Home kinesiotherapy for elderly fallers: a methodological quality study
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i2p111-125Keywords:
Elderly, Therapeutic Exercise, Home care services.Abstract
The occurrence of falls in aging represents a serious public health problem. We searched the literature for clinical studies that presented therapeutic exercises / kinesiotherapy to prevent and minimize falls. This is a literature review of clinical trials evaluated by the PEDro methodological quality scale (Physiotherapy Evidence Database). Short-term and long-term home therapeutic exercises were found, the OEP (Otago Exercise Program) proved to be effective, significantly reduced falls and improved quality of life for the elderly fallers.
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2020-06-30
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Queiroz, C. da R., Dantas, C. L., Freires, K. G., Silva, E. S. da, Leão, L. F., & Campos, H. L. M. (2020). Home kinesiotherapy for elderly fallers: a methodological quality study. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 23(2), 111–125. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i2p111-125
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