title: The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age: The influence of dance therapy for the elderly.
abstract: Dance therapy is a physical activity that can lead to balance improvement in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in older women. Twenty-four older women (mean age 66.4 years old) attended dance sessions for three months. Pretest/posttests were completed using the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test M-CTSIB. Results showed the Limits of Stability Test was significantly higher (17.5%) after dance classes. Regular use of dance therapy shows promise in improving balance by increasing the limits of stability.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Occupational Therapy , University School of Physical Education in Kracow , Kracow , Poland.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Filar-Mierzwa
authors.affiliation: b University School of Physical Education in Kracow , Kracow , Poland.
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Długosz
authors.affiliation: c Department of Clinical Rehabilitation , University School of Physical Education in Kracow , Kracow , Poland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marchewka
authors.affiliation: c Department of Clinical Rehabilitation , University School of Physical Education in Kracow , Kracow , Poland.
authors.forename: Zbigniew
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Dąbrowski
authors.affiliation: d Sport Institute , University School of Physical Education in Kracow , Kracow , Poland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Poznańska
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D003614:Dance Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003615:Dancing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D004856:Postural Balance; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: Balance; dance therapy; older women