A importância da fisioterapia preventiva na redução de quedas em idosos com desequilíbrio na marcha

Abstract

Introduction: Aging is a natural process that occurs progressively, when human beings reach adulthood. As individuals age, they become more vulnerable to the emergence of mobility difficulties, which can lead to a significant loss of their functional capacity. Balance deficits in the elderly are associated, in most cases, with loss of muscle strength. Preventing balance control during walking is a factor that can lead the elderly to preserve their functional mobility Objectives: Thus, the objective of this research is to analyze the importance of preventive physiotherapy as an essential role in maintaining functional capacity to reduce falls in elderly people. Materials and methods: The present work consists of an integrative literature review with a basic, qualitative, exploratory, descriptive nature, based on academic documents (monographs, dissertations, theses and scientific articles published in national and international journals). Results: Maintaining the elderly's motor functions is a crucial aspect of their overall health, and it is the physiotherapist's duty to ensure that this is achieved through preventive physiotherapy. By minimizing the potential pathologies that accompany aging, the elderly can maintain a good quality of life. This involves physical activity, assessments of the daily living environment and identification of potential risks, both inside and outside the home. Conclusion: Given this scenario, the bibliographic analysis identified that the implications of falls go beyond medical issues, as they can also lead to social and psychological ramifications, making them one of the main causes for the elderly. Recognizing the importance of physiotherapy in geriatrics and gerontology is vital to understanding how falls affect the elderly and the need for effective prevention strategies through health programs and rehabilitation treatments.