Effects of Traditional Srichiangmai dance on Balance and Mobility in the Elderly

Abstract

Background. Previous research indicates that slow movement dance exercise can stimulate function of core muscles effectively may improve physical fitness and balance among older adults. Methods. This study investigated the effects of Traditional Srichiangmai dance on balance and mobility in the elderly. Ninety participants aged 60-75 years, the data was normally distributed, were recruited and randomly assigned into two groups: A Traditional Srichiangmai dance group (TSD) (n = 45) and a walking group (WG) (n = 45). TSD program comprised 15 postures, 4 rounds of dance techniques sessions of 30 minutes, 3 time per week over the course of 12 weeks, while the WG kept their walking exercise. Before and after the training, the tests of health-related physical fitness (HRF) variables composed of body composition, general physiology, balance and mobility performance, were assessed using standardized tests including the Functional reach test (FRT), Timed Up and Go Test, (TUG), 6-minute walk test Chair stand test and Arm curl test for 30 seconds. Results. The results revealed that in both groups, Physiological variables including heart rate rest, systolic blood pressure decreased while VO 2max increased, higher than the pre-test values (p ≤ 0.05). FRT and TUG was better for those in TSD compared to the WG. There was significant in the FRT (p ≤ 0.001) for those in the dance group. TSD had faster movement, took shorter time and performed a better score in the TUG after training (p ≤ 0.001). Conclusions. After 12 weeks, Traditional Srichiangmai dance significantly improved balance and mobility among older community-dwelling as potentially prevent age-related mobility and balance decline as well as its related fall risk.

Influence of Dance Programmes on Gait Parameters and Physical Parameters of the Lower Body in Older People: A Systematic Review

“…Study 6 [27] addressed the strength of the knee flexors and extensors. Study 2 [28] analysed the strength of the upper extremities (see Table 2).…”

“…Five studies [10,[30][31][32][33] analysed dynamic balance. Studies 2, 3 and 9 [28,29,31] analysed postural control. Studies 4, 6 and 7 [27,30,32] analysed daily tasks in relation to functional capacity.…”

“…Other aspects related to mobility linked to aspects of the lower body were evaluated in the sample studies. Five studies [27,28,[32][33][34] evaluated agility. Study 1 [10] analysed the flexion-extension of the knee and study 8 [33] analysed the parameter of the range of motion of the joint.…”

“…Study 1 [10] analysed the flexion-extension of the knee and study 8 [33] analysed the parameter of the range of motion of the joint. Six studies [10,[27][28][29]33,34] evaluated different physiological parameters (previously detailed) related to the health status of the participants (see Table 3).…”

“…Publication Bias Assessment of publication bias using a funnel plot was planned in the protocol [35]; however, the assessment was not conducted, as there were no more than ten studies in- Other aspects related to mobility linked to aspects of the lower body were evaluated in the sample studies. Five studies [27,28,[32][33][34] evaluated agility. Study 1 [10] analysed the flexion-extension of the knee and study 8 [33] analysed the parameter of the range of motion of the joint.…”