A importância da intervenção fisioterapêutica no tratamento do idoso com sarcopenia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: With the increase in longevity, the number of elderly people has grown exponentially, contributing to the appearance of syndromes where sarcopenia stands out, which directly affects the muscle strength of the elderly, which generates loss of muscle mass, strength and function. OBJECTIVE: This work had the aim to assess in the literature the importance of physical therapy treatment in elderly patients with sarcopenia. METHODOLOGY: Through a literature review in the Scielo, Medline, Pubmed , LILACS databases. The initial search resulted in 47 articles and, after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulted in a final sample of 19 articles. RESULT AND DISCUSSION: It was possible to conclude that physical therapy treatment in sarcopenia is essential and extremely necessary for improvement and prevention of sarcopenia in these individuals. Physiotherapy should intervene with the use of physiotherapeutic resources through resistance training, especially with resistance exercise, which has been shown to be very effective in the treatment and improvement of muscle strength, mass gain and functional capacity, in order to promote a better quality of life of the elderly, which is a determining factor for adequate longevity. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Physical therapy works in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the elderly, using means such as coordination, balance and physical exercise training.