Living in contexts with high levels of demand and pressure can contribute to the development of stress, a physiological and neurobiological response to situations perceived as threatening. When prolonged, stress can affect both mental and physical health, manifesting itself in various ways, including bruxism. This behaviour, often triggered by stress, is characterised...
Facial paralysis is a neurological condition that compromises the muscles of the face and can make essential functions such as speaking, chewing, drinking, smiling or closing the eyes difficult. These functional changes can have a significant impact on quality of life, both physically and emotionally. In this context, self-care takes centre stage. Integrating consistent habits of...
Sport occupies a central place in the lives of many people, from high-performance athletes to amateur practitioners. Practising sport involves repeated physical stimuli, high loads and specific demands that vary depending on the sport, the intensity of the training and the time of the season. These demands can be associated with a greater risk of injury...
Clinical Pilates plays a vital role in the recovery process. Clinical exercise not only helps prevent the development of breast cancer and various other diseases, but also plays a vital role in the recovery process. The American Cancer Association recommends that patients resume physical activity immediately after...
What is Wolff's Law and the adaptation of bone tissue Wolff's Law, proposed by the German anatomist Julius Wolff in 1892, describes the ability of bone tissue to adapt to the mechanical loads to which it is exposed. According to this principle, the structure of bone tends to change over...
Running is a widely practised activity, but it imposes repeated loads and a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system. Although it may seem simple, running consistently requires adequate preparation, not only on a cardiovascular level, but also in terms of movement control, stability and the ability of tissues to adapt to impact....
Chronic low back pain is a common health problem. In Portugal, a significant proportion of the adult population reports persistent back pain. It's important to realise that chronic pain is a multifactorial phenomenon, resulting from the interaction of various physical, emotional and contextual factors. Physical, emotional and lifestyle factors Among the...
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can be associated with multiple factors, such as prolonged postures, sedentary lifestyles, mechanical overload, altered motor control or previous episodes of injury. In many cases, the management of low back pain benefits from approaches that integrate targeted movement, postural control and functional adaptation strategies. Pilates...
We may have busy routines, professional goals achieved and an apparently organised life, but if we wake up feeling tired, irritable or lacking energy, something in the overall balance may not be right. Health is not a one-off state, but an ongoing process that requires daily attention to different dimensions of human functioning. In clinical practice, some...
Facial paralysis is a neuromuscular condition that can cause pain in the face, increased tension in the facial muscles, asymmetry of movements, difficulty closing one eye and involuntary muscle contractions. In the event of any of these signs, it is essential to initially seek medical assessment and then be referred to physiotherapy specialising in facial paralysis, ideally...
