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Gerokomos
versión impresa ISSN 1134-928X
Resumen
MOSTEIRO-MIGUENS, Diego Gabriel et al. Biopsychosocial and balance assessment in a community intervention with exercise in older people. Gerokomos [online]. 2022, vol.33, n.1, pp.12-15. Epub 02-Mayo-2022. ISSN 1134-928X.
Objectives:
To assess the impact, in terms of static and dynamic balance and biopsychosocial factors, of a community-based physical exercise program in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental pretest-postest study in 20 community-dwelling, age 65 and older adults. Participants were evaluated using COOP/ WONCA questionnaire, unipedal stance test and Timed Up and Go test. Intervention program consisted of 16 physical exercise sessions (including strength, mobility, balance and flexibility exercises).
Results:
Intervention was associated with an improvement in both static and dynamic balance, expressed pain, health self-assessment, and social interaction.
Conclusions:
Physical exercise community-based interventions might improve balance and several biopsychosocial factors in community-dwelling older adults. This could contribute to decrease caseload in health-care centers and promote healthy aging.
Palabras clave : Accidental falls; elderly; exercise; community participation.