Older people have no disease interfering with the ability to perform square-stepping exercise. The elderly
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the control group were instructed to have usual physical activity for 12 weeks.,Participants in the training group were instructed to carry out square-stepping exercise with breathing
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 65-85 years 2. Non regular exercise (less than 3 times/week and less than 30 min/day) 3. Sedentary lifestyle
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. There are respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. 2. Uncontrolled hypertension 3. Congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, and third degree A-V block 4. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 5. Presence of orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions interfering with the ability to perform the exercise training such as herniated disc, lumbar stenosis, and muscle weakness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function Pre and post exercise training Lung volumes, flow rates, and respiratory muscle strength | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical fitness Pre and post exercise training Timed up and go test, Thirty-second chair stand test, Single leg stance test, Sit and reach test,Exercise capacity Pre and post exercise training Assessment of distance walked over 6 minutes | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactOrathai Tunkamnerdthai
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen Universtiy, Thailand
Outcome results
None listed