2015年5月
Tai chi improves cognitive and physical function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE
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- 巻
- 27
- 号
- 5
- 開始ページ
- 1467
- 終了ページ
- 1471
- 記述言語
- 英語
- 掲載種別
- 研究論文(学術雑誌)
- DOI
- 10.1589/jpts.27.1467
- 出版者・発行元
- SOC PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE
[Purpose] To investigate the effect of Tai Chi on cognitive and physical function in the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] 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. [Results] 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. [Conclusion] These results suggest that regular Tai Chi practice may improve cognitive and physical function in the elderly.
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- ID情報
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- DOI : 10.1589/jpts.27.1467
- ISSN : 0915-5287
- eISSN : 2187-5626
- PubMed ID : 26157242
- Web of Science ID : WOS:000356074700042