dc.creatorRodacki, Andre L. F.
dc.creatorSouza, Ricardo M.
dc.creatorUgrinowitsch, Carlos
dc.creatorCriptopoliski, Fabiano
dc.creatorFowler, Neil E.
dc.date.accessioned2012-10-18T23:11:57Z
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-04T14:46:12Z
dc.date.available2012-10-18T23:11:57Z
dc.date.available2018-07-04T14:46:12Z
dc.date.created2012-10-18T23:11:57Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.identifierMANUAL THERAPY, v.14, n.2, p.167-172, 2009
dc.identifier1356-689X
dc.identifierhttp://producao.usp.br/handle/BDPI/17390
dc.identifier10.1016/j.math.2008.01.006
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2008.01.006
dc.identifier.urihttp://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/1614195
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to analyse the effects of a single stretching exercise session on a number of gait parameters ill elderly participants in all attempt to determine whether these exercises can influence the risk of fall. Fifteen healthy women living in the community Volunteered to participate in the study. A kinematic gait analysis was performed immediately before and after a session of static stretching exercises applied oil hip flexor/extensor muscles. Results showed a significant influence of stretching exercises on a number of gait parameters, which have previously been proposed as fall predictors. Participants showed increased gait velocity, greater step length and reduced double Support time during stance after performing stretching exercises, suggesting improved stability and mobility. Changes around the pelvis (increased anterior-posterior tilt and rotation range of motion) resulting from the stretching exercises were suggested to influence the gait parameters (velocity, step length and double support time). Therefore, stretching exercises were shown to be a promising strategy to facilitate changes in gait parameters related to the risk of fall. Some other gait variables related to the risk of fall remained Unaltered (e.g., toe clearance). The stable pattern of segmental angular velocities was proposed to explain the stability of these unchanged gait variables. The results indicate that stretching exercises, performed oil a regular (daily) basis, result in gait adaptations which can be considered as indicative of reduced fall risk. Other Studies to determine whether regular stretching routines are an effective strategy to reduce the risk of fall are required. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
dc.relationManual Therapy
dc.rightsCopyright CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
dc.rightsrestrictedAccess
dc.subjectRisk of fall
dc.subjectGait
dc.subjectStretching exercises
dc.titleTransient effects of stretching exercises on gait parameters of elderly women
dc.typeArtículos de revistas


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