Valoración robótica isocinética para un envejecimiento activo.

Abstract

The aging of the population is a global phenomenon that presents significant challenges for today's society. In this context, muscle strength plays a determining role, given that the constant deterioration of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, can have negative consequences on health and well-being. of this demographic group. Objective: To determine the physical and functional condition according to the physical performance of older adults with active aging who attend the Fisiocare Rehabilitation Center. Materials and methods: Quantitative approach, descriptive scope and non-experimental design, with 77 older adults of both sexes between 65 and 80 years of age. Results: It is observed that most of the variables do not show statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) between groups of high and low physical performance, in addition, a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was found in the maximum pair of left extension, therefore, high physical performance influences increased levels of maximum extension torque. Conclusion: Based on the results, it is evident that the level of physical performance, both high and low, exerts a specific influence on various variables of isokinetic robotic assessment. It is relevant to highlight the significant variation in the maximum extension torque in the left lower limb, suggesting that older adults with high physical performance may experience significant improvements in their levels of maximum extension torque in this specific area. These findings underscore the importance of considering the differential impact of physical performance on muscle function in older adults and emphasize the need to design intervention strategies aimed at strengthening this population in their pursuit of active and healthy aging.