Abstract
In this study, 24 elderly women aged 65 and older were selected as study subjects and divided into two groups, 12 in the Korean dance program participant group and 12 in the control group. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a 12-week Korean dance movement program on the physical function and static and dynamic body balance abilities. In the changes found in Short Physical Performance Battery, regarding balance, the values in the semi-tandem position and the tandem position increased significantly (p<.001) after exercise in the participation group while the values in the tandem position were found to increase in the participation group compared to the control group. In the tests of gait speed and standing from a chair, the values in the participation group showed a significant (p<.001) increase after exercise and the values in the participation group increased significantly (p<.001) compared to the control group in gait speed. In the changes found in static and dynamic balance ability increased significantly (p<.05) after exercise in the participation group. Also, the values increased significantly (p<.001) compared to those in the control group in comparison between the groups. The values of static balance ability were also found to increase significantly (p<.001) after exercise in the participation group compared to the control group. As a result of the above conclusions, the Korean dance movement program applied in this study can be considered a positive exercise program model to help maintain healthy body, improve physical function and improve body balance ability for elderly women.
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