Review Article
Marques dos Santos J*, Gonçalves JV and Campolargo A
Introduction: In most sports and after a longer break than usual, there is an increase in muscle injuries after returning to training. In the context of a second lockdown in Portugal, the authors intended to determine which type of injuries were most frequently associated with the practice of futsal and what are the possible recommendations to reduce them. Methods: Pubmed research on pre-season physical preparation and injuries in futsal, limited to the last 5 years with the keywords futsal, pre-seasonand injuries. Our research resulted in 24 articles
Review Article
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.
Review Article
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.
