Tai Chi Improves Cognitive and Physical Function in the Elderly
A study was conducted to investigate the effect of Tai Chi
on cognitive and physical function in the elderly. A randomized trial design
was used. A total 150 subjects were enrolled and were divided into Tai Chi and
control groups. Subjects in the Tai Chi group participated Tai Chi for 6
months, and subjects in the control group participated in other non-athletic
activities. There were no differences between the groups in the one leg
standing time with eyes open, left grip strength, or the Frontal Assessment
Battery at bedside after 3 and 6 months of intervention. The Mini-Mental State
Examination scores after 3 and 6 months were higher in the Tai Chi group than
in the control group. The right grip strength after 3 months increased more in
the Tai Chi group than in the control group. Both the 5-m high walking speed
and 10-m normal walking speed were significantly lower after 3 and 6 months of Tai
Chi practice. These results suggest that regular Tai Chi practice may improve
cognitive and physical function in the elderly.
Source: Sun J,
Kanagawa K,
Sasaki J,
Ooki S,
Xu H,
Wang L.
Tai chi improves
cognitive and physical function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015
May;27(5):1467-71.
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