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[Effect of a physiotherapy exercise program on physical performance in institutionalized elderly].

Mariana Chávez-Pantoja¹, Mariella López-Mendoza², Percy Mayta-Tristán³

¹Escuela de Terapia Física, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Villa (Chorrillos), Lima, Perú.

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Summary

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Physiotherapy exercises significantly improved physical performance in institutionalized older adults. This program enhanced balance, strength, and gait, suggesting its value for elderly care centers.

Keywords:

Actividad motora Anciano Elderly Exercise therapy Motor activity Terapia por ejercicio

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Institutionalized older adults often experience physical decline.
Maintaining physical function is crucial for independence and quality of life in the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a structured physiotherapy exercise program on the physical performance of institutionalized elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

A quasi-experimental study involving 45 institutionalized adults over 60 in Lima, Peru.
A 12-week program with 3 weekly 45-minute sessions including warm-up, strengthening, balance, gait, and cool-down.
Physical performance was measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

The intervention group showed a significant improvement in SPPB scores (2.6±1.8) compared to the control group (-1.4±2.0) (P<.001).
Baseline SPPB scores were similar between groups (Intervention: 7.0±1.6 vs. Control: 6.9±1.9).
The study included a control group of 16 participants who did not attend the exercise sessions.

Conclusions:

A physiotherapy exercise program effectively enhances physical performance in institutionalized older adults.
The findings support the implementation of such programs in elderly care facilities to improve functional status.