Anatomia da medula espinhal Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord considered upper motor neurons) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves that enter and exit the […]
Teste de velocidade Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Purpose Speed’s Test is used to test for superior labral tears or bicipital tendonitis. Technique To perform the Speed’s Test, the examiner places the patient’s arm in shoulder flexion, external […]
Espasticidade Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Velocity dependence Clasp Knife Phenomenon: Limb initially resists movement and then suddenly gives way Distribution: Antigravity muscles being more affected Stroking Effect: Stroking the surface of the antagonist muscle may […]
Medida de independência da medula espinhal (SCIM) Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Objective The SCIM has been developed to address three specific areas of function in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It looks at self-care (feeding, grooming, bathing, and dressing), respiration […]
Lesão da medula espinal Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Definition/Description Spinal cord injury is defined as traumatic damage to the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal. This affects conduction of sensory and motor signals […]
Soleus Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction Located in superficial posterior compartment of the leg Soleus is a powerfull lower limb muscle which along with gastronemius and plantaris forms the calf muscle or triceps surae. It […]
Carolina do Sul Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Temporary License Requirements/Availability There is no mention of temporary license requirements or availability in the State Practice Act or the State Regulations therefore temporary licenses appear not to be permitted. Requirements for License […]
Dor Lombar Específica Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction Low back pain is a considerable health problem in all developed countries and is most commonly treated in primary healthcare settings. It is usually defined as pain, muscle tension, […]
Teste de caminhada de seis minutos / teste de caminhada de 6 minutos Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Objective The six minute walking test (6MWT) was developed by the American Thoracic Society and it was officially introduced in 2002, coming along with a comprehensive guideline[1]. The 6 […]
Cessação do Tabagismo e Intervenção Resumida Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction Although smoking cigarettes is on the decline in the UK population, there has been no decline since 2010, as 20% of adults still are smokers[1]. Smoking contributes/causes many health […]
