Effects of Ram Krabi-Krabong exercise program on balance and muscle strength in older adults of Thailand
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119299Keywords:
Older adults, balance, muscle strength, Ram Krabi KrabongAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Ram Krabi-Krabong exercise program on balance and muscle strength in older adults.
Methodology: Eighteen older adults individuals aged 60-79 years from Ban Nong Bu, Sam Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province, participated in Ram Krabi-Krabong exercise program in a 6-week 3 days a week, 50-55 minutes per day. Their balance tests (evaluated by the single-leg standing and agility course test) and muscle strength tests (evaluated by the 30-second arm curl test and 30-second chair stand test) were measured pretest and posttest. The pair t-test was used to compare pretest and posttest within the experimental Groups. Statistical significance was set at a P value of 0.05
Results: The study revealed that after six weeks of applied rum Krabi-Krabong training, balance (one-leg stance and agility course test) and muscle strength (30-second arm curl and 30-second chair stand test) improved, with statistical significance at the .05 level.
Conclusion: These findings indicate that the applied rum Krabi-Krabong dance training program can enhance balance and muscle strength in older adults.
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