Beneficios de los programas de ejercicio neuromuscular como medida de prevención de caídas en el adulto mayor. (Revisión Bibliográfica)

Abstract

Physical activity decreases with age and is an indicator of health. The reduction of the motor repertoire, as well as the slowness of the reflexes and the decrease in muscle tone at rest, among other factors, cause incoordination and motor clumsiness. Immobility and inactivity is the best aggravating factor of aging and disability. Taking into account that older adults over the years undergo changes and deterioration in the functional capacities of their body, reducing their physical, psychological and social condition and causing falls that, according to the WHO, is the second world cause of death due to unintentional injuries. Physical exercise has a specific impact on the health benefits of the elderly, preventing diseases and helping to maintain motor independence, preventing falls and their social, emotional and economic benefits. The purpose of this project is to determine the benefits of neuromuscular exercise as a measure of prevention of falls in the elderly, considering the risk factors associated with them. The methodology applied in this research work is a systematic bibliographic review, in which different degree projects, digital journals, scientific articles from different digital bases were investigated, reflected on and valued, such as: Scopus, Medline, Redalyc, Sport Discus, etc. When conducting this type of research, the causes and consequences of this vulnerable group when reaching adulthood were evidenced, to whom it is intended to make known the benefits of performing neuromuscular exercises, to improve the quality of life of the patient. Elderly.