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KMID : 0607720100210020252
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2010 Volume.21 No. 2 p.252 ~ p.262
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The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Therapy on Physical Functions in the Elderly
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Jung Sook-Hee
Chung Kyung-Hee
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Safety, Elderly, Exercise Therapy
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