Comparison between respiratory muscle strength in sedentary and active elderly. A Transversal Study

Authors

  • Taismara Castelli dos Santos
  • Cristiane de Fátima Travensolo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i4p107-121

Keywords:

Aging, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Physical Activity.

Abstract

Aging results in decreased respiratory muscle strength and physical activity can minimize this effect. The aim of this study was to analyze if the strength of respiratory muscles differs between sedentary and active elderly. The sample consisted of 16 subjects divided in active and inactive groups. It was measured the maximal inspiratory pressure (PImáx) and the maximal expiratory pressure (PEmáx). The active group had higher values. We conclude that physical activity reduced the loss of respiratory muscle strength in the study group.

Author Biographies

Taismara Castelli dos Santos

Discente do 4° ano do curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário Filadélfia. Londrina (PR).

Cristiane de Fátima Travensolo

Doutoranda em Educação Física (UEL). Mestre em Gerontologia PUC-SP. Especialista em Fisioterapia Cardiorrespiratória InCor- FMUSP (2000). Graduada em Fisioterapia UEL. Docente do Curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário Filadélfia (Unifil). Londrina (PR)

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Santos, T. C. dos, & Travensolo, C. de F. (2012). Comparison between respiratory muscle strength in sedentary and active elderly. A Transversal Study. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 14(4), 107–121. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i4p107-121

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2011)

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Papers

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