Artrite pós-traumática Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Definition/Description Post-traumatic arthritis is a secondary osteoarthritis that occurs after an injury or direct trauma to the specific joint.[1][2] Clinically Relevant Anatomy Trauma can cause damage to the articular cartilage […]
Teste de gaveta posterior (joelho) Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Purpose To test the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Technique The patient is supine and the knee to be tested is flexed to approximately 90 degrees. The examiner […]
Gerenciamento pós-adaptação do amputado Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction The physiotherapy post-fitting management is essential to achieve the functional independence of the amputee. By improving the functional and cardio-respiratory capacity of the individual it is possible to enhance the prosthetic […]
Ligamento atlanto-axial posterior Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Description The posterior atlantoaxial ligament is a broad, thin membrane attached, above, to the lower border of the posterior arch of the atlas; below, to the upper edges of the […]
Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Definition/Description Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by psychological symptoms that continue to be experienced long after a traumatic event[1].[2] Any physical or psychological trauma can trigger […]
Dispositivos de Pressão Expiratória Positiva (PEP) Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Introduction Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) is breathing against resistance, which can be performed either through a device or against pursed lips[2] . Mechanism of PEP The increase in pressure is transmitted […]
Plantaris Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Description Plantaris muscle isolated during dissection The Plantaris muscle is a small muscle with a short belly and long slender tendon that is located at the posterior compartment of the […]
Teste de Polk Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Original Editors – Sanne Delporte Top Contributors – Sanne Delporte, Adam Vallely Farrell and Mariam Hashem Definition/Description Polk’s test is an easy to learn, easy to perform and simple […]
Política e Iniciativas Focadas na População Mais Antiga Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
Policy The topic of ‘Policy’ is of relevance to physiotherapy. Agreeing and establishing policy requires an outline of expected outcome. This primes services to implement policy detail through chosen frameworks. […]
Platysma Ir para: navegação, pesquisa
This article or area is currently under construction and may only be partially complete. Please come back soon to see the finished work! (7/04/2019) Description Platysma is a broad thin […]
