Effects of Modified T'ai Chi Exercise on Physical Function, Pain, and Stiffness in Older Adults With Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 30
- 主要终点
- physical function
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of TC for Arthritis on physical function, pain, and stiffness in older adults with knee/hip OA. Two hypotheses were tested:
- Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater improvements in physical function compared to control group participants.
- Individuals in the TC group will demonstrate greater decreases in pain and stiffness compared to control group participants.
详细描述
Exercise is considered a vital component of osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. T'ai Chi (TC) is a unique exercise intervention with low-velocity movements. Few studies have addressed the effects of TC on arthritis symptoms and function. TC for Arthritis was modified specifically for people with OA and consists of a standardized set of forms.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-dose TC for Arthritis on physical function, pain, and stiffness in individuals with OA.
Twenty-seven older adults with OA (mean age-81.3 years) completed an 8 week non-randomized controlled pre-post test quasi-experimental design study of TC for Arthritis. Physical function, pain, and stiffness were measured at baseline and 8 weeks for the TC and control groups using the WOMAC™ 3.1 Index. Qualitative data from interviews and participant observations were analyzed in order to understand the participants' expectations and experiences with TC.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Ability to walk independently,
- •Speak and understand English,
- •Understand the consent process; and
- •Give informed consent.
排除标准
- •Participation in rehabilitation or another TC class,
- •At the time of recruitment; and
- •Inability to confirm medical stability for safe participation with healthcare provider.
结局指标
主要结局
physical function
时间窗: 8 weeks
次要结局
- pain and stiffness(8 weeks)