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Revista Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte
versión On-line ISSN 2172-5063versión impresa ISSN 1888-7546
Resumen
AVELAR, I.S. et al. The influence of a protocol of aquatic exercises in postural control of obese elderly. Rev Andal Med Deporte [online]. 2018, vol.11, n.2, pp.69-74. ISSN 2172-5063. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ramd.2016.01.003.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a protocol of aquatic exercises in postural control of elderly subjects with overweight and the influence of body mass and body mass index in variables of the center of pressure.
Method:
Each participant was positioned on the force platform, without shoes, feet apart on the same alignment of the upper limbs along the body. For the collection, the subjects were instructed to stay on in bipedal support on the force platform with eyes fixed on the bright spot for 60 s.
Results:
Results indicated a notable difference in the variables root mean square-mediolateral and COP area after aquatic exercise practice. However, visual condition analyzed indicates significant differences in the variables root mean square-anteroposterior and speed anteroposterior.
Conclusion:
Aquatic exercise had positive effects when analyzing the sensory condition suggesting maintenance of postural control. However, when analyzed post aquatic exercise in closed eyes condition and the interaction effects of visual condition did not improve postural stability. In obese elderly, body mass index resulted in a functional adaptation in control of upright stance, suggesting that the balance was preserved in the population studied.
Palabras clave : Elderly; Obese; Posture; Postural balance; Exercises.