[HTML][HTML] Qigong for muscle strength and static postural control in middle-aged and older postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

MC Carcelén-Fraile, A Aibar-Almazán… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In the present study, we aimed to determine the effects of a Qigong exercise program on the
muscle strength and postural control in middle-aged and older postmenopausal women …

Qigong improving physical status in middle-aged women

YK Tsai, HH Chen, IH Lin… - Western Journal of …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Regular exercise has been shown to benefit its practitioners and prevent and control
diseases. Muscle/Tendon Change Classic (MTCC) qigong, characterized by simple, slow …

Physical and psychological effects of Qigong exercise in community-dwelling older adults: An exploratory study

PS Chang, MT Knobf, B Oh, M Funk - Geriatric Nursing, 2018 - Elsevier
Older adults need exercise programs that correspond to age-related changes. The purpose
of this study was to explore preliminary effects of an 8-week Qigong exercise intervention on …

Effects of tai chi training in dynapenic and nondynapenic postmenopausal women

S Barbat-Artigas, ME Filion, S Dupontgand… - Menopause, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week tai
chi program in type I dynapenic and nondynapenic postmenopausal women. Methods: Sixty …

Qigong for mental health and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

M del Carmen Carcelén-Fraile, A Aibar-Almazán… - Medicine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Menopause is one of the stages in a woman's life that affects her psychological
health, the most frequent being anxiety and depression. In addition, another problem related …

Physical and psychological health outcomes of qigong exercise in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

PS Chang, T Knobf, B Oh, M Funk - The American journal of …, 2019 - World Scientific
Physical limitations, depression and anxiety are prevalent among older adults. Mild to
moderate exercise can promote physical and psychological health and reduce the risk of …

Beneficial effects of regular Tai Chi exercise on musculoskeletal system

L Qin, W Choy, K Leung, PC Leung, S Au… - Journal of bone and …, 2005 - Springer
This study was performed to evaluate the potential benefits of regular Tai Chi Chun (TCC)
exercise on bone mineral density (BMD) and neuromuscular function in postmenopausal …

The Effect of Qigong on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Sleep for Perimenopausal Women: A Preliminary Observational Study

SCJ Yeh, MY Chang - The Journal of Alternative and …, 2012 - liebertpub.com
Objectives: The study objectives were to examine the effect of a 12-week 30-minute-a-day
Ping Shuai Qigong exercise program on climacteric symptoms and sleep quality in …

Effects of tai chi exercise on posturography, gait, physical function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with osteopaenia: a randomized clinical study

MC Chyu, CR James, SF Sawyer… - Clinical …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To evaluate the effects of tai chi exercise on risk factors for falls in
postmenopausal women with osteopaenia through measurements of balance, gait, physical …

Qigong improves balance in young women: a pilot study

MVG López-Arza, E Varela-Donoso… - Journal of integrative …, 2013 - Elsevier
Background Balance problems are common in people of all ages and can lead to falls, thus
causing fractures with consequent disability. Qigong practice has long been part of daily life …