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What are Self-receptors

Proprioceptors are sensory receptors located in the muscles, tendons and joints, responsible for detecting the position and movement of the body in space. They play a fundamental role in proprioception, which...

What is Próprioception

Self-oception is the body's ability to perceive the position and movement of its parts, even without the need for sight. This ability is fundamental for balance and...

What is an emergency room?

The emergency room is a specialized medical service for emergencies and situations requiring immediate care. This service is fundamental to public health, as it offers crucial support in...

What is health promotion?

Promoting health refers to a set of practices and approaches aimed not only at preventing illness, but also at improving quality of life, boosting physical well-being,...

What are rehabilitation programs?

Rehabilitation programs are a set of planned activities and interventions that aim to help individuals recover their functionality and quality of life after events that cause some kind of damage,...

What is a health professional?

Health professional refers to any individual who has specific training and skills to provide health care and guidance, covering a wide range of areas, which include doctors...

What is Productivity

Productivity refers to the ability to produce effective results in a given period of time, maximizing the use of available resources. In a broader context, productivity can be applied...

What is disease prevention?

Disease prevention is a set of actions and habits that aim to prevent the onset of disease and promote health by adopting healthy practices on a daily basis....

What is blood pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force that blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as it circulates through the body. This measurement is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and...

What is pressure?

Pressure is the force exerted per unit area, and is a concept applicable to different contexts, including physics, medicine and therapies. In the context of health and...

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