Department of Applied Mathematics, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taiwan, ROC.
Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(5):741-7. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X06004259.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 12-week Baduanjin qigong training program in preventing bone loss for middle-aged women. An experimental design was adopted, and subjects were assigned randomly into an experimental group (n = 44) and a control group (n = 43). The experimental group received a 12-week Baduanjin qigong training program, whereas the control group did not. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and bone mineral density (BMD) were measured before and after the intervention. The results showed significant differences in IL-6 (t = -5.19, p < 0.000) and BMD (t = 1.99, p = 0.049) between the groups. Baduanjin reduced IL-6 and maintained BMD in the experimental group. In conclusion, this study demonstrates promising efficacy of Baduanjin in preventing bone loss commonly occurring in middle-aged women. Thus, Baduanjin is valuable for promoting and maintaining the health status of middle-aged women.
本研究旨在评估为期 12 周的八段锦气功训练方案对预防中年女性骨质流失的效果。采用实验设计，将受试者随机分为实验组（n=44）和对照组（n=43）。实验组接受 12 周的八段锦气功训练，而对照组则不接受。干预前后测量白细胞介素-6（IL-6）和骨密度（BMD）。结果显示，两组之间的 IL-6（t=-5.19，p<0.000）和 BMD（t=1.99，p=0.049）存在显著差异。八段锦降低了实验组的 IL-6 并维持了 BMD。总之，本研究表明八段锦在预防中年女性常见的骨质流失方面具有良好的效果。因此，八段锦对于促进和维持中年女性的健康状态具有重要价值。
