The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Therapy on Physical Functions in the Elderly.
10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.2.252
- Author:
Sook Hee JUNG
1
;
Kyung Hee CHUNG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Korea. ihee35@paran.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Safety;
Elderly;
Exercise Therapy
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Exercise Therapy;
Exercise*;
Humans;
Leg;
Statistics as Topic
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2010;21(2):252-262
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: Designed to examine the effects of aerobic exercise therapy on elders' physical functions. METHODS: Selected from an elderly welfare center in an agricultural district located in N City. Thirty seven elders were selected in the experimental group and 38 in the control group, and all the subjects aged over 65. Collected data were statistically analyzed by SPSS/PC 12.0 Win. Detailed data analysis methods were Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, t-test, Mann-Whitney u-test, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon's rank sum test. RESULTS: The first hypothesis "The experimental group who had the aerobic exercise therapy will have greater development in lower leg muscular strength compared to the control group" was supported (t=8.95, p<.001). The second hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in lower leg endurance" was supported (t=6.12, p<.001). The third hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in flexibility" was supported (U=49.00, p<.001). The forth hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in balance" was supported (U=322.00, p<.001). CONCLUSION: The aerobic exercise therapy showed positive effects on physical functions of the elderly in a rural area.
