Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on the elderly balance: a semi-experimental study

König, P.; Galarza, Eveline; Goulart, Natália Batista Albuquerque; Lanferdini, Fábio Juner; Tiggeman, Carlos Leandro; Dias, Caroline Pietá

doi:10.1590/s1809-98232014000200014

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“…It is a simple test in which the elderly respondents were asked to stand up from a chair (resting position), walk a distance of three meters and then return to the chair and sit again (with their backs on the backrest). The respondents were instructed to perform the task safely and as quickly as possible and their performances were analyzed by counting the time they needed to complete the test (Konig, et al, 2014). Before each test, a familiarization protocol was conducted so as to ensure safety and accurate results.…”

Section: Functional Gaitmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Tai Chi Exercises on the Balance, Functional Gait, and Flexibility of Elderly Filipino Males

Chen¹

2019

Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Health and Education 2019 (SOHE 2019)

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 16-week Tai Chi Chuan exercise program on the balance, functional gait and sit-and-reach flexibility among selected elderly Filipino males. This research utilized a one-group pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design. Forty healthy male Filipino respondents aged 55-60 years, with no prior experience or knowledge about Tai Chi Chuan, were recruited from an urban community in Pasay City, Philippines. All of the respondents participated in a 16-week exercise program that was held three times a week every morning. Balance, functional gait and sit-and-reach flexibility were measured at the beginning and the end of the Tai Chi Chuan exercise intervention. This study showed that Tai Chi offers potential benefits to the elderly males in terms of balance and other physical functions. Improvements were evident in functional balance, gait and flexibility. The study proves that Tai Chi should be an alternative method for elderly males to slow down the normal decline in balance, gait performance and physical flexibility.

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Section: Functional Gaitmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Tai Chi Exercises on the Balance, Functional Gait, and Flexibility of Elderly Filipino Males

Chen¹

2019

Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Health and Education 2019 (SOHE 2019)

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“…The effect of Tai Chi on postural control has been confirmed in older adults [46] and people with postural control dysfunction caused by various diseases, such as Diabetes mellitus [47], Parkinson's disease [48], and Stroke [49]. Tai Chi can improve the Balance Confidence Scale scores of the elderly [50,51], increase 6MWD [43,52], and shorten the time of TUG [43,53] in people with chronic diseases. In addition, in the aging population, modified Chen-style Tai Chi was found to be more effective than 24-style Tai Chi in enhancing health-related parameters [54].…”

Section: Dynamic Postural Controlmentioning

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Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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Background: Effects of Tai Chi on people with peripheral neuropathy (PN) are not yet apparent. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on postural control in people with PN. Methods: Literature was screened in seven databases for relevant randomized controlled trials. The reports and methodological quality were evaluated. A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 software. Results: Ten reports were included, involving a total of 344 subjects. The meta-analysis found that Tai Chi therapy for people with PN resulted in a smaller sway area, in the double-leg stance with eyes closed test (SMD = −2.43, I2 = 0%), than that observed in the control group, greater distance covered in the six-minute walking test (SMD = −0.46, I2 = 49%) and faster performance in the timed-up-and-go test (SMD = 0.68, I2 = 50%), than the baseline. Conclusions: Tai chi effectively enhanced dynamic postural control in people with PN. However, no better effects on postural control from Tai Chi than from other rehabilitation approaches were observed in this study. Further high-quality trials are needed to better understand Tai Chi’s effects on individuals with PN.

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“…In conclusion, the study showed that TC makes significant progress in balance and fear of falling in older adults. In another study [13] , the effect of TC exercise on balance in 27 older adults was studied. All participants received a 60minute intervention two times per week for six months.…”

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The effect of tai chi on balance, fear, and reduction of falls in older adults: A narrative review

Makri¹,

Iakovidis²,

Lytras³

et al. 2023

Int. J. Orthop. Sci.

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Falls are considered one of the most serious problems faced by older adults due to their injuries and socio-economic implications. The aim of this review is to investigate the effect of Tai Chi training on geriatric patients in terms of balance and falls based on recent research data. Method: The PubMed, Google Scholar, and PEDro databases were searched with the following keywords: Tai-chi AND falls AND elderly OR older adults. The search was filtered for articles that were clinical studies or cross-over studies published in the last 10 years. Results: Eight studies were used in this review with a total sample of 1,110 older adults with or without a risk of falling. The findings of the studies included converge on the fact that Tai Chi has a positive effect on reducing falls and the fear of an impending fall while also improving balance. In six of the eight studies included the Tai Chi program seemed more effective than a control group, while in two studies it seemed equally effective as other means such as conventional physiotherapy and yoga. Discussion -Conclusions: The results show that Tai Chi training is accessible to older adults and seems to have a positive effect on fall risk and balance. However, the percentage of studies that support it is not sufficient nor do the results of this review prove the superiority of the Tai Chi method over other therapies. More thorough research is needed to confirm its efficacy.

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Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on the elderly balance: a semi-experimental study

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Effect of Tai Chi Exercises on the Balance, Functional Gait, and Flexibility of Elderly Filipino Males

Effect of Tai Chi Exercises on the Balance, Functional Gait, and Flexibility of Elderly Filipino Males

Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

The effect of tai chi on balance, fear, and reduction of falls in older adults: A narrative review

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