoskeletal health.
- Effect of exercise on quality of sleep in patients with ankylosing spondylitisPublication . Lopes, Sofia; Mesquita, Cristina; Santos, Paula ClaraAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease, associated with limited mobility of the spine, sleep disturbance, and fatigue. The exercise aims are to preserve mobility and decrease sleep disorders.
- Diástase dos retos abdominais e relação com a prática de Atividade Física – Estudo ObservacionalPublication . Pereira, Sílvia Catarina; Costa, Maria José; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Vieira, Ana Isabel; Santos, Paula ClaraA positive correlation has been presented between health literacy and physical activity which assume a central focus in public health issues as well as several benefits, namely for abdominal diastases. Determine the levels of Health Literacy related to Abdominal Diastasis in 18 to 65 years old Portuguese Women, residing in Portugal; verify the relationship between the domains of Literacy and the characteristics of the sample; and analyse the influence of Health Literacy on compliance with the WHO recommendations for the practice of Physical Activity. This is an observational, analytic, and transversal study, where the non-probabilistic sample, by convenience, is composed by 318 participants. For the collection of data, we used two digital self-fill questionnaires (QNLDRA e o IPAQ-short-version). The health literacy presents hit rates between 50%-75% (Sufficient). In addition, they also indicate that functional and interactive literacy appear to be the domains with the lower rates 25%-50% (Problematic). Whereas critical literacy points out to Excellent hit rates (75%-100%). Finally, the results show the absence of correlation between health literacy and the fulfilment of WHO recommendations as far as physical activity is concerned (p>0,005). Moreover, the analysis of the sample demonstrates the existence of sedentary behaviour and high levels of noncompliance of WHO recommendations (approximately 30%). Conclusion: There is a lack of knowledge as far as interactive and functional literacy are concerned, under the premise in study. High levels of noncompliance of WHO recommendations are noted. Finds show that physical activity is not influenced by health literacy.
- Gestational weight gain and relationship with sedentary physical activity in the second trimester of pregnancyPublication . Moreira, Sofia; Santos, Paula Clara; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Couto, Miriam; Abreu, Sandra; Mota, JorgePregnancy is phase of big changes for women. Although the growing evidence about the benefits of a physically active lifestyle during pregnancy is still high the number of sedentary pregnant or that interrupt physical exercise during pregnancy. Among other consequences, physical inactivity can be related to weight gain during pregnancy. To evaluate the weight gain in the second trimester of pregnancy and verify if the sedentary physical activity influences this weight gain.
- Influence of exercise on functional capacity and in the lumbar and thoracic disability in ankylosing spondylitisPublication . Lopes, Sofia; Mesquita, Cristina; Santos, Paula ClaraAnkylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease, associated to spine moblity limitations. Until today it isn’t known an efficient treatment; although, there are therapeutic strategies, like exercise, that can alleviate and delay the disease complications.
- Literacia em Saúde - Conhecimento sobre diástase dos músculos retos abdominais e a sua relação com as disfunções do pavimento pélvicoPublication . Pereira, Sílvia Catarina; Costa, Maria José; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Vieira, Ana Isabel; Santos, Paula ClaraA Literacia em Saúde (LS) é definida como um conceito relacionado com o conhecimento em saúde. O facto de a mulher ter mais literacia pode levar à adoção de comportamentos mais saudáveis, bem como à identificação de fatores de risco, sinais e sintomas que poderão levar à procura de solução numa fase mais precoce. Ao longo do ciclo de vida da mulher ocorrem eventos como a gravidez, parto e menopausa que representam profundas mudanças físicas, nomeadamente na integridade da parede abdominal, podendo levar ao aparecimento de diástase dos músculos retos abdominais (DRA), e consequentemente afetar o desempenho da musculatura do pavimento pélvico, podendo levar ao desenvolvimento de disfunções do pavimento pélvico (DPP). Sabemos então que existem relações anatómicas, mas será que existem também relações entre os níveis de LS sobre DRA e a presença de DPP?
- The sedentary physical activity of pregnant women in the second trimester and the relationship with neonatal outcomesPublication . Santos, Vanessa da Silva; Santos, Paula Clara; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Couto, Miriam; Abreu, Sandra; Mota, JorgeThe pregnancy might be considered as a condition of risk for the change of habits of physical activity (PA). It’s known that the pregnant women increase their spent time in the sedentary PA with implications in the woman and the fetus health. The moderate and vigorous PA during the pregnancy is recommended as a promoter behavior of the maternal and fetal health. The diary PA of the mother during the pregnancy is an important factor influencer of the weight, of the length and of the cephalic perimeter of the baby at birth. Analyze the relation between the sedentary PA of the woman in the second trimester of pregnancy with the following fetal outcomes at birth: weight, length and cephalic perimeter.
- The influence of a specific exercise program on ventilatory muscle strength in individuals with Ankylosing SpondylitisPublication . Lopes, Sofia; Santos, Paula Clara; Costa, F.; Mesquita, CristinaAnkylosing Spondylitis is a systemic chronic rheumatic inflammatory disease that progressively leads to structural changes that condition the functionality and quality of life of the individuals with the disease. These structural changes can also lead to changes in the respiratory system namely the decrease in ventilatory muscle strength.