TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age: the influence of dance therapy for the elderly
JO  - Journal of women and aging
A1  - Filar-Mierzwa, Katarzyna
A1  - Długosz, Małgorzata
A1  - Marchewka, Anna
A1  - Dąbrowski, Zbigniew
A1  - Poznańska, Anna
SP  - 348
EP  - 355
VL  - 29
IS  - 4
N2  - 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. <br><br>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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0895-2841
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2016.1194689
ID  - ref1
ER  -