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 […]
Teste de queda Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Purpose The Slump Test is a neural tension test used to detect altered neurodynamics or neural tissue sensitivity.[1] Technique[2] Note: The slump test is described differently among sources. The common […]
Sessão e doença crônica Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Summary Example studies linking sitting with chronic disease A survey of Australian males aged over 45 found that those who spent more than 4 hours a day sitting were significantly […]
