《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (9): 1072-1076.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.09.017

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Advance of Taiji Quan in Fall Prevention for Old People in Community (review)

QU Bing, ZHENG Jie-jiao   

  1. Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Received:2017-02-09 Revised:2017-04-05 Published:2017-09-25 Online:2017-10-10
  • Contact: Correspondence to ZHENG Jie-jiao. E-mail: zjjcss@163.com

Abstract: Fall has seriously impaired the quality of life of old people. The main risk factors for fall in the old people are concerned with balance dysfunction which is caused by ageing. Taiji Quan exercise can promote the lower limb muscle strength, proprioception, neuromuscular reaction, gait and cognition of the old people, that plays a role in fall prevention.

Key words: aged, fall, Taiji Quan, community, review

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