The Effects of Tai-Chi on Seniors with Developmental Disabilities

Kaplan, Howard; Brooks, Rita; Cassone, Paul; Estepan, Hector; Hore, Philip; Knott, Virginia B.; McAlvanah, Tom; Messbauer, Linda; Ndongo, Master Khafra; Powell, Leonard; Revell, Suzanne

doi:10.1080/j148v21n04_03

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“…These positive findings parallel early review studies [12,54,55] synthesizing existing evidence regarding the effects of physical exercise training on physical fitness levels among individuals without ID. Our results also extended these early studies [25,26], in that TC practice can not only improve balance but other fitness outcomes among people with ID.…”

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“…TC practice has been reported to be effective in improving physical fitness in numerous studies [21,22,23], yet few of them were conducted among individuals with ID. Notably, only two studies have evaluated the effects of TC on physical fitness in individuals with ID [24,25]. Azadeh et al [24] demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of TC practice on balance in female adolescents with ID.…”

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“…Azadeh et al [24] demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of TC practice on balance in female adolescents with ID. Kaplan et al [25] utilized a one-group test–retest experimental design and found that the 24-week TC program improved balance, upper extremity reach, and respiration among older adults with moderate to profound ID. However, these two studies are largely limited by their study design (e.g., lack an active control group) and a small number of physical fitness outcomes assessed.…”

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Tai Chi as an Alternative Exercise to Improve Physical Fitness for Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability

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Sze

et al. 2019

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi (TC) on anthropometric parameters and physical fitness among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: Sixty-six Chinese individuals engaged in sport-related extracurricular activities (TC and aerobic exercise (AE)) as exercise interventions or arts/crafts activities as a control condition (CON). The experimental protocol consisted of a baseline assessment, a 12-week intervention period, and a post-intervention assessment. Results: Significant interaction effect was only observed in the performance of a 6-min walk test. After 12 weeks of intervention, the AE group had significant changes in body mass index (p = 0.006, d = 0.11), sit-ups (p = 0.030 and d = 0.57), and 6-min walk test (p = 0.005, d = 0.89). Significant increases in vertical jump (p = 0.048, d = 0.41), lower-limb coordination (p = 0.008, d = 0.53), and upper-limb coordination (p = 0.048, d = 0.36) were observed in the TC group. Furthermore, the TC group demonstrated significantly greater improvements on balance compared to the control group (p = 0.011). Conclusions: TC may improve leg power and coordination of both lower and upper limbs, while AE may be beneficial for body mass index, sit-ups and cardiorespiratory fitness.

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