The aim of the study was to identify the multifactorial impact of various levels of physical exercise on wellbeing in this age group with a focus on the quality of life on the physical, mental and social level. The aim of the study was to identify the multifactorial impact of various levels of physical exercise on wellbeing in this age group with a focus on the quality of life on the physical, mental and social level.
The multifactoriality of the approach consisted of scientific monitoring of circadian rhythms, the quantification of postural stability and an assessment of the quality of life and physical activity.
Quantification of the assessed data was conducted using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (short form) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Accelerometery was used to assess the quality of sleep as well as overall physical activity. Portable posturography was used to assess postural control and balance.
The statistical assessment of the various data showed significant results in the level of perceived quality of life in the psychological domain among older adults with a higher level of physical activity, correlating with better quality of sleep and perceived overall physical health.
The results of the study indicate that even moderate physical activity in the older population has multifactorial benefits that increase the overall wellbeing and independence of people of a higher age in the Czech Republic.
In order to increase the wellbeing of the aging population in all aspects, including prevention of falls, promoting independence through maintaining the highest level of mobility possible, increasing the overall quality of sleep and life, facilitating the prevention of functional decline, as well as taking into consideration psycho-social aspects, it is necessary to include on the interdisciplinary team a physiotherapist with a patient-centred holistic approach.
In order to increase the wellbeing of the aging population in all aspects, including prevention of falls, promoting independence through maintaining the highest level of mobility possible, increasing the overall quality of sleep and life, facilitating the prevention of functional decline, as well as taking into consideration psycho-social aspects, it is necessary to include on the interdisciplinary team a physiotherapist with a patient-centred holistic approach.
The general outlines for healthy aging should vigorously encourage older adults to consult physiotherapists to have the proper guidelines for safe physical activity.
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