Recurso fisioterapéutico basado en el Salat en pacientes geriátricos que asisten al Centro Gerontológico Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo.

Abstract

The application of the Salat physiotherapeutic resource in older adults is a task that consists of stretching exercises, divided into several positions in standing, sitting and prostration. The general objective is to demonstrate the effects of the application of the physiotherapeutic resource based on Salat in geriatric patients. The sample chosen was 39 individuals, selected between the ages of 60 and 86 years of age, who regularly attend the Municipal Gerontological Center Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo, in the city of Guayaquil. The methodological design of the study is quantitative approach with explanatory scope, with a longitudinal analysis, since the results obtained were collected at different points in time and twice. The results obtained from the Alusti Test after the application of Salat, indicated an increase in physical condition in the population group, the total score range of 76-90, increased by 20% (very good mobility). Detailing this result, there is an increase in the passive joint limb, in the upper and lower right limb of 18%. The active muscular limb, a 23% increase in the upper limb was also observed, demonstrating improvements in muscle balance. According to the transfers from sitting to standing, it increased to 39% and according to the march there was an increase of 16% autonomously in irregular lands. It is concluded that the application of the physiotherapeutic resource in older adults improves physical condition by improving their joint range, muscle balance, gait and balance.