Tai chi improves physical function in older Chinese women with knee osteoarthritis.
J Clin Rheumatol
; 16(2): 64-7, 2010 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Tai chi (TC) is proposed as a potential option for the management of osteoarthritis (OA), however, its beneficial effect on patients with knee OA has not been convincing.OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the effect of a 24-week TC program on physical functions in older Chinese women with knee OA.METHODS:
Thirty-five older Chinese women with knee OA were randomized into TC group (n = 18) and attention control (wellness education and stretching) group (n = 17). Subjects in the TC group practiced the 24-form simplified Yang-style TC 2 to 4 times a week for 24 weeks with frequency gradually increased. Physical function was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 6-minute walk distance and stair climb time.RESULTS:
Compared with the control group, the participants in TC group had statistically significant improvements in changes of the WOMAC total score (6.18 +/- 2.13 vs. 1.71 +/- 2.73, P = 0.000), the WOMAC pain subscale (1.36 +/- 0.22 vs. 0.07 +/- 1.00, P = 0.001), the WOMAC stiffness subscale (0.66 +/- 0.25 vs. 0.05 +/- 0.38, P = 0.043), the WOMAC function subscale (6.17 +/- 1.96 vs. 1.72 +/- 2.63, P = 0.000), the 6-minute walk distance (32.43 +/- 14.20 vs. 6.67 +/- 16.76, P = 0.003), and the stair climb time (2.27 +/- 0.74 vs. 0.27 +/- 1.24, P = 0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
This study suggests that TC provides a safe, feasible and useful exercise option for older Chinese female patients with knee OA.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Osteoartritis de la Rodilla
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Taichi Chuan
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Rheumatol
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
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ORTOPEDIA
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REUMATOLOGIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China