Effects of Tai Chi exercise on balance, functional mobility, and fear of falling among older women

Taggart, Helen M.

doi:10.1053/apnr.2002.35975

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“…Many studies have demonstrated that performance on balance measures can be improved for older subjects by practising Tai Chi [34,67]. Taggart [56] studied the effects of Tai Chi exercise amongst older women and found that three months of a twice weekly, 30 minutes Tai Chi class was associated with statistically significant improvements in balance and functional mobility and a reduction in the fear of falling in this group.…”

Section: Types Of Physical Activitymentioning

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The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

Blewitt

Chockalingam

2017

jhse

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Recent research indicates that the number of people aged over 60 years is rising faster than any other age group which will put increased financial and social strains on all countries. One major focus of various health and social care agencies is not only to keep these older individuals healthy but also physically active and independent. Many older people lead inactive lives which together with the ageing process lead to physiological changes which have potentially damaging effects on balance control and are risk factors for falls. Research shows that physical activity improves mental health, often stimulates social contacts and can help older people remain as independent as possible. This paper has attempted to review existing research on physical activities and exercise intervention used to improve balance in older adults. Using relevant databases and keywords, 68 studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Results indicate that many traditional activities can help to improve balance in older adults. However, further investigations need to be conducted into activities that are not generally considered appropriate for older people but may be enjoyable and have health benefits and may help to improve balance in this population.

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Section: Types Of Physical Activitymentioning

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The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

Blewitt

Chockalingam

2017

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“…It also increases lean soft tissue mass, decreases body fat [99], and improves muscle endurance and strength [100]. Similarly, practising Tai Chi will achieve a lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure [101,102], better anti-oxidant capacity [103], musculoskeletal fitness [104], skeletal ability and bone properties [105], resulting in improved balance to order to decrease the risks of falling [106]. Research data also support that Tai Chi and astragalus soup can strengthen immunity [107], while Baduanjin promotes anti-aging by increasing antioxidant enzymes [108], and preventing bone loss [109].…”

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How is Qigong Conducive to Women’s Health?

Cheng¹

2015

IJCAM

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The present literature review provides an overview of the benefits to women's health gained from practising Qigong (including Tai Chi and Baduanjin), including those who suffer from breast cancer, menopausal-related problems, menstrual disorders, and a variety of physical and psychological illnesses. It analyses 48 studies (n=38 in English, n=10 in Chinese) published before 2015, involving participants aged 17-86 in Asia, Europe, and North America via quantitative, qualitative, mix-method, and trans-country projects. The analysis reveals research gaps and practical implication, in particular, diminishing health disparities and accelerating health equity due to cost effectiveness when using Qigong among less advantaged groups for preventive, remedial, and rehabilitative interventions, justifying it as a powerful method of complementary and alternative medicine. IntroductionThe lifetime health care expense of women averages a third higher than that of men [1], and 33% of women's medical costs are incurred in their middle-aged years and 50% in their senior years. Meanwhile, one-third of women, especially among the elderly, die of chronic sicknesses, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer [2], which heavily impact personal medical costs and public health expenditures [3]. In addition to traditional medical measures, recently prevalent complementary and alternative medicines [4][5][6] apply to various illnesses such as diabetes mellitus [7], orthopaedics [8], and mental distress [9]. Qigong, a conventional Chinese aerobic exercise and mode of martial arts, has been considered as a popular complementary and alternative medicine approach [10].Qigong has been evolving in China since the second century before Christ. Its theories are grounded in traditional Chinese medicine principles [11] documented in the Emperor's Inner Canon (or Huangdineijing), the first Chinese medical text. Its primary aim is to achieve a balance between yin and yang and within the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth). Qigong was thus developed by Taoist masters for the sake of strengthening health through systematic abdominal breathing, resulting in stronger regulation of overall body functioning. This bioenergy therapy became prevalent in the Qin and Han dynasties (221 B.C. -220 A.D.), as embarked upon by Taoists, in order to cure and prevent illnesses, and continues in contemporary China for health promotion pertaining to both physiological and psychological benefits [12].Qigong consists of various presentations; that is, hard forms (or active forms) and soft forms (or still forms), among which the former involves martial arts, physical exercises, and walking; while the latter pertains to meditation, concentration [13], sitting, standing, and lying. Regardless of form, it relies on breathing and the flow of qi [14], constituting two inseparable domains, where qi refers to an alive and infinitesimal energy circulating within and throughout the body [13], and gong to perpetual work or practices. In practising ...

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“…O equilíbrio é, então, uma capacidade que deverá ser desenvolvida nestes escalões etários mais velhos, particularmente naqueles mais inactivos e mais incapacitados como é o caso da maioria dos idosos institucionalizados (10) . No que diz respeito ao medo de cair, e em concordância com estudos anteriores (16,26,2,22) o b s e rv a m o s no presente estudo que os indivíduos praticantes de actividade física apresentavam valores mais altos da FES, isto é, menor medo de cair comparativamente com aqueles que não praticavam actividade física. Recentemente, Schoenfelder e Ru b e n s t e i n ( 2 2 ) v e r i f i c aram que um programa de exercícios com duração de três meses induziu melhorias significativas no equilí-brio e na diminuição do medo de cair avaliada, tal como no presente estudo, através da escala da FES.…”

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Actividade física, equilíbrio e medo de cair. Um estudo em idosos institucionalizados

Carvalho¹,

Pinto²,

Mota³

2007

RPCD

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RESUMOO objectivo deste trabalho foi determinar qual a relação entre o medo de cair, o equilíbrio e a prática de actividade física em idosos institucionalizados. A amostra foi constituída por 56 idosos institucionalizados (65 e 95 anos) divididos em função do padrão de prática de actividade física e do sexo. O equilíbrio, o medo de cair e a ocorrên-cia de quedas nos últimos 12 meses foram estudados como factores de risco para as quedas. Os resultados mostraram que: i) não se verificaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas no equilíbrio em função do sexo; ii) os idosos do sexo masculino apresentaram menor medo de cair que os do sexo feminino; iii) os praticantes de actividade física apresentaram maior equilí-brio e menor medo de cair do que os não praticantes; iv) verificou-se uma associação positiva entre o medo de cair e o equilí-brio, entre o medo de cair e a prática de actividade física e entre o equilíbrio e a prática de actividade física. Conclui-se que, em idosos institucionalizados, o sexo não influencia o equilíbrio mas influencia negativamente o medo de cair e que a ocorrência de quedas não parece ter grande impacto no medo de cair. Os resultados deste trabalho sugerem ainda que a práti-ca de actividade física está associada a um maior equilíbrio e a um menor medo de cair.Palavras-chave: envelhecimento, quedas, equilíbrio, medo de cair, actividade física. ABSTRACT Physical activity, balance and fear of falling. A study with institutionalized older people

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Effects of Tai Chi exercise on balance, functional mobility, and fear of falling among older women

Cited by 73 publications

References 21 publications

The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

How is Qigong Conducive to Women’s Health?

Actividade física, equilíbrio e medo de cair. Um estudo em idosos institucionalizados

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