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Avaliação da aptidão aeróbia e muscular em indivíduos adultos saudáveis: valores de referência para uma bateria de testes de avaliação do desempenho físico
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Introdução: As condições músculo-esqueléticas, sobretudo no seu estadio crónico,
contribuem de forma substancial para a incapacidade e morbilidade, para além de impactar
os níveis de aptidão física dos indivíduos. A aptidão física pode ser quantificada por testes
funcionais, nomeadamente, o 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) (avaliação da aptidão aeróbia); o
Trunk Flexor Test (TFT), o Side Bridge Test (SBT), o Biering-Sørensen test (BST) e o 1 Minute
Sit-to-Stand (1MST) (avaliação da aptidão muscular); o Sit-and-Reach Test (SRT) e o
Schober Test para Flexão (SBFLEX) ou Extensão (SBEXT). A identificação das componentes
de aptidão física alteradas nestes indivíduos requer valores de referência para a população
saudável, que permitam uma avaliação mais detalhada e uma intervenção mais
personalizada. Contudo, a literatura sobre o tema é limitada no que se refere aos valores de
referência dos referidos testes na população portuguesa. Objetivo: Contribuir para a criação
de valores normativos para os testes das várias componentes da aptidão física, na população
portuguesa saudável. Metodologia: 104 participantes, divididos em três faixas etárias (18-
34, 35-49 e 50-65 anos), realizaram a bateria de testes composta por: 6MWT, TFT, SBT, BST,
1MST, SRT, SBFLEX e SBEXT. Foram calculadas medianas e intervalos interquartis por
idade, sexo e nível de atividade física (AF). A correlação entre os testes e características
sociodemográficas foi avaliada pelo coeficiente de Spearman, e as frequências foram
descritas para todos os testes. Resultados: A amostra mostrou que os homens tiveram
melhores resultados no 6MWT e SBT, enquanto as mulheres se destacaram no SRT, TFT e
BST. Diferenças significativas surgiram na flexibilidade das mulheres de 50-65 anos e na
força dos flexores laterais do tronco na faixa de 35-49 anos. Embora a aptidão física diminua
com a idade, essa redução foi menos acentuada nas mulheres. Altos níveis de AF
associaram-se a melhores desempenhos, especialmente entre indivíduos de 50-65 anos,
cujos resultados se aproximaram dos jovens menos ativos. Conclusões: Os homens
apresentaram melhor aptidão aeróbia (6MWT: 599 m, 620,3 m, 573 m) e maior resistência
dos flexores laterais do tronco (43,33–50,33s, 65–71s, 28–38s), com as mulheres a
mostrarem melhor flexibilidade (SRT: 29,33 cm, 30 cm, 33,73 cm) e maior força extensora
(BST: 70s, 73s e 63s). Quanto à força de resistência dos flexores do tronco, as mulheres
apenas superaram os homens na faixa etária dos 50-65 anos (76 e 37s). O desempenho
físico diminuiu com a idade e aumentou com os níveis de AF, com indivíduos de 50–65
anos com elevados níveis de AF a apresentarem valores similares aos de jovens com AF
ligeira.
Introduction: Musculoskeletal conditions, especially in their chronic stage, contribute substantially to disability and morbidity, as well as having an impact on individuals' physical fitness levels. Physical fitness can be quantified by functional tests, namely the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) (assessment of aerobic fitness); the Trunk Flexor Test (TFT), the Side Bridge Test (SBT), the Biering-Sørensen test (BST) and the 1 Minute Sit-to-Stand (1MST) (assessment of muscular fitness); the Sit-and-Reach Test (SRT) and the Schober Test for Flexion (SBFLEX) or Extension (SBEXT). The identification of altered physical fitness components in these individuals requires reference values for the healthy population, which allow for a more detailed assessment and a more personalized intervention. However, the literature on the subject is limited in terms of reference values for these tests in the Portuguese population. Objective: To contribute to the creation of normative values for tests of the various components of physical fitness in the healthy Portuguese population. Methodology: 104 participants, divided into three age groups (18-34, 35-49 and 50-65 years), underwent the battery of tests consisting of: 6MWT, TFT, SBT, BST, 1MST, SRT, SBFLEX and SBEXT. Medians and interquartile ranges were calculated for age, gender and level of physical activity (PA). The correlation between the tests and sociodemographic characteristics was assessed by Spearman's coefficient, and frequencies were described for all tests. Results: The sample showed that men had better results in the 6MWT and SBT, while women excelled in the SRT, TFT and BST. Significant differences emerged in the flexibility of women aged 50-65 and in the strength of the lateral trunk flexors in the 35-49 age group. Although physical fitness declines with age, this decline was less marked in women. Higher levels of PA were associated with better performance, especially among 50-65 year olds, whose results were closer to those of less active young people. Conclusions: The men showed greater CCR (6MWT: 599 m, 620.3 m, 573 m) and greater lateral trunk flexor strength (43.33-50.33s, 65-71s, 28-38s), with the women showing better flexibility (SRT: 29.33 cm, 30 cm, 33.73 cm) and greater extensor strength (BST: 70s, 73s and 63s). When it came to trunk flexor strength, women only outperformed men in the 50-65 age group (76s and 37s). Physical performance decreased with age and increased with PA levels, with 50-65 year olds with high PA levels showing similar values to young people with light PA.
Introduction: Musculoskeletal conditions, especially in their chronic stage, contribute substantially to disability and morbidity, as well as having an impact on individuals' physical fitness levels. Physical fitness can be quantified by functional tests, namely the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) (assessment of aerobic fitness); the Trunk Flexor Test (TFT), the Side Bridge Test (SBT), the Biering-Sørensen test (BST) and the 1 Minute Sit-to-Stand (1MST) (assessment of muscular fitness); the Sit-and-Reach Test (SRT) and the Schober Test for Flexion (SBFLEX) or Extension (SBEXT). The identification of altered physical fitness components in these individuals requires reference values for the healthy population, which allow for a more detailed assessment and a more personalized intervention. However, the literature on the subject is limited in terms of reference values for these tests in the Portuguese population. Objective: To contribute to the creation of normative values for tests of the various components of physical fitness in the healthy Portuguese population. Methodology: 104 participants, divided into three age groups (18-34, 35-49 and 50-65 years), underwent the battery of tests consisting of: 6MWT, TFT, SBT, BST, 1MST, SRT, SBFLEX and SBEXT. Medians and interquartile ranges were calculated for age, gender and level of physical activity (PA). The correlation between the tests and sociodemographic characteristics was assessed by Spearman's coefficient, and frequencies were described for all tests. Results: The sample showed that men had better results in the 6MWT and SBT, while women excelled in the SRT, TFT and BST. Significant differences emerged in the flexibility of women aged 50-65 and in the strength of the lateral trunk flexors in the 35-49 age group. Although physical fitness declines with age, this decline was less marked in women. Higher levels of PA were associated with better performance, especially among 50-65 year olds, whose results were closer to those of less active young people. Conclusions: The men showed greater CCR (6MWT: 599 m, 620.3 m, 573 m) and greater lateral trunk flexor strength (43.33-50.33s, 65-71s, 28-38s), with the women showing better flexibility (SRT: 29.33 cm, 30 cm, 33.73 cm) and greater extensor strength (BST: 70s, 73s and 63s). When it came to trunk flexor strength, women only outperformed men in the 50-65 age group (76s and 37s). Physical performance decreased with age and increased with PA levels, with 50-65 year olds with high PA levels showing similar values to young people with light PA.
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Aptidão física Indivíduos saudáveis Valores normativos Physical Fitness Healthy Individuals Normative Values