HEALTH BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OLDER PATIENTS
Keywords:
physical activity, geriatrics, benefitsAbstract
Aging is a process who leads to various diseases. The number of elderly people in the world is increasing. The rapid ageing of the population represents a significant public health burden. It predicts that the number of adults aged ≥ 65 will double to ~1. 5 billion in 2050. Functional independence and independent lifestyles are challenging in older individuals. Aging and comorbidities worsen the effectiveness of the balance system in the elderly, leading to weakening of stability and to falls and injuries. These, in turn, lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of disease and mortality. Lack of physical activity is a global health problem not only in geriatric patients. It is ranked as the fourth leading behavioral risk factor for mortality. The World Health Organization recommends that adults have 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of intense physical activity per week, minimizing time spent in a sedentary lifestyle. Physical activity can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases: coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, obesity, depression and dementia. Physical activity promotes well-being and quality of life, positively affects mental health. The aim of this study is to present the benefit of physical activity in adult patients. Conclusion: Physical activity in elderly patients may help preserve functional independence and improve quality of life. The use of kinesitherapy reduces the fear of walking, climbing stairs and falling and is a good method of prevention.
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