Taggart Helen M
Department of Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA 31419, USA.
Appl Nurs Res. 2002 Nov;15(4):235-42. doi: 10.1053/apnr.2002.35975.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Tai Chi exercise among older women. Multiple regression analysis revealed statistically significant improvements in scores for balance (p <.001), functional mobility (p <.05), and fear of falling (p <.001) and associated demographic factors. Three months of twice weekly, 30-minute Tai Chi classes was associated with statistically significant improvements in balance and functional mobility and a reduction in the fear of falling in this sample of older women living in retirement communities. T'ai Chi exercises may be an age-appropriate and acceptable form of exercise for older women.
本研究的目的是确定太极拳运动对老年女性的影响。多元回归分析显示，平衡能力得分（p <.001）、功能性活动能力得分（p <.05）以及跌倒恐惧得分（p <.001）和相关人口统计学因素均有统计学意义上的显著改善。在本样本中，每周两次、每次30分钟、为期三个月的太极拳课程与平衡能力和功能性活动能力的统计学显著改善以及居住在退休社区的老年女性跌倒恐惧的降低相关。太极拳运动可能是适合老年女性且她们能够接受的一种运动形式。
