Influence of physical activity in daily life activities of aged

Authors

  • ciro brito
  • Nilda Maria do Carmo
  • Edmar Lacerda Mendes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5335/rbceh.v5i2.108

Keywords:

envelhecimento, atividade física, qualidade de vida

Abstract

The progressive loss of autonomy in aging results from several physiologic alterations to senescence process. The aim of this study was compare functional capacity of sedentary aging (ISS) and physical active aging (IFA) in relationship them activity daily life (AVDs) through protocol evaluation of functional autonomy of Grupo de Desenvolvimento Latino-Americano para a Maturidade (GDLAM). Each group was formed by 15 aging (67.4±1.4 years). In agreement with results IFA Group obtained better results in all tests in comparison to ISS Group (p<0.05). This study confirms beneficial effects of orientation program and incentive practice of physical activities in aging.

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Published

2009-01-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Artigos Originais

License

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How to Cite

Influence of physical activity in daily life activities of aged. (2009). Revista Brasileira De Ciências Do Envelhecimento Humano, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.5335/rbceh.v5i2.108