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Introdução: As quedas estão associadas à morbilidade e mortalidade em idosos. O objetivo
desta revisão sistemática da literatura,foi identificar, descrever e analisar o efeito do
exercício físico na redução do risco de quedas em idosos, na comunidade.
Metodologia: Realizou-se uma cuidadosa pesquisa nas bases de dados Medline/Pubmed e
B-on com os seguintes descritores: “acidental falls”,“aged”, “exercise“. Foram encontrados
97 artigos e, após leitura dos abstracts, e aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão,
restaram cinco, que fizeram parte da análise final. Todos os artigos incluídos avaliaram
indivíduos a partir de 65 anos de idade, submetidos a programas de prevenção de quedas,
incluindo exercício físico.
Resultados:Os resultados sugerem que o exercício físico é uma estratégia efectiva de
redução do risco de quedas. Entre os principais componentes de cada programa, houve
predominância de exercícios de fortalecimento muscular, treino de equilíbrio estático e
dinâmico e exercícios de coordenação e flexibilidade. Os estudos não apresentaram dados
suficientemente esclarecedores em relação á frequência, duração e intensidade das
sessões de exercício físico.
Conclusão: O exercício físico pode ser determinante na prevenção de quedas em idosos na
comunidade, no entanto, é necessário mais investigação na área. É também necessário que
os investigadores apresentem com mais clareza alguns aspectos metodológicos dos seus
trabalhos, de forma a permitir a sua reprodução e a comparação dos seus resultados.
Palavras-chave: Quedas; Idosos; Exercício.
ABSTRACT Introduction: Falls are associated with morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The main goal of this systematic review was to identify, describe and analyze the effect of exercise on reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. Methodology: We conducted a careful search in the Medline / Pubmed and B-on data bases, with the following descriptors: "accidental falls", "aged", "exercise". We found 97 articles and after reading the abstracts, and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, left five articles that took part in the final analysis. All the articles included individuals aged 65 years or more submitted to falls prevention programs, including exercise. Results: The results suggest that exercise is one effective strategy for reducing the risk of falls. Relate to the main components of each program, there was a predominance of muscle strengthening exercises, training for static and dynamic balance and coordination exercises and flexibility. The studies did not present sufficient clarification regarding the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise sessions. Conclusion: Physical exercise can be crucial in the prevention of falls in the elderly in the community, however, more research is needed in the area, and the studies must show more clearly some methodological aspects that allow replication and comparison of their results. Keywords: Falls, Aged, Exercise.
ABSTRACT Introduction: Falls are associated with morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The main goal of this systematic review was to identify, describe and analyze the effect of exercise on reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. Methodology: We conducted a careful search in the Medline / Pubmed and B-on data bases, with the following descriptors: "accidental falls", "aged", "exercise". We found 97 articles and after reading the abstracts, and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, left five articles that took part in the final analysis. All the articles included individuals aged 65 years or more submitted to falls prevention programs, including exercise. Results: The results suggest that exercise is one effective strategy for reducing the risk of falls. Relate to the main components of each program, there was a predominance of muscle strengthening exercises, training for static and dynamic balance and coordination exercises and flexibility. The studies did not present sufficient clarification regarding the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise sessions. Conclusion: Physical exercise can be crucial in the prevention of falls in the elderly in the community, however, more research is needed in the area, and the studies must show more clearly some methodological aspects that allow replication and comparison of their results. Keywords: Falls, Aged, Exercise.
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Acidentes por quedas Exercício físico Factores de risco Idoso Prevenção de acidentes Revisão Accident prevention Accidental falls Aged Exercise Review Risk factors
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Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Escola Superior de Saúde de Viseu