Plan de acondicionamiento físico y funcional, basado en un programa de kinefilaxia, en adultos mayores con diabetes, en el cantón Durán.

Abstract

Elderly with diabetes, physical activity helps maintain controlled blood sugar levels and improve the physical and functional condition, since it gradually diminishes aging product (Colberg et al., 2016); so this research work aims at determining the benefits of the plan preparation physical and functional, based on a program of kinefilaxia, in elderly with diabetes, in the canton of Durán. The research presents a quantitative approach, using a deductive method, with experimental type of explanatory scope and character pre-experimental design; using a sample not probabilistic 40 elderly assessed with functional battery Senior Fitness Test and the Test of Barthel scale. Results showed favorable increase their physical condition, increase muscle strength in limbs to 21.65%, while that members above a 30,11%, 1.25 increase flexibility, aerobic resistance increased to 8.25% and their status functional your total score was 100. Blood glucose levels were controlled before and after performing the exercises established in the program, resulting in a 36% decrease in glucose levels. Concludes showing that implementation of an exercise program favored significantly in their physical and functional status and therefore it is recommended to keep the program as a measure of prevention and support in their quality of life.