Programa de yoga para mejorar el equilibrio y la flexibilidad en el adulto mayor de la fundación EMTEL, centro vida sur en Popayán Colombia / oga program to improve balance and flexibility in the older adult of the EMTEL foundation, south life center in Popayan Colombia
Horiz. enferm
; 32(1): 15-27, 2021. tab, ilus
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RESUMEN
OBJETIVO:
Determinar la efectividad de un programa de yoga sobre la flexibilidad y el equilibrio de la población adulta mayor de la fundación EMTEL, centro vida sur de Popayán Colombia.METODOLOGÍA:
Estudio de Enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño cuasi-experimental, de corte longitudinal y de tipo prospectivo. El estudio se realizó con 18 adultos mayores a quienes se evaluó la flexibilidad y el equilibrio antes y después del programa de yoga ejecutado durante 10 semanas. Para el análisis de datos se utilizó SPSS 23.0. Se aplicó estadística descriptiva e inferencial por medio de las pruebas de Wilcoxon y t-students según resultado de la prueba de normalidad Shapiro Wilks.RESULTADOS:
Las pruebas que demostraron significancia estadística fueron chair-sit and reach-test (p=0.005) y foot up-and-go test (p=0,000).CONCLUSIÓN:
Este estudio comprobó que el programa de yoga es efectivo para la mejora de la flexibilidad del miembro inferior y el equilibrio dinámico, permitiendo un mejoramiento en la funcionalidad del adulto mayor.ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The eldest adult is a vulnerable population whose functionalityis affected, largely by the aging process and lifestyles, so it is necessary to generate programs that improve the physical condition of this population, such as yoga.OBJECTIVE:
To determine the effectiveness of a yoga program on the flexibility and balance of the eldest adult population of the Foundation of the Telecommunications Company of Popayán Centro Vida Sur, Colombia.METHODOLOGY:
Study of quantitative approach, quasi-experimental design, longitudinal cutting and prospective type. The study universe consisted of 86 older adults, of whom a non-probablist sample was determined at convenience with 18 older adults who were assessed for flexibility and balance before and after the yoga program executed for 10 weeks. SPSS 23.0 was used for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied through Wilcoxon and t-students tests as a result of the Shapiro Wilks normality test.RESULTS:
Tests that demonstrated statistical significance were chair-sit and reach-test (p=0.005) and foot up-and-go test (p=0.000).CONCLUSION:
It was found in the study that the yoga program is effective for improving lower limb flexibility and dynamic balance, allowing an improvement in the functionality of the older adult.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
BDENF
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LILACS
Main subject:
Yoga
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Postural Balance
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Exercise Therapy
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Colombia
Language:
Es
Journal:
Horiz. enferm
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia