Effects of ceramic kneading and coloring tasks on functional reach test : A pilot study in health promotion classes of Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University
| Autor: | Takeshi, KAMISHIMA, Hiroshi, ANDO |
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| Jazyk: | japonština |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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| Zdroj: | 大阪河﨑リハビリテーション大学紀要 = Journal of Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University. 7(2):27-35 |
| ISSN: | 1881-509X |
| Popis: | Original Article Introduction: The creation of ceramic objects includes such processes as kneading and coloring of clay. These processes may increase the tone of upper extremity and shoulder girdle muscles, and improve balancing ability.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in standing balance before and after clay kneading and coloring tasks by means of the functional reach test (FRT). Material and Methods: Seven elderly subjects (mean age: 72.9±5.6 years) were recruited for this study. They participated in a health promotion class and carried out kneading and coloring tasks. The FRT was conducted before and after the tasks and they were also assessed by the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) scale.Results: Means and standard deviations of FRT were as follows: On kneading tasks, the mean reach scores before and after were 29.4±3.1 cm and 32.1±4.8 cm, respectively, which did not differ significantly. The mean scores before and after coloring tasks were 31.8±4.9 cm and 34.6±4.9cm, respectively (p |
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