Thai dance exercises benefited functional mobility and fall rates among community-dwelling older individuals
| Autor: | Supaporn Phadungkit, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij, Lugkana Mato, Chonticha Kaewjoho, Sugalya Amatachaya, Chitanongk Gaogasigam, Saowanee Nakmareong |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Gerontology
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| Zdroj: | Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, Vol 40, Iss 1, Pp 19-27 (2020) Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal |
| ISSN: | 1013-7025 |
| DOI: | 10.1142/S1013702520500031 |
| Popis: | Background: With dramatic increase in the number of older individuals, special efforts have been made to promote the levels of independence and reduce fall rates among these individuals. Objective: To investigate the effects of Thai dance exercises over 6 weeks on functional mobility and fall rates in community-dwelling older individuals. Methods: Sixty-one community-dwelling older adults were interviewed and assessed for their demographics and fall data during 6 months prior to participation in the study. Then they completed the quasi-experimental Thai dance exercise program for 50 minutes[Formula: see text]day, 3 days[Formula: see text]week over 6 weeks. Their functional mobility relating to levels of independence and safety were assessed prior to training, at 3-week and 6-week training. After completing the program at 6 weeks, participants were prospectively monitored for fall data over 6 months. Results: Participants improved their functional mobility significantly after 3- and 6-week training [Formula: see text]. The number of faller individuals obviously decreased from 35% [Formula: see text] prior to training to only 8% [Formula: see text] after training [Formula: see text]. Conclusion: The current findings further extend benefits of Thai dance as an alternative musical exercise program to promote levels of independence and safety among community-dwelling older adults. |
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