Análise do equilíbrio dinâmico de idosas institucionalizadas após hidrocinesioterapia
2013
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the dynamic balance in old women before and after hydrotherapy intervention. METHOD: To assess the balance, two tests were used: the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA).The water activities were conducted in shallow water once a week, totaling 15 sessions. The t Student test was applied to compare the previous and after evaluations. RESULTS: A better body balance after the hydrotherapy intervention was observed being statistically significant in both proposed tests (BBS p < 0.01 e POMA p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The hydrotherapy program showed to be effective to the dynamic balance and reducing the risk of falls in older women. Therefore, it is a physiotherapy resource which can be recommended to prevent falls of these people.
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