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Postural stability of older female scottish country dancers in comparison with physically active controls

Authors: Dewhurst, S., Peacock, L. and Bampouras, T.M.

Journal: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 128-132

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/JAPA.2013-0050

Abstract:

Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n = 20) were compared with physically active controls (n = 33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used under 'eyes open' and 'eyes closed' conditions. Ninety-five percent ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. Ninety-five percent ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (P < .01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however nondancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance.

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Postural stability of older female Scottish country dancers in comparison with physically active controls.

Authors: Dewhurst, S., Peacock, L. and Bampouras, T.M.

Journal: J Aging Phys Act

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 128-132

eISSN: 1543-267X

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2013-0050

Abstract:

Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n = 20) were compared with physically active controls (n = 33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used under 'eyes open' and 'eyes closed' conditions. Ninety-five percent ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. Ninety-five percent ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (P < .01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however nondancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance.

Source: PubMed

Postural Stability of Older Female Scottish Country Dancers in Comparison With Physically Active Controls

Authors: Dewhurst, S., Peacock, L. and Bampouras, T.M.

Journal: JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 128-132

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/JAPA.2013-0050

Source: Web of Science (Lite)

Postural stability of older female Scottish country dancers in comparison with physically active controls

Authors: Dewhurst, S., Peacock, L. and Bampouras, T.M.

Journal: Journal of aging and physical activity

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 128-132

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2013-0050

Abstract:

Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n = 20) were compared with physically active controls (n = 33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used under 'eyes open' and 'eyes closed' conditions. Ninety-five percent ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. Ninety-five percent ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (P < .01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however nondancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance.

Source: Manual

Postural stability of older female Scottish country dancers in comparison with physically active controls.

Authors: Dewhurst, S., Peacock, L. and Bampouras, T.M.

Journal: Journal of aging and physical activity

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Pages: 128-132

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2013-0050

Abstract:

Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n = 20) were compared with physically active controls (n = 33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used under 'eyes open' and 'eyes closed' conditions. Ninety-five percent ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. Ninety-five percent ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (P < .01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however nondancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance.

Source: Europe PubMed Central