THE STUDY OF ANALYZING THAI CLASSICAL DANCE MOVEMENTS FROM FOUR REGIONS TO ENHANCE MUSCLE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WHO USE WHEELCHAIRS.

Abstract

This research article examines the development of muscle strength and endurance in children with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs, through the use of dance activities. The objective is to examine and analyze traditional Thai dance postures from the four regions of Thailand that can enhance muscle strength and endurance for children with physical disabilities who are wheelchair users. The research process involved selecting dance movements from traditional folk dances of the four regions: Northern, Northeastern, Central, and Southern Thailand. The activity program developed by the researchers was based on principles of physical therapy and exercise science. The steps in designing the activities included: 1. Reviewing relevant literature and research on traditional dances from the four regions and approach to enhancing muscle enhancing muscle strength and endurance. 2. Studying information about children with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs to create activity sets that correspond to suitable dance movements and muscle development goals. 3. Designing muscle-strengthening movements derived from traditional dance postures from the four regions, under the guidance of experts. 4. Validating the research tools with relevant specialists. The study identified eight dance postures from each region, totaling 32 postures, which align with muscle-strengthening goals to improve strength and endurance for children with physical disabilities. These postures were developed into four activity plans as follows: Activity Set 1: Phak Nuea Pa Fon, Activity Set 2: Soeng On Son Phak Isan, Activity Set 3: Ok Leela Tum Tha Phak Klang, and Activity Set 4: Yok Yai Tam Changwa Phak Tai.