Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Metabolic syndrome is a health problem that co-exists with abnormal bodily functions including physical fitness and balance. Exercise can prevent the complications and promote health in metabolic syndrome people. The retro-dancing is popular among the communities in Northern part of Thailand. The retro-dancing style is traditional and a cultural heritage. Its movement patterns generate aerobic exercise which enhance physical fitness and prevent health risk. Objective: To investigate the effects of retro-dancing on physical fitness and balance in women with metabolic syndrome. Method: Fifty-four female volunteers, aged 30-50 years old, were divided into two groups; control (n=27) and experimental (n=27) group. Participants in experimental group performed the retro-dancing for 60 minutes per day, 3 days per week, for 8 consecutive weeks. Control group continued their normal daily activities without performing the dance or other additional exercise. Waist hip ratio (WHR), percentage of body fat (%BF), grip strength (GST), sit and rest test (SRT), 6 minute walk distance (6MWD), time up and go (TUG) and functional reach test (FRT) were measured in all participants before and after the retro-dancing program period. Result: The findings of this study indicated that after 8 weeks of retro-dancing exercise there were statistically significant improvement on WHR, SRT, GST, FRT and TUG within the experimental group. The comparison between group showed statistically significant improvement on TUG and FRT in the experimental group (p<0.05). There were no significantly differences of %BF, BMI and 6MWD when compare within and between groups. Conclusion: The retro-dancing can improve balance and enhance physical fitness in women with metabolic syndrome.
Source: Thai Journal of Physical Therapy
Institutions: Mae Fah Luang University, Saint Louis College
Language: Thai
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220163722