Why the study?
Does Tai Chi Quan exercise improve physiological indexes of heart function in aged people?
Does Tai Chi Quan exercise improve physiological indexes of heart function in aged people?
Daily Tai Chi Quan exercise for one year may improve physiological markers of heart function in older adults.
May support cardiac function in older adults; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before practice change.
In this study, we assessed the effect of “Tai Chi Quan” exercise on heart function of aged people. A total of 66 old people (mean age, 72.81 ± 7.27 years) was recruited for the study in November 2009. All subjects were asked to practice “Tai Chi Quan” for one hour, every day. This study had continued for 1 year. Some physiological indexes were measured in November 2009 (beginning point) and December 2010 (ending point), respectively. Results showed that “Tai Chi Quan” exercise could significantly increase cardiac output, stroke index and myocardial oxygen consumption index in aged practicers. It can be concluded that “Tai Chi Quan” exercise can improve heart function of aged people. Key words: “Tai Chi Quan”, elderly, heart.
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