[Effects of tai chi on health-related quality of life in the elderly].
Thai Chi is increasingly used in the field of medicine and rehabilitation as an alternative therapy. The results of this review show that older persons obtain physical and psychological benefits from this activity. These benefits are reflected in improved physical functions, reduced fear and fewer falls, which also reduce levels of depression. Furthermore, symptoms are considerably reduced in distinct groups with various diseases, thus improving health-related quality of life.
Romero Zurita
Alejandro
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Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, Grupo de Investigación Actividad Física, Deporte y Ergonomía, Junta de Andalucía, España. meyhua8@hotmail.com
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D026302:Tai Ji