La Hidroterapia como Método Preventivo ante lesiones Osteomusculares en adultos mayores

Abstract

The research project developed to analyze important aspects of hydrotherapy in older adults as a preventive method that contributes to the mobility and autonomy to improve the quality of life taking as example members “Identity Group We”, Municipal GAD of Ambato, to evaluate the physical condition through a technical assessment of the musculoskeletal and to assess the effects of hydrotherapy as a preventative method. The dimensions discussed in the therapeutic use of water and treatment and; recovery, maintenance of muscles to an age group with ages over 65 years whose previous injury indicator are as tenditis, bursitis, and inflammation being the most common musculoskeletal level. To collect the information a structured knowledge level of hydrotherapy and function test using the Tinetti scale modified to evaluate balance and gait of the elderly questionnaire was executed, since the higher score is considered that there is better functionality while running or in balance, in order to guide the application of hydrotherapy to improve physical mobility, increased strength and endurance of the elderly.