Relationship between dynamic balance and quality of life in participants of physical activity in a program for old people

Authors

  • Eduardo Hauser UDESC
  • Valéria Feijó Martins UFRGS
  • Adriane Ribeiro Teixeira UFRGS
  • Andrea Kruger Gonçalves UFRGS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v14n2.5512

Keywords:

Postural balance, Quality of life, Aging.

Abstract

Introduction: Postural balance is one of the most important factors associated to falls. Physical activity has been a tool to improve this balance. Objective: To investigate the association between dynamic balance and quality of life in participants of an extension project focused on physical activity for older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional and ex post facto study was conducted. The sample consisted of 94 subjects. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire, test stand, walk 2.44 m and back to sit in a chair and the SF-36. Results: There were significant correlations between the dynamic balance and all domains of the SF-36, included general sum of quality of life. This result indicates that higher scores in quality of life, better is the results of balance. Conclusion: Thus, we have to focus on working on body balance in order to improve quality of life of the elderly and their awareness of autonomy and independence in daily tasks.

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Published

2015-08-11

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Hauser E, Martins VF, Teixeira AR, Gonçalves AK. Relationship between dynamic balance and quality of life in participants of physical activity in a program for old people. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 11 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];14(2):270-6. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5512

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