Abstract

FEIJO, Franco et al. Evaluación de adultos mayores con tests funcionales y de marcha. Educ. fís. cienc. [online]. 2018, vol.20, n.3, pp.5-6. ISSN 2314-2561.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24215/23142561e054.

Autonomy and independency are reduced by the ageing. Physical activity improves muscle strength, flexibility, and self-select walking speed. Objectives: To compare the results of physical characteristics, functional tests and walking tests between sedentary and active lifestyle elderly groups. Methodology: two elderly groups were assessed, both with 13 participants. The level of activity was self-reported, through five functional tests and two walking tests. Results: the active group presented greater abdominal circumference and waist-hip index. No differences were found for the functional and gait tests between the two groups. Differences intra-group were found with different equations: the Enright & Sherrill equation, 1998 and Troosters, Gosselink & Decramer, 1999 for the two groups; for the Enright equation, 2003 for the sedentary group. Conclusions: Only two physical parameters showed difference between the groups. The intensity of physical activity should be systematic and monitored to achieve the results and benefits of an active lifestyle.

Keywords : Ageing; Functional evaluation; Self-select walking speed; Physical activity.

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