Tai Chi Improves Physical Function in Older Chinese Women With Knee Osteoarthritis

Ni, Guo‐Xin; Song, Lin; Yu, Bin; Huang, Caihua; Lin, Jen‐Der

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“…Recently, 2 studies have employed stretching as a control intervention (41,42); however, these studies did not show significant improvement as we did in WOMAC function (mean Ϯ SD 1.7 Ϯ 2.6 versus 4.8 Ϯ 3.9) or pain (0.1 Ϯ 1.0 versus 1.5 Ϯ 2.5). Perhaps the assisted stretching program in the present study, the additional day per week of stretching compared to recent studies (3 days versus 2 days) (39,40), or a combination of stretching and cycling was enough of an "intervention" to improve measures of function and pain in the present study.…”

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Effect of high‐speed power training on muscle performance, function, and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation

Sayers¹,

Gibson²,

Cook³

2011

Arthritis Care & Research

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Objective. To examine the effect of high-speed power training (HSPT) on muscle performance, mobility-based function, and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Methods. Thirty-three participants (mean ؎ SD age 67.6 ؎ 6.8 years) were randomized to HSPT (n ‫؍‬ 12), slow-speed strength training (SSST; n ‫؍‬ 10), or control (CON; n ‫؍‬ 11) for a 12-week intervention. HSPT performed 3 sets of 12-14 repetitions at 40% of the 1-repetition maximum (1RM) "as fast as possible," SSST performed 3 sets of 8 -10 repetitions at 80% of the 1RM slowly, and CON performed stretching and warm-up exercises. Outcome measures included leg press (LP) 1RM and LP peak power (PP) from 40 -90% of the 1RM and the corresponding PP velocity (PPV) and PP force; 400-meter walk, Berg Balance Scale, and timed chair rise; and self-reported function and pain using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Analysis of variance models were used to compare changes from baseline to 12 weeks. Statistical significance was accepted at P < 0.05. Results. LP PP improved in both HSPT and SSST compared to CON (P ‫؍‬ 0.04). LP PPV improved only in HSPT (P ‫؍‬ 0.01).There were also improvements in timed chair rise (P ‫؍‬ 0.002), WOMAC function (P ‫؍‬ 0.004), and WOMAC pain (P ‫؍‬ 0.02) across all of the groups. Conclusion. HSPT was effective at improving function and pain, but no more so than either SSST or CON. Because HSPT improved multiple muscle performance measures (strength, power, and speed), it is a more effective resistance training protocol than SSST and may increase safety in this population, especially when high-speed movements are required during daily tasks.

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Effect of high‐speed power training on muscle performance, function, and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation

Sayers¹,

Gibson²,

Cook³

2011

Arthritis Care & Research

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“…Según los resultados obtenidos en este trabajo y en base a las ideas aportadas por Li et al 30 y Escalante et al 31 en sus revisiones, parece evidente que si se quiere superar las contradicciones que ofrecen los resultados sobre los beneficios del TCC en la OAR, dar mayor claridad a los mismos y poder establecer comparativas entre estilos y formas Tabla 4 Parámetros incluidos en los estudios sobre Tai Chi Chuan y osteoartrosis de rodilla Parámetros Brismée et al 7 Chen et al 15 Fransen et al 8 Hartman et al 16 Lee et al 3 Shen et al 10 Ni et al 9 Song et al, 11 Song et al 12 Tsai et al 17 Tsai et al 13 Wang et al 14 …”

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“…El TCC, como actividad de bajo impacto e intensidad, se ha propuesto como una terapia física alternativa para tratar la osteoartrosis de rodilla (OAR), pero mientras que en algunos estudios se han encontrado efectos positivos de esta actividad sobre esta patología [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] , otros sugieren que tales efectos son escasos o con insuficiente consistencia 3,[15][16][17] . Este hecho, junto con las deficiencias metodológicas en los diseños de investigación de los estudios realizados, detectadas por parte de las revisiones sistemáticas efectuadas sobre esta temática, ha dado lugar a que se considere que los beneficios de esta actividad sobre la OAR son contradictorios y faltos de claridad [18][19][20][21][22] .…”

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Efectos contradictorios del Tai Chi Chuan sobre la osteoartrosis de rodilla

Jiménez-Martín

Ortega

2013

Apunts. Medicina de l'Esport

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“…This exercise also improved perceived health benefits, health behaviour, diet management, stress management, and quality of life. Another single-blinded randomised attentioncontrolled clinical trial evaluated how Tai Chi can help the elderly treat osteoarthritis in the knee [97]. It allotted an intervention group (n=14) and a control group (n=15).…”

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How is Qigong Conducive to Women’s Health?

Cheng¹

2015

IJCAM

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The present literature review provides an overview of the benefits to women's health gained from practising Qigong (including Tai Chi and Baduanjin), including those who suffer from breast cancer, menopausal-related problems, menstrual disorders, and a variety of physical and psychological illnesses. It analyses 48 studies (n=38 in English, n=10 in Chinese) published before 2015, involving participants aged 17-86 in Asia, Europe, and North America via quantitative, qualitative, mix-method, and trans-country projects. The analysis reveals research gaps and practical implication, in particular, diminishing health disparities and accelerating health equity due to cost effectiveness when using Qigong among less advantaged groups for preventive, remedial, and rehabilitative interventions, justifying it as a powerful method of complementary and alternative medicine. IntroductionThe lifetime health care expense of women averages a third higher than that of men [1], and 33% of women's medical costs are incurred in their middle-aged years and 50% in their senior years. Meanwhile, one-third of women, especially among the elderly, die of chronic sicknesses, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer [2], which heavily impact personal medical costs and public health expenditures [3]. In addition to traditional medical measures, recently prevalent complementary and alternative medicines [4][5][6] apply to various illnesses such as diabetes mellitus [7], orthopaedics [8], and mental distress [9]. Qigong, a conventional Chinese aerobic exercise and mode of martial arts, has been considered as a popular complementary and alternative medicine approach [10].Qigong has been evolving in China since the second century before Christ. Its theories are grounded in traditional Chinese medicine principles [11] documented in the Emperor's Inner Canon (or Huangdineijing), the first Chinese medical text. Its primary aim is to achieve a balance between yin and yang and within the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth). Qigong was thus developed by Taoist masters for the sake of strengthening health through systematic abdominal breathing, resulting in stronger regulation of overall body functioning. This bioenergy therapy became prevalent in the Qin and Han dynasties (221 B.C. -220 A.D.), as embarked upon by Taoists, in order to cure and prevent illnesses, and continues in contemporary China for health promotion pertaining to both physiological and psychological benefits [12].Qigong consists of various presentations; that is, hard forms (or active forms) and soft forms (or still forms), among which the former involves martial arts, physical exercises, and walking; while the latter pertains to meditation, concentration [13], sitting, standing, and lying. Regardless of form, it relies on breathing and the flow of qi [14], constituting two inseparable domains, where qi refers to an alive and infinitesimal energy circulating within and throughout the body [13], and gong to perpetual work or practices. In practising ...

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Tai Chi Improves Physical Function in Older Chinese Women With Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract: This study suggests that TC provides a safe, feasible and useful exercise option for older Chinese female patients with knee OA.

Cited by 57 publications

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Effect of high‐speed power training on muscle performance, function, and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation

Effect of high‐speed power training on muscle performance, function, and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation

Efectos contradictorios del Tai Chi Chuan sobre la osteoartrosis de rodilla

How is Qigong Conducive to Women’s Health?

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