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The Development of Rhythmic Balance Training Equipment and its Effect on Performance for Elderly

  • Park, Da Won (Department of Physical Education, College of Performing Arts and Sports, Hanyang University) ;
  • Won, Cho Rong (Department of Physical Education, College of Performing Arts and Sports, Hanyang University) ;
  • Lee, Sung Ro (Department of Physical Education, College of Performing Arts and Sports, Hanyang University) ;
  • Park, Yang Sun (Department of Physical Education, College of Performing Arts and Sports, Hanyang University)
  • Received : 2016.08.22
  • Accepted : 2016.09.22
  • Published : 2016.09.30

Abstract

Objective: The aims of this study were 1) to develop easy-to-use rhythmic balance training equipment for the elderly and 2) to investigate the effect of training with the equipment on balance and physical function. Method: Twenty-one elderly individuals (age: $75.4{\pm}3.34yrs$, height: $152.07{\pm}4.81cm$, weight: $58.35{\pm}8.34kg$) participated in this study. Each participant underwent balance and physical function testing before and after 12 weeks of training with the equipment. Y-balance (i.e. dynamic balance) and one leg static balance tests were used for balance testing, and timed up- and-down-stairs and five times sit-to-stand tests were used for physical function testing. A paired t test was used to determine whether there was a significant pre- and post-training difference. Results: The rhythmic balance training equipment provided a fun and motivating training program with age-friendly music, dance movements for lower extremity strength training, and touch screen controls with simple features. Post-training left foot dynamic balance was significantly greater (p<.05), and static balance with eyes open was significantly improved (p<.05) compared to pre-training. Completion of the timed up-and-down-stairs and the five times sit-to-stand tests was significantly shorter (p<.05) compared to pre-training. Conclusion: Training using the equipment developed in this study improved balance and physical function in elderly participants.

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