RT Journal Article
T1 Influence of Dance Programmes on Gait Parameters and Physical Parameters of the Lower Body in Older People: A Systematic Review
A1 París-García, Federico
A1 Rodríguez, Bárbara
K1 Systematic review
K1 Dance intervention
K1 Ageing
K1 Gait
K1 Mobility
AB Abstract: (1) Background: The regular practice of dancing benefits the physical condition, improving quality of life and minimising the adverse effects of ageing. Therefore, this review aims to evaluate the impact of dance programmes by quantifying different physical parameters of the lower body in older adults. (2) Methods: A systematic qualitative review in the English language (PubMed, Scopus, OvidSP, Cochrane and PEDro database) until mid-2020 considering the PRISMA guidelines and the PEDro quality criteria considering the following parameters of gait: stride length and width, speed. Physical parameters: flexion and dorsiflexion joint, muscle strength and range of motion were carried out. (3) Results: 9 studies with a population of 544 subjects from 5 continents and 6 types of dances were taken into account. The improvement of some parameters over others depended on the type of dance and the movements generated, having moderate positive effects on strength, agility, mobility and balance. (4) Conclusions: there is a general improvement in the functional capacity of the elderly through the practice of ballroom dancing, with specific improvement of each parameter depending on the type of dance.
PB MDPI
YR 2022
FD 2022-06-29
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/20035
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/20035
LA en
NO Rodríguez, B.; Paris-Garcia, F. Influence of Dance Programmes on Gait Parameters and Physical Parameters of the Lower Body in Older People: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 1547. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031547
NO Universidad Pablo de Olavide
NO Centro de investigación en Rendimiento Físico y Deportivo
NO Departamento de Deporte e Informática
NO Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte
DS RIO
RD May 22, 2026