Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on balance in women with multiple sclerosis

Azimzadeh, Elaheh; Hosseini, Mohammad Ali; Tabrizi, Kian Norouzi; Davidson, Patricia M.

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.09.002

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“…The present study was consistent with the results of Azimzade and co-worker (2015) that investigating the effect of Tai Chi training on balance of women with MS, which showed that Tai Chi exercise as a complementary therapeutic method had a significant effect on increasing balance of patients with MS after 8 weeks (Azimzadeh et al, 2015). The improvement was considered to reflect the effect of exercises on increased neuromuscular adaptations, improved function of vestibular system and vision as well as enhanced deep sense.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Tai Chi is a type of Chinese martial art involving movements at low rates, gentle rotation of organs, opening and closing joints, and performing movements in weight bearing conditions. Tai Chi exercises put a high emphasis on respiratory techniques, which enhances performance in people (Azimzadeh et al, 2015). Movements of Tai Chi exercise require balance, stability, and movement of joints.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of Twelve Sessions of Tai Chi Exercise on Static and Dynamic Balance in Young Girls

Daneshjoo

Tavakol

Saad

2020

IJKSS

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Background: Tai Chi is Chinese martial art strengthening the performance of individuals. Objectives: The purpose of present study is to determine the effect of a Tai Chi exercise period on static and dynamic balance of young girls. Methods: For the purpose of this research, 32 young girls were voluntarily selected and randomly divided into two groups: Tai Chi training group (21 subjects; mean ± SD; age 22.05±2.4 weight 53.67±6.3 kg, height 1.60±0.5 m) and control group (11 subjects; mean ± SD; age 23.37±0.9 weight 53.64±7.8 kg, height 1.62±0.4 m) players. Static and dynamic balance were measured using Biodex Balance System SD three days before and after a 12-session training period with similar conditions in terms of time and place (75 minutes each session). Results: Mixed repeated measure test showed a significant difference between pre and post-tests in open eye single-foot, closed eye single-foot, open eye two-foot, and closed eye two-foot stances (p=0.001). However, no significant difference was revealed in the control group (p>0.05). While there was better balance state in all stances of Tai Chi group, no significant difference was observed between the groups in this respect (p>0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this research indicated the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercises on static and dynamic balance of young girls. Although there was no significant difference in effect of exercise between training and control groups, mean percentage of changes in training group revealed the effectiveness of exercise in training group compared to control. Therefore, Tai Chi exercises can be recommended to treat and prevent injury due to poor balance. We suggested performing Tai Chi more than 12 session in order to enhance it influences.

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Effect of Twelve Sessions of Tai Chi Exercise on Static and Dynamic Balance in Young Girls

Daneshjoo

Tavakol

Saad

2020

IJKSS

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“…Tai Chi is a complementary therapy, in recent years, non-pharmacological methods have attracted the attention of patients and health care providers (Azimzadeh et al 2013). In elderly nursing, since a holistic look and attention to all the needs of an elderly person is very much important; therefore, implementation of this exercise can promote the health of the geriatrics and find a clear or effective form for this sport in the elderly population.…”

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“…Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise. In Tai Chi, smooth and rhythmic movements are linked, causing the transfer of body weight from one leg to other resulting in better balance (Lan et al 2013).Tai Chi exercise has several forms that vary in different situations (Azimzadeh, Hosseini & Nourozi Tabrizi 2013). A simplified 8-form program of Tai Chi which is derived from a complex 24-form, allows the elderlies to perform it either by standing or sitting, and let them enjoy Tai Chi exercise without having to worry about remembering different movements, an important method of controlling their stress (Lee 2017).One of the researches on Tai Chi exercise conducted by Taylor-Piliae (2014) showed that Tai Chi Quan is a safe form of exercise to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease with no side effects.…”

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Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on the Stress of Elderly Women With Hypertension

Talebi

Bastani

Haqhani

2017

JCCNC

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Background: Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common chronic diseases among the geriatrics having a strong association with psychological factors such as perceived stress. Aerobic exercises are effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension and stress management. In the same regard, this paper is an attempt to investigate the effect of Tai Chi exercise on the stress of Iranian older women with hypertension. Methods: This clinical trial with pre and posttest quasi-experimental design was conducted on 64 elderly women with hypertension at two elderly care centers in Tehran. This study included 8-form Tai Chi exercise for a period of six weeks. For collecting data, two questionnaires with demographic characteristics and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used, and for analyzing data, descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in SPSS-PC V21 software. Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference in perceived stress in both experimental and control groups, before and after the intervention. The results of repeated measures ANOVA also showed that the mean of perceived stress score before and after intervention was not statistically significant (P = 0.557 and 0.489). Conclusion: Since the 8-form Tai Chi exercise is a safe intervention for the elderlies has led to a significant difference in the level of perceived stress among the elderly women, further studies are suggested to find a suitable and effective style of this exercise.

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“…Dance and martial arts such as Tai Chi have been found to be effective at improving gait and balance in MS and various neurologic populations. [38][39][40][41] Wearable technology ("wearables"), such as activity trackers worn on the wrist or hip, have the potential for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and providing feedback to the provider as well as the patient.…”

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Gait and Balance Assessment

Zackowski

2016

Semin Neurol

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Gait and balance deficits are commonly experienced by individuals with a variety of neurologic disorders. These deficits can be particularly frustrating because they often profoundly impact a person's quality of life. The author applies information about gait and balance based on the neurologic examination and summarizes important relationships among common impairment measures of gait and balance deficits. She also provides an interpretation of these relationships to assist the clinician in how to identify and manage gait and balance deficits.

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Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on balance in women with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: The results suggest that Tai Chi Chuan could be used as a safe complementary intervention to increase balance in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Cited by 34 publications

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Effect of Twelve Sessions of Tai Chi Exercise on Static and Dynamic Balance in Young Girls

Effect of Twelve Sessions of Tai Chi Exercise on Static and Dynamic Balance in Young Girls

Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on the Stress of Elderly Women With Hypertension

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