INFLUENCE OF PILATES® AND WATER GYMNASTICS IN QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTES WITH OSTEOPOROSIS.

Abstract

According to Ministry of Health, Osteoporosis appears as a relevant concern to public health. The influence of physical activity promotes adequate levels of physical and mental health, and improved quality of life. The overall objective of the study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis, compared to three groups: practitioners of the Pilates®, practicing gymnastics and a control group of sedentary people. The SF-36® was applied to evaluate the quality of life of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis. The sample consisted of thirty patients, the groups who practiced physical activities mentioned above had a frequency of two or three times weekly. Was used as a criterion for inclusion in patient diagnosed with osteoporosis, aged 50 to 85 years and practicing Pilates® activities and / or water aerobics for a minimum period of three months. From the data collected, it was found that the Pilates Method ® exerts a greater influence than for water when compared to the control group in improving the quality of life for patients with medical diagnosis of osteoporosis and may be used for physical therapy as an important tool in the treatment this pathology.