Impact of motor control exercises on postural alterations in the elderly
As people age, it is common for them to experience changes in posture due to factors such as decreased muscle mass, joint degeneration, poor postural habits and/or the effects of chronic diseases. For this reason, the application of physiotherapy treatment is essential to improve their quality of life and postural condition, to avoid complications, especially in their lifestyle. For this reason, the present research is intended to analyze motor control in the rehabilitation process of postural alterations in the elderly of physiotherapy in postural alterations in older adults. For this, a qualitative research approach is used, since through this approach the intrinsic characteristics of the research topic can be analyzed, as well as through the systematic method of research to reach reliable conclusions, through the realization of a complete synthesis. As a main finding, it is found that physiotherapy is essential to address postural alterations in older adults. Through a comprehensive approach that includes exercises, education, and manual therapy, physical therapists can help improve patients’ quality of life, reduce pain, and prevent further complications.
Authors
- Sonia Alexandra Álvarez Carrión (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9439-2257)
- Jorge Moisés Kroll do Prado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7287-8133)
- Natalya Alexandra Gordon Mera
Publication Details
- Journal
- South Eastern European Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.4327
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00