Citation

Romero Zurita A. Rev. Esp. Geriatr. Gerontol. 2010; 45(2): 97-102.

Vernacular Title

Efectos del Tai Chi sobre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en los

Affiliation

Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, Grupo de Investigación Actividad Física, Deporte y Ergonomía, Junta de Andalucía, España.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.regg.2009.11.002

PMID

20167391

Abstract

Thai Chi is increasingly used in the field of medicine and rehabilitation as an alternative therapy. The results of this review show that older persons obtain physical and psychological benefits from this activity. These benefits are reflected in improved physical functions, reduced fear and fewer falls, which also reduce levels of depression. Furthermore, symptoms are considerably reduced in distinct groups with various diseases, thus improving health-related quality of life.

Language: es