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[The effects of a stretching exercise program in elderly women]
Yi-Soon Kim1, Ihn-sook Jeong, Hyang-Mi Jung
1Department of Nursing, College of Natural Science, Dong-eui University, Korea.
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|August 18, 2004
Summary
A ten-week stretching program significantly improved physiological functions, psychological well-being, and daily living activities in elderly women. This community-based health promotion offers a viable option for enhancing quality of life in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Aging population presents challenges to physiological and psychological health.
- Maintaining functional independence and quality of life is crucial for elderly individuals.
- Limited research exists on the comprehensive effects of stretching programs in community-dwelling elderly women.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of a 10-week stretching exercise program on elderly women.
- To assess changes in physiological functions, psychological well-being, and activities of daily living (ADL).
Summary:
- A quasi-experimental study involved 44 elderly women, with 22 in an intervention group and 22 in a control group.
- The intervention group participated in a 10-week stretching program, 3 times weekly.
- Significant improvements were observed in diastolic blood pressure, lipid profiles, range of motion (ROM), body fat percentage, depression levels, and ADL in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Impact:
- The stretching program demonstrated positive effects on physical health, mental well-being, and functional independence in elderly women.
- Results suggest that this program can be effectively integrated as a health-promoting initiative within community settings for older adults.
- Findings support the adoption of tailored exercise interventions to enhance the overall health and quality of life for the aging population.
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