A randomised controlled trial of Tai Chi and resistance exercise on bone health, muscle strength and balance in community-living elderly people

Woo, Jean; Hong, Athena; Lau, Eyy; Lynn, Henry

doi:10.1093/ageing/afm005

Cited by 225 publications

(323 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

295

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The review included three studies which examined Tai Chi and its effect in older adults specifically [88][89][90], but all were found only to be of moderate methodological quality. Amongst healthy but sedentary older adults Tai Chi was found to stimulate bone metabolism significantly more than resistance training [90].…”

Section: Bone Density and Osteoporosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although, in frail institutionalised older adults it was found to increase bone density and reduce fracture rate [88]. Nonetheless, the studies included in the Lee et al [87] review measured bone mineral density in different ways, such as BMD [88,89] or bone metabolism [90] and therefore it is difficult to make direct comparisons between studies, with no further studies identified.…”

Section: Bone Density and Osteoporosismentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Physical and Psychological Health of Older People

Blake¹,

Hawley²

2012

CAS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese form of conditioning exercise derived from martial arts and rooted in eastern philosophy and Chinese Medicine. Based on the inter-relatedness of mind, body and spirit this form of exercise focuses on producing an inner calmness which is thought to have both physical and psychological therapeutic value. This article provides a brief overview of selected current evidence examining the relationship between Tai Chi and physical, neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes in older people. This is an emerging and growing area of research and improvements have often been reported in health functioning, physical and emotional health, reducing falls, fear of falling and risk of falls, and possibly enhancing cardiovascular functioning in older adults although the effects on bone density, cognitive and immunological functioning are less clear. Results overall are inconsistent and health improvements have not been evident in all studies. Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular in practice, and more recent evidence is emerging which is based on experimental and longitudinal designs, although many of the proposed benefits of Tai Chi are yet to be validated in large, randomised controlled trials.

show abstract

Section: Bone Density and Osteoporosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bone Density and Osteoporosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Physical and Psychological Health of Older People

Blake¹,

Hawley²

2012

CAS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Two of these were considered well designed, and they both reported significant differences in psychological and physiological symptoms when compared with a psychosocial sup-port control. 104 Hence, data to support the use of tai chi is encouraging but limited and inconclusive.…”

Section: Tai Chimentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential role of mind-body therapies in cancer survivorship

Monti

Sufian

Peterson

2008

Cancer

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by cancer survivors is high, particularly among those with psychosocial distress, poor quality of life, culturally based health beliefs, and those who experience health disparities in the mainstream healthcare system. As the number of cancer survivors continues to increase, so does the diversity of the survivorship population, making it increasingly important to understand and address the CAM culture in different survivor groups. Given the known communication barriers between cancer patients and their physicians regarding CAM, it would be useful for oncology providers to have a platform from which to discuss CAM-related issues. It is proposed that mind-body therapies with some basis in evidence could provide such a platform and also serve as a possible means of connecting cancer survivors to psychosocial supportive services. This article reviews a few mind-body therapies that may have particular relevance to cancer survivors, such as hypnosis and meditation practices. A theoretical foundation by which such therapies provide benefit is presented, with particular emphasis on self-regulation.

show abstract

“…Mesmo os autores que não encontraram evidências da eficácia do TCC na estabilidade postural, 16 no equilíbrio, na RA e na força, 17 reconhecem que há diminuição na incidência de quedas e no medo de cair nos idosos praticantes dessa modalidade de exercício. Embora Logghe et al 18 argumentem que a melhora da CF com a prática do TCC aplica-se somente aos idosos frá-geis institucionalizados, nossos achados não são concordantes com essa afirmação.…”

Section: Capacidade Funcionalunclassified

Tai Chi Chuan melhora funcionalidade e qualidade de vida em homens idosos com baixa densidade mineral óssea

Pereira¹,

Souza²,

Paula³

et al. 2017

Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

a RESUMOOBJETIVO: Avaliar efeitos do Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) na capacidade funcional (CF) e na qualidade de vida (QV) de homens idosos com baixa densidade mineral óssea (DMO). MÉTODO: Estudo quasi-experimental, controlado, cego, com 41 idosos (≥ 60 anos) divididos em dois grupos: grupo experimental -G1 (TCC; n = 20; 69,2 ± 6,2 anos) e grupo controle -G2 (controle; n = 21; 69,0 ± 5,7 anos). A DMO (coluna lombar e colo do fêmur) foi avaliada com raios-x de dupla energia (DEXA). Para aferir CF foram utilizados: testes de resistência aeróbia (RA); de força e flexibilidade de membros superiores e inferiores; de equilíbrio em condições estática, dinâmica e funcional; e de alcance funcional, assim como para risco de quedas. A QV foi pesquisada pelo questionário SF-36 (MOS 36 ltem Short-Form Health Survey). O G1 praticou TCC estilo Yang, com 24 movimentos por 12 semanas, 2 vezes por semana, em intensidade leve; o G2 não praticou atividade física orientada. RESULTADOS: Praticantes de TCC apresentaram valores significativamente maiores em resistência aeróbia, em força de membros superiores e inferiores, e para equilíbrio dinâmico. Ao aferir a QV, surgiu significância para escore total, assim como para as dimensões de capacidade funcional, estado geral de saúde, vitalidade e saúde mental. DISCUSSÃO: Constataram-se efeitos benéficos do TCC em CF e QV, o que agrega evidências à sua utilização em homens idosos com baixa DMO. CONCLUSÃO: O TCC é eficaz na melhora da CF e da QV em homens idosos com baixa DMO. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: tai chi chuan; idoso; osteoporose; qualidade de vida. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to assess the effect of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on functional capacity (FC) and quality of life (QoL) in elderly men with low bone mineral density (BMD). METHODS: This quasi-experimental, controlled blinded trial evaluated 41 senior men (≥ 60 years), divided into two groups: control group 1 -G1 (TCC; n = 20; 69.2 ± 6.2 years) and control group 2 -G2 (control; n = 21; 69.0 ± 5.7 years). The BMD (of lumbar spine and femur neck) was assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). FC was assessed for aerobic endurance, for upper and lower limbs strength and flexibility, for static, dynamic and functional balance testes, and for risk of falls. QoL was assessed by the SF-36 questionnaire (MOS 36-item Short-Form Health Survey). G1 practiced the 24-form Yang style of TCC, for 12 weeks twice a week on low intensity; G2 did not practice oriented physical activity. RESULTS: TCC practitioners had significantly higher scores for aerobic endurance, upper and lower limbs strength, and dynamic balance. In terms of QoL, values were significantly better in total score and aspects such as FC, general health, vitality, and mental health. DISCUSSION: TCC was proven beneficial to FC and QoL scores, which adds evidence for its practice by elderly men with low BMD. CONCLUSION: TCC training is effective in improving FC and QoL in elderly men with low BMD.

show abstract

A randomised controlled trial of Tai Chi and resistance exercise on bone health, muscle strength and balance in community-living elderly people

Abstract: The beneficial effects of TC or RTE on musculoskeletal health are modest and may not translate into better clinical outcomes.

Cited by 225 publications

References 27 publications

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Physical and Psychological Health of Older People

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Physical and Psychological Health of Older People

Potential role of mind-body therapies in cancer survivorship

Tai Chi Chuan melhora funcionalidade e qualidade de vida em homens idosos com baixa densidade mineral óssea

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About