Chi DY. (2011). The effect of aquatic exercise on the peak torque and stability of knee joints of elderly women

The study investigates the impact of aquatic exercise, specifically Taekwondo Poomsae motions, on the knee joint peak torque and stability in elderly women. Participants were divided into an Aquatic Exercise Group and a Control Group. Results indicated significant improvements in knee joint torque and stability for the exercise group, suggesting aquatic Taekwondo Poomsae could be beneficial for enhancing muscular function and stability in elderly women.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of aquatic exercise using Taekwondo Poom sae motions on the peak torque and stability of elderly women’s knee joints.

Subjects:

The study subjects were conducted with 23 elderly women who were divided into an Aquatic Exercise Group (AEG, n=12) and a Control Group (CG, n=11). [Methods] The knee joint peak torque was assessed using an ISOMED 2000 (D&RGmbH, Germany) and the stability was analyzed using a Balance System SD (BIODEX, U.S.A).

Results:

Based on the results of the analysis of changes in knee joint peak torque and stability, the AEG showed significant improvement in all items of knee joint peak torque (RFF, RFE, LFF, LFE) and stability (O, A/P, M/L) after the intervention compared to before the intervention, while the CG did not show any significant changes.

Conclusion

Aquatic exercises using Taekwondo Poom sae motions can be utilized as a new exercise program to help reinforce elderly women’s muscular function and enhance their stability.

Keywords: Aquatic exercise, Knee joint peak torque, Balance