Tai-Chi Chuan and Frenkel Coordination Exercises in Elderly

Halic University30 enrolled

Overview

This study was aimed to investigated the short-term effects of Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) and Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE) on balance, coordination, and kinesiophobia in elderly.

Participants were randomly divided into two groups: \[Grup 1: TCC (n=15); Grup 2: FCE (n=15)\]. Balance was assessed using test Four Square Step Test (FSST), coordination using test Plate Taping Test (PTT), and kinesiophobia using test Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK). Although there were a statistically significant difference in all parameters in both groups (p\<0,05), there was significant difference between the groups (p\>0,05).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Aging Problems

Interventions

Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC)OTHER

The Tai Chi-10 form, which is easy to learn and apply, was preferred, since our population consisted of elderly. The practice was performed only for participants in Group 1, twice a week for four weeks.

Frenkel Coordination Exercises (FCE)OTHER

The practice was performed only for participants in Group 2, twice a week for four weeks.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsMax age: 74 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * being between 65-74 years of age; * being able to move without the need for an assistive device; * having a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24 Exclusion Criteria: * having a serious systemic illness that would limit participation in low-to-moderate intensity exercise, * having been involved in any exercise program within the last three months; * having suffered a fracture due to balance problems within the six months prior to study.

Locations (1)

Halic Universiy

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Four Square Step Test (FSST)

Four Square Step Test (FSST), which has undergone validity and reliability studies, was used for balance assessment in elderly

Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

Plate Taping Test (PTT)

Plate Taping Test (PTT) was used to assess coordination skills in elderly.

Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), for which Turkish validity and reliability studies have been conducted, was used to assess kinesiophobia in elderly. The scale consists of 17 questions that evaluate the level of fear individuals experience regarding movement and exercise, and is scored as a 4-point Likert scale "1 =strongly disagree, 4 = strongly agree". As the total score increases, the level of kinesiophobia also increases simultaneously, indicating that individuals have a higher level of fear of movement

Time frame: at baseline and at week 4

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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