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Effects of a Modified Tap Dance Program on Ankle Function and Postural Control in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Qianwen Wang

    (School of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China)

  • Yanan Zhao

    (School of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China)

Abstract

Older adults are at a high risk of falling due to age-related degradations in physical fitness. This study aimed to examine the effects of a modified tap dance program (MTD) on ankle function and postural control in older adults. Forty-four healthy older adults (mean age = 64.1 years, with 9 men) were recruited from local communities and were randomly divided into the MTD group and the control (CON) group. The MTD group received 12 weeks of MTD training 3 times per week for 30 min per session. Outcomes were measured using the five times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) for ankle strength, the universal goniometer for ankle range of motion, and the Footscan ® to trace the center of pressure. Results revealed significant improvements in FTSST in the MTD group (mean difference = 1.01), plantar flexion (left = 9.10, right = 10.0). In addition, the MTD group displayed significantly more improvements at midtest than the CON group in FTSST (mean difference = 1.51) and plantar flexion (mean difference: left = 6.10; right = 4.5). Therefore, the MTD can be an effective exercise program for ankle function improvement, but it has limited effects on improving postural control among healthy older adults.

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  • Qianwen Wang & Yanan Zhao, 2021. "Effects of a Modified Tap Dance Program on Ankle Function and Postural Control in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:12:p:6379-:d:573923
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    1. Gulsum Bastug, 2018. "Examination of Body Composition, Flexibility, Balance, and Concentration Related to Dance Exercise," Asian Journal of Education and Training, Asian Online Journal Publishing Group, vol. 4(3), pages 210-215.
    2. Bo-Jhang Lyu & Chia-Lun Lee & Wen-Dien Chang & Nai-Jen Chang, 2020. "Effects of Vibration Rolling with and without Dynamic Muscle Contraction on Ankle Range of Motion, Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Agility in Young Adults: A Crossover Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-12, January.
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    1. Bárbara Rodríguez & Federico Paris-Garcia, 2022. "Influence of Dance Programmes on Gait Parameters and Physical Parameters of the Lower Body in Older People: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-17, January.

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