The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age: The influence of dance therapy for the elderly

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. Pretes...

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Published in:Journal of women & aging 2017-10, Vol.29 (4), p.348-355
Main Authors: Filar-Mierzwa, Katarzyna, Długosz, Małgorzata, Marchewka, Anna, Dąbrowski, Zbigniew, Poznańska, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Accidents
Aged
Balance
Dance
Dance therapy
Dance Therapy - methods
Dancing - statistics & numerical data
Exercise
Falls
Female
Geriatrics
Humans
Injuries
Massage
Medical treatment
Middle Aged
Older people
older women
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Physical therapy
Postural Balance
Posture
Therapy
Women
Women's Health
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0895-2841
1540-7322
DOI:10.1080/08952841.2016.1194689