Dance Exercise Research Articles

Effect of Kao-Ta (9-Square Step Exercise) and Kao-Ten (9-Square Dance Exercise) on Balance Rehabilitation in Patients with Balance Disorders

Objective: To study the effect of Kao-ta (9-square step exercise) and Kao-ten (9-square dance exercise) on balance improvement in patients with balance disorders. Methods: This prospective pilot study in patients with balance disorders was conducted at the outpatient clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand from December 2015 to December 2016. Patients diagnosed by clinical symptoms and at least one abnormal condition on posturography were taught how to perform Kao-ta and Kao-ten exercise. Participants were provided with the equipment necessary to create a nine square grid at home. They were instructed to perform 3 minutes of Kao-ta followed by 2 minutes of Kao-ten twice per day for at least 45 days in an 8-week period. Posturography and visual analogue scale (VAS) of balance symptom severity were compared between before and after exercise program. Results: Eleven patients with balance disorders were included. The mean age was 57.2±12.9 years (range: 33-70), and all patients were women. The average composite equilibrium score at baseline was 64.4±8.1. After 8 weeks of Kao-ta and Kao-ten, the average composite equilibrium score increased to 73.8±10.2 ( p <0.01). The median (P25, P75) of the abnormal equilibrium score condition decreased from 2 (1, 3) at baseline to 1 (0, 2) after 8 weeks ( p =0.016). The median VAS of balance symptom severity decreased from 4 (3, 6) at baseline to 2 (0.2, 5.5) after 8 weeks ( p =0.028). Conclusion: Kao-ta and Kao-ten exercise can improve symptoms in patients with balance disorders after 8 weeks of exercise.

Effects of Jive Dance Exercise on Body Composition, Atherosclerosis Index, and Apolipoprotein Level in Obese Middle-aged Women

Effects of Jive Dance Exercise on Body Composition, Atherosclerosis Index, and Apolipoprotein Level in Obese Middle-aged Women

Efficacy of Aerobic Dance Exercise and Dietary Advice in Adolescent Overweight Obese School Children in Karad

Efficacy of Aerobic Dance Exercise and Dietary Advice in Adolescent Overweight Obese School Children in Karad

Yeba Dance Exercise: It’s Impact on the Physical Fitness among Overweight Students of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Yeba Dance Exercise: It’s Impact on the Physical Fitness among Overweight Students of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

PO-192 Comparative Study on Screening Results of Functional Movements of Middle-aged and Old Women before and after Square Dance Exercise

Objective This study will conduct a functional action screening (FMS) test for middle-aged and older women who participate in square dances, and explore the influence of square dance exercise on the screening results of middle-aged and older women, and provide reference for women's square dance exercise.&#x0D; Methods Experimental method: A 12-week weekly square dance exercise was conducted on middle-aged and elderly women who participated in the square dance exercise. The functional action screening results of the experimental subjects before and after the experiment were tested and compared.&#x0D; Results 3.1 Functional screening results of middle-aged and older women before exercise&#x0D; The average functional screening results of middle-aged and older women before exercise were 13.70±2.518. The shoulder flexibility score of middle-aged and old women was 2.55±0.711, the average score of leg flexibility was 2.55±0.506, and the average score of trunk stability of middle-aged and old women was 1.79±0.485, and the rotational stability was 1.70±0.529. The scores of the front and rear leg squatting modes were 1.58±0.663, the scores of the hurdles were 1.97±0.305, and the scores of the squatting mode were 1.76±0.792.&#x0D; 3.2 Changes in functional action screening results of middle-aged and elderly women after the experiment&#x0D; After exercise, the squat action mode score was 1.39±1.088, the hurdle step action mode score was 2.30±0.529, the front and rear leg squat action mode was 1.82±0.769, and the shoulder flexibility was 2.36±0.895. The knee lift leg score was 2.36±0.549, the trunk stability score was 1.52±0.870, the rotational stability score was 1.88±0.415, and the total score was 13.67±2.847.&#x0D; 3.3 Comparison of screening results before and after exercise&#x0D; After the experiment, the total scores of FMS test indicators, shoulder flexibility, trunk stability, rotational stability, squat movement mode and front and rear leg squat mode were not significantly changed (P = 0.951, 0.311, 0.119, 0.056, 0.070 and 0.118 respectively).&#x0D; The hurdle step movement mode was significantly improved, and the mean increased from 1.97 to 2.30 points (p&lt;0.01).&#x0D; Conclusions 4.1 The functional quality of middle-aged and older women who participate in square dance exercises is generally not high.&#x0D; 4.2 Once a week, 2 hours of 12-week square dance exercise can effectively improve the walking movement mode of middle-aged and older women.&#x0D; 4.3 Once a week, 2 hours of 12-week square dance exercise can not effectively improve the upper and lower limb flexibility, core stability and squat and front and rear leg movement modes of middle-aged and older women.&#x0D; 4.4 Middle-aged and older women who participate in square dance exercise need to add functional training in a targeted manner, instead of relying solely on square dance.

Peculiarities of Movement Plastique Development in Young Gymnasts

The purpose of this study was to substantiate and create a technique for the development of movement plastique in gymnastics at the initial training stage and experimentally verify its effectiveness.&#x0D; Materials and methods: The study participants were 28 boys aged 6-7 engaged in gymnastics (14 – control group and 14 – experimental group). To achieve the purpose set, the study used the following research methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical testing and methods of mathematical statistics.&#x0D; Results: The use of a special technique that includes exercises developing expressive movements, exercises of classical and parterre choreography, rhythmic gymnastics and elementary dance exercises at the initial training stage in gymnastics improved the development level of movement plastique and its individual components, in particular the amplitude and dynamism (at p&lt;0.05), the accuracy and the degree of using accompanying movements (at p&lt;0.001). The study revealed strong and average correlations between the individual indicators and movement plastique in general.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study defined the criteria and modern requirements for gymnasts’ movement plastique, as well as its individual indicators: amplitude, accuracy, degree of using accompanying movements, and dynamism. The study created a technique for the development of movement plastique in young gymnasts and experimentally proved its effectiveness.

Організація та зміст фізичного виховання в чеських школах

Чехія має давні традиції у створенні національної системи фізичного виховання й спорту, а також оригінальну систему сокольської гімнастики, яка отримала в другій половині ХIХ ст. широку популярність не тільки в європейських країнах, що розміщувалися поблизу Чехії, а й також у Росії, Франції, Великобританії, США та інших державах світу. Завдання дослідження – проаналізувати сучасну систему фізичного виховання школярів у Чехії. Результати дослідження. Система фізичного виховання в чеських школах складається з двох взаємодоповнювальних блоків: навчальний процес із фізичного виховання, який передбачає три уроки щотижня та позакласну спортивно-масову роботу, що проводиться факультативно для всіх бажаючих учнів. Програми з фізичного виховання включають основну гімнастику; спортивні ігри; танцювальні вправи; плавання, лижі, ковзани (взимку), якщо школа має умови для проведення цих занять. Міністерство освіти, молоді і спорту видає базові програми з фізичної культури для учнів усіх типів шкіл. Висновки. У чеських школах, починаючи з 90-х років ХХ ст., широко реалізовуються новаторські концепції: «Школа здоров’я» й «Спорт для всіх». Вони спрямовані на активну боротьбу з негативними явищами в суспільстві (алкоголізмом, наркоманією, тютюнопалінням), а також на роботу зі створення профілактичних заходів проти цивілізаційних захворювань, які стали пандемією за останні 30 років у Європі та інших континентах світу. Державна програма «Спорт для всіх» передбачає поширення занять спортом не лише серед учнів шкіл, але і серед їхніх батьків та інших вікових груп чеського населення, створення масовості в активному відпочинку всього суспільства, а також селекції та підготовці резерву для збірних спортивних команд країни. Сучасна система фізичного виховання школярів у Чеській Республіці спрямована на зміцнення здоров’я, покращення фізичного розвитку та рухової підготовленості дітей і молоді збільшенняя годин на уроки фізичного виховання, поширення масовості занять фізкультурою та спортом у позаурочний час, організації регулярних спортивних занять і змагань за допомогою спортивних клубів, створення в школах спортивних класів для здібних учнів.

Neutrophil Migration and Adhesion Molecule Expression after Acute High-Intensity Street Dance Exercise.

The physical demands of street dancing may result in inflammation and changes in leukocyte numbers/function, impairing the health of dancers. Herein, we investigated the effect of street dancing on inflammation, adhesion molecules, and neutrophil function. Fifteen amateur dancers (mean ± SE: age 22.4 ± 1.08 years, BMI 24.8 ± 0.69 kg/m2, and body fat 12.3 ± 1.52%) participated in a single high-intensity street dance class. Blood samples were taken before and after the class. The dance class had no effect on the plasma concentration of CRP, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-8; however, we noted an increase in levels of IL-1β (4.06%) and sL-selectin (17.67%). The dance class resulted in a 12.36% increase in neutrophil counts, while neutrophil CD62L expression and migration were reduced (25.27% and 78.92%, resp.). After the dance class, neutrophil production of IL-8 and TNF-α increased, respectively, by 59.75% and 49.23%, in the control condition, and 43.55% and 32.22%, after LPS stimulation. A single bout of street dancing induced inflammation and reduced neutrophil migration and adhesion molecule expression. These findings may contribute to a better understanding of the susceptibility to infection after acute dance exercise.

The effect of jazz dance on physical and mental health of students with different physical fitness.

The physical and mental health of college students tends to continuously decline worldwide. Thus, improving their health is necessary. Jazz dance may be one of the effective exercises to improve one's health. However, the effect of jazz dance exercise on different physical fitness level and whether the intensity of jazz dance exercises can improve physical and mental health simultaneously and efficiently need to be investigated. In this study, we systematically assessed the effect of jazz dance on physical and mental health of college students by a rigorous randomized, parallel-controlled design. An experimental study including 90 Chinese female college students (junior and senior) was performed. They completed an 8-week jazz dance class (two times/week for 70 min per session). Data on psychological status were obtained using the Subjective Exercise Experiences Scale after every class. Based on the Japanese national physical fitness test method, we identified the body weight and Body Mass Index and the students performed 30-s sit ups, standing long jump, 20s repeated across the body, and seated forward flexion to determine their physical fitness at baseline and after 8 weeks. Repeated measures analyses of variance and paired samples t-tests were used to compare the means of the participants' data. Differences in the mean of mental health scores over time were significant and showed an increasing trend (P<0.005) in all groups. Physical fitness showed an increasing trend in the low fitness level group. Most of the variables decreased slightly in the high fitness level group; however, flexibility significantly decreased. Among the participants with different physical fitness, a similar training has different training effects. This study demonstrates that appropriate training intensity and content are vital to improve physical and mental health.

Validity of the Low-Impact Dance for exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the oxygen uptake in patients with cardiovascular disease during the low-impact dance program and to compare the findings with the values at peak oxygen uptake (VO2) and aerobic threshold (AT). The study included 19 patients with cardiovascular disease [age, 68.3±8.7 years; left-ventricular ejection fraction, 60.3%±8.7%; peak VO2, 6.6±1.1 metabolic equivalents (METs)] who were receiving optimal medical treatment. Their heart rate and VO2 were monitored during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and during the low impact dance. The dance involved low-impact dynamic sequences. The patients completed two patterns of low-impact dance, and metabolic gas exchange measurements were obtained using a portable ergospirometry carried in a backpack during the dance sessions. The mean values of VO2 (4.0±0.2 METs and 3.9±0.3 METs) and those of heart rate (105.2±2.9 bpm and 96.8±2.6 bpm) during the dance program were not significantly differ from the AT value (4.5±0.2 METs) obtained in CPET. The median (and interquartile range) RPE reported after the dance exercise trials was 11 (9-13). No signs of overexertion were observed in any of the patients during either dance exercise trial. The results suggest that it is reasonable to consider the low-impact dance program as an aerobic exercise program in cardiac rehabilitation. Our findings have important implications for exercise training programs in the cardiac rehabilitation setting and for future studies.

차차차 댄스운동이 비만남자대학생의 신체조성, 동맥경직도 및 사이토카인에 미치는 효과

이 연구는 8주간 차차차 댄스운동이 비만남자대학생의 신체조성, 동맥경직도 및 사이토카인에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위한 연구목적으로 수행하였다. J 도내 W대학 소속의 체지방률 27% 이상의 비만남학생 20명을 대상으로 표집 하였다. 댄스운동(60분/3회/8주)집단 10명(21.2±1.32세)과 통제집단 10명(21.8±.79세)으로 무선배정(random assignment)하였다. G*power 3.0 프로그램을 이용하여 효과크기 검증 및 SPSS ver. 24.0(IBM Corp.) 프로그램을 이용하여 반복측정에 의한 GLM의 2원 변량분석으로 검증하였다. 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 첫째. 신체구성 중 체중, BMI 및 체지방률은 댄스운동 운동기간의 증가에 따라 댄스운동집단이 통제집단보다 증가하였고 통계적으로 유의한 차로 나타났다(p.01). 둘째. 왼손, 오른손, 오른발의 동맥경직도는 댄스운동기간의 증가에 따라 댄스운동집단이 통제집단보다 증가하였고 통계적으로 유의한 차를 나타냈다(p.01), 셋째. TNF-α와 IL-6는 댄스운동기간의 증가에 따라 댄스운동집단이 통제집단보다 감소하였고(p.001), 반면 아디포넥틴은 증가하였으며 통계적으로 유의한 차를 나타냈다(p.001), 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 비만남자대학생들의 차차차 댄스운동은 체중, BMI, 체지방률, 동맥경직도, 사이토카인에 긍정적인 영향으로 나타났다. 또한, 이 운동은 유희적 흥미를 동반하며 비만 개선과 함께 심뇌혈관 질환을 예방한다는 것을 시사한다.

Modulations of 8-Week Aerobic Dance Exercise on Selected Anthropometric Indicators in Overweight and Obese Females

Modulations of 8-Week Aerobic Dance Exercise on Selected Anthropometric Indicators in Overweight and Obese Females

Examination of Body Composition, Flexibility, Balance, and Concentration Related to Dance Exercise

In this study was to examine the body composition, flexibility, balance and concentration characteristics of dance exercise. Total of 268 university students whose average age was 20.59 ±1.59 years were included. Height measurements, body weight measurements, flexibility measurements, balance test, concentration test of the students who had dance courses (the experimental group) and those who did not have dance courses (the control group) were provided twice, at the beginning of and at the end of the study as pre-test and post-test. Frequency analyses, descriptive statistics, and paired t-test were used. There were significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores of body weight, BMI, flexibility, balance, concentration among the students doing dance exercises (the experimental group). There were no significant differences between pre-test and post-test scores of body weight, BMI, concentration among the students not doing dance exercises (the control group) but there were significant differences in flexibility and balance scores.

An Ancient Boxing Exercise Improves Physical Functions, Balance, and Quality of Life in Healthy Elderly Persons.

It has been shown that traditional dances can be effective in improving physical functions in the elderly persons. Unlike other traditional dance exercises, the ancient Thai boxing exercise may be suitable for elderly persons in other ethnicities who are interested in boxing. This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effects of the exercise on physical functions in elderly subjects. Healthy elderly subjects were recruited and randomly divided into two groups: the control group and the ancient Thai boxing group. The control group received education about the exercise and a home program of daily practice. The ancient Thai boxing group performed the modified ancient Thai boxing exercise for 12 weeks. There were six outcomes in this study which were recorded at baseline and at the end of study (week 12) including a six-minute walk test (6MWT), five times sit to stand test (FTSST), flexibility by trunk flexometer, time up and go test (TUGT), and Berg balance scale (BBS), as well as a test to determine quality of life (QOL). All outcomes were compared to the baseline, as well as between groups. There were 56 subjects enrolled in the study, 28 in the control group, and 28 in the ancient Thai boxing group, with mean ages of 68.6 and 65.9 years, respectively. The majority of subjects in both groups were women (96.4% and 89.3%). After 12 weeks of study, significant differences were found in terms of all seven outcomes between the two groups. For example, the 6MWT in the control group was 415.8 vs 480.3 m in the ancient boxing group. In conclusion, the 12-week ancient boxing exercise significantly improved physical functions, balance, and QOL in the elderly.

Formation of Social and Communication Skills at Children with Mental Disabilities by Means of Theatrical Activities

The paper is intended for the formation of social and communication skills of children with mental disabilities by means of theatrical activity. The authors analyze the physiological and psychological characteristics of such children, and summarize the experience of using theatrical games in the upbringing and development of children. Theatrical games develop children’s thinking and creative abilities, help children enter into conversation, explain theatrical content, demonstrating the role of the game through imitation, intonation and physical gestures. Children with mental disabilities should be able to overcome difficulties in learning the curriculum and the teacher provides psychological assistance using emotional exercises, exercises to develop social and communication skills. For example, actions with sculptural objects, plot compositions: «Collecting Flowers», «Playing with Water», «Playing with Honey» activate the development of imagination. Figuratively, rhythmic and dance exercises form the skills of physical movement, and rhythmic exercises with musical instruments teach children rhythmic patterns. Taking into account the physical and emotional state of pupils, the movement is combined with a little relaxation, which can be used both in the classroom as well as after classes. The positive emotional background of rhythmic lessons with children creates a favorable «positive situation» for the formation of personal qualities, self-esteem, activity, dedication and creative activity.Key words: children with limited mental abilities, social and communication skills, theatrical play, creative abilities, facial expressions, intonation, physical movements.

Factors affecting dance exercise performance in students at a special needs school.

In Japan, dance exercise has been introduced as a compulsory element of health and physical education, but there is a considerable discrepancy in the levels of performance among students with intellectual disability (ID) at special needs schools. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the factors affecting the performance of dance exercise in students with ID. A 4 month dance exercise program was implemented for junior high school students at a special needs school, and the performance of 32 students at 22 sessions was assessed quantitatively according to calorie use during exercise and performance proficiency score. The measures were compared according to gender, age, body mass index, diagnosis, and development quotient (DQ) score. Performance in many students improved with repetition and reached the highest attainment level at around the third month. Male gender and older age had a significant positive impact on calorie use, whereas diagnosis of Down syndrome and higher DQ score had a significant positive impact on proficiency score. Four students with poor performance were all female students with autism. This study provides some possible explanations for differences in the levels of dance performance among students with ID.

태권체조와 음악줄넘기가 초등학생들의 뇌신경가소성에 미치는 효과

태권체조와 음악줄넘기가 초등학생들의 뇌신경가소성에 미치는 효과

Weight Reduction and Body Fat Through Zumba Dance Training and Aerobic High Impact

This paper embarks from the modern technological advancements that have negative impacts on society i.e. the lack of physical activity which resulting in high obesity rates and poor health. Studies have shown that Zumba dance and high impact aerobics as a way to reduce weight and body fat. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Zumba dance exercise and high impact aerobics to reduce weight and body fat. In addition, this study also aims to evaluate differences in the effect of both forms of exercise on the percentage of body weight and fat. The population of this study is IBAF SMEs and SME woman gymnastics at UPI Bandung. While the sample is 10 women from each group. The research method used is experimentation with pre-test and post-test group design. Data were analyzed by paired t-test using SPSS. The results indicate differences in the Zumba dance workout in weight loss is significant at P < 0.05, (P = 0.010) as well as fat content (P = 0.007). Differences of high impact aerobic exercise on weight loss is also significant at P < 0.05, (0.00) and fat content (0.00). While, the differences of both groups in reducing body weight are not significant (0.334) and fat content (0,146) at P < 0,05. This study concludes a significant difference from Zumba dance training and high impact aerobics in weight loss and there are no significant differences of both groups in improving results. In other words, both methods equally produced significant reductions.

Blood immune function parameters in response to combined aerobic dance exercise and honey supplementation in adult women

To date, information on the effectiveness of combined aerobic dance exercise with honey supplementation on immune function in women is lacking. The present study investigated the effects of 8 weeks of combined aerobic dance exercise and honey supplementation on blood immune function parameters in adult women. In this study, forty four healthy sedentary women (25–40 year-old) were assigned into four groups with n = 11 per group: sedentary without supplementation control (Con), honey supplementation (H), aerobic dance exercise (D) and combined aerobic dance exercise with honey supplementation (HD) groups. Aerobic dance exercise was carried out for one hour per session, three sessions per week for eight weeks. Honey drink was consumed by H and HD groups, in a dosage of 20 g of honey diluted in 300 ml of plain water, consumed 7 days a week for 8 weeks. In HD group, the participants were required to consume honey drink 30 min before performing exercise. Before and after 8 weeks of experimental period, blood samples were taken to determine the concentrations of immune parameters which include full blood counts and immunophenotyping measurements. It was found that after 8 weeks of experimental period, there were statistically significant increases in T cytotoxic (CD8) (p < 0.05) in HD group. Additionally, the percentages increase in total lymphocyte counts, T helper (CD4), and T cytotoxic (CD8) counts after 8 weeks were the highest in HD group among all the groups. As conclusion, combined aerobic dance and honey supplementation may have potential to enhance immune functions in women.

Changes of Bone Metabolism Markers and Muscular Performance with Combined Aerobic Dance Exercise and Honey Supplementation in Adult Women

Changes of Bone Metabolism Markers and Muscular Performance with Combined Aerobic Dance Exercise and Honey Supplementation in Adult Women