Beneficios de la técnica de Watsu en adultos mayores con limitaciones osteomioarticulares que asistieron al Centro Gerontológico Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo.

Abstract

The Watsu method is used as an aquatic rehabilitation technique for the treatment of different injuries, spasticity, joint stiffness, generalized physical pain, and high impact trauma. Objective: Determine the benefits of the Watsu technique in older adults with osteomiarticular limitations. Material and Methods: It is a retrospective study, with a quantitative approach with a descriptive, non-experimental, observational design, cross-sectional because the research had a secondary database. The test used were Goniometry, Test; Lawton and Brody; Back Scratch; Chair Sit and Reach. Results: It was determined that there are older adults with problems of osteomiarticular limitation with a high percentage of 41% between 61-69 years of age, in upper limbs 45% obtained a negative score of -9 cm on the right side with an increase in flexibility of 5 cm and a 55% negative score of -10 cm on the left side with an increase in flexibility of 4 cm. In the lower limbs, 44% had a negative score of -4 cm on the right side with an increase in flexibility of 4 cm and 56% had a negative score of -5 cm on the left side with an increase in flexibility of 4 cm. 100% of the older adults presented independence with a score of 12. Conclusion: It was determined that the application of the Watsu technique increased the range of joint movements, relieving pain sensation, increased flexibility, and benefits the performance of activities of daily living.