A influência do Método Pilates sobre a capacidade funcional, a qualidade de vida e a remodelação óssea em mulheres idosas

• Ano de defesa: 2014
• Autor(a) principal: Sabatini, Nathalia Regina [UNESP]
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Tipo de acesso: Acesso aberto
• Idioma: por
• Instituição de defesa: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
• Palavras-chave em Português: Pilates, Método; Envelhecimento; Mulheres idosas - Doenças; Ossos - Doenças; Osteoporose; Exercícios físicos
• Link de acesso: http://hdl.handle.net/11449/113876

Introduction: Aging is accompanied by a series of physical-emotional changes that have profound impact on individuals’ life. Among these changes we highlight the chronic degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis. The osteoporosis, and its resulting fractures, with high frequency and morbidity, represents a public health problem in several countries, including Brazil. The problem is particularly relevant in women, considering the additional changes observed with the advent of menopause. Physical activity is recognized as a therapeutic tool in these cases, both physically and psychologically. However, considering the relative weakness of this age group, we must be cautious about the various types of exercises, since they can result in potentially serious injury. In this context, Pilates is shown as a system of dynamic exercises, which aims to work strength and flexibility, which imply a better functional ability. Besides, it is individualized process because allows for greater care and interaction between teacher and student, which could lead to more satisfactory results and lower risk. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate, in a group of elderly women, the effects of a program of physical exercises based on the Pilates method on functional capacity, quality of life and markers of bone turnover. Cases and Methods: This was a longitudinal, prospective study with intervention, with 40 females, aged 60 or older, enrolled in the Open University of the Third Age of the University of the Sacred Heart (UATI / USC), in Bauru, São Paulo. Two groups of women, one undergoing an exercise program based on Pilates (PEBMP; Pilates group) and other doesn’t, called Control group, were compared before and after application of PEBMB, as the parameters related to functional capacity, quality of life and markers of bone turnover. Functional capacity was assessed by tests of flexibility (sit and reach test) muscle strenght ...