Prevención de la fragilidad y fortalecimiento de la capacidad funcional a través de la actividad física en adultos mayores de 60 años en el centro de desarrollo comunitario Titos Garzón en la ciudad de Bogotá.

Abstract

The objective of the physical activity intervention was to prevent frailty and strengthen functional capacity through physical exercise in adults over 60 years of age at the Titos Garzón Community Development Center, the population was 33 older adults, of whom when applying the subsequent tests was reduced to 20 due to adverse circumstances. A screening was applied with questions to know the state of health and physical condition such as PAR-Q & YOU, also, to identify fragility and functional capacity, reduced battery was applied for the assessment of physical performance with balance test, speed test of the gait, test getting up from the chair. On the other hand, walking speed in 6 meters, test of getting up and walking to determine fragility and assessment of the risk of falls. The results showed that at least 70% of the population had an improvement in seconds of each one of the tests, therefore, there was a strengthening of the functional capacity and a decrease in frailty, the participation was always active and always healthy aging was emphasized through the practice of physical activity.