Author: Li JX, Xu DQ, Hong Y
Affiliation: Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
Conference/Journal: Age Ageing
Date published: 2008 Jun 9
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OBJECTIVES: to examine the effects of 16-week Tai Chi intervention on postural stability and proprioceptive function in elderly peoples. METHODS: 50 elderly people were randomly divided in Tai Chi (25) and control (25) groups. Kinesthesia of knee and ankle joints and duration of single-leg and double-leg stance were measured. RESULTS: Tai Chi intervention improved the kinesthesia of knee flexion and extension and single-leg stance with eyes open. Suggestions: to improve kinesthesia of ankle joint and stance with eyes closed, a longer period of Tai Chi exercise is needed.
PMID: 18541612