Abstract
Falls are a leading cause of death in the elderly. Associated with aging is a loss of muscular strength, flexibility, and coordination. Regular exercise is widely believed to be of benefit for the elderly. To this end, various exercise regimes have been employed to battle the associated problems of aging. The present study was designed to examine the appropriateness and effects of a Korean marital art known as Tae Kwon-Do (TKD), a "hard" martial art, on an elderly population. Results: increases in balance, strength, and flexibility were all observed. Conclusion: TKD proved effective at increasing several parameters correlated with fall prevention. The elderly are capable of participating in a hard marital art and they have an interest in it as a viable alternative to other forms of exercise. The present study suggests that TKD as a form of exercise for an elderly population is both viable and potentially popular and warrants further study.
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