The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age

The influence of dance therapy for the elderly

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ID20393466
AuthorsKatarzyna Filar‐Mierzwa (0000-0002-8974-5599, corresponding author), Katarzyna Filar-Mierzwa (Department of Occupational Therapy, University School of Physical Education in Kracow, Kracow, Poland), Małgorzata Długosz (University School of Physical Education in Kracow, Kracow, Poland), Anna Marchewka (0000-0001-6396-3195, Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, University School of Physical Education in Kracow, Kracow, Poland), Zbigniew Dąbrowski (Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, University School of Physical Education in Kracow, Kracow, Poland), Anna Poznańska (0000-0002-2026-7293, Sport Institute, University School of Physical Education in Kracow, Kracow, Poland)
Year2017
Volume29
Issue4
Pages348-355
Publication date2017-07-04
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Women & Aging (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0895-2841 • E-ISSN: 1540-7322
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08952841.2016.1194689
PMID27552489
OpenAlexW2507391693
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited26

Dance therapy is a physical activity that can lead to balance improvement in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in older women. Twenty-four older women (mean age 66.4 years old) attended dance sessions for three months. Pretest/posttests were completed using the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test M-CTSIB. Results showed the Limits of Stability Test was significantly higher (17.5%) after dance classes. Regular use of dance therapy shows promise in improving balance by increasing the limits of stability

Art · Balance test · Contemporary dance · Dance · Dance therapy · Physical therapy · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management · Medicine · Psychology

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