• DOI:10.1123/JAPA.17.4.479
Corpus ID: 31206859

Physical benefits of dancing for healthy older adults: a review.

@article{Keogh2009PhysicalBO,
  title={Physical benefits of dancing for healthy older adults: a review.},
  author={J. Keogh and A. Kilding and P. Pidgeon and L. Ashley and D. Gillis},
  journal={Journal of aging and physical activity},
  year={2009},
  volume={17 4},
  pages={
          479-500
        }
}

• J. Keogh, A. Kilding, +2 authors D. Gillis
• Published 2009
• Psychology, Medicine
• Journal of aging and physical activity

Dancing is a mode of physical activity that may allow older adults to improve their physical function, health, and well-being. However, no reviews on the physical benefits of dancing for healthy older adults have been published in the scientific literature. Using relevant databases and keywords, 15 training and 3 cross-sectional studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Grade B-level evidence indicated that older adults can significantly improve their aerobic power, lower body… Expand

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