Abstract

The aim was to verify the relationship of body balance, according to age and groups of age in elderly women engaged in physical activity. Method130 elderly divided into four age groups: from 60 to 64 years (G1); 65‐69 (G2); 70‐74 (G3); and 75 to 79 (G4). For assessment was used the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), One Leg Stand (OLS) Sit back and Lift 5 times (CS5) and Functional Reach (FR). For statistical analysis, we used Spearman correlation and Kruskal‐Wallis. ResultsThere was a correlation between age and the TUG and AU tests. It showed a statistically significant difference in the TUG between G1 and G4 and for OLS, between G1 and G4 and G2 and G4. Conclusionunger seniors have better performance in balance tests like TUG and OLS.

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