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

SUBMITTER: Kaewjoho C 

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature