Ejercicios de fortalecimiento de bajo impacto en adultos mayores que presentan Síndrome de Fragilidad en el Centro Gerontológico Municipal Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo, periodo de octubre 2019 a febrero 2020.

Abstract

Fragility syndrome is a relevant geriatric problem, which is identified by homeostatic loss and resistance to stressors, caused by physical deterioration and physiological decline, which increases the possibility of suffering falls, deterioration of health, of undergoing prolonged treatments and mortality. Objective: To determine the benefits of applying low impact strengthening exercises in older adults with the fragility syndrome of the Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo Municipal Gerontological Center. Methodology: It presents a quantitative approach, of descriptive - explanatory scope and non-experimental design, of longitudinal cut. Older adults were evaluated through the application of the Linda Fried scale in order to identify older adults with fragility syndrome and thus implement a low impact strengthening exercise plan. Sample: A population of 88 older adults with a sample 52 people from 60 to 85 years old. Results: The evaluation of the fragility syndrome according to the Linda Fried scale indicates that 3 to 5 criteria are met, representing 100% of fragile adults and after the application of our exercise plan is reduced to 38% of older adults fragile and 62% pre fragile. Recommendations: According to the final evaluation, the importance of continuing with the exercise plan applied is determined, since they have a guide with all the detailed activities to increase your hours of physical activity.