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KMID : 1034620150050010001
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Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
2015 Volume.5 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.6
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Effects of Exercise Training on Body Functions and Balance in Elderly with Chronically Ill : Preliminary Study
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Lee Yong-Ill
Kim Won-Ho
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of exercise training on body functions and balance in elderly with chronic ill. 29 subjects (3 males, 26 females) were participated in this study. Exercise program consisted of breathing, flexibility, strengthening, balance activities was applied for 50-minutes/day, 1 day/week, 12 weeks. Design of this study was pre and post test. We measured weight, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, glucose level, systolic blood pressure for body function. Chair sit to reach and timed up and go test were performed. There were not significant difference in the weight and body fat percentage (p>.05). There were not significant difference in the skeletal muscle mass, glucose level, systolic blood pressure, chair sit to reach, and timed up and go test (p<.05). Thus it is suggested that exercise training program including breathing, flexibility, strengthening, balance activities may paly a significant role in improving body function and balance ability in elderly with chronically ill.
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KEYWORD
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Chronic ill, Elderly, Exercise
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