Balance in active adults and seniors in Primary Health Care
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2024.v32.16060Keywords:
Balance, Seniors, Adults, Primary Health Care, Physical therapyAbstract
Introduction. Natural aging often results in fragility and vulnerability due to health issues and lifestyle, leading to a reduction in autonomy and functionality. Lack of physical activity can decrease physical function, affecting the ability to perform daily activities, especially due to balance deficits associated with aging, making individuals more prone to falls. Objective. To assess the balance of adults and seniors engaged in physical activity linked to Primary Health Care. Method. A descriptive and analytical observational cross-sectional study conducted at the Municipal Health Unit (UMS) Paraíso dos Pássaros and the Family Health Strategy (ESF/CDP) in Belém do Pará, from October 2022 to February 2023. An identification form was administered, and balance was evaluated using the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and the Berg Balance Scale. Results. 45 individuals, adults and seniors, with an average age of 63.22±8.09 years, were assessed. The majority (91.1%) were female, 33.3% had incomplete primary education, 57.8% had an income of 1 minimum wage, and 48.9% had experienced falls. In the balance assessment using the Berg Balance Scale, the mean was 52.57±3.76 points, with noticeable changes in females. Regarding the Functional Reach Test (FRT), the mean was 26.75±5.00cm, indicating a low risk of falls. Conclusion. Adults and seniors in Primary Health Care showed good balance, likely due to proposed physical activities, keeping them active and healthy.
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