PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION IN THE PROMOTION AND PREVENTION OF DISTURBANCES OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN

A REPORT OF EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This study aims to expose the experiences of physical-therapy students, of the Federal University of Paraná, in their discipline, who set up a group of promotion and prevention on spine diseases in elderly. A total of 13 meetings in bairro alto, Curitiba city were done, with an average of 3 hours each, where educational lectures were given on the prevention of musculoskeletal and spinal disorders, information on feeding, breathing, depression, risk of falls and the importance of physical exercise. With the themes were planned ludic activities that allow a better understanding and learning of the subject. Participants were encouraged to interact with their stories and experiences. It is observed that the implantation of the group had significant results for the students and the elderly, who established a bond. In addition to the benefits of physical activity regularly implemented in the lives of the elderly, the group provided social interaction among people who attended it. It was seen, with the situations experienced in the discipline, that there is a need to promote programs focused on health education and provide the population with a healthier and less costly aging. Finally, we conclude that the physiotherapist’s performance in primary health is of great importance for the elderly population, minimizing possible senescence effects and it is considered that the goal of the group was achieved with increasing number of participants at each new meeting and with the reports of improvement of the participants.