Different activity frequencies of the square-stepping exercise salon influence the physical function of community-dwelling older women

Ryota Uchida; Takashi Kurosaki; Yuto Hikiji; Yujiro Kose; Shigeharu Numao; Masaki Nakagaichi

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Different activity frequencies of the square-stepping exercise salon influence the physical function of community-dwelling older women

VernacularTitle:スクエアステップエクササイズを主運動とした自主運動サロンへの参加が地域在住高齢女性の身体機能に及ぼす影響：活動頻度の違いに着目して
Author: Ryota UCHIDA ¹ ; Takashi KUROSAKI ² ; Yuto HIKIJI ³ ; Yujiro KOSE ⁴ ; Shigeharu NUMAO ⁵ ; Masaki NAKAGAICHI ⁵
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1. Health and Sports Promotion Division, Sports Innovation Organization, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
2. Doctor’s Course in Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
3. Master’s Course in Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
4. Sports Innovation Organization, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
5. Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
Keywords: community-based salon; activity frequency; square-stepping exercise
From:Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2024;73(4):169-175
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of participating in a voluntary community-based square-stepping exercise (SSE) salon and analyze the effects of different activity frequencies (weekly or biweekly) in the SSE salon on the physical functions of community-dwelling older women. Older women attending the SSE salon were enrolled in the study, and measurements of physical functions (grip strength, one-leg standing, 5 m walk, timed up and go [TUG], and chair-stand in 30 s) were performed at pre and post intervention for SSE salon development and at 1 year following voluntary activity initiation (1-year follow-up) (mean age: 77.1 ± 7.2 years). Participants were divided into two groups (a weekly group performing SSE once a week and a biweekly group performing SSE once every 2 weeks) and were analyzed accordingly. The results revealed interaction in the TUG test, with significant improvement observed in the weekly group at preintervention, postintervention, and 1-year follow-up. Conversely, the biweekly group significantly improved at the 1-year follow-up compared with the pre and postintervention groups. No significant difference was observed in other parameters. In conclusion, regular participation in the SSE salon, even if the frequency is biweekly, was suggested to be effective in maintaining and improving physical function.