Effect of Stick Exercise on Biochemical Markers in Elderly: Case study in Health Promotion Scheme in Community of Elderly

Chronic disease is the major health problem in elderly accompanied with physical inactivity and body pain especially in lack of exercise. The  present study was aimed to determine the changes of biochemical markers following stick exercise in elderly. Significant reduction  in  blood urea nitrogen (BUN), uric acid (UA), triglycerides (TG), TG/HDL-C ratio, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and elevation of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)  were observed after finishing the stick exercise. These evidences provided proof that stick exercise or increased physical activity can improve quality of life and chronic disease protection.