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KMID : 0978920070080040419
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Korean Journal of Clinical Geriatrics
2007 Volume.8 No. 4 p.419 ~ p.426
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The Effect of the 12 Weeks Walking Program on Walking Posture and Mood of Community Elderly
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Kim Dae-Hyun
Lee Dong-Hwan
Suh Young-Sung
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Abstract
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Background: Moderate intensity regularly exercise was known to improve cognitive function and mood. We evaluate the effect of 12 weeks walking program on gate and mood of community elderly.
Methods: Community dwelling elderly (n=85, mean age 72.8) was included to 1 hour, 5∼6 times/week walking program through public health center in Gyeongbuk province area. Gate was analysed by foot-scanner (Gateview, Alpus TM) and body composition and depression was measured by Genius 220 TM and geriatric depression scale.
Results: Posture deviation (＞10%) was 56.4% (48/85, right 32, left 18), into-gate was 27.1% (23/85), pes planus and pes cavum was 9.4% and 16.8%. After 12 week walking program, posture deviation was improved in 56.2% (27/48), and into-gate was normalized in 34.8% (8/23). Depressive GDS scores were statistically improved program (P=0.005).
Concusion: Regular walking exercise can improve posture and depressive mood in community dwelling elderly. The walking exercise program should be evaluated and applied in elderly to prevent immobility and sedentary of elderly.
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KEYWORD
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Walking exercise, Elderly, Gate, Depression
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