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Determination of somatotype and physical activity level in frailty older adults
Marques,Suélen Gomes dos Santos; Villar,Rodrigo; Marcon,Liliane de Faria; João,Gustavo Allegretti; Rica,Roberta Luksevicius; Bocalini,Danilo SalesAbstract Aim: To determine the somatotype profile and level of physical activity in older adults. Methods: Seventy-two older adults were divided into two groups: frail (F = 33) and non-frail (NF = 39). Frailty status was determined using the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), somatotype using the Heath and Carter method, and physical activity by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: S...
Relationship between respiratory muscle strength and grip strength in instituti...
Marcon,Liliane de Faria; Melo,Ruth Caldeira de; Júnior,Francisco Luciano Pontes<p><b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To evaluate the relationship between respiratory muscle strength and grip strength in institutionalized and communitydwelling older adults.<br> <b>METHODS:</b> This convenience sampled cross-sectional study had 64 voluntary participants with a good general health status and without limiting chronic diseases: 33 were institutionalized and 31 lived in the community. Maximal inspiratory pressu...