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- Effects of lower limb strengthening on balance and function in persons who suffered a strokePublication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Batista, Filomena; Evangelista, I.; Ferreira, M. J.; Prates, L.; Sérgio, J. SilveiraIntroduction - Cerebrovascular diseases, and among them, cerebral vascular accidents, are one of the main causes of morbidity and disability at European Union countries. Clinical framework resulting from these diseases include important limitations in functional ability of the these patients Postural control dysfunctions are one of the most common and devastating consequences of a stroke interfering with function and autonomy and affecting different aspects of people’s life and contributing to decrease quality of life. Neurological physiotherapy plays a central role in the recovery of movement and posture, however it is necessary to study the efficacy of techniques that physiotherapists use to treat these problems. Objectives - The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a physiotherapy intervention program, based on oriented tasks and strengthening of the affected lower limb, on balance and functionality of individuals who have suffered a stroke. In addition our study aimed to investigate the effect of strength training of the affected lower limb on muscle tone.
- Electrochemical and analytical investigation of passive films formed on stainless steels in alkaline mediaPublication . Freire, L.; Catarino, Maria Alice; Calheiros Godinho, Maria Isabel; Ferreira, M. J.; Ferreira, M. G. S.; Simões, A. M. P.; Montemor, M. F.Passive films were grown in potentiodynamic mode, by cyclic voltammetry on AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steels. The composition of these films was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The electrochemical behaviour and the chemical composition of the passive films formed by cyclic voltammetry were compared to those of films grown under natural conditions (by immersion at open circuit potential, OCP) in alkaline solutions simulating concrete. The study included the effect of pH of the electrolyte and the effect of the presence of chloride ions. The XPS results revealed important changes in the passive film composition, which becomes enriched in chromium and depleted in magnetite as the pH decreases. On the other hand, the presence of chlorides promotes a more oxidised passive layer. The XPS results also showed relevant differences on the composition of the oxide layers for the films formed under cyclic voltammetry and/or under OCP.
- Equilíbrio e funcionalidade após acidente vascular cerebralPublication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Sérgio, J. Silveira; Beckert, P.; Evangelista, I.; Ferreira, M. J.; Prates, L.As doenças vasculares cerebrais constituem a principal causa de incapacidade permanente em Portugal, reflectindo-se na funcionalidade dos indivíduos. Após um Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) são frequentes as alterações posturais, não apenas no que respeita a capacidade para manter uma postura estática mas também a capacidade para mover dentro da base de sustentação sem ocorrência de quedas. O presente trabalho apresenta alguns dados preliminares relacionados com o equilíbrio e a funcionalidade de indivíduos utentes do Hospital Fernando da Fonseca, que no período de Setembro de 2008 a Março de 2009, sofreram AVC.
- Knee muscle strength, balance and functional independence in persons with strokePublication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Batista, F.; Beckert, P.; Evangelista, I.; Ferreira, M. J.; Prates, L.; Sérgio, J. SilveiraPurpose: to investigate the relationship between knee muscle strength, balance and functional independence within the first month after stroke. Relevance: cerebral vascular disease is one of the main causes of morbidity, disability and mortality in developed countries. Problems with movement control are frequent after stroke. Lower limb weakness and impaired balance are common problems that are related with the risk of falls and are likely to interfere with the ability to perform daily life activities. Physiotherapy intervention usually starts early after stroke and addresses impairments related to movement and posture in order to improve motor recovery and restore function.
- Muscle strength, balance and functional independence in persons with strokePublication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Batista, F.; Beckert, P.; Evangelista, I.; Ferreira, M. J.; Prates, L.; Sérgio, J. SilveiraCerebral vascular disease is one of the main causes of morbidity, disability and mortality in developed countries. Problems with movement control are frequent after stroke. Lower limb weakness and impaired balance are common problems that are related with the risk of falls and are likely to interfere with the ability to perform daily life activities. Physiotherapy intervention usually starts early after stroke and addresses impairments related to movement and posture in order to improve motor recovery and restore function. Purpose: to investigate the relationship between knee muscle strength, balance and functional independence within the first month after stroke.
- Relationship of balance to function independence in stroke survivorsPublication . Fernandes, Beatriz; Sérgio, J. Silveira; Prates, L.; Ferreira, M. J.; Beckert, P.; Evangelista, I.Cerebral vascular disease is the primary cause of permanent disability in Portugal. Impaired stability is considered an important feature after stroke as it is related with higher risk of falls and functional dependence. Physiotherapy intervention usually starts early after stroke in order to direct motor recovery and help patients to improve their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Purpose: to investigate the relationship of balance to functionality in acute stroke patients. Methods: 16 subjects (8 women and 8 men), mean age 63,62 ± 2,16y, with unilateral ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory, who were admitted to physiotherapy department of Fernando Fonseca Hospital in Portugal, within the first month after stroke were recruited to participate in this study. All subjects have no cognitive impairment according to Mini Mental State, no history of lower extremity orthopedic problems and no other disease that could interfere with treatments. All patients gave their inform consent to participate in this study. Subjects were assessed with the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS).