| Name: | Description: | Size: | Format: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.51 MB | Adobe PDF |
Advisor(s)
Abstract(s)
Aged population is increasing and physical activity seems to be an effective action to deal with aging effects and decrements in physical activity (PA). However, the correct intensity of prescribed PA is important. Objectives: To verify the decrements in functional exercise capacity in a sample of an elderly woman, in order to adjust possible changes in intensity demands of physical activity and walking activity. Methods: Six minutes’ walk test (6MWT) in a 20 m distance and levels of physical activity (LPA) were assessed. Results: A sample of 30 females aged 77 ± 9 yrs. (63–94 yrs.) and BMI of 27.7 ± 3.5 kg/m2 were assessed 3 years after a first assessment. At the first moment, distance walked was 391.4 ± 107.2 m (137.5–561.2 m) which corresponded to a percentage of 78.9% ± 16.6% of expected distance for age, height, and weight. LPA showed that 50% of this sample was sedentary and only 16.7% (5 females) were active (more than 3 times a week of moderate-intensity physical activity). A second assessment, results showed an increment in distance walked of 6.6 ± 65.0 m which were not expected (percentage of estimated distance was 82.4% ± 19.3%). Only 5 females decreased distance walked. However, this sample was more active. Only 46.7% were a sedentary and active woman was increased by 26.7% (8 females). This increments of LPA were probably due to counseling in the first moment of assessment. Conclusions: Our results seem to show the capital importance of physical activity and namely the walking activity for counter the effects of aging, namely on functional exercise capacity.
Description
Keywords
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Elderly Exercise capacity Physical exercise
Citation
Tomás MT, Galán-Mercant A, Fernandes B. Functional exercise capacity in a sample of elderly women: a three years follow-up. In: 12th International Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, Lisboa Congress Center (Portugal), 5-7 October 2016. Eur Geriatr Med. 2016;7 Suppl 1:S191.