African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2296

Full Length Research Paper

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

Yin Haili1, Liu Fenghu2* and Jiang Juan3
1Institute of Physical Education, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong Province of China. 2Department of National Traditional Sport, Rizhao Shandong Institute of PE, Rizhao, 276826, Shandong Province of China. 3Wushu institute of ShenYang Sport University, ShenYang, 110102, P. R. China.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 09 June 2011
  •  Published: 29 September 2011

Abstract

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.

 

Key words: “Tai Chi Quan”, elderly, heart.

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