Abstract

LOPEZ ALVAREZ, Mercedes; TORRES GARCIA, Caridad; MADERA DIAZ, José A  and  CRESPO HIDALGO, Sonia. Effectiveness of physical exercise in longevity.  “Hermanos Cruz” Outpatient Clinic. Pinar del Río, 2003. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2005, vol.9, n.2, pp.52-61. ISSN 1561-3194.

Physical exercise can help not only to achieve and maintain a complete physical, mental and social wellbeing but also to enjoy a healthy fully life. A research aimed at assessing the effectiveness of physical exercises in the elderly was conducted with 56 old people registered in the Circle of the Elderly belonging to Doctor's Offices (No. 42, 68, 71) at Hermanos Cruz Outpatient Clinic in Pinar del Río during October to December 2004. The variables analyzed were: age, sex, length of time in practicing exercises, usefulness, level of satisfaction and health and the role of family nurses in the activity, 40 female patients (71.42 %) represented the study group prevailing 60 to 64 years old (32) 51.14 % and 32 (55.35 %) were practicing physical exercises during 3 to 5 years. The support and care of the family nurse were considered of a great importance achieving a general wellbeing in the 100% of the cases.

Keywords : PHYSICAL EXCERSICE; THE ELDERLY.

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