Aplicación de técnica de Fallproof en el síndrome de caídas en adultos mayores de 65 a 85 años que acuden al Centro Gerontológico Diurno del cantón Valencia.

Abstract

As older adults suffer physiological changes own of aging are more vulnerable to falls. The aim of the work is to recover the balance, mobility, strength, flexibility and endurance of the older adult using the technique of Fallproof. The working methodology was a pre-experimental, with a mixed approach and a scope explanatory. Assessments were performed pre and post implementation of the technique with the test of Tinetti and the Senior Fitness; which was applied in 40 adults that decided to participate in this project. Resulting in the high risk of fall in 83% which is then reduced to 25%, whose average incidence was 13% increase after the intervention in 23% and finally the low risk of fall is presented in 5% increase then in 53%. The results showed that the increase in the physical condition favorably, where increased the strength of upper limbs in 15.4% and in the lower in 14.3%, The flexibility of upper limbs in -13.1% and in the lower in -1,64%, mobility in 7.2%; and endurance in 86.7%; decreasing the syndrome of falls. It is concluded that the implement of the application this technique improves gradually the balance and mobility, also improved the strength of the upper and lower limbs, flexibility, mobility and endurance; With what is managed to improve the physical condition to enrich the quality of life for older adults.