Objective: To investigate the effects of a trunk and reaching training on the level of trunk control, on proximal and distal adjustments, and gross motor skills of moderate to late preterm infants at reaching onset. Methods: ...

Cardiopulmonary fitness assessment is a valuable resource to obtain quantitative indicators of an individual's physical performance. The cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX), considered the gold standard test for this ...

Work stress affects an increasing number of workers, making necessary to evaluate the psychosocial work environment. The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (COPSOQ II) is a questionnaire used to assess psychosocial ...

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic airflow limitation, dynamic hyperinflation, deterioration of pulmonary function, and systemic manifestations such as peripheral muscle ...

INTRODUCTION: The task of taking care of an older adult with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is generally performed by middle-aged or older women from the family. Exposure to chronic stress situations, as well as psychosocial and ...

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) has a slow and progressive evolution, with a degenerative and disabling character. The decline in mobility is one of the factors that stands out in the course of the disease. Regular ...