Osteoarticular and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, quality of life and physical activity level distributed by age and gender in elderly people participating in a water aerobics program

The study aims to describe osteoarticular and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, quality of life (QOL) physical activity level (PAL) distributed by age group gender in the elderly. design was quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional. non-probabilistic sample, for convenience, comprised 101 elderly people, over 60 years old, who regularly participate water aerobics activities municipality Dois Irmãos, RS. instruments used were: Multidimensional Pain Assessment Scale, Survey Attitudes, IPAQ EUROHIS-QOL. Descriptive frequency analyzes were performed, which showed predominance women activities, most frequently 70 years. Similarly, presence disorders pain intensity (moderate severe) more expressive females distribution QOL relation age, PAL shows years, male, irregularly active with higher average, occurrence (moderate) Active females, on other hand, show better scores aspect. In conclusion, actions promoted have a positive impact QOL. However, there is need greater involvement participants achieve adequate levels regular activity, taking into account significant complaints