The Effect of Tai Chi Exercise on the Risk and Fear of Falling in Older Adults
A Randomized Clinical Trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22320489 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hamed 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) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 38 |
| Publication date | 2018-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Materia Socio Medica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1512-7680 • E-ISSN: 1986-597X |
| Publisher | ScopeMed (PUBLISHER • TR) |
| DOI | 10.5455/msm.2018.30.38-42 |
| PMID | 29670476 |
| OpenAlex | W2793242542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 2 |
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
Berg Balance Scale · Fear of falling · Injury prevention · Physical therapy · Poison control · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education · Medicine · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery · Internal Medicine
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |