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Tai Chi for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Jung, Seil
Lee, Eun-Nam
Lee, Sook-Ryon
Kim, Mi-Sook
Lee, Myeong Soo
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tai chi exercise has been recommended as suitable for the improvement of health in the elderly.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tai chi on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), quality of life (QoL), and sex hormone levels in patients with benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH).
The elderly patients with BPH were randomized to receive tai chi or usual care.
Fifty-six participants were randomized into either the tai chi group (n=28) or the control group (n=28).
After 12 weeks of treatment, the tai chi group showed significant improvement in LUTS and QoL.
There was a significant effect of tai chi on testosterone but no significant effect on insulin or glucose.
No serious adverse events were observed during the study period.
In conclusion, our results suggest that 12 weeks of tai chi may improve LUTS and QoL in elderly patients with BPH.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jung, Seil& Lee, Eun-Nam& Lee, Sook-Ryon& Kim, Mi-Sook& Lee, Myeong Soo. 2011. Tai Chi for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028434
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jung, Seil…[et al.]. Tai Chi for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028434
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jung, Seil& Lee, Eun-Nam& Lee, Sook-Ryon& Kim, Mi-Sook& Lee, Myeong Soo. Tai Chi for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028434
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028434