In:
International Journal of Applied Exercise Physiology, International Society of Communication and Development Between Universities (ISCDBU), Vol. 6, No. 1 ( 2017-04-28), p. 86-98
Abstract:
Back ground: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of deep aquatic exercises on lower body strength and balance among elderly men. Methods: Thirty elderly men over 65 years old were randomly divided into two equal groups including experimental and control groups. Experimental group participated in a deep aquatic exercise program that consisted of 60-minute sessions three times a week for 8 weeks while control group had no plan of exercise. Muscle strength and balance was assessed before and after the program as pre and post-test by HHD (Hand-Held Dynamometer) and BBS (Biodex Balance System) respectively. Repeated measures two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed on outcome variables.(p≥0.05). Results: deep aquatic exercises promoted significant increases in the elderly men's muscle strength and balance, as assessed using HHD (p 〈 0.001) and the BBS (p 〈 0.001). Conclusion: The present deep-aquatic exercise training for the elderly are able to improve the muscle strength and static balance.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2322-3537
DOI:
10.22631/ijaep.v6i1.115
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
International Society of Communication and Development Between Universities (ISCDBU)
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2732972-0
SSG:
31
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