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BMC Geriatrics, 2006 Background Falls are a significant public health problem. Thirty to fifty percent of the elderly of 65 years and older fall each year. Falls are the most common type of accident in this age group and can result in fractures and subsequent disabilities ...
van Rossum Erik +5 more
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Research on the Flow Experience of Tai Chi Chuan
, 2021 Abstract (1) ObjectivesTai Chi Chuan has substantial benefits of strengthening the body, helping people to maintain a high level of energy, etc. In this paper, we investigated the experience and psychology state of Tai Chi Chuan exercise.(2) Equipment and methodsBased on flow theory, we used semi-structured interviews and Chinese flow state ...
Ying Zhang, Yang Feng, Lin Song
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Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.Organized sports‐based interventions show promise for improving motor skills in children with ASD, particularly martial arts and aquatic training, but stronger evidence form higher‐quality studies is needed. Abstract Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of organized sports‐based interventions on motor outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder ...
Kailash Ram +4 more
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Identifying Out‐of‐the‐Box Virtual Reality Applications With Geriatric Applicability and Value
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Most studies use proprietary VR programs, specifically designed for one goal, which vastly limits the generalizability and use by the older adult population.
Alexandra Petrakos +5 more
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Musculoskeletal Care, Volume 24, Issue 3, September 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Although whole‐body vibration (WBV) therapy has already demonstrated efficacy in improving lower‐limb muscle strength, it is still unclear whether it has similar potential for improving handgrip strength. Objective To verify the efficacy of WBV on handgrip strength. Methods The search was conducted on September 5, 2025, in PubMed,
Julien Dines Labarrere +5 more
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European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 2018 Backgroud Tai Chi Chuan was used for stroke survivors with balance impairments. However, even a short-form of Tai Chi Chuan includes forms that make the exercise challenging for the stroke survivors.
Guanli Xie +13 more
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Eye-hand Coordination of Elderly People Who Practice Tai Chi Chuan
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2008 The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of motor control from Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on eye-hand coordination in the elderly. Methods: Forty-two elderly people were recruited into this study.
Yu-Cheng Pei +5 more
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Efeito da prática do Tai Chi Chuan na autoestima e autoimagem de idosos
Revista Brasileira de Prescrição e Fisiologia do Exercício, 2018 Objetivo: Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito da prática do tai chi chuan na autoestima e autoimagem de idosos da área urbana. Método: Realizou-se um estudo quantitativo experimental, com 30 idosos na faixa etária de 60 a 70 anos, de ambos os ...
Juliano Silveira Guimarães +2 more
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Global Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026.This study reveals that the use phase of diesel engines contributes the greatest environmental burden due to intensive diesel consumption and related emissions. Life‐cycle assessment highlights severe impacts on climate change, fossil fuel depletion, acidification, and particulate pollution, emphasizing the importance of biodiesel integration, hybrid ...
Sanjeev Kumar +8 more
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Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on the elderly balance: a semi-experimental study
Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e GerontologiaAging impairs the functional capacity, possibly compromising the balance over the years. However, Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that can provide balance improvements in elderly people.
Pablo Rafael Konig +5 more
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