Key Points Tai Chi is an effective form of activity for older people with frailty as it is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints Tai Chi has numerous health benefits for frail older ID: 651609
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Tai Chi for older people with frailtySlide2
Key Points
Tai Chi is an effective form of activity for older people with frailty as it is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints
Tai Chi has numerous health benefits for frail older people including fall prevention, reduced blood
pressure, improved
cognitive
function, improved self-confidence and reduced stress
, anxiety and
loneliness
Older people who wish to take up Tai Chi should always seek instruction and guidance from a qualified instructorSlide3
What is
Tai Chi?
Originally developed as a martial art in China in the 13
th
Century
Combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements
Practised
today as a health-promoting exerciseSlide4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-GFreeZTow
Tai
Chi for older
adults
This short video summarises Tai Chi and how it can be practised in older adults to improve quality of life.Slide5
Tai Chi and frailty
Tai Chi is a peaceful Chinese form of
exersise and is an effective form of activity for older people with frailty for numerous reasons:It is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and
joints
It is safe and inexpensive
It is easy to practise in a home environment
It can be practised alone or in group environments
It can be easily modified e.g. arm movements can be done in wheelchairsSlide6
Tai
Chi provides several health benefits which are particularly important
amongst older people with frailty:Improved balance – reduced number of falls
Increased muscle strength – increased independence
Improved
cognitive function and mood
Reduced anxiety and loneliness
Improved self-confidence
Improved aerobic capacity
Improved flexibility and agility
(Mayo Clinic)
Health BenefitsSlide7
Tai
Chi has also been shown to relieve symptoms of several medical conditions common in frail older
people:- Osteoporosis- Arthritis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Depression
(Wang, Collet, & Lau, 2004) Slide8
Dan Yu
Squatting exerciseObservable effects on the cardiac, nervous and musculo
-skeletal systemsBuilds up the strength of the thigh and back musclesSlide9
Tor Yu
Concentrates more on stretching and twisting the spineIncreases the flexibility and suppleness of the back and hips, promoting increased strength.Excellent exercise for postural stability Slide10
How to get started
Older people with frailty should always seek guidance from a qualified
Tai Chi instructor to gain the full benefits and learn safe, proper techniques
Videos
and
instructional DVDs
are
availableOnce correct techniques are learnt, Tai Chi may be practised alone in a home environment, if it is safe to do soSlide11
To find a local class contact:
- Local fitness centres- Local health clubs
- Local senior centresSlide12
Find an instructor
http://www.taichiunion.com/instructors/Slide13
References
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/taichi.aspx
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184?pg=2Verhagen, A. P., Immink
, M., van der
Meulen
, A., &
Bierma-Zeinstra
, S. M. (2004). The efficacy of Tai Chi Chuan in older adults: a systematic review. Family practice, 21(1), 107-113.Wang
, C., Collet, J. P., & Lau, J. (2004). The effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes in patients with chronic conditions: a systematic review. Archives of internal medicine, 164
(5), 493-501.Slide14
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