The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the balance ability of elderly people with gait disorders be improved through Tai Chi intervention? 2. Whether Tai Chi intervention can improve the quality of life of elderly people with gait disorders. Participants will be divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group will undergo 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention, while the control group will maintain daily habits, including simple walking or stretching activities.
The inclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows: Age ≥ 60 years old Have mild gait problems Can walk independently No Tai Chi training experience or exercise habits The exclusion criteria for potential participants were as follows: Age \<60 years old No obvious problems with gait walking with tools Have experience in Tai Chi intervention within three months hearing loss Outcomes measured: balance, gait, muscle strength, mobility, fall rate, quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
50
In this study, Tai Chi has a total of 24 movements, which are connected step by step according to the principles of sports training.
The daily activity group does not receive special intervention, and the subjects must maintain their daily habits and complete the 12-week test.
Binhe Sports Center
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
RECRUITINGEffects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on balance ability in the elderly
The main test method is the single-leg eyes-closed test
Time frame: The balance ability of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait speed of the elderly
Gait speed measurement mainly uses the four-meter walking test
Time frame: The gait speed of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on gait skills
Gait skill measurement mainly uses the figure-8 walking test
Time frame: The gait skills of the elderly were tested before the intervention and at 6 and 12 weeks after the intervention
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on mobility of the elderly
Time Up and Go measures mobility
Time frame: The Mobility of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on upper limb muscle strength in the elderly
Grip strength test upper limb muscle strength
Time frame: The upper limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12 weeks of Tai Chi intervention on lower limb muscle strength in the elderly
30s chair test to measure lower limb muscle strength
Time frame: The lower limb muscle strength of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effect of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on fall risk in the elderly
Time Up and Go measures Fall risk
Time frame: The Fall risk of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
Effects of 12-week Tai Chi intervention on the quality of life of the elderly
Measured using Questionnaire, 36-Item Short Form Surve (SF-36) Scale
Time frame: The Quality of life of the elderly was tested before the intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention, and at 12 weeks
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