Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 9 Issue 3
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- Pages.59-65
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- 2002
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
The Effect of Exercise Program on Flexibility of the Elderly
운동프로그램이 노인의 유연성에 미치는 영향
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Um, Ki-Mai
(Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yeo Ju College)
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- Yang, Yoon-Kwon (Dept. of Sport Industry, Namseoul University) ;
- Jang, Soo-Kyung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Ansan1 College)
- Published : 2002.10.29
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise program to oldwomen's flexibility. The result of this study were the following : 1. The elderly group showed significant difference(p<.001) on effect of flexibility of upper between pre and post after regular stretch exercise. 2. The elderly group showed significant difference(p<.001) on effect of flexibility of lower between pre and post after regular stretch exercise. 3. The elderly group showed significant difference(p<.001) on effect of flexibility of trunk between pre and post after regular stretch exercise. As a result of this study, the effect of exercise training program had improved flexibility of the elderly.