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KMID : 0828520090130010031
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Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
2009 Volume.13 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.38
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Interactive Effects of ForwardㆍBackward Walking Exercise and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Sexual Function and Functional Fitness in the Elderly Male Population
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Jin Young-Soo
Kim Kwang-Lae
Lee Hye-Young
Park Eun-Kyung
Song Sung-Il
Kim Yong-Hwan
Ko Duk-Han
Ahn Tai-Young
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Abstract
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Background: To assess the effect of forwardㆍbackward walking exercise and pelvic floor muscle exercise on sexual function and functional fitness in elderly males.
Methods: Twenty two elderly males participated in this study. They were divided into two groups. The Complex Exercise(CE) group(n=11) performed the forward·backward walking exercise(3 days/week, 12 weeks) and pelvic floor muscle exercises(PFME; 5 days/week, 12 weeks). The PFME group(n=11) only performed PFME(5 days/week, 12 weeks). Both groups performed the PFME in the same manner. Outcomes were evaluated by IIEF-5(5-item version of the interna- tional index of erectile function), 6min walk, and 30sec & 1min sit-to-stand before exercise training, and at week 4, week 8, and week 12.
Results: Total scores and erectile function scores had significant interaction effect(p<0.05) in group and period. 6min walk wassignificantly different(p<0.05) in exercise period and 30sec(p<0.001) & 1min sit-to-stand(p<0.01) had signi- ficant interaction effectin group and period.
Conclusion: Three months of forward·backward walking and pelvic floor muscle exercises did not have significant positive effects on sexual function and functional fitness in elderly males.
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KEYWORD
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Forwardㆍbackward walking, Pelvic floor muscle exercise, Sexual function, Functional fitness, Male elderly
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