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Tai Chi and whole-body vibrating therapy in sarcopenic men in advanced old age: a clinical randomized controlled trial

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  • Ya-qiong Zhu

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital
    Nankai University
    National Clinic Research Center for Geriatric Disease, Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Nan Peng

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital
    National Clinic Research Center for Geriatric Disease, Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Ming Zhou

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Pei-pei Liu

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Xiao-lei Qi

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Ning Wang

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Gang Wang

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

  • Zhao-pei Wu

    (Chinese PLA General Hospital)

Abstract

This study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi (TC) and whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise in sarcopenic men in advanced old age. Ninety sarcopenic men (mean age 88.6 years; age range 85–101 years) were divided into three groups: TC group, WBV group, and control (CON) group. Patients in the two treatment groups received 8 weeks of training in either TC or WBV, while the control group received reminders not to change their level of physical exercise or lifestyle. Patients in all groups also received health information related to sarcopenia. Muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance [balance, gait speed, timed-up-and-go test (TUGT), and five-times-sit-to-stand test (FTSST)] were analyzed and compared among the three groups. Finally, seventy-nine subjects completed the study (TC n = 24; WBV n = 28; and CON 27). Muscle strength was significantly increased in the TC and WBV groups compared to the control group (P

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  • Ya-qiong Zhu & Nan Peng & Ming Zhou & Pei-pei Liu & Xiao-lei Qi & Ning Wang & Gang Wang & Zhao-pei Wu, 2019. "Tai Chi and whole-body vibrating therapy in sarcopenic men in advanced old age: a clinical randomized controlled trial," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 16(3), pages 273-282, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujoag:v:16:y:2019:i:3:d:10.1007_s10433-019-00498-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s10433-019-00498-x
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    1. Fabiana Angélica de Paula & Vanessa Amaral Mendonça & Vanessa Kelly da Silva Lage & Guilherme Pinto da Silva & Hellen Cristina de Almeida & Liliana Pereira Lima & Joyce Noelly Vítor Santos & Daniela P, 2021. "Immediate Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Associated with Squatting Exercises on Hemodynamic Parameters in Sarcopenic Older People: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-13, November.
    2. Haolin Wang & Wendy Y. Huang & Yanan Zhao, 2022. "Efficacy of Exercise on Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Older Adults with Sarcopenia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-16, July.

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