Self-perception of Health Status and Physical Condition of Elderly People Practitioners of Hydrogymnastics

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The researcher interest in self-perception of health status and physical condition of the elderly is determinant in an increasingly aging society and where one should seek to improve their quality of life.

Detailed Description
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Introduction: The researcher interest in self-perception of health status and physical condition of the elderly is determinant in an increasingly aging society and where one should seek to improve their quality of life. Objective: To study the self-perception of health status and the impact of a physical activity program oriented during 4 months in an elderly population practitioners of hydrogymnastics. Methods: As instruments were used the questionnaire mos short health survey - 36 items version 2 (SF-36), and the battery of Functional Tests Fitness Test. The questionnaires were filled by the elderly with the presence of the investigator and the physical fitness was evaluated following the protocol of proof. The sample was constituted of 83 elderly individuals over 55 years of age. In statistical terms we used a percentage analysis in the questionnaire and in the evaluation of the physical condition after application of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, we used the non-parametric test for two paired variables Wilcoxon.

Official Title
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Self-perception of Health Status and Physical Condition of Elderly People Practitioners of Hydrogymnastics

Conditions
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Physical Disability

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: exercise program hydrogymnastics


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: hydrogymnastics practitioners participants over 55 years of age Exclusion Criteria: -

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Hydrogymnastics<br>Hydrogymnastics Program | Other: exercise program hydrogymnastics<br>* 4 months of practice hydrogymnastics<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-perception of health status | Questionnaire SF-36 | 1 month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muscle strength - Legs | Fit up and sit in the chair | 1 month | 
| Muscle strength - Arms | Arm curl | 1 month | 
| Flexibility - Legs | Sit and reach | 1 month | 
| Flexibility - Arms | Reach behind the back | 1 month | 
| Dynamic balance | Timed up and go | 1 month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Hydrogymnastics, Physical Condition, Physical Activity and Health, Gerontomotricity