Recursos fisoterapêuticos aplicados no tratamento de idosos portadores de gonartrose: uma pesquisa documental realizada em uma clínica escola de fisioterapia de São Luís-Maranhão

Abstract

Introduction: With aging, the individual ends up developing loss of functional abilities of the body that are essential for a good functioning of the body, so, elderly people have health conditions and needs more accentuated; studies show that old age is a period of life in which there is a high prevalence of chronic diseases. Among the diseases, gonarthrosis or knee joint disease stands out; this is a rheumatic pathology of cartilaginous denaturation, its main feature is the wear of cartilage. The treatment of this pathology is done through medications and/or surgeries and therapeutic modalities such as physiotherapy, which shows great effectiveness in rehabilitation. Thus, the search for the main physiotherapeutic techniques is of paramount importance for the development and improvement of the patient. Objectives: This research project analyzed the main physiotherapeutic techniques used in the treatment of gonarthrosis in the elderly. Methods: This was a documentary analysis research, with access to primary sources of medical records of patients who received treatment at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the Centro Universitário Dom Bosco - UNDB. The data used were the tests such as the Timed Up and Go test (TUG); sex; goniometry; Perimetry; Body Mass Index (BMI); degree of muscle strength; treatments performed and evolutions. Results: Although electrofotetermotherapy did not have significant results, kinesiotherapy together with gait training, balance and aerobic exercises resulted in positive results in clinical and functional improvement, overlapping the primary failures and with improvement of pain, improvement of Range of Motion (ROM); strength and functionality.