Effects of Ballet Training on Postural Stability in Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Older Adults

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in postural stability in older adults following exposure to a beginning ballet dance technique course. Postural stability will be assessed at baseline and following the intervention using Wii Balance Boards as an affordable alternative to force plates. It is hypothesized that a significantly reduced body sway will be observed in participants following a ballet dance training course over a 10-week period.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03691259

Run by

Skidmore College

People needed

17

Starts

2018-10-01

Expected to finish

2018-12-19

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-02

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Inclusion criteria will include being at least 55 years of age, independence with activities of daily living, and being free from cardiovascular or neurological disease

You may not qualify if…

• Exclusion criteria will include active participation in a physical therapy program with the goal of improving functional mobility, receiving dance training in the past, and requiring a walking aide
• For the experimental group only: missing six or more of the ballet classes offered during the 10-week period

Where it is running

• Skidmore College — Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

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