Ai Chi: efeitos do relaxamento aquático no desempenho funcional e qualidade de vida em idosos

Cunha, Márcia Cristina Bauer; Alonso, Angélica Castilho; Silva, Tatiana Mesquita e; Raphael, Anna Carolina Britto de; Mota, Claudia Ferreira

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“…The AI CHI protocol was performed according to Cunha et al (12).The interventions were made collectively in a swimming pool with temperature kept between 32 °C e 34°C, during 30 minutes.…”

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“…The AI CHI is a physiotherapy method developed from the principals of Tai Chi and Qigong methods associated with the techniques of Shiatsu and Watsu methods. (12,13). It is a treatment performed with the water at shoulder level and the movements of the arms, legs and trunk are slow and wide, they are associated to a deep and calm breath.…”

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“…It is a treatment performed with the water at shoulder level and the movements of the arms, legs and trunk are slow and wide, they are associated to a deep and calm breath. The benefits are associated to the stabilization of the trunk, pain control and improvement of the metabolism and blood flow (12).…”

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Effects of Ai Chi and Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture on chronic low back pain

Camilotti¹,

Leite²,

Alberti³

et al. 2015

Fisioter. mov.

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Introduction : Low Back pain affects a large part of the population and represents a major socioeconomic problem. There are many resources for treatment of this symptom, among them: acupuncture and aquatic therapy. Objective : To compare the effects of an aquatic physical therapy program (AI CHI) and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) in pain intensity and functionality in patients with chronic low back pain. Material and methods : a clinical trial with a randomized sample. Sixty six individuals with chronic low back pain, of both genders were selected, however 44 individuals completed the study. The individuals were divided into three groups AI CHI (n = 15), YNSA (n = 15) and Control (n = 14). Ten 10 interventions with a program of aquatic therapy method (Ai Chi) and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA), were made, twice a week. The control group received the intervention only after the end of the study. Pain intensity was assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS) and the functional capacity by Owestry functionality Index. Results : There was significant reduction in pain and improvement in functional capacity (p < 0.05) in YNSA and AI CHI and when compared to the control group. Conclusion : It was concluded that the YNSA and AI CHI were effective in reducing pain and improving the functionality of the lumbar spine in patients with chronic low back pain.

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Alberti³

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“…The exercise protocol used was based on the studies of Santana et al 13 and Cunha et al, 14 who developed research using the Ai-Chi method. These exercises were performed entirely in a therapeutic pool and collectively, always respecting individual limits and each participant's specifi c needs.…”

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Effect of the Ai-Chi Method on Functional Activity, Quality of Life, and Posture in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Villegas

Israel

2014

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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Objective: To evaluate the effect of the Ai-Chi method on the functional activities, quality of life, and posture in patients with Parkinson disease. Methods: The sample was divided into 2 groups: intervention (Ai-Chi method exercises; n = 8) and control group (without exercises; n = 7). Subjects were assessed for functional activities (Unifi ed Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale), quality of life (39-item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire), and posture (postural assessment software SAPO). Results: The subjects in the intervention group showed improvement in functional activities (Unifi ed Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score, 38.3 vs 23.8, P = .02) and posture (21.53 vs 21.86, P = .029). Conclusion: The Ai-Chi method improves functional activities and head posture in patients with Parkinson disease.Regarding aquatic exercises, there are already scientifi c reports about the effects of these exercises on subjects with PD; however, there is still a need for controlled and systematic studies, covering in detail the criteria for inclusion and exclusion, the disease level, along with the description of the technique used because currently these are scarce. 5 Ai-Chi is a technique used in aquatic physiotherapy in a heated pool with the goal to improve mobility, meditation, relaxation, and body stretching where movements are performed slowly and continuously. 6 These movements performed in a systematic way can infl uence the daily life activities of patients with PD since the changes resulting from the disease affect posture, locomotion, and quality of life (QOL) aspects. However, there are no studies to date in the literature demonstrating the effects of this method on clinical and functional outcomes in PD.Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze the effects of Ai-Chi on functional activities, QOL, and the posture of patients with PD.

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“…As propriedades da água contribuem diretamente na flexibilidade, força, amplitude de movimento, sistema cardiorrespiratório e no relaxamento. Uma das técnicas aplicadas em água aquecida é o Ai Chi, que proporciona ao idoso relaxamento e liberdade para realização de movimentos ativos livres, culminando na melhora do equilíbrio corporal 18 .…”

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Efeitos Do Treinamento Sensório-Motor No Equilíbrio De Idosos: Revisão Sistemática

Gusmão¹,

Reis²

2017

Rev. Saúde Col. UEFS

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O envelhecimento provoca redução da capacidade do sistema nervoso em processar estímulos visuais, proprioceptivos e vestibulares, resultando na diminuição da capacidade de manutenção da postura, tornando os idosos suscetíveis aos distúrbios de equilíbrio. O objetivo do estudo é analisar osefeitos do treinamento sensório-motor no equilíbrio de idosos por meio de uma revisão sistemática. A busca de dados foi realizada na base de dados Scielo e BVS, utilizando o operador booleano AND com os descritores: idoso, equilíbrio,treinamento, fisioterapia e tratamento. A coleta de dados foi realizada em Fevereiro de 2016 e reuniu o total de 15 artigos, sendo todos analisados. As informações coletadas foram analisadas por meio de análise de conteúdo de Bardin com auxílio do software NVivo, versão 11.0. A nuvem de palavras apontou como mais frequentes, em ordem decrescente, as palavras: "equilíbrio postural", "treinamento" e "idosos". Assim, três temas de análise emergiram: "Déficit de equilíbrio em idosos"; "Programas de treinamento sensório-motor" e"Benefícios de exercícios terapêuticos em idosos". Pôde-se concluir com o presente estudo que os idosos apresentam redução do equilíbrio como resultado do processo de envelhecimento, sendo importante a realização de treinamento sensóriomotor nessa população para melhora do equilíbrio e redução dodeclínio funcional.

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Ai Chi: efeitos do relaxamento aquático no desempenho funcional e qualidade de vida em idosos

Cited by 13 publications

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Effects of Ai Chi and Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture on chronic low back pain

Effects of Ai Chi and Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture on chronic low back pain

Effect of the Ai-Chi Method on Functional Activity, Quality of Life, and Posture in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Efeitos Do Treinamento Sensório-Motor No Equilíbrio De Idosos: Revisão Sistemática

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