Effect of an exercise program on risk factors of falls in elderly women - 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v34ispec.11353
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https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v34i0.11353Keywords:
aged, exercise therapy, postural balanceAbstract
The aim of this study was to verify the benefits of an exercise program on functional capacity and balance in elderly community. A longitudinal study was conducted with 11 female subjects with mean age 77 (SD = 13) years. All individuals were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the study by ‘Berg’ Balance Scale and ‘Timed Up and Go’ Test. Initially, the participants answered a questionnaire about the socio-demographics aspects, health conditions, falls and physical activity practice. Then, the subjects were submitted to a program of exercises for balance, strengthening and stretching muscles. The results of the ‘Berg’ Scale ranged from 46 to 56 points before the intervention, and from 50 to 56, after the intervention (p = 0.01). Individuals older than 75 years old had a better improvement (p = 0.04). In the ‘Timed Up and Go’ Test the percentage of improvement was 8.2% (= 13.1; SD= 11.7). The exercise program showed a positive effect in improving risk factors of falls in the elderly community.
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