Mindful Exercise (Baduanjin) as an Adjuvant Treatment for Older Adults (60 Years Old and Over) of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Zou, Liye
Veronese, Nicola
Ye, Jiajia
Zheng, Qikai
Yu, Qian
Grabovac, Igor
Stefanac, Sinisa
Tzeng, Huey-Ming
Yu, Jane Jie
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The postural stability is a major factor that helps prevent developing knee osteoarthritis with aging.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Baduanjin qigong on postural control and physical function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods.
Fifty-six individuals over 60 years of age with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 28) or a control group (n = 28).
Participants in the experimental group received a 12-week Baduanjin training, while those in the control group did not receive any additional physical exercise during the study period.
The postural control was quantified by perimeter and ellipse area of center of pressure movement trajectory.
The assessments were conducted three times (baseline, week 8, and week 12).
Results.
The perimeter and ellipse area with both open- and closed-eyes conditions and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) function were significantly improved at week eight in the experimental group (p<0.005).
The ellipse area with open-eyes condition, WOMAC index, and stiffness and physical function domains were significantly decreased after the 12 weeks of Baduanjin training compared to the control group (p<0.005).
Only the perimeter area with both open- and closed-eyes conditions was not statistically significant at week 12 in the intervention group (p>0.005).
Conclusions.
Baduanjin is an effective and adjuvant therapy for older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Regular Baduanjin training can improve postural control and WOMAC function of old individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
More advanced techniques and biopsychological measurements are required for further understanding of Baduanjin exercise in this population.
The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-16010042).
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ye, Jiajia& Zheng, Qikai& Zou, Liye& Yu, Qian& Veronese, Nicola& Grabovac, Igor…[et al.]. 2020. Mindful Exercise (Baduanjin) as an Adjuvant Treatment for Older Adults (60 Years Old and Over) of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158791
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ye, Jiajia…[et al.]. Mindful Exercise (Baduanjin) as an Adjuvant Treatment for Older Adults (60 Years Old and Over) of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158791
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ye, Jiajia& Zheng, Qikai& Zou, Liye& Yu, Qian& Veronese, Nicola& Grabovac, Igor…[et al.]. Mindful Exercise (Baduanjin) as an Adjuvant Treatment for Older Adults (60 Years Old and Over) of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158791
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1158791