Effects Of A Physical Exercise Program To Improve The Level Of Independence In Elderly: 2002 Board# 15 June 1 2: 00 PM-3: 30 PM

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PURPOSE: Previous studies showed that some older adults can carry out basic activities of daily living (BADL) independently, but with some difficulty generating daily problems in their community and their home. However, little is known about implement exercise programs in elderly population. The aim of this study was to investigat the effect of a physical exercise program on the level of independence in the elderly population. METHODS: This study involved a total of 52 elderly participants between 62 and 89 years of age (71.2% female) who attended to Comprehensive Care Center Senior Adult from Ecuador. Participants were randomized into a control group (CG, n= 36) and experimental group (EG, n= 36), which performed a physical exercise program (3 months; 3 days per week/45 minutes per session). The assessment to determine the level of independence was carried out through validated BARTHEL test …

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2017

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