The influence of a protocol of aquatic exercises in postural control of obese elderly

[摘要] Aging is associated with several changes in the life style and body composition of the elderly population. Mainly, the loss of balance might reduce the independence. In addition, this condition can be intensified due obesity.1,2 Furthermore, changes in body composition is connected with aging, including muscle tissue reduction and increase of the fat tissue, especially in the lower limbs.1,3,4 The association between aging and obesity negatively influence visual acuity, muscle strength, processing and nerve conduction, tactile sensitivity causing a reduction in functional capacity, losses in balance control, and increase the risk for falls.1,3,4 Thus, the maintenance of body balance in standing position for the obese elderly is challenging task, which requires a complex integration of multiple systems, responsible for maintaining the projection of the center of gravity of the subject on the support base.5

[学科分类] 药学