Multicomponent Exercise in the Functionality of the Elderly in the Community

Multicomponent Exercise in the Functionality of the Elderly in the Community

Evaluate the results of the implementation of a multicomponent exercise program (16 weeks) for elder community dwelling population on their functionality (via cognitive, balance and mobility status).

A quasi-experimental study, of the pre-test-post-test type, with a sample for convenience from in a cohort of elderly community dwelling people, carried out between 2009 and 2011. The general objective is to verify the impact of a physical exercise program organized in classes, under the supervision of physiotherapists.The specific objectives are to analyze the effect after 8 and 16 weeks, on the functionality of the elderly person, discriminating three conditions: cognitive state, balance and functional mobility.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be supported by day centers or collective residences linked to the "Project + City",
• not having regular exercise habits,
• ability to walk (with or without assistance).

Exclusion Criteria:

• not being collaborative,
• missing the classes three times.