Introduction : Chronic low back pain is defined as a painful disorder located between the first and the fifth lumbar vertebra and it is considered to be an important public health problem. In Brazil, approximately 10 million people are disabled as a result of this condition. Objective : To assess pain intensity and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain before and after application of the Isostreching method. Case studies and methods : In this randomized, controlled experimental trial, 14 female individuals with chronic low back pain, aged 45-60 years, divided into control group (CG) and experimental group (EG), with 7 individuals each, twelve 45-minute sessions were held, in which 9 postures of Isostreching method were carried out in the experimental group. The control group did not undergo intervention. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the visual analogue pain scale (VAS) and the Oswestry disability questionnaire were used before and after the study period in both groups. Results : The assessment of pain and disability in the pre-evaluation period showed no statistically significant difference, whereas scores of pain and disability in the post-evaluation period between the two groups showed a statistically significant difference. The CG also showed no statistical difference for the VAS and Oswestry scores between the pre- and post-evaluation periods, in which it was observed an increase in the pain and disability mean scores between those periods and the experimental group showed significant difference between the scores obtained in these two different periods, before and after collection. Conclusion : it is suggested that the method was effective for the group studied and proved to be suitable for the treatment of chronic low back pain.
Resumo: À medida que a idade cronológica aumenta, as pessoas se tornam menos ativas, reduzindo assim suas capacidades funcionais (CF). Para os idosos, a CF representa um potencial de decisão e atuação em suas vidas, uma vez que a falta de autonomia e independência gera uma grande vulnerabilidade deste indivíduo comprometendo o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida (QV). O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o programa de exercícios aquáticos na qualidade de vida e capacidade funcional das idosas da UNATI PUC Goiás. Este estudo caracteriza-se por ser analítico quase experimental longitudinal, no qual a população inicial foi composta de 30 idosas, finalizando 16 dentro dos critérios de inclusão. A avaliação da QV foi realizada por meio do questionário WHOQOL-Bref e para avaliação da capacidade funcional (CF) foi utilizado o teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6'). As coletas de dados foram realizadas na Clínica Escola Vida da PUC Goiás por um período de três meses. As comparações pré e pós-intervenção foram realizadas pelo teste T-pareado. Estatística realizada no SPSS versão 20.0 adotando significância com valor de p≤0,05 e a normalidade dos dados foi testada por meio do teste de Shapiro-Wilk. Foi encontrada diferença estatística significante na comparação entre o pré e pós do TC6' (p< 0,001) e na QV nos domínios psicológico (p 0,044), ambiental (p 0,038) e geral (p 0,011). Palavras-chave: Qualidade de vida. Idoso. Exercícios Aquáticos. Capacidade Funcional.Abstract: As chronological age increases, people become less active, thus reducing their functional abilities (CF). For the elderly, CF represents a potential decision and action in their lives, since the lack of autonomy and independence creates a great vulnerability of this individual compromising well-being and quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the aquatic exercise program in the quality of life and functional capacity of the elderly of UNATI PUC Goiás. This study is characterized by being almost experimental longitudinal, in which the initial population was composed of 30 elderly women, finishing 16 within the inclusion criteria. The QoL was assessed using the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) was used to assess functional capacity (FC). Data collection was performed at the Life School Clinic of PUC Goiás for a period of three months. Pre-and post-intervention comparisons were performed using the paired T-test. Statistic performed in SPSS version 20.0 adopting significance with value of p≤0.05 and the normality of the data was tested through the Shapiro-Wilk test. A significant statistical difference was found in the comparison between pre and post TC6 '(p <0.001) and QoL in the psychological (p 0.044), environmental (p 0,038) and general (p 0,011) domains.
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