POSTURAL DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY IN STATIC ASSESSMENT

Physical activity is one of the most important element of a healthy lifestyle and determinant of the physical and mental health. According to the WHO, limited physical activity is the fourth most common premature deaths risk factor in the world. Regular sport and active recreation is very important for our health. Physical exercise is the most effective method used by physiotherapists to prevent and slow down the aging process of the body, and consequently, diseases of elderly, such as: osteoporosis, injuries caused by falls, diabetes or hypertension. Physical activity has a positive effect on the quality of life and cognitive functions of elderly. People over 65 years constitute about 40-50% of people who require specialist medical care in the world. Therefore, health and medical professionals dealing with preventive healthcare and treatment of elderly people should have basic knowledge in geriatric rehabilitation, as well as to be able to plan suitable physiotherapy program adequate to the needs of older people. To assess the functional status of the patient, as well as the effectiveness of the training, various types of functional tests are used, specially designed for the elderly. These tests are based on the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (COG) considering the state of health, physical and mental fitness as well as socio-environmental conditions. The physiotherapeutic program should be based on functional training involving the entire human body, i.e. nervous, muscular, skeletal, sensory and balance systems.

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The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

Open Agriculture ◽

10.1515/opag-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 21-29

Author(s):

Magdalena Pracka ◽

Marcin Dziedziński ◽

Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Eating Habits ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Body ◽

Nutritional Habits ◽

Third Age ◽

Waist To Hip Ratio ◽

The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

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Use it or Lose it!

10.26686/wgtn.17064146 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Qiannan Li

Keyword(s):

Life Experience ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

The Elderly ◽

Outdoor Environment ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Mobility Impairments ◽

Disabled Elderly ◽

The Disabled

<p>In the foreseeable future, the elderly will make up a significant proportion of New Zealand’s population. The relationship between ageing and disability means the disabled population is expected to increase as the population ages. Physical disabilities especially mobility impairments have adverse impacts on the life experience of elderly people. The outdoor environment contributes to the physical and mental health of ageing people and can provide the opportunities to enhance their quality of life. This thesis explores the concept of a rehabilitative landscape design at Kenepuru Community Hospital. The design aims to improve and maintain mobility during the ageing process, and potentially provide feedback which will motivate the ageing to continue a healthy lifestyle. The thesis concludes that the “disabled” elderly and their community gain a better life experience while reconnecting with a strategically designed outdoor environment.</p>

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Benefits of physical activity on elderly

Mexican Journal of Medical Research ◽

10.29057/mjmr.v9i18.5714 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (18) ◽

pp. 25-33

Author(s):

Esther Lizbeth Islas-Cruz

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Old Age ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

The Elderly ◽

World Health ◽

Health Organization

Introduction: The increase in the Elderly population as the main characteristic of the demographic transition brings with it multiple challenges for public health. As part of the public politics of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy aging, Physical Activity (PA) is relevant, being the subject of multiple studies about its benefits on the quality of life of older people. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle at an early age and even in old age, which includes PA, favors the quality of life of the subjects and a healthy aging. Method: This article is a systematic review of the Pubmed, Google Schoolar, Elsevier, Scielo and Redalyc index. Using the keywords, 132 related articles were found, however, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 articles were discarded, leaving 12 studies for review. Results: 72% of the studies showed benefits at a physical level: PA in old age improves strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone. It is also related to a significant reduction in arterial stiffness. 11% of the investigations refer to improvements in the psychoemotional sphere: PA generates positive feelings such as happiness or good self-perception. And 17% of the articles focused on quality of life: PA favors the perception of better quality of life. Conclusion: Physical activity improves health in the physical, mental and social spheres of older adults, improving their quality of life and promoting healthy aging.

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Happy Elderly in the Pandemic Period with Elderly Gymnastics and Counseling Methods

ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat ◽

10.35568/abdimas.v4i2.1142 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 666-670

Author(s):

Elis Noviati ◽

Ima Sukmawati ◽

Jajuk Kusumawaty

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

The Elderly ◽

Organ Function ◽

Healthy Elderly ◽

Improve Health Status ◽

Healthy Elderly People ◽

Improve Health

Elderly is an advanced stage of the life process decreasing the body's ability to adapt to the environment. Degenerative disease is a disease that occurs due to decreased organ function, including hypertension, rhematoid arthritis, stroke, diabetes mellitus. Various strategies are pursued to improve health status and reduce morbidity in the elderly. One of them is through physical activity that is in accordance with the physical condition of the elderly and is carried out regularly. In addition, increasing knowledge through counseling which aims to help the elderly make decisions and determine a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this activity is to improve the quality of life of the elderly. The method used is by doing elderly exercise with pre and post blood pressure checks so that it can be seen the significance of the benefits of exercise. In addition, counseling was carried out using lecture, discussion and question and answer methods. The target audience for this community service program is the elderly (elderly) in the Poskesdes Village of Benteng who are physically categorized as doing sports / physical activity for the elderly. The results of this activity show that the effectiveness of elderly gymnastics has an effect on reducing blood pressure. And from counseling, the results of the evaluation show that the elderly understand and understand the concept of healthy elderly people related to the pandemic.

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Physical Exercise and it's Benefits.

Pakistan Journal of Physical Therapy (PJPT) ◽

10.52229/pjpt.v3i4.862 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dr Syed Abdul Wasay Tanweer

Keyword(s):

Physical Exercise ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Personality Development ◽

Daily Basis ◽

The Body ◽

Exercise Session ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Balanced Diet

Physical exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. In order to live a healthy lifestyle one must emphasize on not just eating a balanced diet, but also on physical exercise. Physical exercise of any sort, from cardiovascular exerciseto running, jogging, swimming, lifting weights or even dancing may help improve the quality of one's life. Not only it has physical and mental health benefits, research shows that physical exercise might actually be able to reverse the process of aging itself. Physical activity is referred to such an activity which involves movement of muscles. It uses body's own energy to burn calories that produce heat and sweat. Physical exercise in turn increases blood flow of the body. It also produces potent vasodilators, including nitric oxide that further expands blood vessels. Oxygen rich blood is then carried easily to various parts of the body where it was hard to reach before. Cardiovascular exercise is now clinically proven to make the heart strong and for its longevity doctors prescribe a minimum of forty minute session per day. Physical exercise decreases the risk of heart attack, lowers blood pressure and eliminates bad cholesterol from the body. Due to the physical stress and movement, muscles and bones of the body are strengthened. Repeated wear and tear of muscles and bones hence provide an opportunity for them to grow. With proper nutrition and care physical exercise also helps in bodybuilding, along with the loss of excessive fat from the body. Physical exercise has also shown increase in glucose uptake by muscles, thus improving insulin sensitivity and greatly reducing the risk of diabetes. One of the most benecial side effects of physical exercise is weight loss, whereas inactivity or lack of exercise leads towards weight gain and obesity. Being overweight and obese is detrimental towards one's life and forms the basis of various underlying medical conditions. Not only does it make one look good, physical exercise makes one feel good too. It is clinically proven that daily exercise, produces dopamine and endorphins that elevates ones mood. The feel good factor that follows a good exercise session is contributed by changes in levels of hormones produced in the body. The changes in levels of serotonin, melatonin and cortisol all play an important role in wellbeing of one's mental state. One feels relaxed and it remarkably improves the quality of sleep as well. Physical exercise helps one gain focus and block negative thoughts and worries. It helps in fighting against anxiety and chronic depression. It also helps in personality development by boosting one's own self confidence and self-esteem. In order to achieve a healthy lifestyle one must incorporate physical exercise on a daily basis. Moreover one cannot ignore the healthy benefits that accompany physical exercise. In conclusion an hour of physical exercise daily can add years to one's life.

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Modern Approaches in the Fight Against Obesity

Scientific Research and Development Socio-Humanitarian Research and Technology ◽

10.12737/2306-1731-2021-10-1-69-73 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 69-73

Author(s):

E. Dubrovinskaya ◽

N. Karpinskaya ◽

A. Karpinskiy

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Coronary Heart Disease ◽

Heart Attack ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Diet Therapy ◽

The Body ◽

Negative Effects

In recent years, more and more people are obese, which often leads to the risk of developing arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis, as well as diabetes mellitus, and as a result of heart attack and stroke. The negative effects of obesity on the body are extremely diverse. Obesity is currently a global problem and requires the development of various approaches to combat it and promote a healthy lifestyle. Weight loss lowers the risk of developing comorbidities in obesity, so proper physical activity and diet therapy are important components for improving the quality of life and preventing overweight.

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Food intake, physical activity and quality of life among children and youth

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213492 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Emília Martins ◽

Rosina Fernandes ◽

Francisco Mendes ◽

Cátia Magalhães ◽

Patrícia Araújo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Age Groups ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Life Habits ◽

Definition Of

BACKGROUND: The health-related quality of life construct (QoL) implies a relationship with eating habits (EA) and physical activity (PA). Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables (gender, age and Body Mass Index - BMI) are highlighted in the definition of healthy lifestyle habits promotion strategies. OBJECTIVE: We aim to characterize and relate PA, EA and QoL in children/youth and explore gender, age and BMI influences. METHODS: It is a non-experimental study, with 337 children/youth, ages between 8 and 17 years (12.61±2.96), mostly from the rural inland of Portugal. In data collection we used a sociodemographic and anthropometric questionnaire, a weekly register table of EA and Kid-Kindl (QoL). Statistical analysis (p < 0.05) were performed in SPSS-IBM 25. RESULTS: Lower BMI was associated with better EA (p < 0.001), PA (p < 0.05) and self-esteem (p < 0.01) and worse scores on family subscale of QoL. Female showed higher fruit intake (p < 0.05). The older has shown better results. PA is positively correlated with QoL (p < 0.01) and EA (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is important to explore other relevant social and family dimensions, to promote intervention programs with parents, school and community, as well as healthy practices policies. The intervention in these age groups is critical for a longer-term impact in improving healthy life habits.

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The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/s1809-98232013000100012 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 117-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽

Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽

Império Lombardi Junior

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

The Elderly ◽

Physical Capacity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Assess Quality ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

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Aging and Exercise: A Health Perspective

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2.3.243 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 243-260 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Joanna L. Bokovoy ◽

Steven N. Blair

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Women ◽

The Elderly ◽

Older Individuals ◽

National Surveys ◽

Fatal Coronary Heart Disease ◽

Habitual Exercise ◽

And Function ◽

Older Men And Women

Habitual exercise provides protection against fatal coronary heart disease, extends longevity, and enhances quality of life. National surveys show less physical activity in older men and women compared with middle-aged and younger persons; older women are particularly sedentary. Although there are still few longitudinal studies on exercise and physical activity in older individuals, the data support a positive relationship between physical activity and health and function in older individuals. The data further show that with regular physical activity, health and physical fitness are maintained or even increased over time in older individuals. Studies on physical activity requirements for beneficial health effects in the elderly are reviewed and presented, and exercise recommendations for older individuals are given.

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