Elderly Older adults, Upper extremity function, Quality of life, Thai boxing exercise
Conditions
Interventions
Muay Thai exercise sessions last 50 minutes each, consisting of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of Muay Thai training, and a 10-minute cool-down. The training is conducted three times per week over fo
Experimental Other,No Intervention Other
Muay Thai Exercise,Control
Sponsors
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 60 and 80 years 2. Able to walk independently without the use of assistive devices 3. Do not have musculoskeletal disorders that affect the ability to exercise, such as muscle inflammation or bone fractures 4. Do not have neurological disorders, such as stroke or Parkinson disease 5. Do not have cardiovascular, respiratory, or circulatory conditions, such as asthma or heart disease 6. Do not have vision problems, such as blurred vision or double vision. Wearing glasses or contact lenses is acceptable
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unable to complete the prescribed exercise program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper extremity function Baseline, after 4 weeks, and 4 week follow-up Upper extremity performance test for the elderly (TEMPA) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life Baseline, after 4 weeks, and 4 week follow-up World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief - Thai (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNumpung Punyanirun
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Outcome results
None listed