Benefícios do exercício físico na prevenção de quedas em idosos

Abstract

Adopting an active lifestyle provides a lot of health benefits, as it is considered a key element to improve the quality of life and functional independence of the elderly. The longevity achieved with the advent of new technologies is a boon. There must be considered, however, the consequences that relate to aging. The Sistema Único de Saúde - Brazilian public health system - demands a greater complexity in their care and a growing number of experts to serve this public with such peculiar characteristics. This study aims to examine, through narrative review, the benefits of physical activity in preventing falls in older adults. To do so, articles, publications, and institutional documents that deal with the issue were analyzed. The pieces of work emphasize that regular physical exercise contributes significantly to the physical and biopsychosocial beneficial effect in the elderly.