Citation

Filar-Mierzwa K, Długosz M, Marchewka A, Dąbrowski Z, Poznańska A. J. Women Aging. 2016; 29(4): 348-355.

Affiliation

Sport Institute , University School of Physical Education in Cracow , Cracow , Poland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08952841.2016.1194689

PMID

27552489

Abstract

Dance therapy is a physical activity that can lead to balance improvement in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in older women. Twenty-four older women (mean age 66.4 years old) attended dance sessions for three months. Pretest/posttests were completed using the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test M-CTSIB.

RESULTS showed the Limits of Stability Test was significantly higher (17.5%) after dance classes. Regular use of dance therapy shows promise in improving balance by increasing the limits of stability.

Language: en