scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AFTER SHORT TERM TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-117
Author(s):  
Ema Lašinytė ◽  
Kristina Berškienė ◽  
Vilma Mauricienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

Objectives. To evaluate quality of life changes in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis after application of Tai Chi exercise program. Material and methods. 13 post-menopausal women with osteoporosis participated in the study which included application of Tai Chi exercise program for eight weeks. Two, one-hour group training sessions were taught per week. Quality of life was assessed two times: before and after eight weeks of Tai Chi program. Quality of life measurements were conducted using SF-36 questionnaire. Results. Research data showed statistically significant changes (p<.05) in three of eight SF-36 fields after application of Tai Chi exercise program: bodily pain, general health perception and emotional role functioning while no significant changes were observed in other five fields (p≥ .05). Conclusions. Obtained results showed positive changes in Physical and Mental component areas. However, further future research is still needed to find out how Tai Chi program would affect other fields of the life.

Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Quality of Life in Post-menopausal Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhayun Song ◽  
Sukhee Ahn ◽  
Hee Young So ◽  
In Sook Park ◽  
Hyun Li Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

The Effect of a Tai Chi Exercise Program on Quality of Life in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis: A Pilot Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Mustata ◽  
Lorne Cooper ◽  
Nicholas Langrick ◽  
Noreen Simon ◽  
S. Vanita Jassal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

scholarly journals Impact of aerobic versus resisted exercise training on systemic inflammation biomarkers and quality of Life among obese post-menopausal women

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 2881-2891
Author(s):  
Shehab M Abd El-Kader ◽  
Osama H Al-Jiffri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Aerobic Exercise Training ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Menopausal

Background: Although post-menopausal obesity is an important public national health problem in Saudi Arabia, to date no study has evaluated the effects of weight reduction on biochemical & clinical parameters and quality of Life for obese Saudi post-menopausal women. Objective: The aim of this study was examine the effects of aerobic versus resisted exercise training effects upon systemic inflammation biomarkers and quality of life for obese post-menopausal Saudi women. Material and Methods: One hundred Saudi post-menopausal obese women participated in this study, their age ranged from 50-58 years and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30-35 kg/m2. All participants were divided into two equal groups: The first group received aerobic exercise training on treadmill where, the second group received resisted exercise training. Health-related quality of life (SF-36 HRQL), tumor necrosis factor– alpha(TNF-α), Interleukin-2(IL-2), Interleukin-4 (IL-4), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured before and after 3 months at the end of the study. Results: The mean values of SF-36 HRQL subscale scores were significantly increased, while the mean value of TNF-α, Il-2, IL-4, IL-6,CRP and BMI were significantly decreased in both groups after treatments. There were significant differences between mean levels of the investigated parameters in group (A) and group (B) after treatment with more changes in patients received aerobic exercise training. Conclusion: The current study provides evidence that aerobic exercise is more appropriate than resisted exercise training in modulating inflammatory cytokines and quality of life among obese post-menopausal women.Keywords: Aerobic exercise; resisted exercises; inflammatory cytokine; quality of life; obesity; menopause.

scholarly journals AB1262 EFFECTS OF TAI CHI EXERCISE ON PAIN, FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PEOPLE WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS AND INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1922.1-1923
Author(s):  
N. Kalebota ◽  
M. Milošević ◽  
N. Laktašić Žerjavić ◽  
A. Andreić ◽  
B. Končar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Inflammatory Arthritis ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Lequesne Index ◽  
Functional Reach Test ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Background:Tai Chi as a type of physical activity (PA) is included in recommendations for PA in people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) and osteoarthritis (OA).1Objectives:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Tai Chi exercise program on pain, functional status and quality of life in people with OA and IA.Methods:A study co-funded by the Erasmus + European Union Program for Sporting Activities called #WushuElixir was conducted in Croatia, Slovenia, Belgium and Spain. We present the results of the research conducted in Croatia from October 2018 to April 2019. A total of 44 participants (Pts) entered the Tai Chi exercise program. Majority of Pts were female with OA (Table 1). Tai Chi exercise program was performed for 60 minutes, twice a week, with a total of 50 training sessions. In data analysis where included only those Pts who completed at least 36% of exercise program, a total of 28 (63.6%) Pts, out of which 24 (85.7%) completed at least 70% of exercise program. An average attendance was 39 (78%) sessions. Outcome measures were: pain (VAS scale), stability and balance (Functional reach test; FRT), chest mobility (breathing index), spinal mobility (cervical and thoracic sagittal indices and Schober’s test), muscle strength (Wall sit test), physical function (Lequesne Index of severity for OA of the hip, and Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) 20-Item for IA) and quality of life (15D© The health-related quality of life instrument; 15D QL). For statistical analysis t-test for paired samples was used with statistical significance set on P<0.05.Table 1.Descriptive statistics of participantsN%GenderMale414.3%Female2485.7%Age groups≤45 years310.7%46-60 years932.1%61-70 years1139.3%≥71 years517.9%DiagnosisOsteoarthritis of the spine, hip and knee1967.9%Inflammatory arthritis517.9%Other414.3%Results:There was significant improvement in breathing index (P<0.001), sagittal mobility of cervical (P<0,001) and thoracic spine (P=0.007), Schober’s test (P<0,001), Wall sit test (P=0.042), 15D QL (P=0.048) and Lequesne index (P=0.030). There were no significant changes in VAS pain level (P=0.651), FRT value (P=0.442) and Stanford HAQ-20 scale result (P=0.186).Conclusion:Tai Chi can improve functional status and quality of life in people with OA and IA.References:[1]Rausch Osthoff AK, Niedermann K, Braun J, et al. 2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2018;77(9):1251-1260.Acknowledgments:Goran Pažin, Tatjana Božac, Damir Grbac, Kristina Spajić, Ana Karić.Disclosure of Interests:Nataša Kalebota Speakers bureau: Krka, Milan Milošević: None declared, Nadica Laktašić Žerjavić Speakers bureau: Abbvie., Roche, MSD, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Mylan, Amgen, Fresenius Kabi, Antun Andreić: None declared, Biljana Končar: None declared, Mladen Vedriš: None declared, Petar Turković: None declared, Nikolino Žura: None declared, Kristina Kovač Durmiš Speakers bureau: Abbvie, Fresenius Kabi, Iva Žagar Speakers bureau: Abbvie. Roche, MSD, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Porin Perić: None declared

scholarly journals DOES BALANCE IMPROVE AFTER THE APPLICATION OF TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM IN POST- MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS?

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (105) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Ema Lašinytė ◽  
Vilma Mauricienė ◽  
Alfonsas Vainoras ◽  
Kristina Berškienė
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Body Sway ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

Background.  Osteoporosis  is  an  emerging  medical  and  socioeconomic  threat  characterized  by  a  systemic impairment of bone mass, strength, and microarchitecture. Due to degenerative changes in morphology and structure, the amount of bone fragility and fractures increases affecting balance function. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind- body exercise that has the potential to overcome the impairments associated with frailty. Methods. The study involved 13 post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. All subjects participated in Tai Chi exercise program which lasted for eight weeks. Two, one-hour group training sessions were taught per week. Balance assessment was performed three times: before Tai Chi exercise program, after four weeks and after eight weeks of the application of Tai Chi exercise program. Balance measurements were conducted using platform “Sigma Balance Pad” and BESS test. Results. Research findings of “Sigma Balance Pa” showed statistically significant changes ( p < .05) in eyes opened condition while in eyes closed condition no significant changes were observed (p ≥ .05). Results of BESS test revealed statistically significant improvement of static balance after Tai Chi exercise program (p = .033). Conclusions.  Research  results  demonstrated  balance  improvement:  body  sway  and  center  of  pressure displacement speed decreased after Tai Chi exercise program. Further future research of reliability and validity of the BESS in subjects with osteoporosis should be considered.

scholarly journals AB1307-HPR INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM ON CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1944.2-1944
Author(s):  
S. Y. Cetin ◽  
B. Basakci Calik ◽  
A. Ayan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Background:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease that not only affects the skin but also causes symptoms that involve important internal organs such as joints, muscles, and heart and lungs. Due to all these multiple system involvements, the quality of life of individuals with scleroderma decreases. Tai Chi Chuan is a combination of physical exercise and relaxation techniques, and it is a traditional Chinese exercise method used to improve mental and physical health of people. There are many studies showing that Tai Chi improves the body’s aerobic capacity and psychological well-being. In the literature, Tai Chi has been shown to reduce pain, improve physical function, improve healing effects on depression and quality of life, especially, in the elderly, individuals with musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and improve cardiac vascular risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.Objectives:The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Tai Chi on cardiopulmonary functions and quality of life in patients with SSc.Methods:28 SSc patients (25 females, 3 males) with an average age of 53.00 ± 10.00 were included in the study. For training, patients were divided into two groups by block randomization method. Group 1 received 60 minutes of Tai Chi exercise program and Group 2 received 60 minutes of home exercise for 2 days a week for 8 weeks. 6-min walk test (6MWT) and St. George Respiratory Questionnaire was used to evaluate the cardiopulmonary functions, Short form 36 (SF-36) was used to evaluate the quality of life. All evaluations were performed at baseline and at the end of the 8th weekResults:When the groups were compared before training, there was no significant difference (p> 0.05). In post-training comparisons, there was a significant difference in all parameters in Tai Chi group (p: 0.001-0.045); there was a significant difference in the physical function sub-parameter of SF-36 and 6MWT in the home exercise group (p: 0.045, p: 0.038, respectively). Comparing the post-training groups, Tai Chi group was found to be superior in terms of all parameters compared to the home exercise group (p: 0.00-0.04). No side effects were observed during the exercises.Conclusion:As a result of our study; Tai Chi has a possitive effect on cardiopulmonery function and quality of life in patients with SS. Tai Chi should be included in rehabilitation programs as a safe alternative type of exercise to improve cardiopulmonery function and quality of life in patients with SSc.References:[1]de Oliveira NC, Portes LA, Pettersson H, Alexanderson H, Boström C. Aerobic and resistance exercise in systemic sclerosis: State of the art. Musculoskeletal Care. 2017;15:316–323.[2]Jia X, Jiang C, Tao J, Li Y, Zhou Y, Chen LD. Effects of core strength training combined with Tai Chi Chuan for the musculoskeletal system and cardiopulmonary function in older adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(35):e12024.[3]Wang C, Schmid CH, Hibberd PL, Kalish R, Roubenoff R, Rones R, McAlindon T. Tai Chi is effective in treating knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 2009; 61:1545–1553.[4]Wang C, Roubenoff R, Lau J, Kalish R, Schmid CH, Tighiouart H, Rones R, Hibberd PL Effect of Tai Chi in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2005; 44:685–687.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY PATIENTS AFTER RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Hand Surgery ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izuru Kitajima ◽  
Kazureru Doi ◽  
Yasunori Hattori ◽  
Semih Takka ◽  
Emmanuel Estrella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Sf 36

To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery based on the medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) and to correlate their SF-36 scores with upper extremity functions. Four items were assessed statistically for 30 patients: SF-36 scores after BPI surgery were compared with Japanese standard scores; the correlation between SF-36 scores and objective joint functions; difference in SF-36 scores between each type of BPI; and influence of each joint function on the SF-36 scores. The SF-36 subscale: PF — physical functioning, RP — role-physical, BP — bodily pain, and the summary score PCS — physical component summary, were significantly inferior to the Japanese standard scores. SF-36 is more sensitive to shoulder joint function than to elbow and finger joint functions. Little correlation was found between SF-36 scores and objective evaluations of joint functions. Greater effort is needed to improve the quality of life (QOL) of BPI patients. This study showed that SF-36 is not sensitive enough to evaluate regional conditions. A region- or site-specific questionnaire is required to evaluate upper extremity surgery.

scholarly journals A functional electric orthesis on the paretic leg improves quality of life of stroke patients

2006 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Renata Fernandes ◽  
Luciane B.C. Carvalho ◽  
Gilmar F. Prado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Normal Life ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Before And After

CONTEXT: Hemiparesia changes quality of life of patients with stroke making difficult a normal life. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Functional Eletric Orthesis (FEO) applied over the paretic leg in the quality of life of stroke patients. METHOD: The quality of life of 50 stroke patients of Associacao de Assistencia a Crianca Deficiente (AACD) was evaluated with SF-36 questionnaire before and after the treatment with a FEO for rehabilitation of walking. We analyzed data according to gender and affected hemisphere. RESULTS: The average values from all domains of SF-36 improved significantly (p<0.001). Female patients improved more than male in Emotional Domain (p=0.04) and presented a trend to be better regarding Bodily Pain and Social Functioning. Patients with right hemiparesia improved more than those with left hemiparesia (p=0.02). CONCLUSION: FEO over a paretic leg is efficient to improve quality of life of stroke patients, mainly Physical Functioning.

Quality of life during the first 6 months of interferon-b treatment in patients with MS

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 338-342
Author(s):  
J HA Arnoldus ◽  
J Killestein ◽  
L EMA Pfennings ◽  
B Jelles ◽  
B MJ Uitdehaag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Significant Linear Trend ◽  
Role Physical ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To determine the quality of life (QoL) of MS patients during the initial 6 months of treatment with interferon-b (IFN-b). Furthermore, to determine whether changes in QoL relate to disability, emotional state, therapeutic expectations or side effect profile. Background: IFN-b has been shown to have beneficial effects on the course of MS. Since the aim of IFN-b treatment is not to cure but to slow down the disease it is important to know how this treatment affects QoL. Surprisingly, the impact of treatment with IFN-b on QoL measures has not been extensively studied so far. Methods: Case report documentation, including EDSS, SF-36 and MADRAS scores, of 51 relapsing-remitting MS patients treated with IFN-b was obtained at baseline and at months 1, 3 and 6. Patients also filled in a form about their expectations of therapy and a questionnaire on side effects. Results: During treatment there was a significant linear trend indicating improvement in the role-physical functioning (RPF) scale of the SF-36 (F1,50=4.9, P=0.032). A transient decrease at month 1 was found in the scale for bodily pain, indicating more experienced pain (F1,50=19.8, P50.001). Subgroup analysis showed that patients with most depressive symptoms on the MADRAS at baseline contributed most to the increase in RPF scores over time (F1,24=5,6 P=0.026). Furthermore, we found associations between adverse event scores and several domains of QoL. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that IFN-b therapy has an impact on QoL of MS patients in that it improves role-physical functioning and transiently worsens experienced bodily pain. QoL during treatment with IFN-b is influenced by depressive symptoms at baseline as well as by treatment-associated side-effects.

scholarly journals Associations of Erythrocyte Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids with Inflammation and Quality of Life in Post-Menopausal Women with Obesity Completing a Pilot Dietary Intervention

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1589
Author(s):  
Kylie M. Johnson ◽  
Kellie R. Weinhold ◽  
Rebecca Andridge ◽  
Kristen Arnold ◽  
Panchita P. Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Post Menopausal

Study objectives were to determine if erythrocyte omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) increased in women participating in a dietary intervention that reduced inflammation and body weight and examine PUFA associations with markers of inflammation and quality of life (QOL). An experimental pre-post test, single group design was used. Fifteen post-menopausal women with obesity were enrolled in a 12-week pilot intervention focusing on lowering added sugars and increasing fiber and fish rich in n-3 PUFAs. Measurements included fasting blood samples, anthropometric, lifestyle and dietary data collected at baseline, end of intervention (Week 12) and follow-up (Week 24). Primary outcomes were change in erythrocyte PUFAs and associations between erythrocyte PUFAs, QOL (Short Form 12), and inflammatory markers (interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α-receptor 2, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)). Fourteen women completed all intervention visits. Mean erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid (AA) increased at Week 12 and Week 24 (p < 0.001 for both), while eicosapentaenoic acid increased at Week 24 (p < 0.01). After adjustment for percent weight change, week 12 QOL related to physical function was significantly associated with erythrocyte linoleic acid (p < 0.05) and trended toward significant association with EPA (p = 0.051); week 24 CRP was directly associated with erythrocyte AA (p < 0.05). Erythrocyte n-3 PUFAs were not associated with inflammation.

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