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Kim, Hae-In
- A Study on the Standardization of the 6-Minute Walking Test for Elderly Koreans
Authors
1 Dept. of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University, KP
2 Se Jong General Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, KP
3 Dept. of Physical Therapy, Eulji University, KP
4 Division of Sport and Health Science, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, KP
Source
Medico-Legal Update, Vol 20, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 2085-2089Abstract
Background/Objectives: 6-minute walking distance is a method for evaluating cardiopulmonary function and assessing physical performance. However, the data used in clinics are calculated from Americans. So we measure distance for Asians.
Method/Statistical Analysis: In this study, measurement of 6-minute walking distance was performed according to the 2003 American Thoracic Society guidelines. We measured the 6-minute walking distance, body mass index, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Findings: The mean 6-minute walking distance of elderly Koreans was found to be 458.5 m. The mean 6-minute walking distances for elderly Korean men and women were determined to be 470.01 m and 452.18 m, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (p˂0.05).
Improvements/Applications: Although Koreans do not represent all Asians, it is necessary that calculations of the 6-minute walking distance are tailored for the Asian population or using the body muscle mass weight.
Keywords
6-Minute Walking Test, Aerobic Exercise, Cardiopulmonary Capacity, Asian, Elderly Population.
- The Effect of Power of Agility of Core Stabilization Exercise by the Musical Type
Authors
1 Dept. of Physical Therapy, Eulji University, KP
Source
Medico-Legal Update, Vol 20, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 2132-2137Abstract
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercise combined with music of various tempo and mode on the power of agility.
Method/Statistical Analysis: 65 healthy adults who didnot major in music were recruited and each participant were randomly divided five groups. All groups were performed core stabilization exercise for 3 weeks. To confirm the effect of core stabilization exercise combined with music of various tempo and mode, they were measured before and after the exercise.
Findings: After applying the core stabilization exercise, the power of agility was improved in all groups, and the fast tempo groups improved the power of agility more than the slow tempo groups. However, there was no significant difference between the major mod and minor mode groups.
Improvements/Applications: Tempo was affected on the power of agility. But mode was not affected on the power of agility.