scholarly journals DOES BALANCE IMPROVE AFTER THE APPLICATION OF TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM IN POST- MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS?

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (105) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Ema Lašinytė ◽  
Vilma Mauricienė ◽  
Alfonsas Vainoras ◽  
Kristina Berškienė
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Body Sway ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

Background.  Osteoporosis  is  an  emerging  medical  and  socioeconomic  threat  characterized  by  a  systemic impairment of bone mass, strength, and microarchitecture. Due to degenerative changes in morphology and structure, the amount of bone fragility and fractures increases affecting balance function. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind- body exercise that has the potential to overcome the impairments associated with frailty. Methods. The study involved 13 post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. All subjects participated in Tai Chi exercise program which lasted for eight weeks. Two, one-hour group training sessions were taught per week. Balance assessment was performed three times: before Tai Chi exercise program, after four weeks and after eight weeks of the application of Tai Chi exercise program. Balance measurements were conducted using platform “Sigma Balance Pad” and BESS test. Results. Research findings of “Sigma Balance Pa” showed statistically significant changes ( p < .05) in eyes opened condition while in eyes closed condition no significant changes were observed (p ≥ .05). Results of BESS test revealed statistically significant improvement of static balance after Tai Chi exercise program (p = .033). Conclusions.  Research  results  demonstrated  balance  improvement:  body  sway  and  center  of  pressure displacement speed decreased after Tai Chi exercise program. Further future research of reliability and validity of the BESS in subjects with osteoporosis should be considered.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AFTER SHORT TERM TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-117
Author(s):  
Ema Lašinytė ◽  
Kristina Berškienė ◽  
Vilma Mauricienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

Objectives. To evaluate quality of life changes in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis after application of Tai Chi exercise program. Material and methods. 13 post-menopausal women with osteoporosis participated in the study which included application of Tai Chi exercise program for eight weeks. Two, one-hour group training sessions were taught per week. Quality of life was assessed two times: before and after eight weeks of Tai Chi program. Quality of life measurements were conducted using SF-36 questionnaire. Results. Research data showed statistically significant changes (p&amp;lt;.05) in three of eight SF-36 fields after application of Tai Chi exercise program: bodily pain, general health perception and emotional role functioning while no significant changes were observed in other five fields (p≥ .05). Conclusions. Obtained results showed positive changes in Physical and Mental component areas. However, further future research is still needed to find out how Tai Chi program would affect other fields of the life.

scholarly journals The influence of an aquatic exercise program on balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarida Ferreira ◽  
Cristina Mesquita ◽  
Paula Santos ◽  
João Borges ◽  
Maria Graça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Aquatic Exercise ◽  
Body Sway ◽  
Mean Velocity ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Eyes Open

Abstract Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that leads to a limitation of mobility, which can cause postural deficits and progressive loss of balance. Aquatic exercise improves this health condition. The objetive is to verify the influence of an aquatic exercise program, on balance and functionality, in individuals with AS. Methods Pre-experimental study carried out on 6 individuals with AS. All individuals were assessed at baseline (M0) and 12 weeks after the intervention (M1) using the Bath indices (BASMI, BASFI and BASDAI) and the balance assessment protocol (‘Body Sway’) by the Physiosensing Platform. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Were used descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon test to compare M0 and M1. The significance value was 0.05. Results We verify improvements in BASMI (P = 0.046), BASFI (P = 0.042) and BASDAI (P = 0.027) scores. Through the analysis of the center of pressure variables, there were no statistically significant differences, between moments, in the protocol. However, when assessing balance, in the anteroposterior mean distance in both the protocol (eyes open) and in the protocol (eyes closed), in the root mean square in both protocols and in mediolateral mean velocity, only in the protocol (eyes open), there was a slight decrease in the median value. Conclusions The present study suggests that the specific aquatic exercise program, may influence balance and improve functionality in a population with AS. Therefore, the Bath indices translate improvements in the symptoms and functionalities of these participants.

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Quality of Life in Post-menopausal Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhayun Song ◽  
Sukhee Ahn ◽  
Hee Young So ◽  
In Sook Park ◽  
Hyun Li Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

The Effects of a Tai Chi Exercise Program for Patients with Arthritis in Rural Areas

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aeyoung So ◽  
Kyung-Sook Lee ◽  
Jung Sook Choi ◽  
Eun Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise
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