Effects of Water Immersion on Squat and Split-Squat Kinematics in Older Aged Adults

Anna Severin; Brendan J Burkett; Mark McKean; Aaron Wiegand; Mark Sayers

doi:10.1123/japa.2018-0166

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Effects of Water Immersion on Squat and Split-Squat Kinematics in Older Aged Adults

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Effects of Water Immersion on Squat and Split-Squat Kinematics in Older Aged Adults

Anna Severin, Brendan J Burkett, Mark McKean, Aaron Wiegand and Mark Sayers

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.27(3), pp.398-405

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0166

PMID: 30300065

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Abstract

Exercise

gyroscope

biomechanics

aged population

aquatic therapy

This study examined the effect of water immersion on trunk and lower limb kinematics during squat exercises in older aged participants. Twenty-four active older aged adults (71.4±5.4 yrs.) performed squats and split-squats on land and while partially submerged in water. Inertial sensors (100 Hz) were used to record trunk and lower-body kinematics. Water immersion increased the squat depth (squat: P=0.028, d=0.63, split-squat: P=0.005, d=0.83) and reduced the trunk flexion range (squat: P=0.006, d=0.76, split-squat: P<0.001, d=1.35) during both exercises. Additionally, water immersion increased the hip range of motion during the split-squat (P<=0.002, d=0.94). Waveform analyses also indicated differences in the timing of the movements. These results showed that aquatic-based exercise generate a different exercise outcome and appear to provide an alternative option for older aged adults, allowing these tasks to be performed in a manner that is not possible on land.

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Title: Effects of Water Immersion on Squat and Split-Squat Kinematics in Older Aged Adults
Authors: Anna Severin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Mark McKean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Aaron Wiegand (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Mark Sayers (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.27(3), pp.398-405
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1123/japa.2018-0166
ISSN: 1063-8652; 1543-267X
PMID: 30300065
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451373102621
Output Type: Journal article

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Web Of Science research areas: Geriatrics & Gerontology; Gerontology; Sport Sciences

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