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ABSTRACT Introduction: Tai chi chuan training claims to not only promote the circulation of internal energy in the body to achieve a preventive and healing effect of diseases, but also to improve static and dynamic body balance. While the former claims are not validable, the question about the effectiveness of improving balance remains valid. Objective: Verify the characteristics of lower limb balance during tai chi chuan practice. Methods: Selected volunteers underwent a bioelectricity testing system via noninvasive surface electromyography to evaluate muscle activity during the exercises. The results were collected, cataloged and statistically work on corresponding graphs according to different content of literature research for objective analysis. Results: The variation of the displacement of the center of gravity was controlled within 0.1M, the most unstable time of the center of gravity was about 0.65s before the start of balance. In temporal terms, it is found that the order of discharge of each muscle tested in the vertical balance and unilateral support was as follows: the tibialis anterior muscle discharges first, the rectus femoris and biceps femoris second, finally gastrocnemius, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus joint discharge almost at the same time. Conclusion: Some benefit is perceived in the validity of improving lateral balance velocity, shortening the action completion time, and improving balance stability, improving the quality of action in practitioners of this exercise modality. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
RESUMO Introdução: O treinamento do tai chi chuan alega não só promover a circulação de energia interna no corpo para alcançar um efeito preventivo e curador de doenças, mas também aprimorar o equilíbrio estático e dinâmico corporal. Enquanto as primeiras afirmações não são validáveis, o questionamento sobre a eficácia no aprimoramento do equilíbrio permanece válido. Objetivo: Verificar as características do equilíbrio nos membros inferiores durante a prática do tai chi chuan. Métodos: Voluntários selecionados passaram por um sistema de testes com bioeletricidade via eletromiografia superficial não invasiva para avaliar a atividade muscular durante os exercícios. Os resultados foram coletados, catalogados e estatisticamente trabalhos sobre gráficos correspondentes, de acordo com diferentes conteúdos de pesquisa literária, para análise objetiva. Resultados: A variação do deslocamento do centro gravitacional foi controlada dentro de 0,1M, o tempo mais instável do centro de gravidade foi cerca de 0,65s antes do início do equilíbrio. Em termos temporais, constata-se que a ordem de descarga de cada músculo testado no equilíbrio vertical e apoio unilateral foi a seguinte: o músculo tibial anterior descarrega primeiro, o reto femoral e bíceps femoral em segundo lugar, finalmente conjunto gastrocnêmico, glúteos médios e glúteo máximo descarregam quase ao mesmo tempo. Conclusão: Percebe-se algum benefício na validade de aprimorar a velocidade de balanço lateral, encurtar o tempo de conclusão da ação e melhorar a estabilidade do equilíbrio, melhorando a qualidade da ação em praticantes dessa modalidade de exercício. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
RESUMEN Introducción: El entrenamiento de Tai chi chuan pretende no sólo promover la circulación de la energía interna en el cuerpo para lograr un efecto preventivo y curativo contra las enfermedades, sino también mejorar el equilibrio corporal estático y dinámico. Mientras que las primeras afirmaciones no son válidas, la pregunta sobre la eficacia de la mejora del equilibrio sigue siendo válida. Objetivo: Verificar las características del equilibrio de los miembros inferiores durante la práctica del tai chi chuan. Métodos: Los voluntarios seleccionados se sometieron a un sistema de pruebas de bioelectricidad mediante electromiografía de superficie no invasiva para evaluar la actividad muscular durante los ejercicios. Los resultados fueron recogidos, catalogados y trabajados estadísticamente en los gráficos correspondientes según los diferentes contenidos de la investigación literaria para su análisis objetivo. Resultados: La variación del desplazamiento del centro de gravedad se controló dentro de 0,1M, el tiempo más inestable del centro de gravedad fue de unos 0,65s antes del inicio del equilibrio. En términos temporales, se encontró que el orden de descarga de cada músculo probado en el equilibrio vertical y el apoyo unilateral fue el siguiente: el músculo tibial anterior descarga primero, el recto femoral y el bíceps femoral segundo, finalmente el gastrocnemio, el glúteo medio y el glúteo mayor descargan casi al mismo tiempo. Conclusión: Se percibe algún beneficio en la validez de mejorar la velocidad de equilibrio lateral, acortar el tiempo de finalización de la acción y mejorar la estabilidad del equilibrio, mejorando la calidad de la acción en los practicantes de esta modalidad de ejercicio. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Tai Ji is a martial art rich in traditional Chinese ethnic characteristics. Its flexible, free and open movements make its practice popular and esteemed by many female college students. However, there is a demand for experimental research on the impacts of the art on the physical and mental health of its college practitioners. Objective Verify the effects of Tai Ji practice on the physical health of university students. Methods This study used the methods of literature, experimental and mathematical statistics, through the influence of Tai Ji style number 24 on the physical health of female university students in different groups. Results The research shows that under the intervention of this style, with the same content, intensity, and time of exercise, the physical health of female college students in the low-fitness group was significantly improved. Conclusion Female college students in the medium and high fitness group improved their physical health indicators due to their physical preconditioning. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
RESUMO Introdução O Tai Chi Chuan é uma arte marcial rica em características étnicas tradicionais chinesas. Seus movimentos flexíveis, livres e abertos fazem com que a sua prática seja popular e estimada por uma ampla gama de estudantes universitárias. Porém, há uma demanda de pesquisas experimentais sobre os impactos da arte sobre a saúde física e mental de seus praticantes universitários, no intuito de conduzir e orientar os seus praticantes durante a realização dos eventos esportivos. Objetivo Verificar os efeitos da prática de Tai Chi Chuan sobre a saúde física das estudantes universitárias. Métodos Este estudo utilizou os métodos da literatura, experimental e estatística matemática, através da influência do Tai Chi Chuan estilo número 24 na saúde física das estudantes universitárias femininas em diferentes grupos. Resultados A pesquisa mostra que sob a intervenção desse estilo, com o mesmo conteúdo, intensidade e tempo de exercício, a saúde física de estudantes universitárias do sexo feminino no grupo de baixa aptidão física foi significativamente aprimorada. Conclusão Estudantes universitárias do sexo feminino no grupo de aptidão física média e alta melhoraram seus indicadores de saúde física devido ao seu pré-condicionamento físico. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
RESUMEN Introducción El Taichi Chuan es un arte marcial rico en características étnicas tradicionales chinas. Sus movimientos flexibles, libres y abiertos hacen que su práctica sea popular y apreciada por un amplio abanico de estudiantes universitarios. Sin embargo, existe una demanda de investigación experimental sobre los impactos del arte en la salud física y mental de sus practicantes universitarios, con el fin de conducir y guiar a sus practicantes durante los eventos deportivos. Objetivo Verificar los efectos de la práctica de Taichi Chuan en la salud física de estudiantes universitarios. Métodos Este estudio utilizó los métodos de la literatura, experimental y estadística matemática, a través de la influencia de Taichi Chuan estilo número 24 en la salud física de las estudiantes universitarias en diferentes grupos. Resultados La investigación demuestra que, bajo la intervención de este estilo, con el mismo contenido, intensidad y tiempo de ejercicio, mejoró significativamente la salud física de las estudiantes universitarias del grupo de baja forma física. Conclusión Las estudiantes universitarias del grupo de aptitud física media y alta mejoraron sus indicadores de salud física gracias a su preacondicionamiento físico. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: The practice of Tai-ji has shown a positive effect on the physical functions of the elderly and has been promoted as a recommended daily activity for middle-aged and elderly individuals. However, there is still no scientific evidence about its cardiorespiratory benefits. Objective: Study the effect of Tai-ji on the cardiorespiratory function and physical fitness of the elderly. Methods: A group of elderly people from the same community and in good health, considered suitable for sports experiments was divided into the experimental group for Tai-ji exercise and the control group for vigorous walking exercise. Each week, the Tai-ji exercise with eight steps and the vigorous walking exercise was performed three times in each group. Results: After six weeks of Tai-ji exercise with eight steps of five methods, the vital capacity, maximal oxygen consumption, maximal voluntary ventilation, and oxygen pulse of the experimental group were significantly increased, and the systolic and diastolic pressures were significantly reduced, evidencing an improvement in the performance of the cardiopulmonary function. Conclusion: Tai-ji exercise is beneficial for the cardiopulmonary function and physical health of the elderly and is scientifically useful for improving the mental health level and quality of life of the elderly. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
RESUMO Introdução: A prática do Tai-ji tem demonstrado um efeito positivo nas funções físicas dos idosos, tendo sido promovida como atividade diária recomendada aos indivíduos de meia-idade e idosos. Porém ainda não há evidências científicas sobre seus benefícios cardiorrespiratórios. Objetivo: Estudar o efeito do Tai-ji sobre a função cardiorrespiratória e a aptidão física do idoso. Métodos: Um grupo de idosos da mesma comunidade e boa saúde, considerados adequados para os experimentos esportivos foi dividido em grupo experimental para o exercício de Tai-ji e no grupo de controle para o exercício de caminhada vigorosa. A cada semana, o exercício de Tai-ji com oito etapas e o vigoroso exercício de caminhada foram realizados três vezes em cada grupo. Resultados: Após seis semanas de exercício Tai-ji com oito etapas do método de cinco, a capacidade vital, o consumo máximo de oxigênio, a ventilação voluntária máxima e o pulso de oxigênio do grupo experimental foram significativamente aumentados, e as pressões sistólica e diastólica foram significativamente reduzidas, evidenciando uma melhora no desempenho da função cardiopulmonar. Conclusão: O exercício de Tai-ji é benéfico para a função cardiopulmonar e a saúde física dos idosos, mostrando-se cientificamente útil para melhorar o nível de saúde mental e a qualidade de vida dos idosos. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
RESUMEN Introducción: La práctica del Tai-ji ha demostrado un efecto positivo en las funciones físicas de las personas mayores, habiéndose promovido como actividad diaria recomendada a los individuos de mediana y avanzada edad. Sin embargo, aún no existen pruebas científicas sobre sus beneficios cardiorrespiratorios. Objetivo: Estudiar el efecto del Tai-ji sobre la función cardiorrespiratoria y la forma física de los ancianos. Métodos: Un grupo de ancianos de la misma comunidad y en buen estado de salud, considerados aptos para experimentos deportivos, se dividió en el grupo experimental para el ejercicio Tai-ji y el grupo de control para el ejercicio de caminata vigorosa. Cada semana, se realizaron ejercicios de Tai-ji con ocho pasos y ejercicios de caminata vigorosa tres veces en cada grupo. Resultados: Después de seis semanas de ejercicio Tai-ji con ocho pasos de cinco métodos, la capacidad vital, el consumo máximo de oxígeno, la ventilación voluntaria máxima y el pulso de oxígeno del grupo experimental aumentaron significativamente, y las presiones sistólica y diastólica se redujeron significativamente, lo que evidencia una mejora en el rendimiento de la función cardiopulmonar. Conclusión: El ejercicio Tai-ji es beneficioso para la función cardiopulmonar y la salud física de los ancianos, y está científicamente demostrado que mejora el nivel de salud mental y la calidad de vida de los ancianos. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Cardiopulmonary function testing is a fundamental component of the physical examination and an elementary indicator for measuring physical fitness. With advancing age, the cardiopulmonary system will undergo a series of aging changes in morphology and function. Objective: Explore the effect of Tai Chi exercise on cardiopulmonary function in middle-aged and elderly people. Methods: A total of 73 50-75 years old from 5 areas in our city were recruited. A total of 63 healthy subjects were selected, 37 in the exercise group and 26 in the non-exercise group. The heart rate, lung capacity, and 6-min walking distance of each subject were measured in a calm state during the recovery time after walking 10 min after recovery. Results: In a calm state, Tai Chi practitioners had better lung capacity and a lower heart rate than non-practitioners (p0.05). In the immediate recovery time after walking, Tai Chi exercise elevated lung capacity more than non-exercisers (p0.01). Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise can improve the adaptability of cardiopulmonary function in middle-aged and elderly people after exercise. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Studies - Outcome Investigation.
RESUMO Introdução: O teste de função cardiopulmonar é um elemento fundamental no exame físico, e também um indicador elementar corrente para medir a aptidão física. Com o avanço da idade, o sistema cardiopulmonar passará por uma série de mudanças de envelhecimento na morfologia e função. Objetivo: Explorar o efeito do exercício de Tai Chi sobre a função cardiopulmonar de pessoas de meia-idade e idosas. Métodos: Um total de 73, 50-75 anos de idade de 5 áreas em nossa cidade foram recrutados. Foram selecionados 63 sujeitos saudáveis, 37 no grupo de exercícios e 26 no grupo de não-exercício. O ritmo cardíaco, a capacidade pulmonar e a distância de caminhada de 6 minutos de cada sujeito foram medidas em um estado calmo, durante o tempo de recuperação após a caminhada, e 10 minutos após o período de recuperação. Resultados: Em um estado calmo, os praticantes de Tai Chi apresentam uma melhor capacidade pulmonar e uma frequência cardíaca menor do que os não praticantes (p0,05). No tempo de recuperação imediata após a caminhada, o exercício de Tai Chi elevou a capacidade pulmonar mais do que os não-exercitantes (p0,01). Conclusão: O exercício de Tai Chi pode melhorar a adaptabilidade da função cardiopulmonar em pessoas de meia-idade e idosos após o exercício. Nível de evidência: Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigação dos Resultados.
RESUMEN Introducción: La prueba de función cardiopulmonar es un elemento fundamental en el examen físico, y también un indicador elemental actual para medir la aptitud física. Con el avance de la edad, el sistema cardiopulmonar sufrirá una serie de cambios de envejecimiento en su morfología y función. Objetivo: Explorar el efecto del ejercicio de Tai Chi sobre la función cardiopulmonar en personas de mediana y avanzada edad. Métodos: Se reclutó a un total de 73 personas de 50 a 75 años de edad de 5 zonas de nuestra ciudad. Se seleccionó un total de 63 sujetos sanos, 37 en el grupo de ejercicio y 26 en el grupo de no ejercicio. Se midieron la frecuencia cardíaca, la capacidad pulmonar y la distancia recorrida en 6 minutos de cada sujeto en estado de calma, durante el tiempo de recuperación tras la marcha y 10 minutos después del periodo de recuperación. Resultados: En un estado de calma, los practicantes de Tai Chi tenían una mejor capacidad pulmonar y una menor frecuencia cardíaca que los no practicantes (p0,05). En el tiempo de recuperación inmediata tras la marcha, el ejercicio de Tai Chi aumentó la capacidad pulmonar más que los no practicantes (p0,01). Conclusión: El ejercicio de Tai Chi puede mejorar la adaptabilidad de la función cardiopulmonar en personas de mediana y avanzada edad después del ejercicio. Nivel de evidencia: Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Tai Chi Softball fully reflects the most complete and coherent concept of Tai Chi exercise, round and smooth, natural and continuous, and is very suitable for the daily exercise of middle-aged and elderly people. Objective Explore the effect of Tai Chi Softball exercise on body shape and bone mineral density of middle-aged and elderly women. Methods 45 volunteers were recruited and divided into a Tai Chi Softball group and a control group; the Tai Chi Softball group was guided by professional trainers to perform Tai Chi Softball exercises for six months. The control group did not perform Tai Chi Softball exercises and tested various physical indicators for comparison. Results The weight and BMI of middle-aged and elderly women showed a decreasing trend. The abdominal and arm skinfold measurements were significantly different from those before the experiment (P < 0.01). Body fat percentage decreased significantly, and muscle weight increased, showing statistical significance (P < 0.05). Conclusion Tai Chi Softball exercise can alleviate the rapid decline in bone mineral density and bone mineral content in middle-aged and elderly women. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
RESUMO Introdução O Tai Chi Softball reflete integralmente o conceito mais completo e coerente do exercício de Tai Chi, redondo e suave, natural e contínuo, sendo muito adequado para o exercício diário de pessoas de meia-idade e idosas. Objetivo Explorar o efeito do exercício de Tai Chi Soft Ball na composição corporal e densidade mineral óssea de mulheres de meia-idade e idosas. Métodos 45 voluntários foram recrutados e divididos em um grupo de Tai Chi Softball e um grupo de controle, o grupo de Tai Chi Softball foi orientado por treinadores profissionais para realizar exercícios de Tai Chi Softball por 6 meses. O grupo de controle não realizou o exercício de Tai Chi Softball, e testou vários indicadores físicos para comparação. Resultados O peso e o IMC das mulheres de meia-idade e idosas mostraram uma tendência decrescente. Entre elas, as medidas de dobra cutânea do abdômen e braço foram significativamente diferentes daquelas anteriores à experiência (P < 0,01). O percentual de gordura corporal diminuiu significativamente e o peso muscular aumentou, apresentando significância estatística (P<0,05). Conclusão O exercício de Tai Chi Softball pode aliviar o rápido declínio da densidade mineral óssea e do conteúdo mineral ósseo em mulheres de meia-idade e idosas. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.
RESUMEN Introducción El Tai Chi Softball refleja plenamente el concepto más completo y coherente del ejercicio de Tai Chi, redondo y suave, natural y continuo, y es muy adecuado para el ejercicio diario de las personas de mediana edad y mayores. Objetivo Explorar el efecto del ejercicio de Tai Chi Softball sobre la composición corporal y la densidad mineral ósea de mujeres de mediana edad y mayores. Métodos Se reclutaron 45 voluntarias y se dividieron en un grupo de Tai Chi Softball y un grupo de control, el grupo de Tai Chi Softball fue guiado por entrenadores profesionales para realizar ejercicios de Tai Chi Softball durante 6 meses. El grupo de control no realizó el ejercicio, y se sometió a varios indicadores físicos para su comparación. Resultados El peso y el IMC de las mujeres de mediana edad y de edad avanzada mostraron una tendencia a la baja. Entre ellos, las medidas de los pliegues cutáneos abdominales y del brazo fueron significativamente diferentes de las anteriores al experimento (P < 0,01). El porcentaje de grasa corporal disminuyó significativamente y el peso muscular aumentó, mostrando significancia estadística (P < 0,05). Conclusión El ejercicio de Tai Chi Softball puede aliviar el rápido descenso de la densidad mineral ósea y del contenido mineral óseo en mujeres de mediana edad y mayores. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Practicing sports can strengthen the body both physically and mentally. Although Tai Chi can help injured athletes to recover quickly and shorten the return to sports training and competition, there are still no detailed studies about its effectiveness in lower limb injuries in young people. Objective Analyze the effects of Tai Chi in upper limb sports injuries rehabilitation on young people. Methods 91 patients with sports injuries are selected and randomly divided into a control group (n=44) and an experimental group (n=47). The control group received regular exercises for rehabilitation, while the experimental group used Tai Chi exercises. Mathematical statistics are used to analyze the effects before and after the activities. Results There are considerable statistical differences in the effects of exercise on the two groups of patients. Conclusion Tai Chi exercise can help young people recover from upper limb sports injuries. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.
RESUMO Introdução Praticar esportes pode fortalecer o corpo tanto física quanto mentalmente. Apesar do Tai Chi poder ajudar os atletas lesionados a se recuperarem rapidamente e abreviar o retorno ao treino esportivo e a competição ainda não há estudos detalhados sobre sua eficácia nas lesões de membros superiores em jovens. Objetivo Analisar os efeitos na reabilitação esportiva de jovens lesionados nos membros superiores sob os fundamentos do Tai Chi. Métodos Foram selecionados 91 pacientes com lesões esportivas que foram divididos aleatoriamente em grupo controle (n=44) e grupo experimental (n=47). O grupo controle recebeu exercícios regulares para reabilitação enquanto o grupo experimental utilizou exercícios de Tai Chi. Estatísticas matemáticas foram empregadas para analisar os efeitos antes e depois das atividades. Resultados Existem diferenças estatísticas consideráveis nos efeitos do exercício nos dois grupos de pacientes. Conclusão O exercício de Tai Chi pode auxiliar os jovens a recuperarem-se de lesões esportivas nos membros superiores. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação de resultados.
RESUMEN Introducción La práctica del deporte puede fortalecer el cuerpo tanto física como mentalmente. Aunque el Tai Chi puede ayudar a los atletas lesionados a recuperarse rápidamente y a acortar la vuelta al entrenamiento y la competición deportiva, todavía no hay estudios detallados sobre su eficacia en las lesiones de las extremidades superiores en los jóvenes. Objetivo Analizar los efectos en la rehabilitación deportiva de los jóvenes con lesiones en las extremidades superiores bajo los fundamentos del Tai Chi. Métodos Se seleccionaron 91 pacientes con lesiones deportivas que se dividieron aleatoriamente en el grupo de control (n=44) y el grupo experimental (n=47). El grupo de control recibió ejercicios regulares de rehabilitación mientras que el grupo experimental utilizó ejercicios de Tai Chi. Se utilizaron estadísticas matemáticas para analizar los efectos antes y después de las actividades. Resultados Existen considerables diferencias estadísticas en los efectos del ejercicio en los dos grupos de pacientes. Conclusión El ejercicio de Tai Chi puede ayudar a los jóvenes a recuperarse de las lesiones deportivas de las extremidades superiores. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Exercise can retard the effects of aging and improve the physical function of the elderly. Tai Chi is a widespread exercise practice among the elderly in China. Although studies show the positive effects of Tai Chi practice, there is no consensus about compared studies. Objective: Evaluate the impact of regular Tai Chi exercise on neuromuscular stability in the lower limbs of elderly people, comparing the results of practitioners between sedentary and walking elderly groups. Methods: Twenty-two Tai Chi practitioners were selected, with a mean age of 59.3±3.5 years and a mean practice time of 18.4±13.2 years. This experiment mainly tests the balance ability compared to individuals practicing walking and other sedentary individuals. Results: The muscle strength of the knee flexors and extensors in the Tai Chi group was significantly greater than in the sedentary group (p=0.001 to 0.00160°/sec; P=0.002 to 60°/sec extensors; p=0.002 to 120°/sec; 120°/sec flexors, p=0.003). Similarly, there was a significant difference in muscle strength between the Tai Chi group and the walking group (the P values of the flexors and extensors at both speeds were less than 0.001). Conclusion: Tai Chi, as a regular exercise, can increase muscle strength of the general knee flexors and extensors and improve the neuromuscular stability of lower limbs in the elderly. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.
RESUMO Introdução: Exercícios podem retardar os efeitos do envelhecimento e melhorar a função física dos idosos. O Tai Chi é uma prática popular de exercício entre os idosos na China. Embora haja estudos que evidenciem os efeitos positivos da prática de Tai Chi, ainda não há um consenso sobre os estudos comparados. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do exercício regular de Tai Chi sobre a estabilidade neuromuscular nos membros inferiores em idosos, comparando os resultados dos praticantes entre grupos idosos de sedentários e praticantes de caminhada. Métodos: Foram selecionados vinte e dois praticantes de Tai Chi, com idade média de 59,3±3,5 anos com tempo médio de prática de 18,4±13,2 anos. Este experimento testa principalmente a capacidade de equilíbrio comparando aos indivíduos que praticam caminhada e outros sedentários. Resultados: A força muscular dos flexores e extensores do joelho no grupo Tai Chi foi significativamente maior do que no grupo sedentário (p=0,001 a 0,00160°/s; P=0,002 a extensores de 60°/s; p=0,002 a 120°/s; flexores de 120°/seg, p=0,003). Similarmente, houve uma diferença significativa na força muscular entre o grupo Tai Chi e o grupo de caminhada (os valores P dos flexores e extensores em ambas as velocidades foram inferiores a 0,001). Conclusão: Exercícios regulares, como o Tai Chi, podem alterar a força muscular dos flexores e extensores gerais do joelho, e melhorar a estabilidade neuromuscular dos idosos nos membros inferiores. Nível de evidência II; Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigação de Resultados.
RESUMEN Introducción: Los ejercicios pueden retrasar los efectos del envejecimiento y mejorar la función física de las personas mayores. El Tai Chi es una práctica de ejercicio muy popular entre las personas mayores de China. Aunque hay estudios que demuestran los efectos positivos de la práctica del Tai Chi, todavía no hay consenso sobre los estudios comparativos. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto del ejercicio regular de Tai Chi en la estabilidad neuromuscular de las extremidades inferiores en ancianos, comparando los resultados de los practicantes entre grupos de ancianos sedentarios y caminantes. Métodos: Se seleccionaron 22 practicantes de Tai Chi, con una edad media de 59,3±3,5 años y un tiempo medio de práctica de 18,4±13,2 años. Este experimento pone a prueba principalmente la capacidad de equilibrio en comparación con los individuos que practican caminata y otros sedentarios. Resultados: La fuerza muscular de los flexores y extensores de la rodilla en el grupo de Tai Chi fue significativamente mayor que en el grupo sedentario (p=0,001 a 0,00160°/seg; p=0,002 a 60°/seg extensores; p=0,002 a 120°/seg; 120°/seg flexores, p=0,003). Del mismo modo, hubo una diferencia significativa en la fuerza muscular entre el grupo de Tai Chi y el grupo de caminantes (los valores P de los flexores y extensores a ambas velocidades fueron inferiores a 0,001). Conclusión: Los ejercicios regulares, como el Tai Chi, pueden modificar la fuerza muscular de los flexores y extensores generales de la rodilla y mejorar la estabilidad neuromuscular de los ancianos en las extremidades inferiores. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.
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ABSTRACT Objective To systematically review the effects (benefits and harms) of different types of physical exercise on insomnia outcomes in adult populations with no mood disorders. Objective and subjective sleep outcomes and related mismatches were analyzed. Methods Systematic review and meta-analysis. Quality of evidence was also examined. Results Six studies including 295 participants with insomnia diagnosis were selected. Yoga, Tai Chi, resistance exercise and aerobic exercise were used in protocols with different duration, intensity and frequency. Studies involved different populations, including inactive or sedentary individuals, older adults and postmenopausal women. Physical exercise improved subjective sleep quality (very low quality of evidence) and reduced insomnia severity (high quality of evidence). Conclusion Findings suggest individualized physical exercise must be addressed to design optimal protocols, with standardized type, duration, intensity, and frequency. For the time being, physical exercise may be considered an alternative and/or ancillary therapeutic modality for patients diagnosed with insomnia. Physical exercise can be used to improve subjective complaints, but not objective sleep outcomes.
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Resumo Objetivo Comparar a aptidão funcional e as dimensões da qualidade de vida de idosos participantes e não participantes das práticas orientadas Lian Gong, Tai Chi e Qigong. Métodos Estudo caso-controle, desenvolvido no município de São Paulo - SP, Brasil, com 118 idosos, pareados por sexo e idade: 59 no grupo caso, participantes das práticas corporais, divididos em subgrupos por tempo de adesão:< 24 meses e ≥ 24 meses; e 59 no grupo controle, não participantes das práticas. Para a coleta de dados, aplicaram-se: questionário com variáveis sociodemográficas e de saúde, testes funcionais e o instrumento Medical Outcomes Study 36- Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF36). As análises estatísticas foram realizadas com o programa R versão 3.3.2. Os dados foram inicialmente analisados de forma descritiva e, em seguida, efetuou-se regressão logística univariada e o teste Kruskal Wallis. Os aspectos éticos da pesquisa com seres humanos foram obedecidos. Resultados Verificou-se que, no grupo caso, idosos com tempo de adesão às práticas ≥ 24 meses apresentaram resultado superior no teste funcional de levantar e sentar da cadeira (p=0,006), bem como melhor desempenho nos seguintes domínios da qualidade de vida: dor (p= 0,003), vitalidade (p=0,021), aspectos emocionais (p=0,034) e saúde mental (p=0,020). Conclusão A participação nas práticas corporais, orientadas, Lian Gong, Tai Chi e Qigong pode contribuir para a qualidade de vida e a aptidão funcional de idosos.
Resumen Objetivo Comparar la aptitud funcional y las dimensiones de la calidad de vida de adultos mayores que participan y que no participan en prácticas orientadas Lian Gong, Tai Chi y Qigong. Métodos Estudio caso-control, realizado en el municipio de São Paulo - estado de São Paulo, Brasil, con 118 adultos mayores, pareados por sexo y edad: 59 en el grupo caso, participantes de las prácticas corporales, divididos en subgrupos por tiempo de participación: < 24 meses y ≥ 24 meses; y 59 en el grupo control, no participantes de las prácticas. Para la recopilación de datos, se aplicó un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas y de salud, pruebas funcionales y el instrumento Medical Outcomes Study 36- Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF36). Los análisis estadísticos se realizaron con el programa R versión 3.3.2. Los datos se analizaron inicialmente de forma descriptiva y, a continuación, se realizó regresión logística univariada y la prueba de Kruskal Wallis. Los aspectos éticos de la investigación con seres humanos fueron cumplidos. Resultados Se verificó que, en el grupo caso, los adultos mayores con tiempo de participación en las prácticas ≥ 24 meses presentaron un resultado superior a la prueba funcional de levantarse y sentarse en la silla (p=0,006), como también un mejor desempeño en los siguientes dominios de calidad de vida: dolor (p= 0,003), vitalidad (p=0,021), aspectos emocionales (p=0,034) y salud mental (p=0,020). Conclusión La participación en las prácticas corporales orientadas Lian Gong, Tai Chi y Qigong puede contribuir para la calidad de vida y para la aptitud funcional de adultos mayores.
Abstract Objective To compare functional fitness and quality of life dimensions of elderly participants and non-participants of Lian Gong, Tai Chi and Qigong guided practices. Methods This is a case-control study, carried out in the city of São Paulo, SP, Brazil, with 118 elderly people, matched by sex and age: 59 in the case group, participants in body practices, divided into subgroups by time of compliance: < 24 months and ≥ 24 months; and 59 in the control group, non-participants in body practices. For data collection, the following were applied: a questionnaire with sociodemographic and health variables, functional tests and the Medical Outcomes Study 36- Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Statistical analyzes were performed using R version 3.3.2. The data were initially analyzed in a descriptive way and, then, a univariate logistic regression and the Kruskal Wallis test were performed. The ethical aspects of research with human beings were obeyed. Results It was found that, in the case group, elderly people with a time of compliance with practices ≥ 24 months showed a superior result in the functional 30-second chair stand test (p=0.006), as well as better performance in the following quality of life domains: bodily pain (p=0.003); vitality (p=0.021); role emotional (p=0.034); and mental health (p=0.020). Conclusion Participation in guided body practices, Lian Gong, Tai Chi and Qigong, can contribute to elderly people's quality of life and functional fitness.
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To explore the clinical efficacy and possible mechanism of Tai Ji Quan for post-stroke depression (PSD), literature related to Tai Ji Quan and PSD were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full- text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), China Biology Medicine Disc (CBM), and PubMed, screened and then summarized. The results showed that Tai Ji Quan could effectively improve the depression and quality of life of stroke patients, and there were differences in the clinical efficacy among different training programs. Tai Ji Quan has the characteristics of "regulating mind", "regulating breath", and "regulating body". It may achieve the effect of "combined physique-spirit treatment" by improving social psychology, increasing the level of neurotrophin, regulating neuroendocrine, reducing inflammatory factors, and regulating neural circuits.
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RESUMEN Introducción: La población de adultos mayores está incrementando y se observa la necesidad emergente de implementar estrategias dirigidas a recuperar o conservar su salud para que puedan gozar de una vejez plena. Técnicas como el Tai Chi podrían contribuir, ya que han mostrado tener múltiples beneficios para quien la práctica, tales como mejoras en la concentración, memoria, marcha, equilibrio, reducción del riesgo de caídas, fortalecimiento del sistema cardiovascular, reducción del estrés y la depresión, entre otros beneficios. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica del uso del Tai Chi para conservar la salud del adulto mayor. Desarrollo: Revisión bibliográfica realizada durante el periodo 2013-2019 en distintas bases de datos como: Pubmed, Dialnet, SciELO, LILACS, ScienceDirect y Google Académico. Se utilizaron las palabras Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Ji Quan, Tai Chi. Aplicando los criterios de elegibilidad se seleccionaron 29 artículos. Resultados: Gran porcentaje de los artículos revisados estudian la atención de síntomas físicos que deterioran la movilidad del adulto mayor, sin embargo, también se encontraron investigaciones dirigidas a la parte psicológica, como el estrés, la ansiedad, el insomnio, la depresión y el enfado-tensión, en las cuales la práctica del Tai Chi demostró mejoría. Conclusiones: El Tai Chi es una terapia alternativa para prevenir y conservar la salud del adulto mayor, fácil de aprender y de bajo costo. En la revisión bibliográfica realizada no se reportan reacciones adversas durante ni después de la práctica de la técnica; el profesional de enfermería puede recomendarla ampliamente para ser implementada como un cuidado dirigido al adulto mayor.
ABSTRACT Introduction: The population of older adults is increasing and an emergent need to implement strategies aimed at recovering or maintaining their health is observed. In this sense, techniques such as Tai Chi could contribute because they have demonstrated bringing diverse benefits for those who practice them, including improvements in the concentration, memory, gait, and equilibrium, a reduction in the risk of falls, a strengthening of the cardiovascular system, and a reduction of stress and depression, among other benefits. Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence on the use of Tai Chi as a health promoter and preserver among older adults. Development: This bibliographic review was conducted during 2013-2019 on the Pubmed, Dialnet, SciELO, LILACS, ScienceDirect and Academic Google databases. The keywords used were Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Ji Quan, and Tai Chi. After filtering through the eligibility criteria, 29 articles were selected for the review. Results: An important percentage of the articles were focused on the attention to physical symptoms which impair the mobility of older adults; nevertheless, some studies addressed psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, and anger-tension, as well. In these studies, the practice of Tai Chi was associated with health improvements among older adults. Conclusions: Tai Chi is an alternative therapy to promote and maintain health among older adults. This technique is easy to learn, and its practice is not expensive. No adverse reactions during or after the practice of this technique were reported in the studies of this literature review. Therefore, the nursing professional can recommend Tai Chi practice to be implemented as a complementary healthcare measure for older adults.
RESUMO Introdução: A população de idosos está aumentando e observa-se a necessidade emergente de implementação de estratégias que visem a recuperação ou preservação da saúde para que possam desfrutar de uma velhice plena. Técnicas como o Tai Chi podem contribuir, dado que têm se mostrado múltiplos benefícios para quem o pratica, tais como melhora na concentração, memória, marcha, equilíbrio, redução do risco de quedas, fortalecimento do sistema cardiovascular, redução de estresse e depressão, entre outros benefícios. Objetivo: Analisar a evidência científica do uso do Tai Chi na preservação da saúde de idosos. Desenvolvimento: Revisão bibliográfica realizada no período 2013-2019 em diferentes bases de dados como: Pubmed, Dialnet, SciELO, LILACS, ScienceDirect e Google Academic. Foram utilizadas as palavras Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Ji Quan, Tai Chi. Aplicando os critérios de elegibilidade, foram selecionados 29 artigos. Resultados: Grande porcentagem dos artigos revisados estuda a atenção aos sintomas físicos que prejudicam a mobilidade do idoso, porém, as pesquisas também foram direcionadas à parte psicológica, como estresse, ansiedade, insônia, depressão e raiva-tensão, em que a prática do Tai Chi demonstrou melhora. Conclusões: O Tai Chi é uma terapia alternativa para prevenir e preservar a saúde do idoso, de fácil aprendizado e de baixo custo. Na revisão bibliográfica realizada, não foram relatadas reações adversas durante ou após a prática da técnica; o profissional de enfermagem pode recomendar veementemente que seja implementada como cuidado ao idoso.
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease with higher prevalence among women aged between 30 and 50 years and general prevalence of 1% worldwide. Interventions promoting improvement of quality of life for individuals with RA are required. Tai Chi appears to be a low-cost alternative, with studies showing positive results from this technique. However, regarding aspects of RA such as pain and sensitivity, studies remain inconclusive. OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of the Tai Chi method for treating patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, among systematic reviews. DESIGN AND SETTING: Overview of systematic reviews with Cochrane and non-Cochrane methodology. METHODS: Systematic reviews involving quasi-randomized and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on use of Tai Chi, with no restrictions regarding the date and language of publication, were included. RESULTS: Three systematic reviews were included. The effects of Tai Chi associated with education and stretching exercises versus education and stretching were evaluated in these reviews. They showed that improvements in the variables of mood, depression and functional index were associated with use of Tai Chi. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that clinical improvement was achieved, although not statistically significant with regard to pain and disease pattern, as assessed using the ACR20 measurement. Improvements relating to disability and quality of life were also seen. There was a low level of evidence and therefore caution in data analysis is recommended. The three studies included showed poor reliability for providing an accurate and complete summary of use of Tai Chi among people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. PROSPERO: CRD42019125501.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/therapy , Tai Ji , Quality of Life , Exercise Therapy , Systematic Reviews as TopicABSTRACT
Objective: To systematically evaluate the effects of different forms of traditional Chinese health-preservation exercises on osteoporosis (OP) using network meta-analysis.Methods: A systematic search on Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Springer Link, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang) and Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP) targeted the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying traditional Chinese exercises for OP published up to January 2020. Cochrane handbook was adopted to estimate the publication bias in the included studies, and statistical analysis was performed using Stata 14.0 and GeMTC 0.14.3 when data were extracted. Results: Fifty RCTs were included in the network meta-analysis, comprising a total of 4505 OP patients. The network meta-analysis showed that in terms of visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) was the most efficacious, followed by Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises), Ba Duan Jin (Eight-sectioned Exercise), Wu Qin Xi (Five-animal Exercises), sports training, drug and blank control; in terms of bone mineral density (BMD) of femoral neck, Yi Jin Jing was the most efficacious, followed by Wu Qin Xi, Ba Duan Jin, Tai Ji Quan, sports training, blank control and drug; regarding the lumbar BMD, it was Yi Jin Jing, Tai Ji Quan, Ba Duan Jin, Wu Qin Xi, sports training, blank control and drug in the descending order of efficacy; in terms of serum alkaline phosphatase, it was Yi Jin Jing, Tai Ji Quan, sports training, Wu Qin Xi, Ba Duan Jin, drug and blank control in the descending order of efficacy. Conclusion: The evidence to date suggests that the first choice for OP amongst the traditional Chinese exercises should be Yi Jin Jing, which can not only reduce the subjective pain, but also promote bone formation and increase BMD, though this conclusion requires more high-quality large-scale RCTs for further proof.
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Objective:To evaluate the effects of Tai Ji Quan exercise on aerobic capacities and cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly people. Methods:From June, 2018 to July, 2019, 60 middle-aged and elderly subjects were divided into Tai Ji Quan group (n = 13), meditation group (n = 14), aerobics group (n = 17) and sedentary group (n = 16). Before and 24 weeks after exercise, the body mass index (BMI), the VO2max, and the amplitude and latency of P3b and reaction time of P300 wave were observed. Results:After exercise, there was significant difference in BMI among groups (F = 7.568, P < 0.001); the VO2max was higher in aerobics group than in Tai Ji Quan group and the sedentary group (t > 3.039, P < 0.01), as well as in Tai Ji Quan group and the meditation group than in the sedentary group (t > 2.152, P < 0.05); the amplitude of P3b was lower in the sedentary group than in other groups (t > 2.667, P < 0.01); the P3b latency tended to be longer in the sedentary group than in other groups, but no significant difference was observed among groups (F = 0.419, P = 0.740); the reaction time tended to be shorter in Tai Ji Quan group than in other groups, but no significant difference was observed among groups (F = 1.804, P > 0.05). Conclusion:Tai Ji Quan exercise may improve aerobic capacities, and benefit the cognitive function.
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Objective:To explore the effect of Tai Ji Quan in the progress of rehabilitation training for elderly patients with heart failure after myocardial infarction. Methods:From January, 2017 to June, 2019, a total of 200 elderly patients with heart failure after myocardial infarction were divided into control group (n = 100) and experimental group (n = 100). The control group received routine medicine, and the experimental group received Tai Ji Quan exercise in addition. After 24-week treatment, their cardiac functional grading, plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and aldosterone (ALD), six minutes walking distance (6MWD), left ventricular ejection fractions (LVEF), quality of life, and readmission rate and mortality rate were compared. Results:After treatment, the cardiac function was better in the experimental group than in the control group (χ2 > 5.143, P < 0.05); the plasma levels of BNP and ALD, 6MWD, LVEF and quality of life significantly improved (|t| > 9.883, P < 0.001), and were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 4.023, P < 0.001). The readmission rate and mortality rate were lower in the experimental group than in the control group, but no significant difference was found (P > 0.05). Conclusion:Tai Ji Quan exercise could improve the cardiac function, exercise tolerance and quality of life of the elderly patients with heart failure after myocardial infarction.
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Objective To investigate the efficacy of Taiji quan for cancer related fatigue in advanced lung cancer patients with chemotherapy of paclitaxel combined with cisplatin,and its influence on cellular immune function. Methods From June 2016 to December 2017,78 patients with advanced lung cancer in Zhuji Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group by random number table method,with 39 cases in each group. The control group was treated with TP chemotherapy regimens. On the basis of the control group,the observation group was given Taiji quan. Both two groups were observed for 6 weeks. The scores of cancer related fatigue PFS scale,life quality FACT－G scale and short－term curative effect were compared between the two groups. The cellular immune function T －lymphocyte subsets CD+3, CD+3/CD+4, CD+3/CD+8were detected in the two groups. Results The scores of cancer related fatigue(emotion,feeling,behavior,cognition) of the observation group were obviously lower than those of the control group( t=7. 797,12. 385,9. 386,10. 270,all P=0. 000). After treatment,the scores of life quality FACT－G scale(physiological condition,emotional state,society/family state,function state) of the observation group were remarkably higher than those of the control group(t =6. 764, 6. 218,7. 945,8. 026,all P=0. 000). The short－term effective rate of the observation group was 51. 28% (20/39), which was higher than 25. 64% (10/39) of the control group(χ2=4. 388,P=0. 036). After treatment,the levels of CD+3,CD+3/CD+4of the observation group were obviously higher than those of the control group,while the level of CD+3/CD+8was lower than that of the control group,the differences were statistically significant(t=9. 183,9. 327, 4. 848,all P=0. 000). Conclusion Taiji quan can improve cancer related fatigue and life quality,increase short－term curative effect,and can enhance cellular immune function after chemotherapy of paclitaxel combined with cisplatin.
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Objective@#To explore effectiveness of Tai Ji exercise on the shoulder, neck and back pain caused by sedentary lifestyle among college students.@*Methods@#Totally 350 college students with shoulder, neck or back pain were divided into two groups by random number table method (n=175). The control group received no exercise prescription intervention, while the intervention group received Taijiquan exercise for 12 weeks. The changes of cervical Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, lumbar JOA score and VAS score before and after intervention were compared between the two groups.@*Results@#The scores of upper limb motor function, lower limb motor function, sensory function, subjective symptoms, clinical signs and daily activity limitation in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The VAS score of the intervention group after intervention was (1.51±0.63), which was significantly lower than that of the control group (3.49±0.75, P<0.05). The improvement in frequency and duration of pain in the intervention group were more significant than those in the control group(P<0.05). The rate of symptom improvement was significantly higher in the intervention (86.86%), than that of the control group (4.00%, P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#For the shoulder, neck and back pain caused by sedentary lifestyle, the practice of Tai Ji exercise can effectively relax the muscles and the joint tissue. The results show effectiveness in alleviating shoulder, neck and back pain among college students.
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It tries to present various perspectives on the value that Qigong brings to the Western world,responding to medical,creative and spiritual needs,and proposes a cultural approach to its dissemination that can encompass all its facets.In the current growth of China's soft power and the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative,there is a clear opportunity for the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Qigong abroad that shall bear fruit in the near future,gradually shifting the role of China in the world stage:from a manufactured products supplier to a major influence in culture,lifestyle and thought.
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Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture plus Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) in recovering the neurological function and treating depression state in post-stroke depression patients,together with a 12-month follow-up.Methods:A total of 105 eligible post-stroke depression patients were randomized into an acupuncture plus Tai Ji group (53 cases) and a control group (52 cases) based on their visiting sequence.The patients all received routine treatment and rehabilitation training for stroke.In addition,the control group was given oral administration of citalopram hydrobromide tablets,1 month as a course of treatment,for 3 courses in total.Meanwhile,the acupuncture plus Tai Ji group received acupuncture and practiced Tai Ji Quan,for 1 month and 12 months respectively.Before the intervention,after 1-month intervention and 12 months later,the National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS),Barthel index (BI) and Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD) were adopted for efficacy evaluation.Results:Prior to the intervention,there were no significant differences in HAMD,NIHSS and BI scores between the two groups (all P＞0.05);after 1-month intervention,there were significant between-group differences in NIHSS,BI and HAMD scores (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01);the 12-month follow-up revealed significant between-group differences in NIHSS,BI and HAMD scores (all P＜0.01).In the treatment of stroke,the total effective rate was 84.4％ in the acupuncture plus Tai Ji group,significantly higher than 68.9％ in the control group (P＜0.05);in the treatment of depression,the total effective rate was 86.7％ in the acupuncture plus Tai Ji group,significantly higher than 77.8％ in the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture plus Tai Ji Quan can produce a significant efficacy in improving the limb motor function and depression in post-stroke depression patients.
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El tai-chi qi gong es una combinación de ejercicio físico y técnicas de relajación, utilizado para mejorar la salud física y mental de sus practicantes. Objetivos: develar y analizar comprehensivamente las experiencias de los adultos mayores en la práctica del tai chi qi gong en una posta médica de EsSalud, TumbesPerú. Material y métodos: investigación cualitativa, desarrollada bajo el enfoque acción participación. Los sujetos de investigación fueron los adultos mayores que asisten al Programa del Adulto Mayor. La información fue recogida mediante entrevistas a profundidad considerando en todo momento los principios éticos del Informe de Belmont; el tamaño de la muestra se determinó por el método de saturación; obteniéndose siete discursos representativos, el tratamiento de los datos fue mediante el método de análisis de contenido. Resultados: Tai chi qi gong: una experiencia positiva. II. Experimentado los beneficios del tai chi con las siguientes sub categorías disminuyendo dolencias corporales, aumentado la agilidad corporal, mejorando el estado de ánimo, liberando tensiones mentales. III. Practicando los ejercicios del tai chi en casa. Conclusiones: la práctica del tai chi qi gong tiene consecuencias muy favorables para la salud de los adultos mayores porque permite desarrollar en gran manera el sentido de equilibrio, con un importante mejoramiento de su condición física, funcional y emocional y un claro aumento del nivel de calidad de vida.
Tai ji qi gong is a combination of exercise and relaxation techniques used to improve physical and mental health of its practitioners. Objectives: unmasking and comprehensively analyze the experiences of older adults in the practice of tai chi qi gong at a health post EsSalud, Tumbes - Peru. Material and Methods: qualitative research, developed under the action approach participation. Research subjects were older adults who attend the Elderly Program. The information was collected through in-depth interviews at all times considering the ethical principles of the Belmont Report; the sample size was determined by the method of saturation; yielding seven representative speeches, treatment of data was by the method of content analysis. Results: Tai chi qi gong: A positive experience. II. Experienced the benefits of tai chi with the following sub categories decreasing bodily ailments, increased body agility, improving mood, releasing mental stress. III. Practicing tai chi exercises at home. Conclusions: the practice of tai chi qi gong has very favorable to the health of older adults consequences because it allows develop greatly the sense of balance, with a significant improvement in their physical, functional and emotional condition and a clear increase in the level of quality of life.