Influência da atividade física nas atividades da vida diária de idosas

摘要

The progressive loss of autonomy in aging results from several physiologic alterations to senescence process. The aim of this study was compare functional capacity of sedentary aging (ISS) and physical active aging (IFA) in relationship them activity daily life (AVDs) through protocol evaluation of functional autonomy of Grupo de Desenvolvimento Latino-Americano para a Maturidade (GDLAM). Each group was formed by 15 aging (67.4±1.4 years). In agreement with results IFA Group obtained better results in all tests in comparison to ISS Group (p<0.05). This study confirms beneficial effects of orientation program and incentive practice of physical activities in aging.