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

Ya-qiong Zhu, Nan Peng (), Ming Zhou, Pei-pei Liu, Xiao-lei Qi, Ning Wang, Gang Wang and Zhao-pei Wu
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Ya-qiong Zhu: Chinese PLA General Hospital
Nan Peng: 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

European Journal of Ageing, 2019, vol. 16, issue 3, No 2, 273-282

Abstract: 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

Keywords: Tai Chi; Whole-body vibration; Sarcopenia; Advanced old age (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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