Degenerative changes Cardiovascular problems Musculoskeletal problems elderly falls
Conditions
Interventions
Reu-si Dat Ton (Thai Yoga)
3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (30 mins/session) of supervised Reu-si Dat Ton, focusing on stretching and breathing.,General health information and exercise advice.
Experimental Other,No Intervention No treatment
Reu-si Dat Ton,Control
Sponsors
Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy elderly participants, male and female, aged 60-75 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Have musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months. 2. Have neurological problems such as stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic, or embolic) or movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease). 3. Unable to walk at least 10 meters. 4. Have history of heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension. 5. Regularly practice or exercise with yoga.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength before and after 8-week training Chair stand, Arm curl test,flexibility before and after 8-week training sit and reach, Back scratch,Range of motion (shoulder and neck) before and after 8-week training Goniometer,Quality of life before and after 8-week training SF-36 questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Agility before and after 8-week training Time up and go,Endurance before and after 8-week training 6 mins walk test | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAmpika Nanbancha
Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed