Simplified Tai Chi Resistance Training versus Traditional Tai Chi in Slowing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Joint Authors
Wang, Huiru
Yu, Bo
Chen, Wenhua
Lu, Yingzhi
Yu, Dinghai
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study examined whether simplified Tai Chi resistance training is superior to traditional Tai Chi in slowing bone loss in postmenopausal women.
Methods.
This prospective trial included 119 postmenopausal women (age: 52–65 years).
Subjects were randomly assigned to participate in a traditional Tai Chi program (TTC, n=40), a simplified Tai Chi resistance training program (TCRT, n=40), or a blank control group (routine activity, n=39).
The TTC involved traditional Yang Style Tai Chi.
The primary outcome was the change of lumbar bone mass density (L2–L4) at 12 months over the baseline.
Femoral neck and Ward’s triangle were also measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
Results.
The L2–L4 density was significantly lower at 12 months in comparison to the baseline in the blank control group.
In both the TCRT and TTC groups, the L2–L4 density was comparable to the baseline.
There was a trend for less bone loss in the TCRT than in the TTC group.
Similar findings were observed with femoral neck and Ward’s triangle.
Conclusion.
Simplified Tai Chi resistance training could slow bone loss in menopausal women.
The results also suggested, but did not confirm, superiority to traditional Tai Chi.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Huiru& Yu, Bo& Chen, Wenhua& Lu, Yingzhi& Yu, Dinghai. 2015. Simplified Tai Chi Resistance Training versus Traditional Tai Chi in Slowing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061428
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Huiru…[et al.]. Simplified Tai Chi Resistance Training versus Traditional Tai Chi in Slowing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061428
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Huiru& Yu, Bo& Chen, Wenhua& Lu, Yingzhi& Yu, Dinghai. Simplified Tai Chi Resistance Training versus Traditional Tai Chi in Slowing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061428
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061428