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

Abstract

Introduction: Salat is an Arabic ritual consisting of standing, sitting and prostration positions that would be suitable for use in older adults due to its emotional, cardiovascular and myoarticular benefits. Objective: Demonstrate the benefits of the application of the physiotherapeutic resource based on Salat in geriatric patients at the Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo Municipal Gerontological Center during October 2019 to February 2020. Material and methods: The research corresponds to an observational, descriptive crosssectional design. The instruments used to collect information were the thoracic expansion test, goniometry test and the Alusti test. Results: The sample consisted of 39 patients; there is a higher prevalence of women with 85%. The Alusti test was applied prior to the Salat recourse, obtaining scores of 2 in passive muscle mobility, 5 in active muscle mobility, 5 in transfer from sitting to standing, score of 25 in gait, 4 in tandem and monopodal support; After applying the programmed sessions, passive limb mobility increased by 18%, muscle power increased by 20%, easier transfers, better balance and the scores were favorable in the Alusti test. Conclusion: The application of the physiotherapeutic resource based on Salat in the elderly improves their physical condition, giving them greater autonomy and independence.