Schaller K J
J Gerontol Nurs. 1996 Oct;22(10):12-7. doi: 10.3928/0098-9134-19961001-11.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Tai Chi Chih on balance, flexibility, mood, health status, and blood pressure in a sample of community-dwelling elders. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used in the study. Participants were recruited from a senior center located in the suburbs of a large metropolitan area. The experimental group consisted of 24 volunteers over the age of 55 who performed 60 minutes of Tai Chi Chih once a week for 10 weeks and practiced at home. The control group consisted of 22 volunteers who continued with their current level of activity. Analysis of covariance revealed a significant difference between the two groups on balance (F = 4.3, p < .05). This study suggests that Tai Chi Chih is a safe and enjoyable form of exercise that might improve balance in community-dwelling elders.
本研究的目的是确定太极智（Tai Chi Chih）对社区居住老年人样本的平衡能力、灵活性、情绪、健康状况和血压的影响。本研究采用了准实验性的前测-后测设计。参与者从位于一个大都市郊区的老年中心招募。实验组由24名55岁以上的志愿者组成，他们每周进行一次60分钟的太极智练习，持续10周，并在家中练习。对照组由22名志愿者组成，他们保持当前的活动水平。协方差分析显示两组在平衡能力上存在显著差异（F = 4.3，p < .05）。本研究表明，太极智是一种安全且有趣的运动形式，可能会改善社区居住老年人的平衡能力。
