Tai chi improves cognitive and physical function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial. [Purpose] To investigate the effect of Tai Chi on cognitive and physical function in the elderly.  A total 150 subjects were enrolled and were divided into Tai Chi and control groups.  Subjects in the Tai Chi group participated Tai Chi for 6 months, and subjects in the control group participated in other non-athletic activities.  The Mini-Mental State Examination scores after 3 and 6 months were higher in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  The right grip strength after 3 months increased more in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  Both the 5-m high walking speed and 10-m normal walking speed were significantly lower after 3 and 6 months of Tai Chi practice.  [Conclusion] These results suggest that regular Tai Chi practice may improve cognitive and physical function in the elderly.
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Tai chi improves cognitive and physical function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial. [Purpose] To investigate the effect of Tai Chi on cognitive and physical function in the elderly.  A total 150 subjects were enrolled and were divided into Tai Chi and control groups.  Subjects in the Tai Chi group participated Tai Chi for 6 months, and subjects in the control group participated in other non-athletic activities.  The Mini-Mental State Examination scores after 3 and 6 months were higher in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  The right grip strength after 3 months increased more in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  Both the 5-m high walking speed and 10-m normal walking speed were significantly lower after 3 and 6 months of Tai Chi practice.  [Conclusion] These results suggest that regular Tai Chi practice may improve cognitive and physical function in the elderly.
Tai Chi
Tai chi improves cognitive and physical function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial. [Purpose] To investigate the effect of Tai Chi on cognitive and physical function in the elderly.  A total 150 subjects were enrolled and were divided into Tai Chi and control groups.  Subjects in the Tai Chi group participated Tai Chi for 6 months, and subjects in the control group participated in other non-athletic activities.  The Mini-Mental State Examination scores after 3 and 6 months were higher in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  The right grip strength after 3 months increased more in the Tai Chi group than in the control group.  Both the 5-m high walking speed and 10-m normal walking speed were significantly lower after 3 and 6 months of Tai Chi practice.  [Conclusion] These results suggest that regular Tai Chi practice may improve cognitive and physical function in the elderly.
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