Citation

Kang KY. J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 2014; 26(12): 1885-1886.

Affiliation

Department of Special Education, Dankook University, Republic of Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Society of Physical Therapy Science)

DOI

10.1589/jpts.26.1885

PMID

25540489

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of indoor gateball exercise on life satisfaction and the prevention of falls by the elderly.

[Subjects] Sixteen elderly subjects aged 65 or more, residents in nursing care facilities, were randomly divided into two groups.

[Methods] One group performed indoor gateball exercise for 30 minutes a day, five times per week. The Tetrax fall index and life satisfaction were measured before and after four weeks of gateball exercise.

[Results] The indoor gate ball exercise group showed significant improvements in the fall index and life satisfaction.

[Conclusion] The indoor gateball exercise used in this study should be considered as a therapeutic method for the elderly, for improving their life satisfaction and because of its effectiveness in preventing falls.

Language: en