Augmenting Immune Responses to Varicella Zoster Virus in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Tai Chi

Irwin, Michael R.; Olmstead, Richard; Oxman, Michael N.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01109.x

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“…Similar positive effects have been observed among adults practicing other martial arts. 36 In research on aging, numerous exercise interventions are recommended to prevent and slow down the aging process and to avoid frailty. The martial arts, mainly tai chi and its diverse components, have already been proposed.…”

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Effect of adapted karate training on quality of life and body balance in 50-year-old men

Marie-Ludivine

Papouin²,

Saint-Val³

et al. 2010

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Background:Aging is associated with a decrease in physical skills, sometimes accompanied by a change in quality of life (QOL). Long-term martial arts practice has been proposed as an avenue to counter these deleterious effects. The general purpose of this pilot study was to identify the effects of an adapted karate training program on QOL, depression, and motor skills in 50-year-old men. Methods and design:Fifteen 50-year-old men were enrolled in a one-year prospective experiment. Participants practiced adapted karate training for 90 minutes three times a week. Testing sessions, involving completion of the MOS 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF36) and Beck Depression Inventory, as well as motor and effort evaluation, were done at baseline, and six and 12 months. Results: Compared with baseline, participants had better Beck Depression Inventory scores after one year of karate training (P , 0.01) and better perception of their physical health (P , 0.01), but not on the mental dimension (P , 0.49). They also improved their reaction time scores for the nondominant hand and sway parameters in the eyes-closed position (P , 0.01). Conclusion: Regular long-term karate practice had favorable effects on mood, perception of physical health confirmed by better postural control, and improved performance on objective physical testing. Adapted karate training would be an interesting option for maintaining physical activity in aging.

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confidence: 99%

Effect of adapted karate training on quality of life and body balance in 50-year-old men

Marie-Ludivine

Papouin²,

Saint-Val³

et al. 2010

OAJSM

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“…Tai chi has been reported to have multiple beneficial effects, including reduced anxiety, stress, and pain (Adler, Good, Roberts, & Snyder, 2000;Bhatti, Gillin, & Atkinson, 1998); increased balance, strength, and flexibility (Wolf, Coogler, & Xu, 1997); improved psychological states such as depression; and attenuated declines associated with aging and inactivity (D. R. Brown et al, 1995;Jin, 1991;Kutner, Barnhart, Wolf, McNeely, & Xu, 1997;Li et al, 2001;Sandlund & Norlander, 2000). Additionally, tai chi has been shown to enhance immune function in middle-aged and elderly individuals (Irwin, Olmstead, & Oxman, 2007;Yeh, Chuang, Lin, Hsiao, & Eng, 2006).…”

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A randomized clinical trial of alternative stress management interventions in persons with HIV infection.

McCain¹,

Gray²,

Elswick³

et al. 2008

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

128

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Research in psychoneuroimmunology suggests that immunosuppression associated with perceived stress may contribute to disease progression in persons with HIV infection. While stress management interventions may enhance immune function, few alternative approaches have yet been tested. This randomized clinical trial was conducted to test effects of three 10-week stress management approaches-cognitive-behavioral relaxation training (RLXN), focused tai chi training (TCHI), and spiritual growth groups (SPRT)-in comparison to a wait-listed control group (CTRL) among 252 individuals with HIV infection. Using repeated measures mixed modeling, the authors found that in comparison to the CTRL group, (a) both the RLXN and TCHI groups used less emotion-focused coping, and (b) all treatment groups had augmented lymphocyte proliferative function. Despite modest effects of the interventions on psychosocial functioning, robust findings of improved immune function have important clinical implications, particularly for persons with immune-mediated illnesses.

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“…44 All these components may influence neuroendocrine and immune function as well as neurochemical and analgesic pathways that lead to enhanced physical, psychological, and psychosocial well-being and overall quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. 40,45,46 Our study had some limitations. We did not use a double-blind study design, since this would have required the use of sham tai chi, for which no validated approach currently exists.…”

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A Randomized Trial of Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia

Eijk-Hustings¹,

Boonen²,

Landewé³

2010

N Engl J Med

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Augmenting Immune Responses to Varicella Zoster Virus in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Tai Chi

Abstract: Tai Chi augments resting levels of VZV-specific CMI and boosts VZV-CMI of the varicella vaccine.

Cited by 132 publications

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Effect of adapted karate training on quality of life and body balance in 50-year-old men

Effect of adapted karate training on quality of life and body balance in 50-year-old men

A randomized clinical trial of alternative stress management interventions in persons with HIV infection.

A Randomized Trial of Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia

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