Tag Archives: elderly

The use of Tai Chi in care homes reduces falls by over 32%

Pub Med

Background: Falls are a frequent occurrence in older adults in long-term care facilities. Local problem: At our long-term care facility, the percentage of patients who fell increased from 45% in 2021 to 68% in 2022, indicating a need for an evidence-based solution. Methods: We used an evidence-based quality improvement framework to pilot a …

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Electroaupuncture at Neiguan and Zusanli improves cardiovascular function

Pub Med

Objective: To investigate the effect of acupuncture on perioperative heart rate changes in elderly patients with hip or femur fractures undergoing surgery. Methods: A total of 120 patients with hip or femur fractures aged over 70 years and ASA ≥ II were selected for selective fracture osteotomy and reduction with internal fixation …

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Tai Chi improves bone density in the elderly

Pub Med

Learn about the benefits of muscle strength training combined with tai chi for adult skeletal muscle in multiple CT scanning. The study included 182 people over the age of 60 with no long-term history of physical activity and exercise. They were divided into the Taijiquan group (52 people), student muscle …

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