A randomized study of the effects of t’ai chi on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and fear of falling in women with osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 6 months of t’ai chi on knee muscle strength, bone mineral density, and fear of falling in older women with osteoarthritis. Eighty-two (82) women with osteoarthritis, recruited from outpatient clinics and community health centers, were randomly assigned to either a t’ai chi group and [...]
Tai Chi and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents.
Lee LY, Lee DT, Woo J The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Tai Chi on HRQOL in nursing home residents. A convenience sample of 139 residents from six nursing homes in Hong Kong was used. The experimental group joined a 26-week Tai Chi program, while the control group continued with [...]
Effects of Tai Chi exercise on cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life in post-menopausal women
Song R, Ahn S, So HY, Park IS, Kim HL, Joo KO, Kim JS Natural menopause resulting in the decline in endogenous estrogen concentrations is responsible for an increased risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a 6-month Tai Chi exercise program on [...]
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