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ArticleFrontiers in aging neuroscience2022

The Effect of Modified Tai Chi Exercises on the Physical Function and Quality of Life in Elderly Women With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Jiulong Song, Lijun Wei, Kai Cheng, Qiang Lin, Peng Xia, Xinwei Wang, Xiaoju Wang, Ting Yang, Baoyi Chen, Aimei Ding and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers, 21 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Jiulong SongDepartment of Sports and Health, Nanjing Sport Institute, Nanjing, China.
Lijun WeiMaigaoqiao Community Health Service Center, Nanjing, China.
Kai ChengDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Qiang LinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Peng XiaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xinwei WangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xiaoju WangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Ting YangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Baoyi ChenMaigaoqiao Community Health Service Center, Nanjing, China.
Aimei DingMaigaoqiao Community Health Service Center, Nanjing, China.
Mingyi SunDepartment of Tourism and Social Management, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing, China.
Anliang ChenDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xueping LiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Nanjing Medical University · CNNanjing Health and Health Commission · CNNanjing Sport Institute · CNNanjing Xiaozhuang University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the leading cause of pain and stiffness, affecting older adults' physical function and quality of life. As a form of mind-body exercise, Tai Chi has been recommended as an exercise prescription for KOA patients. This study examined the effects and continuation of modified Tai Chi exercises on physical function and quality of life in elderly women with KOA. Methods: We conducted a single-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) on 40 older women with KOA. The participants were randomized to a 12 weeks Tai Chi or control group. The Tai Chi group attended a kind of modified Tai Chi training sessions three times per week; the control group attended wellness education sessions once a week. The primary outcome was the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Secondary outcomes were the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Short-Form 36 (SF-36), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality of Index (PSQI), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). Results: After the 12-weeks the Tai Chi group showed significan improvement in the WOMAC pain (mean difference, -5.09 points, Conclusion: The modified Tai Chi exercises are an effective treatment for improved physical function and quality of life in elderly women with KOA. Clinical Trial Registration: The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2000040721), http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=65419&htm=4.

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elderly womenknee osteoarthritismodified Tai Chiphysical functionquality of life

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