@article{ref1,
title="Dizziness, physical exercise, falls, and depression in adults and the elderly",
journal="International archives of otorhinolaryngology",
year="2016",
author="Teixeira, Adriane Ribeiro and Wender, Mariane Heckmann and Gonçalves, Andréa Kruger and Freitas, Cíntia de La Rocha and dos Santos, Ana Maria Pujol Vieira and Soldera, Cristina Loureiro Chaves",
volume="20",
number="2",
pages="124-131",
abstract="Introduction Dizziness is a symptom that can lead to falls, which, in turn, undermine onés independence and autonomy, leading to several comorbidities. The practice of physical exercise, however, can help prevent falls. <br><br>OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to confirm the association between physical exercise, dizziness, probability of falling, and depressive symptoms in a group of middle-aged adults and seniors. <br><br>METHODS The authors evaluated subjects based on history, the Geriatric Depression Scale, and functional reach test. <br><br>RESULTS The sample consisted of 90 individuals with a mean age of 69.3 ± 6.8 years. The authors found that 37.8% had been practicing exercise, 33.7% had depressive symptoms, and their probability of falling was above average in the functional reach test. <br><br>CONCLUSION The results of this study indicated an association between dizziness, exercise practice and depressive symptoms, indicating that physical activity is a beneficial factor for the aging population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1809-9777",
doi="10.1055/s-0035-1566304",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1566304"
}