Impact of the SWEAT (TM) water-exercise method on activities of daily living for older women
Sanders, Mary E. Takeshima, Nobuo Rogers, Michael E. Colado, Juan C. Borreani, Sebastien
Sanders, Mary E.
Takeshima, Nobuo
Rogers, Michael E.
Colado, Juan C.
Borreani, Sebastien
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2013-12
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Functional ADL,Water/aquatic exercise,Older women
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Sanders, Mary E.; Takeshima, Nobuo; Rogers, Michael E.; Colado, Juan C.; Borreani, Sebastien. 2013. Impact of the SWEAT (TM) water-exercise method on activities of daily living for older women. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 12:no. 4:ppg. 707-715
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Older women may have chronic or age-related conditions that increase the risk of falls or that limit their ability to remain active. It is unclear if a water-based exercise program provides a safe and effective alternative to land-based exercise. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a water-based exercise program method on land-based functional activities of daily living (ADL) for women 60 years and older. This study used a quasi- experimental, nonequivalent control group design. Sixty-six women (60-89 yr of age) self- selected to a water exercise (WEX) group (n = 48) or control (C) group (n = 18). The training consisted of a 16-week (45 min·day-1, 3 d·wk-1) supervised WEX program that included 10 min of warm-up and warm down/stretching and 35 min training using the S.W.E.A.T.™ method in shallow water 1.0-1.2 m, with water temperature approximately 28-29°C. Participants were required to attendat least 94% of the sessions. Assessments for participants included ADL functional field tests. In comparison to the C group, WEX participantsimproved (p < 0.05) flexibility (8%), sit- to-stand (31%), walking speed (16%) and stride length (10%), agility (20%), stair climb (22%), arm curl (39%), and static (42-48%) balance, but not dynamic balance. Results indicate that the S.W.E.A.T.™ method applied to this water exercise program provides a well-rounded, safe, and effective exercise program where older women can improve functional ADL and static balance.
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Journal Sports Science & Medicine
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Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;v.12:no.4
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1303-2968