Effects of Different Durations of 9-Square Dance Exercise Versus Treadmill Exercise on the Physical Fitness and Quality of Life of Healthy Volunteers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Sarunthorn  Puttipaibool; Pravit  Akarasereenont; Summon  Chomchai; Yuthana  Udomphorn; Apichat  Asavamongkolkul

doi:10.33192/Smj.2022.103

Authors

Sarunthorn Puttipaibool Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
Pravit Akarasereenont Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Summon Chomchai Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
Yuthana Udomphorn Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
Apichat Asavamongkolkul Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33192/Smj.2022.103

Keywords:

9 square dance exercise, physical fitness, aerobic exercise, Thai traditional exercise, quality of life

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of 9-square dance exercise (9SDE) on physical fitness and quality of life compared to traditional treadmill exercise (TME).

Materials and Methods: In total, 33 healthy volunteers (10 men, 23 women) were recruited and randomly assigned into three groups: 9 square dance exercise for 8 minutes (9SDE-8), 9 square dance exercise for 30 minutes (9SDE-30), or treadmill exercise (TME). Exercises were done three times a week for 12 weeks and physical fitness tests were performed for all the groups at weeks 0, 6, and 12. Participants were assessed using the European Quality of Life Measure 5 Domains and 5 Levels questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L).

Results: Significant improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance, leg strength, and flexibility were demonstrated in the 9SDE-30 group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in physical fitness between the 9SDE-30 and TME groups. The 9SDE-8 group showed a significant improvement in utility in the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire (p<0.05), while the TME group showed a significant improvement in directly evaluated health status (p<0.05). 9SDE-30 and TME showed similar improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and leg strength.

Conclusion: Considering its low-resource requirement and overall utility, coupled with its effectiveness in promoting cardiovascular fitness and leg strength, 9SDE represents a viable exercise alternative for those with limited time and resources.

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