Elderly Healthy
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is based on the application of Pilates exercises. The sample consists of 60 elderly women who undergo a randomization and will be divided into two groups - one that will make Pilates
genetics
other
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
65 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For inclusion in the sample, the subject should be female and must be between 65 and 80 years; may not have neurological and/or musculoskeletal disorders that preclude the exercises; can not use any assistive mobility device and must present cognitive state compatible with the education evaluated by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Will be excluded the elderly woman who refuses to participate in the research, have pain complaints, a hypertensive crisis or syncope during the course of training or miss two training sessions planned.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The practice of exercises based on Pilates changes the Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), measured by spirometry in healthy elderly.;The practice of exercises based on Pilates changes the Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP), assessed by Manovacuometry in healthy elderly. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Check the effect of exercises based on Pilates in the ability to generate work, power and endurance of respiratory muscles. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAline Cavalcanti da Fonsêca
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Outcome results
None listed