Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-week Dao De Xin Xi exercise, modified short forms of Tai Chi, on balance and quality of life in Thai elderly population. Quasi-Experimental research, pretest-posttest one group design was done at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Phramongkutklao Hospital. Thai healthy elderly women over the age of 60, requiring regular Dao De Xin Xi exercise were recruited from either patients or workers in the hospital. A 60-minute Dao De Xin Xi exercise class was set as 3 times per week for 12 weeks. At baseline and 12 weeks, participants were tested in their static balance (Single-Leg Stance Timed Test with eyes open and close), dynamic balance (Expanded Timed Up and Go (ETUG) Test). Quality of life was measured by the abbreviated Thai version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Fourteen females were studied with mean age of 62.8±4.3 years old. The Single-Leg Stance Timed Test with eyes open and close, Expanded Timed Up and Go (ETUG) Test improved significantly (before versus after exercises p <0.001). Significant improvement in quality of life were also found in each 4 domains, including physical health, psychological, social relationship, and environment (before versus after exercises p =0.001, 0.001, 0.004 and 0.005 respectively). No significant improvement was found only in the right Single-Leg Stance Timed Test with eyes close (p =0.091). A three times per week for 12-week Dao De Xin Xi exercise may help Thai elderly women improve both static, dynamic balance and quality of life.
Highlights
In western, Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) has been modified in different forms (Audette et al 2002)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-week Dao De Xin Xi exercise, modified short forms of Tai Chi, on balance and quality of life in Thai elderly population
At baseline and 12 weeks, participants were tested in their static balance (Single-Leg Stance Timed Test with eyes open and close), dynamic balance (Expanded Timed Up and Go (ETUG) Test)
Summary
TCC has been modified in different forms (Audette et al 2002). A lot of studies use long form of TCC (Yang style-108 movements) which seems to be more difficult and harder to learn than short forms (8–13 movements). Short form of TCC is much easier to learn than original form and becomes better known and more favorite in urban area and city. Dao De Xin Xi exercise was created in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998. Dao De Xin Xi exercise is a modified short form of TCC, includes 9 selected movements believed to have health benefits for 9 physiological systems in the body such as cardiovascular system, digestive system, and respiratory system etc. Dao De Xin Xi exercise is easier to perform than original TCC, softly, gently, smartly and flow slowly in a continuous repetitive left to right circular manner. Dao De Xin Xi exercise is well-known in almost provinces in Thailand and many participants of Dao De Xin Xi exercise got a lot of better health benefits and well being after exercise.
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