Manorah training alleviates median neural tension and improves physical fitness in sedentary young adults: A randomized control trial
Nuttanun Khemamuttanak, Nattiya Kwanthong, Yaowalak Keereedet, Suwaphat Phetraksa, Anutida Ampaithong, Nitita Piya-Amornphan*Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; Email: nitita.do@wu.ac.th
บทคัดย่อ
Introduction: Most young adults do not achieve the recommended physical activity, and physical inactivity thus is a worldwide public health problem contributing to premature death. Although Thai dance has been reported to increase physical activity, a small number of studies have reported on the impact of Manorah. Herein Manorah is a signature traditional dramatic art of Southern Thailand. The present study aimed to reveal the effects of Manorah training on health-related variables.
Methods: Thirty-four young females were divided into two groups, where one group underwent Manorah training and the other represented the control. Manorah training was performed for 45 min/day, 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Median neural tension, balance, flexibility, and muscle endurance were determined.
Results: Manorah significantly decreased nerve tension (p < 0.001). Physical fitness was also markedly improved after the training.
Conclusions: This Manorah program may be recommended as an exercise and an intervention for symptoms related to positive tension.
ที่มา
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies ปี 2564, October
ปีที่: 28 ฉบับที่ หน้า 49-55
คำสำคัญ
Physical activity, Physical fitness, Manorah, Median neural tension, Sedentary
