Lui Pauline Po Yee, Qin Ling, Chan Kai Ming
CUHK-WHO Collaborating Centre for Sports Medicine and Health Promotion, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
Clin Sports Med. 2008 Jan;27(1):75-86, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.09.002.
Osteoporosis is a silent, systemic, chronic disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. Its clinical and public health implications are substantial because of the mortality, morbidity, and medical care cost associated with osteoporotic fractures. Although estrogen-replacement therapy or anti-bone resorptive drugs can prevent postmenopausal bone loss, they also show side effects. Physical activity is an nonpharmacological approach for prevention of osteoporosis. Among different types of physical activities, Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is a low- to moderate-intensity exercise particularly suitable for the elderly, and has been practiced by Chinese for centuries. This article reviews the benefits of TCC for the prevention of osteoporosis and falls by retarding bone loss, improving neuromuscular coordination, and promoting general health.
骨质疏松症是一种隐匿性、全身性慢性疾病，其特征为骨量低和骨组织结构破坏。由于骨质疏松性骨折相关的死亡率、发病率和医疗费用，其对临床和公共卫生具有重大影响。尽管雌激素替代疗法或抗骨吸收药物可预防绝经后骨质流失，但它们也有副作用。体育活动是预防骨质疏松症的一种非药物方法。在不同类型的体育活动中，太极拳是一种低至中等强度的运动，特别适合老年人，中国人已经练习了几个世纪。本文综述了太极拳通过延缓骨质流失、改善神经肌肉协调性和促进整体健康来预防骨质疏松症和跌倒的益处。
