Dinamometría para establecer la fuerza prensil en adultos mayores del Centro Gerontológico Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo en la cuidad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The increase in the elderly population is a trend that brings with it numerous challenges for contemporary society. In this context, grip strength stands out as a crucial factor, since the progressive loss of this capacity can negatively impact the quality of life and autonomy of individuals in this age group. Objective: To determine grip strength by dynamometry in older adults at the Dr. Arsenio de la Torre Marcillo Municipal Gerontology Center. Materials and methods: Quantitative approach, descriptive scope and non-experimental design, with 110 older adults of both sexes Results: A predominance of women (45%) with adequate or above average grip strength is observed, while men present a greater variability with some low levels of grip strength (5%). The majority have a perimeter of arm (40%), forearm (77%) and wrist (74%) classified as normal, a BMI of Overweight (50%). Among comorbidities, there was a predominance of arterial hypertension (28%). In addition, there is a relationship between grip strength and lifestyle, where adults over 70 to 79 years old with grip strength above average (21%) are active, while 7% over 80 years old with below average strength are inactive. Conclusion: Based on the results, it is evident that grip strength influences the functionality of older adults. These findings underline the importance of designing interventions aimed at improving grip strength to promote active and healthy aging in this population.