Lifestyle as a determinant of flexibility in the elderly

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v43i0.88752

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lifestyle, flexibility, old people, exercise

Abstract

The range of motion is important to perform properly in activities of daily living. However, this physical component can be negatively influenced by different aspects, such as lifestyle, aging and gender. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the level of range of motion among institutionalized and physically inactive older adults with physically active, in addition to know how gender can influence it. We compared groups of people older than 65 years, one group was physically active (GA) (n = 54) and the other group was institutionalized and physically inactive older people (GI) (n = 19); and we measured flexibility using the tests from the Senior Fitness Test battery. Our results showed a difference in the flexibility of the upper and lower body for the GA group (p < .001) compared with GI, showing also a gender difference depending on the measured area. We can conclude that it is crucial to include programs of physical exercise to the daily routine of the elderly, as well as to encourage maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle independent of the gender and the geographical environment where they live.

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2022-01-06

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Matos-Duarte, M., Martínez de Haro, V., Sanz Arribas, I., & Berlanga, L. A. (2022). Lifestyle as a determinant of flexibility in the elderly. Retos, 43, 283–289. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v43i0.88752

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Vol. 43 (2022)

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Original Research Article

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Copyright (c) 2021 Michelle Matos-Duarte, Vicente Martínez de Haro, Ismael Sanz Arribas, Luis A. Berlanga

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