Janyacharoen Taweesak, Srisamai Thitipa, Sawanyawisuth Kittisak
School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Dec 3;2018:6594730. doi: 10.1155/2018/6594730. eCollection 2018.
It has been shown that traditional dances can be effective in improving physical functions in the elderly persons. Unlike other traditional dance exercises, the ancient Thai boxing exercise may be suitable for elderly persons in other ethnicities who are interested in boxing. This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effects of the exercise on physical functions in elderly subjects. Healthy elderly subjects were recruited and randomly divided into two groups: the control group and the ancient Thai boxing group. The control group received education about the exercise and a home program of daily practice. The ancient Thai boxing group performed the modified ancient Thai boxing exercise for 12 weeks. There were six outcomes in this study which were recorded at baseline and at the end of study (week 12) including a six-minute walk test (6MWT), five times sit to stand test (FTSST), flexibility by trunk flexometer, time up and go test (TUGT), and Berg balance scale (BBS), as well as a test to determine quality of life (QOL). All outcomes were compared to the baseline, as well as between groups. There were 56 subjects enrolled in the study, 28 in the control group, and 28 in the ancient Thai boxing group, with mean ages of 68.6 and 65.9 years, respectively. The majority of subjects in both groups were women (96.4% and 89.3%). After 12 weeks of study, significant differences were found in terms of all seven outcomes between the two groups. For example, the 6MWT in the control group was 415.8 vs 480.3 m in the ancient boxing group. In conclusion, the 12-week ancient boxing exercise significantly improved physical functions, balance, and QOL in the elderly.
研究表明，传统舞蹈对改善老年人的身体机能有效。与其他传统舞蹈练习不同，古泰拳练习可能适合对拳击感兴趣的其他种族的老年人。这项随机对照研究旨在评估该练习对老年受试者身体机能的影响。招募健康的老年受试者并将其随机分为两组：对照组和古泰拳组。对照组接受有关该练习的教育和日常家庭练习计划。古泰拳组进行改良的古泰拳练习，为期12周。本研究有六项结果，在基线和研究结束时（第12周）进行记录，包括六分钟步行测试（6MWT）、五次坐立测试（FTSST）、用躯干屈伸计测量的柔韧性、起立行走测试（TUGT）和伯格平衡量表（BBS），以及一项用于确定生活质量（QOL）的测试。所有结果均与基线进行比较，同时也在两组之间进行比较。该研究共纳入56名受试者，对照组28名，古泰拳组28名，平均年龄分别为68.6岁和65.9岁。两组中的大多数受试者为女性（分别为96.4%和89.3%）。经过12周的研究，两组在所有七项结果方面均存在显著差异。例如，对照组的6MWT为415.8米，而古泰拳组为480.3米。总之，为期12周的古泰拳练习显著改善了老年人的身体机能、平衡能力和生活质量。
