Incapacidade Funcional e Fatores Associados de Idosas Praticantes de Atividade Física Regular: Um Estudo Transversal
Por Aliane Augustinho Castro (Autor), Lucélia Justino Borges (Autor), Giovana Zarpellon Mazo (Autor), Rita Maria dos Santos Puga Barbosa (Autor), Janeisa Frank Virtuoso (Autor), Andreia Pelegrini (Autor).
Resumo
Conducting studies in different regions of the country can help to understand which factors are associated with the functional disability of the elderly, considering that this is an important health indicator and may contribute to interventions in this population, aiming to reduce the risk of future dependence, complication or establishment of chronic diseases and morbidities. This study aimed to verify the factors associated with the functional disability of elderly women participating in a physical activity program in Manaus/AM.
