The Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on the Risk and Fear of Falling in Older Adults

A Randomized Clinical Trial

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ID22320489
AutoresHamed Mortazavi (0000-0003-1972-7579, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences), Mahbubeh Tabatabaeicher (North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences), Ali Golestani (0000-0002-5192-0435, University of Bojnord), Mohammad Reza Armat (North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences), Mohammad Armat, Mohammad Yousefi (0000-0003-3520-9130, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences)
Año2018
Volumen30
Número1
Páginas38
Fecha de publicación2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaMateria Socio Medica (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1512-7680 • E-ISSN: 1986-597X
EditorialScopeMed (PUBLISHER • TR)
DOI10.5455/msm.2018.30.38-42
PMID29670476
OpenAlexW2793242542
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas2

BACKGROUND: Falling and fear of falling are among the most common problems of the elderly, which can cause illness, isolation, dependency and reduced quality of life in elderly. Exercise is recommended to prevent falling injuries in the elderly. AIM: This study aimed to examine the effect of Tai Chi exercise on the risk and fear of falling in older adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: weeks and at the end of exercise period. RESULTS: weeks and at the end of exercise period was significantly different between the two groups (P<0.05) and it decreased in the intervention group, but the risk of falling reduced after 8 and 10 weeks in the intervention group (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: Performing Tai Chi exercises for at least four weeks could reduce fear of falling and reduce the risk of falls in older adults after 8 weeks

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