TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Dizziness, physical exercise, falls, and depression in adults and the elderly
JO  - International archives of otorhinolaryngology
A1  - Teixeira, Adriane Ribeiro
A1  - Wender, Mariane Heckmann
A1  - Gonçalves, Andréa Kruger
A1  - Freitas, Cíntia de La Rocha
A1  - dos Santos, Ana Maria Pujol Vieira
A1  - Soldera, Cristina Loureiro Chaves
SP  - 124
EP  - 131
VL  - 20
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1809-9777
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1566304
ID  - ref1
ER  -