TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Balance and aerobic capacity of independent elderly: A longitudinal cohort study
JO  - Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia
A1  - Lima, Giovanna A.
A1  - Vilaça, Karla H. C.
A1  - Lima, Nereida K. C.
A1  - Moriguti, Julio C.
A1  - Ferriolli, Eduardo
SP  - 272
EP  - 277
VL  - 15
IS  - 4
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the variation in aerobic capacity and postural balance of independents elderly for a period of three years. METHODS: The aerobic capacity of the volunteers was assessed using a six minutes walk test (6MWT), the postural balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the number of falls was self-reported and physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ - long version). Evaluations undertaken in 2008 were compared to those performed in 2005. RESULTS: There were no differences in balance and number of falls between 2008 and 2005 (p>0.05). There was a decrease in aerobic capacity over time of 52.46±8.4 meters walked. The IPAQ showed an increase in physical activity on the second evaluation (83.3%). CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated that balance, evaluated using BBS did not change in the active independent elderly for a period of three years. However, over the there year period there was a decrease in aerobic capacity evaluated using the 6MWT.<p />  <p>Language: pt</p>
LA  - pt
SN  - 1413-3555
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -