Conditions / Diseases:
Fall prevention, Geriatrics
Treatment:
Exercise
Phys Ther. 2020 Apr 17;100(4):600-608. Franco MR, Sherrington C, Tiedemann A, Pereira LS, et al.
Background: Older people’s participation in structured exercise programs to improve balance and mobility is low. Senior Dance is an alternative option, as it may provide a safe and fun way of targeting balance.
Purpose: The aim was to investigate the effect of Senior Dance on balance, mobility, and cognitive function compared with a control intervention.
Conclusion: Senior Dance was effective in improving balance and mobility but not cognitive function in community-dwelling older people.