伸展练习改善老年人步态研究-《体育科学研究》

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Author(s):: MA Qing1; HU Xiu-juan2; (1.College of Phycical Education, Jimei Universety, Xiamen 361021, China；2.North China Electric Power University, Beijing 100084, China)

摘要:: 通过实验证明伸展练习运动方案对提高老年人步态指标参数影响。30位健康老年妇女分成2组，实验组进行24次伸展练习，而控制组不参加任何身体练习。在实验开始和8周的干预实验后分别进行步态测试评价。结果表明：通过伸展练习，实验组表现为步长增加，步速加快，双支撑相时间减少。此外，伸展练习者还表现出更大的向前和向侧的骨盆倾斜度和旋转范围。(P＜0.05)。伸展练习运动方案实施能有效改变练习者多项步态参数。伸展练习可以作为一种有效的方法，用于提高运动范围以及逆转随着年龄变老而引起的步态参数的改变。

Abstract:: Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a supervised stretching program designed to improve the range of motion of the lower limbs alters gait kinematics in older adults. Methods: Thirty healthy older adult women were divided into 2 groups. The experimental group undertook 16 sessions of stretching exercises, whereas the control group did not engage in any physical activity. Gait performance was assessed at the beginning of the experiment and after the 4-week intervention period. Results: Those in the experimental group showed increased step length, higher velocity and reduced double support time after training. In addition, participants involved in the stretching program showed greater anterior and lateral pelvis tilt and also greater rotation(p＜0.05). Conclusions: a supervised stretching program is effective to alter a number of gait variables. Therefore, stretching can be used as an effective means to improve range of motion and reverse some age-related changes that influence gait performance.