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Thai dance exercises benefited functional mobility and fall rates among community-dwelling older individuals.

ABSTRACT:

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/day, 3 days/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 (p<0.01) . The number of faller individuals obviously decreased from 35% (n=21) prior to training to only 8% (n=5) after training (p<0.01) .

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.

SUBMITTER: Kaewjoho C

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7136526 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Thai dance exercises benefited functional mobility and fall rates among community-dwelling older individuals.

Kaewjoho Chonticha C Mato Lugkana L Thaweewannakij Thiwabhorn T Nakmareong Saowanee S Phadungkit Supaporn S Gaogasigam Chitanongk C Amatachaya Sugalya S

Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao 20191216 1

<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the effects of Thai dance exercises over 6 weeks on functional mobility and fall rates in community-dwelling older individuals.<h4>Methods</h4>Sixty-one community-dwelling older adults were interviewed and assessed for their demographics and fall data during 6 months prior ...[more]

PMID: 32489237

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