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Alcohol and drugs abuse can have negative effects on motor skills and physical capabilities. Several studies have demonstrated the precariousness of the physical fitness levels of individuals with chemical dependence, and that variables of physical fitness and body balance are influenced by prolonged consumption of these substances even after cessation of use. The objective of the study was to evaluate indicators of physical fitness and body balance of individuals hospitalized for treatment of chemical dependence, relating the data to the time of drug or alcohol use. Anthropometric, flexibility, agility and balance indicators of 46 adult individuals (14 women and 32 men with 38.3 ± 12.9 years) were analyzed, and they also answered an anamnesis. Descriptive statistics, Student’s t test, Mann Whitney and Spearman’s correlation were used, adopting p ≤ 0.05. Results showed a higher prevalence of male patients, dependent on multiple substances, low level of schooling, consumption time of more than 10 years and who did not practice regular physical activity prior to hospitalization. The longer the time of drug use, the worse the results in the agility and balance tests, both with open eyes and closed eyes. It is possible to conclude that both the advancing age and the greater dependence time worsen performance in the variables agility and body balance. Therefore, it is important to offer programs of physical activity that improve aspects of physical fitness related to the health of individuals hospitalized for treatment of chemical dependence, especially for those with a longer time of drug and alcohol use.

Análise do equilíbrio corporal e aptidão física de indivíduos em tratamento para dependência química