Effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) on skeletal muscle strength in the elderly
10.1007/s11726-017-1041-8
- VernacularTitle:易筋经对老年人骨骼肌肌力的影响
- Author:
feng Gao ZHU
;
fang Zhi SHEN
;
he Qing SHEN
;
qin Yue JIN
;
yong Zhi LOU
- Keywords:
Yi Jin Jing;
Physical and Breathing Exercises;
Qigong;
Exercise;
Sarcopenia;
Muscle Strength;
Aged
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2017;15(6):434-439
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) on the muscle strength in senile sarcopenia. Methods: Sixty-five old people with sarcopenia were randomized into Yi Jin Jing group and a blank control group. Thirty-three patients in Yi Jin Jing group practiced Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises), while 32 patients in the blank control group didn't receive any interventions. The muscle strength was measured before and after 12-week training. Results: During the study, each group had 1 dropout. The muscle strength was improved after 12-week training in Yi Jin Jing group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05); there was no significant difference in the blank control group (P>0.05). After the intervention, there was a significant difference between Yi Jin Jing group and the blank control group in comparing the muscle strength (P<0.05). Conclusion: Constant Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) training can notably improve skeletal muscle strength in senile sarcopenia.
