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Background - Regular exercise and physical activity are important for physical and mental health in the elderly. Being physically active is very important to independence, self-determination and quality of life of the elderly. It is of great importance to develop programs to increase physical activity in elderly, has an impact and compliance in your daily life. Purpose - In this study we will see the effect of an intervention program to promote physical activity, based on self-regulation in the mental health (Positive affect and emotional ties) of elderly.
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Physiotherapy Physical activity Mental health Elderly Portugal
Citation
Pedro L, Pais-Ribeiro JL, Pinheiro JP. The influence of a physical activity program on mental health in the elderly population in Portugal. In: 6th International Conference of Physiotherapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health, Madrid (Spain), 9-11 March 2016. Fisioterapia: revista de salud, discapacidad y terapéutica física. 2016;38(Supl):32-3.