THE USE OF MECHANOTHERAPY IN THE PREVENTION OF FALLS IN THE ELDERLY

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the benefits of mechanotherapy related to the prevention of falls in the elderly, in order to identify how mechanotherapy can contribute to the prevention of falls in the elderly. Since, mechanotherapy is a technique that aims to improve muscle strength and endurance, through the use of mechanical physiotherapeutic devices, to improve the quality of life and prevent the risks of falls and injuries. The methodology approach occurred in the bibliographic review, being a qualitative and exploratory research, it was searched in virtual databases such as Google academic, Scielo, Hearth Sciences and in the university library collection, using the descriptor: mechanotherapy, physiotherapy, falls and the elderly . It was observed in the literature a significant diversity of mechanical devices for the use of professionals when developing mechanotherapy, that these are important tools used in their clinical routine, but the effectiveness in the result will be more likely to be achieved if a physical therapist is always in constant refining their knowledge and techniques, being indispensable in this preventive action.