RELATION OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL WITH THE PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW OF EMPLOYEES OF A DAY CARE CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RIO VERDE-GO

Abstract

Physical inactivity is a health challenge because it has been a risk factor for numerous diseases including cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Do you know that physical activity is essential for prevention and rehabilitation of such disorders. The objective of this study is to relate the level of physical activity to the maximum peak expiratory flow of the employees of a day care center in the city of Rio Verde - GO. The study was performed with a sample of 28 employees between 18 and 75 years of age, both of whom were submitted to the IPAQ short version questionnaire to verify the level of physical activity and, afterwards, performed three peaks of maximum expiratory flow through of the peak flow meter. The analysis of the results of the present study found a significant positive correlation (0.483) (P = 0.031) between the Physical Activity Level and the peak of the expiratory flow, and a significant negative correlation (-0.604) was observed (P = 0.005) between the Age and the Peak of Expiratory Flow. It is concluded that the practice of physical activity significantly interferes in the increase of peak peak expiratory flow and that physiological aging process decreases peak expiratory flow. It is worth emphasizing that the practice of physical exercises is indispensable for both the skeletal muscle system as well as for the cardiorespiratory system, improving pulmonary function.