scholarly journals Effects of Tai Chi on Lower-Limb Myodynamia in the Elderly People: A Meta-Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao LIU ◽  
Zhai-hua LIU ◽  
Hui-er ZHU ◽  
Jia-ci Mo ◽  
Dong-hai CHENG
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Elderly

Effects of Meditation and Mind–Body Exercises on Older Adults’ Cognitive Performance: A Meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. e782-e790 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S Y Chan ◽  
Kanfeng Deng ◽  
Jiamin Wu ◽  
Jin H Yan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Exercise Session ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exercise Frequency

Abstract Background and Objectives Meditation and mind–body exercises are suggested to delay decline or enhance cognitive capabilities in older adults. However, their effectiveness remains uncertain. This study assessed the effectiveness of meditation and mind–body exercises to improve cognition in elderly people aged 60 years or above. Moderator variables were also explored. Research Design and Methods A databases search (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wangfang) was conducted from the first available date to January 10, 2018. Inclusion criteria include (a) human older adults aged 60 years or above, (b) meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, or yoga intervention, (c) intervention should be structured, (d) inclusion of a control group, (e) at least one outcome measure of cognition was measured at baseline and post-training, and (f) peer-reviewed journal articles in English or Chinese. Results Forty-one studies (N = 3,551) were included in the meta-analysis. In general, meditation and mind–body exercises improve cognition in the elderly people (SMD = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.19 to 0.48), but the cognition-enhancing effects depend on the type of exercise. In addition, cognitive performance is only improved when the length of intervention is longer than 12 weeks, exercise frequency is 3–7 times/week, or duration of an exercise session is 45–60 min/session. Discussion and Implications This study suggests that meditation and mind–body exercises are effective to improve cognition of older adults aged 60 years or above, and exercise parameters should be considered for intervention planning.

Effects of Tai Chi on Lower Limb Proprioception in Adults Aged Over 55: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 1102-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liye Zou ◽  
Jia Han ◽  
Chunxiao Li ◽  
Albert S. Yeung ◽  
Stanley Sai-chuen Hui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Limb Proprioception

scholarly journals Psychosocial interventions for reducing depression among the elderly in low and middle income countries: A Systematic Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Mutambi Amanyire ◽  
Irene Aheisibwe ◽  
Godfrey Zari Rukundo
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Background: According to the World Health Organization, depression is expected to be the largest contributor to the global disease burden by 2030. Depression is the most frequent cause of emotional distress and reduced quality of life among older people affecting over 12% of the individuals aged 65 or older, . Psychosocial interventions have been proven to be effective in the management of depression. Most of the available evidence is from high income settings, with paucity of information in low and middle income countries which carry the biggest burden of depression and other health challenges. In this systematic review, we will document evidence on psychosocial interventions that have been effective in treatment of depression among elderly people in low and middle income countries. Methods: The review will be conducted and reported in accordance to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. We will include journal articles that have documented the psychosocial interventions in the primary prevention of depressive symptoms in elderly people aged 60 or older. We will also include accessible grey literature about the topic. We will include articles that have documented the psychosocial interventions to address depression in elderly patients in low and middle income countries. We will search different search engines and data bases including PubMed, EMBASE, Psych-INFO, Cochrane Library. We will use a meta-analysis, should we find that there is no heterogeneity between included studies.Discussion: This protocol describes a planned systematic review of observational studies reporting psychosocial interventions in the management of depressive symptoms in elderly people aged 60 or older. We anticipate that once this review is complete and published, our findings will be of interest to the elderly with depressive symptoms, their families and caregivers, students, and other healthcare professionals, scientists and policy makers. Systematic review registration: This protocol will not be registered with PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews since the system is no longer accepting new protocols.

scholarly journals Effects of Tai-Chi Chuan Practice on Patterns and Stability of Lower Limb Inter-Joint Coordination During Obstructed Gait in the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Chung Kuo ◽  
Sheng-Chang Chen ◽  
Jr-Yi Wang ◽  
Tsung-Jung Ho ◽  
Jaung-Geng Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Obstacle Crossing ◽  
Joint Coordination ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Impact Exercise ◽  
Phase Angles

Losing balance or tripping during obstacle-crossing is one of the most frequent causes of falls in the elderly. As a low speed, low impact exercise, Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) can be promising in helping the elderly develop strategies for improved balance, inter-joint coordination, and end-point control during obstacle-crossing. This study investigates the effects of TCC training on the patterns and variability of the lower-limb inter-joint coordination during obstacle-crossing in the elderly. Fifteen older TCC practitioners and 15 healthy controls crossed obstacles of three different heights, while sagittal angles (x) and angular velocities (x′) of the hips, knees and ankles were measured and their phase angles obtained. The continuous relative phases (CRP) of the hip-knee and knee-ankle coordination were also calculated. The standard deviations of the CRP curve points were averaged to obtain deviation phase (DP) values for the stance and swing phases. The TCC group was found to cross obstacles with increased leading and trailing toe-clearances with unaltered CRP values when the swing toe was above the obstacle. Long-term TCC training altered the patterns and magnitudes of the CRPs primarily over double-limb support and significantly reduced the variabilities of leading knee-ankle and trailing hip-knee and knee-ankle CRP curves over the crossing cycle, regardless of obstacle height. The current results suggest that long-term TCC practice was helpful for a crossing strategy with significantly increased foot-obstacle clearances and reduced variability of the way the motions of the lower limb joints are coordinated during obstacle-crossing. These benefits may be explained by the long-lasting effects of continuous practice of the slow movement patterns emphasizing between-limb transfer of body weight in TCC.

scholarly journals Is Tai Chi Chuan effective in improving lower limb response time to prevent backward falls in the elderly?

AGE ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice M. K. Wong ◽  
Yu-Cheng Pei ◽  
Ching Lan ◽  
Shu-Chun Huang ◽  
Yin-Chou Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Time ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Tripping Avoidance Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Based on Virtual Potential Field for Elderly People

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 5844
Author(s):  
Zongwei Zhang ◽  
Changle Li ◽  
Tianjiao Zheng ◽  
Hongwu Li ◽  
Sikai Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Potential Field ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lower Limb Exoskeleton ◽  
And Control

Tripping is a common problem that everyone faces when walking. This paper mainly focuses on a lower limb exoskeleton that can help those weak in joints to avoid tripping when negotiating stairs or stepping over obstacles. This method does not need a camera or map reconstruction to recognize the obstacles and plan paths. The exoskeleton applies an impedance controller to follow and control the pilot’s movements. A virtual potential field is proposed to help the robot regulate the pilot’s motion and avoid kicking the obstacles appearing in front of the pilot’s foot during walking. Simulation and experiments show that this method works effectively and could help the elderly and those affected by joint weakness avoid tripping when walking.

Association between benzodiazepines use and risk of hip fracture in the elderly people: A meta-analysis of observational studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmina Nasrin Poly ◽  
Md. Mohaimenul Islam ◽  
Hsuan-Chia Yang ◽  
Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Elderly
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