The Effects of Long-Term Tai-Chi Practice on Blood Pressure Under Normal Conditions

Zhang, Yueli; Han, Pengli; Yin, Ningwei; Huang, Yong‐Liang; Li, Cien; Lian, Hongkai; Yang, Daoyong

doi:10.1016/j.amjms.2020.11.008

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“…Exercise can improve the overall health and basic life quality of MA dependents ( 80 ) and is associated with notable improvements in cardiopulmonary health in individuals using MA ( 52 ). This study showed significant differences in systolic blood pressure and vital capacity in the exercise group, which was in accordance with many previous studies ( 81 – 84 ). TC exerted influence on the activity of parasympathetic nervous system and the sensitivity of baroreceptor, thereby leading to the positive change of blood pressure ( 85 – 87 ).…”

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Effects of Tai Chi on the Executive Function and Physical Fitness of Female Methamphetamine Dependents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Purpose: Exercise improves the health and mental status of drug dependents. The way by which Tai Chi (TC) as a special exercise treatment affects executive functions (EFs) of methamphetamine (MA) dependents is yet to be established. This study aimed to explore the effects of TC on the EFs and physical fitness of MA dependents.Methods: A total of 76 female MA dependents were randomly assigned to the exercise and control groups. The exercise group underwent three 60-min sessions of TC training per week for 12 weeks. The control group was trained with conventional exercises including the 9th Guang Bo Ti Cao and square dance. Physical fitness and EF assessments that evaluated inhibitory control (IC, go/no-go task), working memory (3-back task) and cognitive flexibility (switching task) were performed at baseline and at 12 weeks. A repeated-measures ANOVA was applied to analyze the differences of group and time.Results: The exercise group showed decreased response time (RT) with a significant main effect of time on the go/no-go task [F(1, 68) = 9.6, p < 0.05]. The interaction effect between time and group was significant on accuracy [F(1, 61) = 4.73, p < 0.05], and the main effect of time was significant on RT [F(1, 61) = 4.66, p < 0.05] in the 3-back task of the exercise group. Significant changes in BMI [F(1, 68) = 19.57, p < 0.05], vital capacity [F(1, 68) = 6.00, p < 0.05], and systolic blood pressure [F(1, 68) = 6.11, p < 0.05] were observed in the exercise group.Conclusion: These findings showed that 3 months of TC training can improve the IC and maintain the working memory and cognitive flexibility of MA dependents. Other data implied that TC may improve the physical fitness of MA dependents.Clinical Trial Registration:http://www.chictr.org.cn/, ChiCTR1900022091.

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Effects of Tai Chi on the Executive Function and Physical Fitness of Female Methamphetamine Dependents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…The health benefits of tai chi have been observed in many chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and Parkinson’s disease (Cai et al, 2022; Deuel & Seeberger, 2020; Hu, X. et al, 2020b; Urits et al, 2021; Zhang et al, 2021). However, whether tai chi is beneficial in improving lung function and health-related outcomes in COPD patients is presently inconclusive.…”

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Effects of Tai Chi on Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yang

et al. 2023

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Objectives: To explore whether tai chi can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and health-related outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) databases were searched from inception to January 5, 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions criteria. Results: A total of 1430 participants from 20 randomized controlled trials were included in this review. The results indicated significant effects of tai chi on FEV1, 6WMD, anxiety, and quality of life ( p < 0.01), but not on FEV1%, FEVI/FVC, depression, and social support. Conclusions: Tai chi might be a potential alternative therapy to improve FEV1, 6WMD, anxiety, and quality of life for patients with COPD.

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The effect of Tai Chi exercise intervention on sleep quality in community residing older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Fan

et al. 2024

Eur Geriatr Med

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The Effects of Long-Term Tai-Chi Practice on Blood Pressure Under Normal Conditions

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

Effects of Tai Chi on the Executive Function and Physical Fitness of Female Methamphetamine Dependents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Tai Chi on the Executive Function and Physical Fitness of Female Methamphetamine Dependents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Tai Chi on Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The effect of Tai Chi exercise intervention on sleep quality in community residing older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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