Fuerza prensil: clave para la autonomía y bienestar del adulto mayor. (Ensayo)

Lorayne García García; Vivian Bárbara González Curbelo; Jorge Luis Abreus Mora

Authors

Lorayne García García Dirección municipal de deportes. Cienfuegos. Cuba. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4274-1592 (unauthenticated)
Vivian Bárbara González Curbelo . Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodríguez. Cienfuegos. Cuba.
Jorge Luis Abreus Mora Universidad de Cienfuegos Caros Rafael Rodríguez, Cienfuegos. Cuba https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1733-7390 (unauthenticated)

Keywords:

Grip strength; autonomy; well-being; healthy aging

Abstract

Grip strength is a key indicator of functionality and health in older adults, essential for their autonomy and general well-being. This physical attribute allows them to perform daily activities and directly influences quality of life and the ability to maintain independence. Various studies have shown that grip strength not only reflects muscle status, but is also associated with cardiovascular health, bone density and the risk of falls. A decrease in this capacity can be an early indicator of frailty, sarcopenia or chronic diseases, which increases the vulnerability of older adults. Likewise, grip strength is a simple and inexpensive tool to assess general health status, used as a predictive marker in clinical practice. Interventions aimed at strengthening this capacity, such as physical exercise and rehabilitation programs, have shown positive results in improving functionality and preventing disabilities. Promoting grip strength in older adults is essential to maintain their autonomy, reduce dependency and promote healthy aging, hence the importance of integrating preventive and therapeutic strategies that strengthen physical abilities and ensure a better quality of life during this stage.

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Author Biographies

Lorayne García García, Dirección municipal de deportes. Cienfuegos. Cuba.

Licenciado en Cultura Física.
Vivian Bárbara González Curbelo, . Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodríguez. Cienfuegos. Cuba.

Licenciado en Educación en la especialidad de Español- Literatura. Máster en Didáctica del Español y la Literatura. Profesor Auxiliar.
Jorge Luis Abreus Mora, Universidad de Cienfuegos Caros Rafael Rodríguez, Cienfuegos. Cuba

Licenciado en Cultura Física. Máster en Ciencias. Profesor Auxiliar.

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