Abstract
Dancing Combines the Essence for Successful Aging
Highlights
Kattenstroth et al (2010) hypothesized that dance would combine these different factors and provide superior sensory, motor, and cognitive performance in elderly that had been dancing for quite some time, compared with inactive elderly participants
The results showed that in each of the different measured categories the dancing group outperformed the controls
The results from this study imply that the general decline in motor and cognitive performances often associated with increased age may be reduced if one engages in dancing during the life span
Summary
Kattenstroth et al (2010) hypothesized that dance would combine these different factors and provide superior sensory, motor, and cognitive performance in elderly that had been dancing for quite some time, compared with inactive elderly participants. To test the hypothesize they examined a group of elderly that could be categorized as amateur dancers with a longtime, over 16 years on average, history of dancing. The authors measured a multitude of functions such as cognitive performance, reaction time performance, posture and balance, motor performance, and tactile performance investigating the hypothesis that long-year dancing activity promotes general advantages and preserves a multitude of body and mind functions.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
