O treinamento funcional e suas melhorias na mobilidade do indivíduo na fase do envelhecimento

Abstract

Summary: The loss of mobility in the aging phase is a major health problem in the daily life of any elderly person, and can result in fractures, falls, bruises, causing trauma due to the fear of falling. Objective: To analyze the qualities of functional training for improving mobility in the elderly. Methodology: Bibliographic research, of a qualitative nature, analyzing studies carried out with elderly people in the midst of functional training in search of an improvement in mobility, with publications from the last ten years. Results: The loss of mobility in the aging phase is a major health problem in the daily life of any elderly person, which can result in fractures, falls, bruises, causing trauma due to the fear of falling. We noticed that through functional training, several positive effects brought about an improvement in the quality of life, having considerable appeal in the day to day with the strengthening of the joints and thus observing the risks of falls, injuries, domestic accidents and also psychological ones. Final considerations: We conclude that, with adequate training, bringing simple functional training sessions to the most complex ones, there can be several benefits in the health of the population during the aging phase and according to the selected articles, functional training, accompanied of a qualified physical education professional, can provide the elderly with several improvements in daily movements with a significant improvement in the motor part. Keywords: Functional Training, Mobility, Aging Phase