CV Lattes
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Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
graduate at Fisioterapia from Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (1999), master's at Public Health Nursing from Universidade de São Paulo (2004) and ph.d. at Enfermagem em Saúde Pública from Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (2008). Has experience in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, focusing on Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, acting on the following subjects: fisioterapia, saúde da mulher, gestação, parto and ginecologia e obstetrícia. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Introduction: Physical activity during pregnancy offers numerous benefits, nevertheless it requires specific adaptations, particularly during periods of social isolation, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Telephysiotherapy has emerged as an alternative to ensure access to exercise programs, thus understanding the perceptions of pregnant women regarding its viability is crucial. Objective: To…
Perineal pain after vaginal delivery is associated with impairment in sexual function, daily living activities, care given to the newborn, and the quality of life of the woman. The painful complaint can persist for days or months after birth. Nevertheless, the evidence regarding non-pharmacological treatments of this symptom is controversial and there is a lack of instruments available in…
Introduction: Pregnancy, although generally physiological, may involve complications resulting from pre-existing or acquired clinical conditions, or those aggravated by socioeconomic factors, characterizing high-risk pregnancies. These women may experience impairments in functionality, daily activities, and quality of life, especially when dealing with physical discomforts and negative ex…
Objective: To analyze the measurement properties of an instrument related to contextual factors during pregnancy. Methods: This is a methodological study with cross-sectional and longitudinal assessments to evaluate the measurement properties of the instrument entitled Perception of the Influence of Gestational Contextual Factors - PICOGE, developed by the Women's Health Research Laborato…
Introduction: The practice of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy and the postpartum period is recommended as it brings several benefits to the pregnant woman and the fetus, while sedentary behavior (SB) may be associated with greater risks for both. No studies were found that carried out objective measurements of PA and SB in Brazilian pregnant and postpartum women, not allowing us t…
Introduction: Pregnancy is considered a normal period that should not interfere with the pregnant woman's quality of life or activities. However, there are biomechanical and hormonal changes in the woman's body that can cause complications, such as pain in the pelvic girdle. This pain manifests itself between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, presents high frequency in the t…
A dor perineal no pós-parto vaginal está associada a prejuízos na função sexual, atividades diárias, no cuidado prestado ao recém-nascido e na qualidade de vida da mulher. A queixa dolorosa pode persistir por dias ou meses após o parto. Contudo, as evidências sobre tratamentos não-farmacológicos desse sintoma são controversas e há uma carência de instrumentos disponíveis no Brasil para av…
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Introduction: Despite the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, many women do not reach the recommended levels. Several barriers can hinder physical activity during this period, and qualitative studies can provide valuable information about the perspectives of pregnant women, contributing to the improvement of exercise programs aimed at this population. Objective: To explore pre…
Introduction: High-impact exercise places substantial demands on the musculoskeletal and postural control systems, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and pelvic floor activation. Repetitive overload in these activities is associated with a high prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunctions in athletes. Assessing the behavior of the abdominal musculature and the linea alba is crucial for preven…
Objective: To evaluate the physical properties of the linea alba and the mechanical properties of the lumbar spine and pelvic floor muscles in Spanish women engaged in high-impact sports.Methods: This is a case-control study in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines, to be conducted at the University of Córdoba, Spain. …