리듬운동이 노인여성의 균형능력 및 인지기능에 미치는 영향 = The Effects of Rhythmic Exercise on Balance Ability and Cognitive Function in Elderly Women

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of rhythmic exercise on balance ability and cognitive function in elderly women, thereby developing practical exercise strategies to prevent falls among the elderly and support healthy aging.
Methods: This study implemented an 8-week rhythmic exercise program for elderly women, conducted three times per week for 60 minutes per session. To analyze the effects of rhythmic exercise on balance ability and cognitive function, repeated measures ANOVA and paired t-tests were performed. The level of statistical significance was set at .05.
Results: The analysis of the effects of rhythmic exercise on balance ability and cognitive function in elderly women revealed significant time×group interaction effects for the balance ability indicator FRT (p = .026) and the cognitive function indicator CIST (p = .001), with the experimental group demonstrating significant improvements.
Conclusion: In conclusion, rhythmic exercise was found to positively improve balance ability and cognitive function in elderly women, suggesting its potential utility as a community-based health promotion program for fall prevention and support of independent living.