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- A7.2 Evaluation of the influence of a program of home-based exercises in disability due to neck pain in subjects with FibromyalgiaPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Neves, Inês; Silva, Daniela; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, Alice; Lopes, Patrícia; Moreira, Excelsa; Carneiro, AnaBackground and Objectives Patients with fibromyalgia often feel disable in daily function and admit a great impact in quality of life due to their health condition. The recommendations of an exercise program are important, because individuals with FM are often inactive and physically deconditioned, they fear that exercise exacerbates symptoms. The exercise programs for individuals with fibromyalgia have poor adhesion primarily by the need for equipment, facilities and travel, and the presence of depressive symptoms. All these factors are relevant and take into account when designing the home-based exercise program. The objective of this study was investigate the effect of a home-based exercise program in disability caused by neck pain in patients with fibromyalgia.
- Physical activity level in Physical Therapy studentsPublication . Martins, J.; Costa, A.; Baptista, A.; Brochado, G.; Simões, G.; Lopes, SofiaPhysical activity is defined as any body movement that requests energy expenditure. The practice of physical activity allows to reinforce and increase the capacity of muscular-skeletal response and an improvement of physical aptitude. Currently, has been verified that university students have been decreasing healthy lifestyles and increasing their degree of sedentary lifestyle. Thus, it’s essential the Higher Education Institutions present themselves as a way to promote the practice of physical activity and contemplating it in the basic formation.
- Level of physical activity and body image in Portuguese and French students, 1st year of PhysiotherapyPublication . Baptista, A.; Costa, A.; Martins, J.; Simões, D.; Brochado, G.; Lopes, SofiaAdolescents have a physiological need to move, therefore physical activity should be encouraged at an early age. In young adults, there are also various physical and psychological transformations. Associated with these transformations, there is a will to fit in the patterns of society’s beauty and, sometimes, a consequent bodily dissatisfaction. Thus, it is necessary to encourage physical activity, for its benefits.
- 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.
- A2.8 Effect of home exercise program in quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitisPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Excelsa Moreira, Maria; Lopes, Patrícia; Carneiro, Ana; Silva, Daniela; Neves, Inês; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, AliceBackground and Objectives Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, rheumatic and inflammatory disease with a generally progressive course. The pain and stiffness are the main symptoms that cause the individual less mobility and changes in the sleep cycle producing fatigue, anxiety, stress and depression. This group of symptoms changes the well-being and quality of life of individuals. It is important to follow the recommendations of the physiotherapist about duration and frequency to ensure their effectiveness and improve the quality of life of individuals. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based exercise program in quality of life of people with ankylosing spondylitis.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.