Simplified Tai Chi Program Training versus Traditional Tai Chi on the Functional Movement Screening in Older Adults
Joint Authors
Wang, Huiru
Yu, Bo
Lu, Yingzhi
Yu, Dinghai
Wei, Ankui
Chen, Wenhua
Lu, Yang
Liu, Yang
Zou, Liye
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of two different types of Tai Chi programs on the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) in older adults.
Methods.
Ninety older adults (65.5 ± 4.6 years old) who met the eligibility criteria were randomized into three different groups based on a ratio of 1 : 1 : 1: a traditional Tai Chi exercise (TTC), a simplified Tai Chi exercise (TCRT), or a control group (routine activity).
The FMS consisted of the deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg rise, trunk stability push-up, and rotatory stability, which was used to measure physical function before the present study and after six months of Tai Chi interventions.
Results.
Seventy-nine participants completed the present study (control = 27, TTC = 23, and TCRT = 29).
Significant improvement on the FMS tests between the baseline and after the six-month intervention was observed in both Tai Chi programs, whereas no significant improvement was observed in the control group.
In addition, participants in the TCRT group demonstrated greater improvement than those in the TTC group.
Conclusions.
The TCRT is more effective in improving the physical function in older adults when compared to the traditional Tai Chi modality, particularly for improving balance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Huiru& Wei, Ankui& Lu, Yingzhi& Yu, Bo& Chen, Wenhua& Lu, Yang…[et al.]. 2016. Simplified Tai Chi Program Training versus Traditional Tai Chi on the Functional Movement Screening in Older Adults. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104237
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Huiru…[et al.]. Simplified Tai Chi Program Training versus Traditional Tai Chi on the Functional Movement Screening in Older Adults. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104237
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Huiru& Wei, Ankui& Lu, Yingzhi& Yu, Bo& Chen, Wenhua& Lu, Yang…[et al.]. Simplified Tai Chi Program Training versus Traditional Tai Chi on the Functional Movement Screening in Older Adults. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104237
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104237