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

Chen, Sheng

doi:10.2991/sohe-19.2019.25

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“…Accordingly, the targeted tensing of muscles and relaxing, the control of the target muscles, and the correct alignment of body segments seem crucial [60]. Therefore, it is assumed that especially the task-specific components in the Pilates interventions [13] and the flowing changes between different movements and poses of Tai Chi exercises [41, 61] mainly account for the positive effects on flexibility. Gait performance was not affected, as gait is considered a robust pattern [62] that less likely benefits from MBI.…”

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Effects of Movement-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Physical Fitness in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta-Analytical Review

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Introduction: Declines in physical fitness can notably affect healthy aging of older adults. Multimodal exercise training regimen such as mind-body interventions (MBIs) has been reported to mitigate these aging-related declines of physical function. This meta-analytical review aimed at pooling the effects of MBIs on physical fitness indices compared to active control (AC) and inactive control (IC) conditions in healthy older adults. Methods: The literature search was conducted in 3 databases using search terms with Boolean conjunctions. Randomized controlled trials applying MBIs focusing on improving physical fitness parameters in healthy seniors over 65 years of age were screened for eligibility. Eligibility and study quality were assessed by 2 researchers using the PEDro scale. Standardized mean differences (SMD) adjusted for small sample sizes (Hedges’ g) served as main outcomes for the comparisons of MBIs versus IC and MBIs versus AC. Results: Thirty trials with 2,792 healthy community dwellers (mean age: 71.2 ± 4.7 years) were included. Large overall effects were found for strength (p < 0.001, SMD: 0.87 [90% CI: 0.43, 1.30], I2 = 94%), medium effects were observed for functional mobility (p = 0.009, SMD: 0.55 [90% CI: 0.20, 0.89], I2 = 83%), and small overall effects were found for static balance (p = 0.02, SMD: 0.35 [90% CI: 0.10, 0.60], I2 = 77%), endurance (p = 0.0001, SMD: 0.44 [90% CI: 0.25, 0.62], I2 = 0%), and flexibility (p = 0.003, SMD: 0.46 [90% CI: 0.21, 0.72], I2 = 54%) in favor of MBIs compared to IC. Small effects of strength slightly favoring AC (p = 0.08, SMD: −0.22 [90% CI: −0.43, −0.01], I2 = 52%) were found, whereas static balance moderately improved in favor of MBIs (p < 0.001, SMD: 0.46 [90% CI: 0.16, 0.76], I2 = 73%). Discussion/Conclusion: MBIs induce small to moderate effects in relevant domains of physical fitness in healthy older adults. Strength should be better targeted with traditional resistance training routines, whereas balance seems to sufficiently benefit from MBIs. However, large variability between the studies was observed due to differences in methodology, intervention content, and outcomes that affect conclusive evidence.

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“…MBI, mind-body intervention; AC, active control; SE, standard error; IV, independent variable; CI, confidence interval; SMD, standardized mean difference. Tai Chi exercises[41,61] mainly account for the positive effects on flexibility. Gait performance was not affected, as gait is considered a robust pattern[62] that less likely benefits from MBI.…”

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“…For example, a study showed that eight-week tai chi exercise significantly improved GS, stride length, pelvic flexibility, and ankle flexibility (36). Another study reported that tai chi exercise had significant positive effects on balance, physical functioning, walking, and flexibility among elderly men (15). Similarly, a study showed that tai chi exercise was associated with significant improvements…”

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“…Reduced GS is considered as a significant predictor of fall (15) and fall is a major threat to elderly people's health (16). A study showed that around 30% of elderly people above 65 years experience at least one fall incident each year (17).…”

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“…It includes many different balance exercises involving the slow transfer of balance from one leg to the other and hence, can improve balance and walking speed and prevent fall among elderly people (34,35). A study showed that tai chi exercise can improve walking ability through improving muscular strength, muscular flexibility, reaction time, balance, and posture control (15). Another study reported that Yang-style tai chi exercise improved gait parameters and musculoskeletal flexibility among healthy elderly women (36).…”

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The effect of tai chi exercise on gait speed and the rate of fall in elderly women

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Background and aims: Decreased physical functioning and increased risk of fall are among the most common age-related problems among elderly people. This study aimed at assessing the effects of tai chi exercise on gait speed (GS) and fall rate among a group of elderly women in Iran. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2018. Participants were sixty elderly women purposefully selected from comprehensive healthcare centers in Lahijan, Iran, and randomly assigned to an intervention and a control group. Study intervention was Yang-style tai chi exercise implemented in two group sessions per week for twelve consecutive weeks. GS was assessed before and after the intervention using the short physical performance battery and fall rate was assessed using a researcher-made self-report fall assessment checklist. The SPSS program for Windows (v. 18.0) was employed for data analysis at a significance level of less than 0.05. Results: Between-group differences respecting the pretest and the posttest GS were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Moreover, posttest fall rate in the intervention group was less than the control group. Conclusion: Tai chi exercise is effective in increasing GS and reducing fall rate among elderly women and is recommended for elderly people.

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The acceptability of homebased exercise snacking and Tai-chi snacking amongst high and low function UK and Taiwanese older adults

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Introduction: Exercise “snacking” and Tai-chi ‘snacking’ protocols are designed to overcome typical barriers to older adults’ participation in muscle strength and balance exercise, using short bouts of home-based exercise. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of homebred exercise- and Tai-chi snacking in British and Taiwanese older adults of high and low physical function.Methods: Thirty-three British and Thirty Taiwanese older adults took part in semi-structured interviews, after trying 1-week of exercise- and Tai-chi snacking. The interview schedule and deductive framework analysis was based on the seven components of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA). Differences between the Taiwanese and United Kingdom participants and those considered high versus low physical function were also analysed.Results: Both snacking regimes were found to be convenient and easy to implement. Participants reported that no activity had to be given up, and considered the programmes would be beneficial to their physical and mental health. Interestingly, more UK-based participants preferred the elegant and relaxing movements of Tai-chi snacking, yet participants with low physical function experienced difficulties when mastering Tai-chi movements. A few high physical function participants perceived exercise snacking to be tedious.Discussion: Overall, the snacking exercise was found to be acceptable and useful. Personal affective attitude and different cultural backgrounds may affect exercise participation. Nevertheless, it is important to consider individuals’ physical function when designing exercise regime. The findings indicate that making Tai-chi snacking easier to master initially, building in progression and adding some upper body movements in the exercise snacking may further enhance acceptability.

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

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Effects of Movement-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Physical Fitness in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta-Analytical Review

Effects of Movement-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Physical Fitness in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta-Analytical Review

The effect of tai chi exercise on gait speed and the rate of fall in elderly women

The acceptability of homebased exercise snacking and Tai-chi snacking amongst high and low function UK and Taiwanese older adults

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