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GUAMAN CUNISHPUMA, Kleber Isaac et al. Prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and associated factors in older adults in a Duran Foundation. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2022, vol.5, n.13, pp.87-97.  Epub 19-Feb-2022. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v5i13.133.

Musculoskeletal disorders include degenerative disorders that appear mainly in elderly people, significantly deteriorating their health, because they are related to muscle or bone pain, movement disorders, increased risk of falls, fractures and impaired ability to perform daily activities. Objective. To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors in older adults attending the Fundación. Methodology. With a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, non-experimental and retrospective approach. The instruments to be used included the dynamometer, body mass index and anthropometry. Results. It was determined that the prevalence of musculoskeletal alterations was 59%, of which knee osteoarthritis was the most common with a prevalence of 90%, associated with an elevated body mass index with a value greater than 25 kg/m2 and decreased muscle strength with a value of less than 28.2 kg for men and less than 15.4 kg for women. In contrast, anthropometric measurements were normal, with values greater than or equal to 31 cm for calf circumference and greater than or equal to 22 cm for arm circumference. Conclusion. There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal alterations. Overweight and muscle weakness were the only associated factors

Palabras clave : Musculoskeletal disorders; Body Mass Index; Anthropometric measurements; Muscle strength.

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