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Tai Chi Quan exercise used in improving the heart function of aged people

Author(s) -

Yin Hai-li

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

african journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1996-0816

DOI - 10.5897/ajpp11.297

Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , heart rate , gerontology , cardiology , blood pressure

In this study, we assessed the effect of “Tai Chi Quan” exercise on heart function of aged people. A total of 66 old people (mean age, 72.81 ± 7.27 years) was recruited for the study in November 2009. All subjects were asked to practice “Tai Chi Quan” for one hour, every day. This study had continued for 1 year. Some physiological indexes were measured in November 2009 (beginning point) and December 2010 (ending point), respectively. Results showed that “Tai Chi Quan” exercise could significantly increase cardiac output, stroke index and myocardial oxygen consumption index in aged practicers. It can be concluded that “Tai Chi Quan” exercise can improve heart function of aged people.

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