Pesquisa descritiva, do tipo relato de caso, com o objetivo de identificar o impacto do uso do Nintendo Wii sobre o equilíbrio em indivíduos com Doença de Parkinson (DP). Participaram do estudo dois idosos com DP, avaliados através da Escala de Avaliação do Equilíbrio, da Marcha de Tinetti, e do W...
Abstract Introduction: Gait impairments are one of the earliest signs reported by patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and cause an increased number of falls and decreased quality of life among these patients. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of three physical therapy interventions using Rhy...
Abstract Introduction: Expiratory flow increase is a maneuver of respiratory physical therapy that promotes flow direction to the upper airways however, when applied in newborns, it may result in changes of thoracoabdominal mobility. Objective: To evaluate the thoracoabdominal mobility by photogramme...
Abstract Introduction: Cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal dysfunctions are common in the postoperative period of kidney transplant patients and are often accompanied by low exercise tolerance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of an early physiotherapy program during ho...
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether different levels of CPAP improve the lung volumes and capacities of healthy subjects immersed in water. Methods: This was a randomized clinical trial, conducted between April and June of 2016, involving healthy female volunteers who were using oral contraceptive...
RESUMEN Introducción: El dolor lumbar es una condición con mayor índice de consulta en los servicios de salud. En trabajadores de oficina también existe una alta prevalencia, por lo tanto es necesario generar planes de intervención desde la prevención primaria para mejorar la condición de salud d...
Introducción: la enfermedad de Steinert es una enfermedad neuromuscular crónica y progresiva de carácter autosómico dominante. Debido a que puede afectar a los músculos respiratorios, los pacientes se benefician de distintas técnicas de fisioterapia con el fin de evitar complicaciones. Caso clínic...
Summary Introduction: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) involves the contraction of the puborectal, anal sphincter and external urethral muscles, inhibiting the detrusor contraction, what justify its use in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Objective: To verify the effects of isolat...
Terapia por Estimulación Eléctrica,
Terapia por Ejercicio/métodos,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Nocturia/fisiopatología,
Nocturia/terapia,
Diafragma Pélvico/inervación,
Diafragma Pélvico/fisiopatología,
Modalidades de Fisioterapia,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Calidad de Vida,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Síndrome,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Vejiga Urinaria Hiperactiva/fisiopatología,
Vejiga Urinaria Hiperactiva
Abstract Axillary web syndrome is characterized as a physical-functional complication that impacts the quality of life of women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. The present study aims to verify the physiotherapy treatment available for axillary web syndrome after surgery for breast cancer ...
Summary The consequences of chronic pain and associated disabilities to the patient and to the health care system are well known. Medication is often the first treatment of choice for chronic pain, although side effects and high costs restrict long-term use. Inexpensive, safe and easy to self-administer ...
