Effects of Low-Impact Dance on Blood Biochemistry, Bone Mineral Density, the Joint Range of Motion of Lower Extremities, Knee Extension Torque, and Fall in Females.
| Autor: | Hui Ying Wu, Jui Hung Tu, Chin Hsing Hsu, Te Hung Tsao |
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ACCIDENTAL fall prevention
ANALYSIS of variance BLOOD testing DANCE therapy RANGE of motion of joints KNEE RESEARCH funding STATISTICAL sampling STATISTICS TORQUE DATA analysis BONE density PRE-tests & post-tests REPEATED measures design SEDENTARY lifestyles MEASUREMENT of angles (Geometry) DATA analysis software DESCRIPTIVE statistics |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Aging & Physical Activity; Jan2016, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p, 3 Charts |
| Abstrakt: | The effect of low-impact dance on blood metabolites, the joint range of motion (ROM) of the lower extremities, knee extension torque, bone mass density (BMD), the number of falls, and the confidence to perform daily activities (Modified Falls Efficacy Scale [MFES]) was examined in older sedentary women (age: 59 ± 4 years) before and after a 16-week intervention. Results showed that the average score for the MFES, some parameters of blood chemistry, and joint ROM were significantly improved after low-impact intervention. In addition to improvements in blood lipids and body fat percentages, the increases shown in the parameters regarding the lower extremities may contribute to confidence in performing common daily activities in older women, although the number of falls did not significantly differ between the two groups during the 16-week period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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