Effects of Phuthai dance on physical performance in Thai elderly women: A pilot study

Authors

  • Apinya Chuayna Department of Physiology Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Saowanee Nakmareong Department of Physiology Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Ponlapat Yonglitthipagon Department of Physiology Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Wantana Siritaratiwat Department of Physiology Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Paradee Auvichayapat Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Kittisak Sawanyawisuth Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • Taweesak Janyacharoen Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Keywords:

Phuthai dance, elderly, physical performance

Abstract

Background: Dance -based exercise can improve physical performance and quality of life in the elderly. Phuthai dance is a performance of the culture of Northeast of Thailand. It is characterized by activities of large muscles, and continuously maintained and performed rhythmically with Phuthai music. Thus, it is
believed that Phuthai dance can improve physical performance.

Objectives: To study the effects of Phuthai dance on physical performance of the elderly in Thailand.

Methods: Twenty elderly women aged 60 - 70 years old were randomly assigned to the control (n = 10) and experiment groups (n = 10). The control group received health education and benefit of exercise, while those in the experimental group received Phuthai dance for 50 min/session, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Outcome measures with cardiovascular endurance was measured by 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The strength of the lower extremities strength was assessed by five times sit to stand test (FTSST), whereas flexibility measurement was conducted by sit and reach test (SRT) and balance ability using by time up and go test (TUGT) measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of training.

Results: After 12 weeks of training, 6MWT, FTSST, SRT and TUGT, the physical performance of Phuthai dance group significantly improved when compared to that of baseline and the control group (P < 0.05).

Conclusions: Phuthai dance exercise can improve physical performance in the elderly.

 

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Published

2020-08-07 — Updated on 2022-02-09

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): July - December 2020

Section

Original article