Postural stability of older female Scottish country dancers in comparison to physically active controls

Dewhurst, Susan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2747-9122 , Peacock, Leslie and Bampouras, Theodoros ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8991-4655 (2015) Postural stability of older female Scottish country dancers in comparison to physically active controls. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 23 (1). pp. 128-132.

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Abstract

Physical activity assists older individuals' functional ability and postural stability. Recently, Scottish country dance (SCD) was reported as being a beneficial form of physical activity for functional ability in older females. This study aims to examine the effect of SCD on postural stability. Scottish country dancers (n=20) were compared to physically active controls (n=33) for static postural sway measured on a force platform. The Romberg and Tandem stances were used, under 'eyes open' and 'eyes closed' conditions. 95% ellipse area and sway velocity were calculated from the center of pressure displacement. 95% ellipse area was the same for both groups in all tests. The control group had greater sway velocity for all tests (p<0.01) except Tandem eyes closed. SCD participation resulted in similar postural sway as participation in other physical activities, however non-dancers may need a greater amount of regulatory activity to maintain balance.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
ISSN:	1543-267x
Departments:	Academic Departments > Medical & Sport Sciences (MSS) > Sports and Physical Activity
Depositing User:	Insight Administrator
Date Deposited:	18 Dec 2014 09:56
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 13:45
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1651

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