@article{ref1,
title="Thai dance exercises benefited functional mobility and fall rates among community-dwelling older individuals",
journal="Hong Kong physiotherapy journal",
year="2020",
author="Kaewjoho, Chonticha and Mato, Lugkana and Thaweewannakij, Thiwabhorn and Nakmareong, Saowanee and Phadungkit, Supaporn and Gaogasigam, Chitanongk and Amatachaya, Sugalya",
volume="40",
number="1",
pages="19-27",
abstract="BACKGROUND: With dramatic increase in the number of older individuals, special efforts have been made to promote the levels of independence and reduce fall rates among these individuals.   Objective: To investigate the effects of Thai dance exercises over 6 weeks on functional mobility and fall rates in community-dwelling older individuals.   Methods: Sixty-one community-dwelling older adults were interviewed and assessed for their demographics and fall data during 6 months prior to participation in the study. Then they completed the quasi-experimental Thai dance exercise program for 50 minutes/day, 3 days/week over 6 weeks. Their functional mobility relating to levels of independence and safety were assessed prior to training, at 3-week and 6-week training. After completing the program at 6 weeks, participants were prospectively monitored for fall data over 6 months.   Results: Participants improved their functional mobility significantly after 3- and 6-week training                 Conclusion: The current findings further extend benefits of Thai dance as an alternative musical exercise program to promote levels of independence and safety among community-dwelling older adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1013-7025",
doi="10.1142/S1013702520500031",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S1013702520500031"
}