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The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Therapy on Physical Functions in the Elderly
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Sook Hee Jung, Kyung Hee Chung
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J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2010;21(2):252-262. Published online June 30, 2010
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.2.252
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- PURPOSE
Designed to examine the effects of aerobic exercise therapy on elders' physical functions.
METHODS
Selected from an elderly welfare center in an agricultural district located in N City. Thirty seven elders were selected in the experimental group and 38 in the control group, and all the subjects aged over 65. Collected data were statistically analyzed by SPSS/PC 12.0 Win. Detailed data analysis methods were Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, t-test, Mann-Whitney u-test, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon's rank sum test.
RESULTS
The first hypothesis "The experimental group who had the aerobic exercise therapy will have greater development in lower leg muscular strength compared to the control group" was supported (t=8.95, p<.001). The second hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in lower leg endurance" was supported (t=6.12, p<.001). The third hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in flexibility" was supported (U=49.00, p<.001). The forth hypothesis "Aerobic exercise therapy participants will show greater development in balance" was supported (U=322.00, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The aerobic exercise therapy showed positive effects on physical functions of the elderly in a rural area.
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