Abstract
Purpose: This study is conducted to identify the effects of underwater resistance exercise using elastic bands on muscle strength, flexibility, and psychological depression in elderly women.<BR> Method: The subjects of the study were divided into aquatic band exercise group (n=8), aquatic exercise group (n=8), and control group (n=8). Muscle strength, flexibility, and psychological depression were measured according to participation in exercise for 12 weeks. The difference between groups was identified through the analysis of repeated measured one-way ANOVA, and the post-hoc was using LSD.<BR> Results: The results are as follows. 1. Aquatic band exercise group showed a significant difference in muscle strength at the peak torque and total work of 90°/sec knee joint flexion compared to the aquatic exercise group and control group. 2. Aquatic band exercise group showed a significant difference inflexibility compared to the aquatic exercise group and control group. 3. Aquatic band exercise group showed a significant difference in psychological depression compared to the aquatic exercise group and control group. <BR> Conclusion: In summary, Aquatic band exercises are effective in improving the muscle strength and flexibility of the elderly woman. Psychological depression is also reduced, which was found to be effective in improving the quality of life.
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