Equilíbrio postural, qualidade de vida e funcionalidade de idosos com osteoartrose de joelho

Balance, quality of life of elderly with osteoarthritis

  • isis ostroski UDESC
  • Renata Rosa Sasso
  • Graziela Morgana Silva Tavares
  • Gilmar Moraes Santos
  • Sheila Gemelli de Oliveira

Abstract

Introduction: In aging, there is loss of organ function influenced by several factors. Although considered a natural process, it is challenging to maintain functionality, independence and quality of life of the elderly. Objective: To evaluate postural balance (PB), quality of life (QL) and functional capacity (FC) of the elderly with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Cross-sectional, comparative, descriptive, exploratory study with 27 elderly people, from 60 to 70 years of age, both genders, divided in: group with osteoarthritis (CAG-N=13) and control group (COG-N=14), elderly without osteoarthritis. PB was evaluated through Computer Dynamic Posturography with Sensory Organization Tests (SOT). To evaluate QL the questionnaire World Health Organization Quality of Life abbreviated version (WHOQOL-Bref) was used and for the evaluation of FC, the questionnaire Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) was used. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups with and without osteoarthritis in relation to PB, QL and FC. However, according to bone mass index, it was observed that the CAG was considered grade I obese and the COG was overweight. Conclusion: Elderly people with knee osteoarthritis did not present a reduction in PB, QL and FC.

Published
2024-03-05