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FEIJO, Franco et al. Evaluación de adultos mayores con tests funcionales y de marcha. Educ. fís. cienc. [online]. 2018, vol.20, n.3, pp.5-6. ISSN 2314-2561.  http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24215/23142561e054.

Autonomy and independency are reduced by the ageing. Physical activity improves muscle strength, flexibility, and self-select walking speed. Objectives: To compare the results of physical characteristics, functional tests and walking tests between sedentary and active lifestyle elderly groups. Methodology: two elderly groups were assessed, both with 13 participants. The level of activity was self-reported, through five functional tests and two walking tests. Results: the active group presented greater abdominal circumference and waist-hip index. No differences were found for the functional and gait tests between the two groups. Differences intra-group were found with different equations: the Enright & Sherrill equation, 1998 and Troosters, Gosselink & Decramer, 1999 for the two groups; for the Enright equation, 2003 for the sedentary group. Conclusions: Only two physical parameters showed difference between the groups. The intensity of physical activity should be systematic and monitored to achieve the results and benefits of an active lifestyle.

Palabras clave : Ageing; Functional evaluation; Self-select walking speed; Physical activity.

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