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Postural Stability of Older Female Scottish Country Dancers in Comparison With Physically Active Controls.
- Source :
- Journal of Aging & Physical Activity; Jan2015, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p128-132, 5p, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n = 20) were compared with physically active controls (n = 33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used under ‘eyes open' and ‘eyes closed' conditions. Ninety-five percent ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. Ninety-five percent ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (P < .01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however nondancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10638652
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Aging & Physical Activity
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100269861
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.23.1.128