The effect of 6 weeks of Tai chi training on cognitive status, dynamic balance and quality of life in women with stroke
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Background And Objectives
Stroke can lead to permanent disabilities, including motor and cognitive impairments. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Tai Chi training on cognitive status, dynamic balance, and quality of life in women with stroke.Methods
In this quasi-experimental study, 20 women with stroke (mean age, 65.8±3.5 years; weight, 68.4±14kg; and body mass index, 26.3±5.1kg/m2) in Qom city, were selected voluntarily and randomly divided into experimental (N=10) and control (N=10) groups. Cognitive status, dynamic balance, and quality of life were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and SF-36 quality of life questionnaires and Timed Up and Go test. Tai Chi group trained for 6 weeks, three 60-minute sessions per week (a 10-minute warm-up period, a 40-minute simplified Tai Chi exercise, and a 10-minute cool-down period). Data were analyzed using dependent and independent t-tests and (pResults
Significant increases were observed in mental health, physical function, role limitations due to physical problems, and total quality of life score in the experimental group compared to the control group (p0.05).Conclusion
According to de results of the study, it can be said that Tai Chi training as a low-intensity and simple training improves dynamic balance and quality of life in women with stroke.Keywords:
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Persian
Published:
Qom University of Medical Sciences Journal, Volume:11 Issue: 1, 2017
Pages:
29 to 38
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