An easy method to define the cervical borders during postpartum hysterectomy

Tsui, Kuan‐Hao; Lin, Lie Chwen; Wang, Peng-Hui

doi:10.1016/j.jcma.2017.06.010

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“…Our main findings were twofold: (1) both forms of TC were effective in enhancing global cognitive function [56,57], balance, and fitness, but (2) MTC was more effective than TC-24 in enhancing these health-related parameters. Given that our previous work has already demonstrated and discussed the beneficial effects of TC on enhancing various health outcomes [12,13,14,15,16,17], the discussion that follows will focus on the unique effects of a modified form of TC (i.e., MTC).…”

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“…Tai Chi (TC) is a typical form of traditional Chinese health-promoting exercise [10,11,12], with more than 3000 years of history [13,14,15]. Despite its complicated movement sequences, TC involves mild to moderate exercise intensity and is suitable for aging people with low exercise tolerance [16,17,18]. TC involves both social interaction and cognitive stimulation, embodied within the instruction and movement characteristics, respectively [19,20].…”

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Superior Effects of Modified Chen-Style Tai Chi versus 24-Style Tai Chi on Cognitive Function, Fitness, and Balance Performance in Adults over 55

Zou

Loprinzi

et al. 2019

Brain Sciences

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Background: Cognitive decline and balance impairment are prevalent in the aging population. Previous studies investigated the beneficial effects of 24-style Tai Chi (TC-24) on either cognitive function or balance performance of older adults. It still remains largely unknown whether modified Chen-style TC (MTC) that includes 18 complex movements is more beneficial for these age-related health outcomes, as compared to TC-24. Objective: We investigated if MTC would show greater effects than TC-24 on global cognitive function and balance-related outcomes among older adults. Methods: We conducted a randomized trial where 80 eligible adults aged over 55 were allocated into two different styles of Tai Chi (TC) arms (sixty-minute session × three times per week, 12 weeks). Outcome assessments were performed at three time periods (baseline, Week 6, and Week 12) and included the Chinese Version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for overall cognitive function, One-leg Standing Test (LST) for static balance, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) for dynamic balance, chair Stand Test (CST) for leg power, and the six-meter Walk Test (6MWT) for aerobic exercise capacity. Results: Compared to TC-24 arm, MTC arm demonstrated significantly greater improvements in MoCA, LST, TUGT, CST, and 6MWT (all p < 0.05). Conclusions: Both forms of TC were effective in enhancing global cognitive function, balance, and fitness. Furthermore, MTC was more effective than TC-24 in enhancing these health-related parameters in an aging population.

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