PReGe in Outdoor Fitness Parks

Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults: Revitalization and Postural Balance in Outdoor Fitness Parks

Older people have been one of the most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the virus have affected the lifestyle of older people, which have reduced their level of physical activity. A sedentary lifestyle has negative health consequences, such as increased frailty and decreased functional capacity. The aim of the study is to apply a program of therapeutic exercise in outdoor fitness parks to prevent the complications of sedentary lifestyle. Community-dwelling older adults belonging will participate in an outdoor program to keep security measures and prevent contagion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• People over 60 year who decide to participate voluntarily.
• Acceptance of Informed Consent.
• Municipal registration in Salamanca.
• Responsible declaration of good health.
• Absence of symptoms compatible with Covid-19.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of absolute or relative contraindications to physical exercise.
• Presence of serious balance limitations, such as severe neurological, visual or musculoskeletal disorders.
• Presence of difficulties to carry out the tests of the Initial Assessment.
• Participate in another physical activity program.
• Incidents or pathologies suffered during the intervention that interfere with the study.