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- Guilherme Turolla Sguizzatto, Luiz Eugênio Garcez-Leme, and Luciana Casimiro.
- Sao Paulo Med J. 2006 Sep 7; 124 (5): 304305304-5.
ObjectiveTo analyze quality of life (QOL) in elderly athletes.DesignTransversal, controlled study.MethodsFemale athletes over 60 years who run 15 km, and a control group consisting of 15 healthy, sedentary, women over 60 were studied. Questionnaires on QOL and Depression were applied.ResultsAthletes show better functional capacity (98.8 versus 73.3), less pain (90.6 versus 64.9), better general state of health (86.8 versus 66.8) and better vitality (86.2 versus 67.3). Differences were observed in emotional characteristics (89.6 versus 60.0) and mental health (84.3 versus 68.3), with fewer depressive answers (1.9 versus 3.8).ConclusionRegular physical activity was related to better quality of life.
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