《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (3): 334-337.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.03.019

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Effects of Taijiquan on Motor Function and Depression in Patients with Post-stroke Depression

ZHAO Bin1, TANG Qiang1, WANG Yan1, ZHU Lu-wen1, YANG Hui-xin2, YE Tao3   

  1. 1. the Second Hospital Affiliated to Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China;
    2. Harbin Institute of Physical Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150008, China;
    3. Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150040, China
  • Received:2016-12-17 Published:2017-03-05 Online:2017-03-31
  • Contact: Correspondence to ZHAO Bin. E-mail: 521zhaobin@163.com

Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effect of Taijiquan on motor function and depression in patients with post-stroke depression. MethodsFrom January to October, 2015, 60 stroke patients with depression were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and Taijiquan group (n=30). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, while Taijiquan group accepted another training of six actions from simplified Taijiquan. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Barthel Index (BI) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) before, and four and eight weeks after treatment. ResultsThe scores of FMA and BI increased more in Taijiquan group than in the control group after treatment (t>2.351, P<0.05), while the score of HAMD decreased more (t>2.169, P<0.05). ConclusionTaijiquan can relieve the depression and improve the motor and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke depression.

Key words: stroke, depression, Taijiquan, motor function, activities of daily living

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