Terapia Física

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    “Perfil epidemiológico de los estudiantes de la carrera de cultura física y pedagogía de la actividad física y el deporte de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato”
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Terapia Física, 2020-03-01) Albuja Torres, Alisson Michelle; Cobo Sevilla, Verónica de los ÁngelesLcda. Msc.
    The objective of this research was to identify the prevalent musculoskeletal disorders of the students of the Physical Culture and Sports Activity Pedagogy Race, it should be noted that the proper practice of physical activity can modify the level of risk of injury Musculoskeletal in people undergoing continuous stress such as university students, it is important to understand the epidemiological behavior that exists in this population to determine what physical problems are developing or are already established, generating interest in preventive and therapeutic interventions. For what was proposed, analyze the epidemiological profile of the students; performing an anamnesis, physical evaluation, manual tests and assessments according to need which consists of filling out questionnaires (Oswestry, SF36, global questionnaire on physical activity), used internationally with great reliability and validity to reach an effective diagnosis. Data were collected through surveys and scales, the evaluation was also carried out on the participants at a certain time. The results revealed that the majority of students had good physical constitution; the majority had no pathological history and presented spinal, knee and ankle injuries; In the specific assessments, the participants presented lumbar instability and low back pain, ligament distension and patellar tendonitis, sprained ankle and unstable ankle since most do not have adequate physical conditioning, undergoing forced exercise. Concluding that students regularly do physical activity, their discomfort to most does not prevent them from performing their activities and feels generally healthy.
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    Programa Vivifrail para disminuir el riesgo de caídas en el adulto mayor
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Fisioterapia, 2022-09-01) Fuentes Narváez, Layeli Vanessa; Robalino Morales, Gabriela Estefanía, Lcda. Mg.
    First of all, it is important to take into account that physical activity is essential, especially in older adults, since, thanks to physical activity it is possible to achieve a healthy old age and quality of life, it should be noted that its main objective is to increase longevity and at the same time obtain an improvement in the quality of life of the older adult, in the same way, it helps to preserve muscle strength, cognitive function, reduces anxiety, depression and increases self-esteem. Likewise, it is important to perform physical activities, which help to reduce the risks of chronic diseases, mainly vascular diseases. Physical condition is associated with physical exercise, which will be structured, planned, repetitive and individual, it can be noted that older adults should perform physical activity as long as possible to improve their physical condition. We can add that falls are considered a geriatric syndrome produced by multiple factors, for this reason it is considered a complication in public health causing physical, social and psychological sequelae. Objective: to apply the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. Materials and methods: the present study has a quantitative, prospective, cross-sectional research approach, with intervention, this research is supported by evidence that is oriented towards the description of the problem to xvii be studied, this research was carried out in the "Asociación de Adultos Mayores de Atahualpa" and 32 male and female older adults participated. Results: The application of the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly showed a favorable change in the functional and physical condition of the elderly.