Analisar o perfil de saúde de mulheres idosas do programa saúde em movimento da universidade federal do Ceará

Abstract

Currently, with the growth of the elderly population, the development of chronic-degenerative diseases has also increased, as these are related to aging, poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. Trying to change these statistics, the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, through the Physical Education Course, created an extension program, Programa Saúde em Movimento, aimed at promoting health and benefiting the community in general. Knowing the benefits of regular physical exercise, the objective of the study was to analyze the health profile of elderly women participating in this Program. A cross-sectional study was carried out, where body composition (BMI and Waist-to-Hip ratio) were measured; Cardiorespiratory capacity, through the 6MWT; Muscle strength of upper and lower limbs (Chair Sit and Lift Test and Arm Flexion Test); Flexibility of upper and lower limbs (Reach Back Test and Reach Foot Test). Results: with regard to body composition, 58.7% of the women were overweight, and all had a very high WHR, 74% of the women were classified as poor cardiorespiratory fitness, and 66.5% of the women presented from Good to Good Strength of upper and lower limbs, and in the variable flexibility, the result was unsatisfactory, with 66.3% of the women classified as weak. Conclusion: The practice of regular physical exercises has positive results and in the improvement in the health condition of the elderly person. Systematized and planned training for older women can be effective in their autonomy and independence, maintaining their health and better quality of life.