Qigong Improving Physical Status in Middle-Aged Women

Tsai, Yi-Kuei; Chen, Hsing-Hsia; Lin, I-Hsin; Yeh, Mei‐Ling

doi:10.1177/0193945908319991

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“…3,24,25 Many researchers have reported that TCQ might be beneficial for improving exercise tolerance in both healthy people and those with chronic diseases. [26][27][28][29][30] According to the results of the present review, TCQ appears to demonstrate a greater improvement in physical activity such as exercise tolerance than intervention without exercise training. However, it cannot be confirmed that TCQ are the better complementary treatments for physical activity in COPD rehabilitation than other exercise training forms.…”

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Effectiveness of T'ai Chi and Qigong on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ding

Zhang²,

Ke-jian³

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Chinese traditional exercise such as t'ai chi and qigong (TCQ) on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: All prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trials, published in English or Chinese and involving the use of TCQ by patients with COPD, were searched in 10 electronic databases from their respective inceptions to July 2012. The methodological quality of all studies was assessed using the Jadad score. The selection of studies, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed independently by two raters. Results: In the results, 10 trials met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The meta-analysis demonstrated that compared with no exercise, TCQ had significant effects on 6-minute walk distance, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), predicted FEV1 percentage, and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire score. There were no significant differences in all outcomes between TCQ and other exercise training except 6-minute walk distance. Conclusions: In conclusion, TCQ might be beneficial with respect to physical performance, lung function, remission of dyspnea, and quality of life in patients with COPD; however, caution is needed to draw a firm conclusion because of the low methodological quality of the included trials.

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Effectiveness of T'ai Chi and Qigong on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ding

Zhang²,

Ke-jian³

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…Indeed, a previous study demonstrated that 2 months of qigong practice failed to improve the bone strength (measured using ultrasound) of middle-aged women. 26 However, a longer duration (>3 months) of qigong practice can maintain the overall BMD and reduce the levels of interleukin-6 (a marker of bone resorption) in the same population. 14 Regarding the healthy controls, we found that their BMD at different body sites was similar to that of the breast cancer survivors who practiced qigong and also to that of breast cancer survivors who did not practice qigong.…”

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Bone Mineral Density, Balance Performance, Balance Self-Efficacy, and Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors With and Without Qigong Training: An Observational Study

Fong

Choi

Luk³

et al. 2017

Integr Cancer Ther

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Purpose: A deterioration in bone strength and balance performance after breast cancer treatment can result in injurious falls. Therefore, interventions need to be developed to improve the bone strength and balance ability of breast cancer survivors. This cross-sectional exploratory study aimed to compare the bone mineral density (BMD), balance performance, balance self-efficacy, and number of falls between breast cancer survivors who practiced qigong, breast cancer survivors who did not practice qigong, and healthy individuals. Methods: The study included 40 breast cancer survivors with more than 3 months of qigong experience, 17 breast cancer survivors with no qigong experience, and 36 healthy controls. All the participants underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans to measure their lumbar spine, total hip, femoral neck, and total radius BMDs. The participants also underwent a timed one-leg stand test to measure their single-leg standing balance. The participants’ balance self-efficacy was assessed using the activities-specific balance confidence scale, and the number of falls experienced by each participant was assessed in a face-to-face interview. Results: The lumbar spine, total hip, femoral neck, and total radius BMDs were similar between the 3 groups (P > .05). The breast cancer-qigong group outperformed the breast cancer-control group by 27.3% when they performed the one-leg stand test on a foam surface (P = .025), and they also had a higher balance self-efficacy score (P = .006). Nevertheless, the numbers of falls were comparable between the 3 groups (P > .05). Conclusion: Qigong may be a suitable exercise for improving the balance performance and balance self-efficacy of breast cancer survivors.

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“…As well, Tsai et al [ 41 ] found Qigong improved the physical status including muscle endurance, and waist-to-hip ratio and body fat of participants. Here the method used was described as the Muscle/Tendon Change Classic, which is characterized by simple, slow, and full body exercises that seemed to help the experimental group to show health preserving effects after 8 weeks of training.…”

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Qigong Exercise and Arthritis

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Background: Arthritis is a chronic condition resulting in considerable disability, particularly in later life. Aims: The first aim of this review was to summarize and synthesize the research base concerning the use of Qigong exercises as a possible adjunctive strategy for promoting well-being among adults with arthritis. A second was to provide related intervention directives for health professionals working or who are likely to work with this population in the future. Methods: Material specifically focusing on examining the nature of Qigong for minimizing arthritis disability, pain and dependence and for improving life quality was sought. Results: Collectively, despite almost no attention to this topic, available data reveal that while more research is indicated, Qigong exercises—practiced widely in China for many centuries as an exercise form, mind-body and relaxation technique—may be very useful as an intervention strategy for adults with different forms of painful disabling arthritis. Conclusion: Health professionals working with people who have chronic arthritis can safely recommend these exercises to most adults with this condition with the expectation they will heighten the life quality of the individual, while reducing pain and depression in adults with this condition.

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Qigong Improving Physical Status in Middle-Aged Women

Cited by 14 publications

References 21 publications

Effectiveness of T'ai Chi and Qigong on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of T'ai Chi and Qigong on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bone Mineral Density, Balance Performance, Balance Self-Efficacy, and Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors With and Without Qigong Training: An Observational Study

Qigong Exercise and Arthritis

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