TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Efficacy of rhythmic exercise and walking exercise in older adults' exercise participation rates and physical function outcomes
JO  - Geriatrics and gerontology international
A1  - Park, Yang Sun
A1  - Koh, Kyung
A1  - Yang, Ji Seung
A1  - Shim, Jae Kun
SP  - 2311
EP  - 2318
VL  - 17
IS  - 12
N2  - AIM: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of two different exercise types, rhythmic exercise designed from local music and dance (RE) and walking exercise (WE), in terms of exercise participation and physical function changes in older adults over a period of 12 weeks. <br><br>METHODS: Exercise participation was assessed through the attendance rate and retention rate, and physical function was evaluated through the Short Physical Performance Battery, static balance test and gait test. <br><br>RESULTS: The RE group showed significantly higher attendance and retention rates; greater improvement in Short Physical Performance Battery scores; and greater improvement in static balance, as compared with the WE. No differences were found between the RE and WE groups in gait parameters. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that RE was more effective than WE in retaining exercise participation and improving physical function in older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; ••: ••-••.<br><br>© 2017 Japan Geriatrics Society.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1444-1586
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ggi.13046
ID  - ref1
ER  -