A5082168367- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Ion channel regulation and function
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Text Readability and Simplification
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Mast cells and histamine
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
University of Aveiro
2018-2025
Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão
2019-2021
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
2012-2020
Universidade do Porto
2013-2020
Hospital de Santa Maria
2019
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Santa Maria
2019
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
2013
Changes in the regulation of connective tissue ATP-mediated mechano-transduction and remodeling may be an important link to pathogenesis chronic pain. It has been demonstrated that mast cell-derived histamine plays role painful fibrotic diseases. Here we analyzed involvement ATP response human subcutaneous fibroblasts histamine. Acute application caused a rise intracellular Ca(2+) ([Ca(2+)]i) release from via H1 receptor activation. Histamine-induced [Ca(2+)]i was partially attenuated by...
Introduction. Sit-to-stand (SitTS) and stand-to-sit (StandTS) are very important functional tasks that become compromised in stroke patients. As other voluntary movements, they require an adequate postural control (PC) involving the generation of anticipatory adjustments (APAs). In order to give clues for more efficient directed rehabilitation programs, a deeper knowledge about APAs during challenging daily life movements is essential.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain involves connective tissue remodeling triggered by inflammatory mediators, such as bradykinin. Fibroblast cells signaling involve changes in intracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i). ATP has been related to mechanotransduction, and chronic pain, via P2 purinoceptors activation. Here, we investigated the involvement of bradykinin-induced signals human subcutaneous fibroblasts. Bradykinin, B2 receptors, caused an abrupt rise [Ca2+]i a peak that declined plateau, which...
Introduction Aphasia is a communicative disorder prevalent in about one-third of stroke survivors. People with aphasia (PWA) typically require lifelong healthcare support and frequent consultations various health professionals (HP) who must be well-prepared to adapt their communication effectively communicate them. This study aims analyse the strategies used by Portuguese HP, namely nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language other contact PWA, as well senior...
This pilot study examines the relationship between pain intensity and trunk sitting postural control in 10 office workers with chronic spinal pain, using field-based real-time inertial sensors. Pain was assessed Numeric Rating Scale (NPRS) before after work across three non-consecutive workdays, while evaluated through estimated center of pressure (COP) displacements. Linear nonlinear metrics, including sway range, velocity, Hurst exponent, sample entropy, were derived from COP time series....
Chronic spinal pain (CSP) is a prevalent condition, and prolonged sitting at work can contribute to it. Ergonomic factors like this cause changes in motor variability. Variability analysis useful method measure performance over time. When performing the same task multiple times, different patterns be observed. This variability intrinsic all biological systems noticeable human movement. study aims examine whether movement complexity during real-time office are influenced by CSP. The...
Human subcutaneous fibroblasts (HSCF) challenged with inflammatory mediators release huge amounts of ATP, which rapidly generates adenosine. Given the nucleoside’s putative relevance in wound healing, dermal fibrosis, and myofascial pain, we investigated role its precursor, AMP, metabolite, inosine, HSCF cells growth collagen production. AMP (30 µM) was (t½ 3 ± 1 min) dephosphorylated into adenosine by CD73/ecto-5′-nucleotidase. Adenosine accumulation 158 17 extracellular fluid reflected...
Introduction. The beginning of the movement sequence from standing to sitting requires modulation plantar flexors activity, including soleus muscle (SOL), allow forward translation tibia in relation foot, preserving its antigravity function.Purpose. To analyze SOL activity during initial phase stroke subjects.Methods. Two groups ten subjects each participated this study, one composed healthy and other with a history stroke. Electromyographic (EMGa) was analyzed ipsilateral (IPSI)...
ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize the adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) in students from elementary schools Porto and Maia analyze its association with sleep hygiene, physical activity, cardiometabolic risk, school performance. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study 891 Portuguese students: 455 boys (51%) 436 girls (49%), aged between 9 11 years old (mean [M]=9.2, standard deviation [SD]=0.4), an average weight of 35.9 kg (SD=8.1), height 1.4 m (SD=0.1), body mass index (standardized...
Abstract Background Most people with stroke exhibit a variety of impairments that need to be addressed by multidisciplinary team. Communication and swallowing disorders are common should screened very early. To guarantee patient‐centred approach, all patients, even those speech language disorders, must actively engaged in the healthcare process. Effective communication is essential success many needed interventions. However, professionals often do not receive formal training communicating...
Ações de prevenção e manutenção da saúde do idoso, na sua comunidade no seu domicílio, devem ser resultado um esforço parcerias públicas e/ou privadas, academia serviço. O programa intitulado, VintANGEING+Felizes, tem como finalidade realizar trabalho multidisciplinar intervenção comunitária, disponibilizando o conhecimento científico contribuindo para cumprimento das diretrizes políticas atenção pública à direção envelhecimento ativo saudável.
This study aims to analyse the coactivation of antagonist muscles thigh and ankle during sit-to-stand task in post-stroke subjects, specifically forward antigravity sub-phases. A group 18 healthy subjects another with a history stroke participated voluntarily this study. Bilateral surface electromyography (EMGs) soleus, gastrocnemius medialis, tibialis anterior, rectus femoris biceps were collected synchronously ground reaction forces (GRF) task. The magnitude electromyographic (EMG)...
Childhood obesity is a prevalent condition in modern societies which can negatively impact people's health during life.Although there are several factors contributing to obesity, sleep duration has been pointed out as an important risk factor.This study, held the district of Porto, Portugal, aimed analyze association between and nutritional status school-aged children studying Portugal.1396 students from 35 3 public private schools, respectively, were contacted, 829 participated this study...
Introduction: Positive health promotion is a public issue that must be considered through an early transdisciplinary approach. Integrated in largest project about educational healthy lifestyles among school-aged children, this study aims to analyse the correlation of hours sleep with food consumption, some physical condition parameters, such as body mass index (BMI), sedentary behaviour, and school performance.Materials methods: Third fourth grade students from several Portuguese primary...