J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2009 Mar;13(1):31-38. 10.4235/jkgs.2009.13.1.31.

Interactive Effects of Forward, Backward Walking Exercise and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Sexual Function and Functional Fitness in the Elderly Male Population

• Jin YS
• Kim KL
• Lee HY
• Park EK
• Song SI
• Kim YH
• Ko DH
• Ahn TY

• KMID: 2188422
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/jkgs.2009.13.1.31

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To assess the effect of forward, backward walking exercise and pelvic floor muscle exercise on sexual function and functional fitness in elderly males.
METHODS
Twenty two elderly males participated in this study. They were divided into two groups. The Complex Exercise(CE) group(n=11) performed the forward, backward walking exercise(3 days/week, 12 weeks) and pelvic floor muscle exercises(PFME; 5 days/week, 12 weeks). The PFME group(n=11) only performed PFME(5 days/week, 12 weeks). Both groups performed the PFME in the same manner. Outcomes were evaluated by IIEF-5(5-item version of the interna- tional index of erectile function), 6min walk, and 30sec & 1min sit-to-stand before exercise training, and at week 4, week 8, and week 12.
RESULTS
Total scores and erectile function scores had significant interaction effect(p<0.05) in group and period. 6min walk wassignificantly different(p<0.05) in exercise period and 30sec(p<0.001) & 1min sit-to-stand(p<0.01) had signi- ficant interaction effectin group and period.
CONCLUSION
Three months of forward, backward walking and pelvic floor muscle exercises did not have significant positive effects on sexual function and functional fitness in elderly males.

Keyword

Forward; backward walking; Pelvic floor muscle exercise; Sexual function; Functional fitness; Male elderly

MeSH Terms

Aged
Exercise
Humans
Male
Muscles
Pelvic Floor
Sesquiterpenes
Walking
Sesquiterpenes