Assessment of the risk of falls and balance in climacteric women

Authors

  • Patrícia Francieli de Paula Xavier Fisioterapeuta, graduada pelo Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.
  • Ana Paula Nassif Tondato da Trindade Fisioterapeuta, Profa. M. do Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i2p155-170

Keywords:

Menopause, Physical Activity, Balance, Climacteric.

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the balance and risk of falls of active and sedentary women in the climacteric period. A total of 14 women, aged between 45 and 80 years, participated in the study. The Berg’s Balance Scale and the Tinetti Index were used. The results showed that the static and dynamic balance is greater and the risk of falls is lower for physical activity practitioners. Conclude that the practice of physical activity tends to reduce the risk of falls, improves balance and functional aptitude, bringing great health benefits.

Keywords: Menopause; Physical Activity; Balance; Climacteric.

Author Biographies

Patrícia Francieli de Paula Xavier, Fisioterapeuta, graduada pelo Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.

Fisioterapeuta, graduada pelo Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.

 

Ana Paula Nassif Tondato da Trindade, Fisioterapeuta, Profa. M. do Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.

Fisioterapeuta, Profa. M.a. do Centro Universitário do Planalto de Araxá, UNIARAXÁ.

 

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Published

2018-06-30

How to Cite

Xavier, P. F. de P., & Trindade, A. P. N. T. da. (2018). Assessment of the risk of falls and balance in climacteric women. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 21(2), 155–170. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2018v21i2p155-170

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2018)

Section

Papers

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