Stroke survivors often experience impaired mobility and physical functions. Taichi and Qigong have been shown to have physical and psychological benefits for stroke patients.
This Korean study used a meta-analysis of 27 trials with 1,919 subjects to conclude that Taichi and Qigong improved mobility, including the ability to walk, dynamic balance, and activities of daily living in stroke patients.
Stroke is a major worldwide cause of death and disability. Despite declining stroke incidence, aging population and accumulating risk factors contribute to an increased lifetime risk of stroke. Stroke survivors often experience permanent disability and have difficulties performing activities of daily living and walking. Individuals with stroke also have reduced muscle strength and impaired mobility and physical functions, which reduces their quality of life.
According to analysis of 19 trials with stroke patients, Taichi was effective in improving mobility when performed in sessions lasting 30 to 60 min for five or more times each week. A review of 75 trials with stroke survivors also suggested that exercise interventions were effective in improving mobility
regardless of whether the duration was less than 12 weeks or at least 12 weeks,
with intensity at 60–80% of maximum heart rate, and
when performed regularly (mostly 3–5 days/week) and progressively.
Analysis of dynamic balance based on 20 studies indicated the inclusion of Taichi and Qigong in stroke rehabilitation programs would improve dynamic balance among stroke survivors for a duration less than 12 weeks.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0277541
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