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Effects of Thai traditional dance on balance performance in daily life among older women
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Background Previous research indicates that dance training may improve balance among older adults. Aims This study investigated the effects of Thai traditional dance on balance performance among older women. Methods Forty-three women aged 60-80 years, with mean scores between 45 and 52 points on the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), were recruited and randomly assigned into two groups: a Thai traditional dance group (TTDG) (n = 22) and a control group (CG) (n = 21). TTD program comprised three dance sessions of 30-60 min per week over the course of 12 weeks while the CG kept their normal daily activities. Balance performance was assessed using standardized tests including the NeuroCom Balance Master® System (Version 9.2), the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and the BBS. Results The results revealed that overall balance was better for those in TTDG compared to the CG. There was a significantly lower sway velocity and faster weight transfer in the Sit-to-Stand Test (p ≤ 0.001) for those in the dance group. TTDG had quicker turn time in the Step Quick Turn Test (p ≤ 0.001), improved Step Up Over Test and Walk Across Test, faster movement time, walking speed, and a better score in the TUG after training (p ≤ 0.001). Discussion A 3-weekly Thai traditional dance intervention significantly improved balance and mobility among older community-dwelling women as compared to normal daily activities. Conclusion Thai traditional dance could potentially prevent age-related mobility and balance decline and its related fall risk.
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“although deeply rooted in cultural heritage and aesthetic expression, thai dance incorporates structured physical movements that support fitness, balance, and embodied awareness (Janyacharoen et al., 2013;laophosri et al., 2013;noopud et al., 2019).”
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“…incorporates structured physical movements that support fitness, balance, and embodied awareness (Janyacharoen et al., 2013; laophosri et al., 2013; noopud et al., 2019). for example, laophosri et al. (2013) conducted a randomised controlled trial with older adults and found that six weeks of thai…”
Metadata
- Authors
- Noopud, P., Suputtitada, A., Khongprasert, S., & Kanungsukkasem, V.
- Affiliations
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Corresponding author
- Kanungsukkasem, Vijit
- Venue
- Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
- Published
- 2018-10-08
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 961-967
- ISSN
- 1594-0667 (ISSN-L)
- 1720-8319
- OpenAlex
- W2897399794
- Cited by
- 42
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 3
- FWCI
- 5.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Aging Clinical and Experimental Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Graduate School fund of Chulalongkorn University (3/2539)
- Research Supporting Fund of Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University (2/60)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Visual Arts and Performing Arts › Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Social Sciences › Education › Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Keywords
- balance, older women, fall prevention, mobility (physical function), dance intervention, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, community-dwelling older adults
- MeSH terms
- Accidental Falls, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dancing, Postural Balance, Exercise Test, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Thailand, Independent Living
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