Effect of Long Time Taijiquan Training on Bone Density and Balance Function in Post-menopause Women
- VernacularTitle:长期太极拳运动对绝经后妇女骨密度和平衡能力的影响
- Author:
Jun ZOU
;
Fei LIN
;
Li ZHANG
;
Lihui LI
;
Jieqiong DONG
;
Shujuan QIN
;
Yan JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Taijiquan, menopause, women, bone density, balance function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(1):80-82
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Taijiquan training on bone density and balance function of post-menopause women. Methods59 volunteers of post-menopausal women were divided into Taijiquan group and control group. Bone density was examined with DPX-L. The balance function were recorded with win-pop balance monitor and star diagram. ResultsBone density in lumbar vertebra, left collum femoris and left Ward's septa were higher in the Taijiquan group than in the control group. The lengths of center excursive loci reduced in Taijiquan group. The distances that the foot could touch were longer at Posterolateral, posteromedial, posterior, lateral(back) directions in the Taijiquan group than in the control group. ConclusionTaijiquan training can improve the bone density and balance function in post-menopause women.
