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FUNORTE, Bionorte, 2(9), p. 82-88, 2020

DOI: 10.47822/2526-6349.2020v9n2p82

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Força e equilíbrio de mulheres idosas com osteoporose praticantes de Pilates

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Abstract

Objective:to evaluate the strength and balance of women over 50 years old, with osteoporosis,Pilates practitioners,in the city of Pirapora -MG. Materials and Methods: it is a descriptive, cross-sectional study, with conveniencesampling, represented by 10 elderly women with osteoporosis,who practice Pilates. Lower limb strength was assessed by means ofthe Sit and Stand test;static balance, byusing the Flamingo Position test;and dynamic balance,withthe Timed Up and Gotest. Results:the Sit and Stand Chair test,with an average of 8.4±2.7 repetitions, indicated “risk zone” for the development of dependence on activities of daily life. In the Flamingo Position test, the most frequent oscillation values were fixed at the “Strong” level,with 4.2±1.4 oscillations in60 seconds, indicating good performance. The Timed Up and Gotest presentedperformances inan average of 12.7±2.4 seconds, indicating “low risk for falls”. Conclusion:elderly women with osteoporosis, Pilates practitioners, presented weakness of the lower limbs but good static and dynamic balance. Even with a low risk of developing falls, they remain in the “risk zone” to develop dependence on daily activities.