Impact of a Light Volleyball Intervention Program on Improving Physical Attributes of Older Adults in Hong Kong: Preliminary Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

IF 5 Q1 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

JMIR Aging Pub Date : 2025-05-28 DOI:10.2196/62886

Ka Man Leung, Yuchen Shi

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Abstract

Background: Physical inactivity, which increases the risk of chronic diseases in older adults, is prevalent among older adults in Hong Kong. To address this problem, the Hong Kong government has been proactively promoting active aging.

Objective: Following the World Health Organization's strategy to prevent chronic diseases in older adults and aligning with the global goal of active aging, this study evaluated the effects of a 16-week light volleyball (LVB) intervention program on the physical health of older adults in Hong Kong.

Methods: A total of 276 participants aged ≥60 years were recruited and randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: an LVB intervention group, a Taichi control group (ie, with light physical activity), and a control group. Tests on components of fitness were conducted before and after the intervention.

Results: Participants from the LVB intervention group exhibited significant improvements in lower body strength (F2,272= 7.23, P=.001, η2=.05), agility (F2,272= 6.05, P=.003, η2=.043), and dynamic balance (F2,272= 9.41, P=.001, η2=.065) when compared with those from the Taichi active control group and control group.

Conclusions: To promote active aging among older adults in Hong Kong, the findings of this preliminary study, along with forthcoming follow-up tests, will provide health specialists and practitioners with valuable insights regarding the health benefits of the LVB community program for older adults.

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轻排球对改善香港老年人身体素质的影响：一项随机对照试验的初步研究。

背景：香港老年人普遍缺乏身体活动，从而增加老年人患慢性疾病的风险。为了解决这一问题，香港政府一直在积极推动积极老龄化。目的：遵循世界卫生组织预防老年人慢性疾病的策略，并与全球积极老龄化的目标保持一致，本研究评估了为期16周的轻排球（LVB）干预计划对香港老年人身体健康的影响。方法：共招募276名年龄≥60岁的参与者，随机分为3组：LVB干预组、太极对照组（即轻度体力活动）和对照组。在干预前后分别进行了体能成分测试。结果：LVB干预组参与者下体力量有显著改善(f2272 = 7.23， P=。001, η2= 0.05)，敏捷性（f2272 = 6.05， P= 0.05）。003, η2= 0.043)，动态平衡（f2272 = 9.41， P= 0.043）。0.001, η2= 0.065)，与太极运动对照组和对照组比较。结论：为了促进香港老年人的积极老龄化，这项初步研究的结果，以及即将进行的后续测试，将为健康专家和从业人员提供有关LVB社区计划对老年人健康益处的宝贵见解。

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