Effects of a Multiprofessional Program and Isolated in Improvement of the Functional Fitness of Elderly

Introduction: The aging process can be understood as a dynamic and natural stage in which there are morphological, functional, biochemical, and psychological changes. Objective: To verify the effect of a multiprofessional program combined with physical exercises in the elderly attended by the Family Health Program. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was performed in 23 participants divided into two groups: G1 (exercises+multiprofessional intervention) and G2 (exercise only). A sociodemographic questionnaire was applied, followed by the Senior Fitness Test, which evaluated the physical fitness of the elderly of both groups. Results: G1 showed significant improvement in the strength indicators of the upper limbs (pre: 16.21 ± 3.40, post: 20.07 ± 3.00), aerobic resistance (pre: 430.14 ± 82.33, post: 483. 86 ± 75.40), agility and dynamic balance (pre: 5.97 ± 0.80, post: 5.20 ± 1.01). G2 showed significant improvements in aerobic resistance indicators (pre: 472.78 ± 104.86, post: 482.56 ± 113.28), agility and dynamic balance (pre: 5.52 ± 0.54, post: 5, 46 ± 0.80). Conclusion: A systematized physical exercise program with multiprofessional or isolated support contributes positively to the improvement of the physical abilities of the elderly.

Author(s):

Isael Joao de Lima, Luvanor Santana da Silva, Diego Raphael Pereira de Aquino, Delton Manoel dos Santos Silva, Geraldo Jose Santos Oliveira, Josenaldo Rodrigues Marques Junior, Thaíris Alves Monteiro, Yuri Andrey Ferreira do Carmo, Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes and Saulo Fernandes Melo de Oliveira

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