O agachamento é um dos padrões de movimento mais fundamentais no treino de força e no movimento humano. Está presente no treino desportivo, na reabilitação, na Fisioterapia e em programas de exercício físico dirigidos à população geral. Apesar da sua utilização generalizada, continua associado a vários mitos, receios e interpretações incorretas sobre a forma como…
Osteoporosis is associated with changes in bone strength and an increased risk of fracture. In this context, the practice of adapted physical exercise is of particular importance, especially when it incorporates muscle strength training, balance, postural control and functional movement. Clinical Pilates, when supervised by a physiotherapist and adjusted to the individual condition of...
Envelhecer é um processo natural que faz parte da vida. À medida que os anos passam, o organismo sofre alterações que podem afetar a força muscular, a mobilidade, o equilíbrio, a saúde cardiovascular e algumas funções cognitivas. No entanto, envelhecer não significa necessariamente perder qualidade de vida ou independência. Embora fatores como a genética desempenhem…
Recovery from facial palsy does not depend solely on time. The way facial movement is monitored and re-educated throughout the different phases can influence the quality of the function recovered. When the facial nerve is affected, the muscles responsible for facial expression may partially or totally lose the ability to contract.…
An Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most disabling lower limb injuries, and can significantly compromise the ability to walk, run, jump and perform everyday tasks. Although it is more common in physically active people, it can occur at any age and during seemingly mundane movements. The initial approach may be surgical...
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in Portugal. Its practice involves rapid changes of direction, accelerations, decelerations, trunk rotations, and repetitive overhead movements of the upper limbs. These demands make the game physically intense and can increase the risk of injury, especially when physical preparation is insufficient, or when there is an increase in...
The knee is one of the joints most put under strain during sporting activity. Running, jumping, stopping, changing direction, or pivoting on a foot planted on the ground exposes the knee's various structures to considerable forces. When the applied load exceeds the capacity of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, menisci, or other tissues, an injury can occur. In other...
Clinical Pilates is an adaptation of the traditional Pilates method to the clinical context, used in Physiotherapy for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and the promotion of physical function. It should be guided by physiotherapists or professionals with specific training, in order to ensure safe, progressive practice that is tailored to...
Balance corresponds to the ability to keep the body stable, whether at rest or during movement. This ability can be divided into static balance and dynamic balance. Static balance refers to the ability to maintain body position without displacement. Dynamic balance corresponds to the ability to preserve stability while performing…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, being particularly common in women. It is characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties, which can significantly compromise quality of life. Although there is no single, definitive solution, scientific evidence has shown…
