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Effects of Ballet Training on Postural Stability in Older Adults

NCT03691259 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 17

Last updated 2019-05-02

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Older Adults

Interventions

OTHER

Ballet Classes

Ballet classes will consist of learn the basic positions and combinations used in ballet, including: Plié, Tendu, Degagé, Rond de Jambe, Frappé, Chassé, Sauté, Pas de Bourrée, Glissade, and Révérance. Additional ballet movements and patterns may be employed as well.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Skidmore College

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sarah DiPasquale, DPT · Skidmore College

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-10-01
Primary Completion
2018-12-19
Completion
2018-12-19

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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