Approach of Rehabilitation on Giggle Incontinence in Children
Sara A*, Bernardo M, Margarida R, Raquel A, Patrícia C, Diogo MC and Rosa A
Giggle incontinence is a syndrome characterised by complete involuntary urination which occurs with laughter. This is considered to be a rare situation, of unknown aetiology, whose incidence may be underestimated. We present two clinical cases, one of a 6-year-oldchild and the other of a 12 year-old girl, referred to a paediatric psychiatric appointment since they presented abundant involuntary urination with laughter...
Obstetric Lesion of the Brachial Plexus: The Fundamental Role of Rehabilitation
Sara A*, Bernardo M, Margarida R, Rosa A and Lurdes P
Obstetric paralysis is defined as an injury to the brachial plexus at birth. The injury is caused by the stretching of the nerve trunks or root avulsion. Risk factors may be related to childbirth, the mother or the fetus. It is currently the most common form of peripheral neuropathy in pediatrics. Diagnosis is essential for clinical examination. Auxiliary diagnostic tests are important for the location and extent of lesions, helping to clarify cases with surgical indication....
Physical Exercise in Pregnancy
Marques dos Santos J*, Brito R, Gonçalves JV and Campolargo A
Introduction: Exercise is recommended in pregnancy, however, many doubts arise due to the fear of possible harmful effects for the mother and the fetus. We intend to gather the available information about the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and how the prescription of exercise should be carried out in order to ensure safety for the health of the pregnant and of the fetus....
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