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- Incapacidade do membro superior nos administrativos do Grupo CESPUPublication . Brochado, Gabriela; Mainguy, Melanie; Paspire, Perrine; Lopes, SofiaAs lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho nos membros superiores são muito comuns e com um custo importante para as empresas. Avaliar e caracterizar a incapacidade e a sintomatologia dos membros superiores dos administrativos do grupo CESPU. Secundariamente pretende-se verificar se existe associação entre a idade, a antiguidade na função, o número de horas de trabalho por dia, o número de horas passadas na posição sentada por dia com a incapacidade ao nível dos membros superiores.
- Knowlegde of cervical posture using smartphonePublication . Silva, Bruna; Mourão, Ana; Lopes, Sofia; Araújo, FábioIn today’s world, we are facing a society dependent on technologies, more specifically smartphones. The repeated movements and the bad posture alongside its excessive usage promote discomfort and musculoskeletal malfunctions. Firstly, evaluate the individual’s knowledge about the cervical posture when using the smartphone, secondly, understand if there is any association between posture and the discomfort felt within the users and, finally, understand what is the self-awareness of the individuals regarding the posture they use, and what do they consider as correct. There was an observational analytical transversal study with 318 students and it was applied to all a questionnaire to characterize the sample with questions related to students’ knowledge about cervical posture. After the data was collected, it was analyzed and processed through the software IBM SPSS 25.0, with a significance level of 0,05. It was verified that 52 individuals have knowledge about the best cervical posture to adopt while using the phone, and they indeed adopt it. It was as well understood that there was an association between having knowledge and adopting good cervical posture and having less discomfort, however not statistically significate (p=0,079). This association was kept in the protective sense, but was statistically significant when adjusted for age, body mass index and schooling (OR=0,47; IC 95%: 0,22- 0,97). The individuals with the knowledge about good posture and indeed adopt it while using their phones, reveal a tendency to have less discomfort than the others. This association remained regardless the age, body mass index and schooling of the individuals.
- 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.
- Incapacidade funcional cervical, lombar e membros superiores em funcionários do Grupo CESPUPublication . Silva, R.; Sousa, G.; Brochado, G.; Rocha, P.; Coelho, A.; Lopes, S.As Lesões Músculo-Esqueléticas Relacionadas com o Trabalho foram consideradas pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como uma doença de saúde pública. Estudos realizados até ao momento indicam que a tendência da prevalência de incapacidades associadas a estas lesões, venha a aumentar nos próximos anos sendo que, as regiões anatómicas que reportam sintomatologia associada ao trabalho e que por sua vez poderá criar incapacidade para o indivíduo são, a região cervical, região lombar e membro superior. Destas três regiões referidas é consensual que a região lombar é aquela com maior prevalência de sintomatologia.
- The impact of clinical pilates exercises on tension-type headaches: A case seriesPublication . Leite, Agathe; Matignon, Antoine; Marlot, Léa; Coelho, Ana; Lopes, Sofia; Brochado, GabrielaTension-type-headaches appear as the third most common disease in the general population and have a big impact on quality of life. The aim is to verify the impact of clinical Pilates exercises on pain intensity, impact headaches, neck disability, state of anxiety, depression, stress and quality of sleep in higher-education students. After a sample selection questionnaire was completed, a series of cases was carried out with 9 undergraduate students with tension-type headaches. Five instruments were applied before and after an intervention program: (i) Numerical Rating Scale—NRS, (ii) Headache Impact Test—HIT-6™, (iii) Neck Disability Index, (iv) Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales and (v) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Four sessions of 30 min classes of Pilates exercises were held for 2 weeks. The pain intensity decreased in only 2 participants. The impact of tension-type headaches on normal daily life and ability to function was improved in all patients, and only one patient’s functional disability caused by pain in the cervical region did not improve. In regard to negative emotional states, 6 individuals reported improvements, and only one individual reported a lower quality of sleep after the program. The exercise program can induce positive effects on disorders associated with tension-type-headaches.
- 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.
- 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.
- Influence of an exercise program in low back pain in ambulance driversPublication . Pacheco, Débora; Lopes, SofiaOccupational health aims to prevent occupational hazards, promote and protect the health of workers. Given the high prevalence of low back pain associated with work-related musculoskeletal injuries, it is important to study this topic. The functional incapacity in these individuals, drivers, comes from low back pain as a consequence of risk factors inherent to work activity. Exercise has been found to be beneficial when directed at lower back pain. To verify the effect of an exercise program on reducing the functional disability of low back pain in ambulance transport drivers.
- Efeito do exercício resistido no linfedema por carcinoma de mama: revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizadosPublication . Rodrigues, Elisa; Lopes, Sofia; Bessa, Isabel Moura; Brochado, GabrielaA literatura atual refere que a realização do exercício resistido em indivíduos com linfedema secundário ao cancro da mama, pode ser realizado sem risco de originar ou exacerbar o seu desenvolvimento, no entanto, a intensidade destes exercícios não é completamente conhecida. O objetivo do nosso trabalho foi de fornecer as evidências mais atuais sobre o efeito da intensidade/dose do exercício resistido em indivíduos com linfedema pós cancro da mama, no volume do braço, na dor e na qualidade de vida.
- 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.