ACTIVIDADES FÍSICAS-RECREATIVAS PARA EL MEJORAMIENTO DE SALUD (PREVENCIÓN DE LESIONES OSTEOARTICULARES) EN ADULTOS MAYORES

Abstract

The health of the human being and physical exercise are closely related, this point should mean an important guide in the elderly, due to the recurrence of osteoarticular injuries to which they are most prone. The present investigative work has the purpose of elaborating a program of physical-recreational activities to promote the prevention of osteoarticular injuries in the elderly in the Guillermina Loor Gerontological Center of Portoviejo city. The research maintains a mixed approach, is oriented on the experiences of the participants and their level of satisfaction with the program of activities, the study is longitudinal and field. The used instruments include validated tests such as the Tinetti and Flexitest scale that allowed to know the initial state of the physical condition of the elderly, these tests assess strength, flexibility, and mobility, the questionnaire was also included in the model of an interview with the directors of the center gerontological. The results of the tests revealed the condition of the participants as well as the most recurrent osteoarticular injuries. These inputs were used to develop a plan of activities aimed especially at preventing this type of injury in a sector of the population that is still underserved. The physical and recreational activities plan was submitted to the evaluation of the experts who agreed on its relevance to be applied when sanitary conditions allow it, in perspective, it was known that elderly people perform some unsystematic physical activities and are not directed to the prevention of osteoarticular injuries