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KMID : 0123520090160010046
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2009 Volume.16 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.54
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Effects of Tai Chi combined with Self-help Program on Arthritic Symptoms and Fear of Falling in Women with Osteoarthritis
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Song Rha-Yun
Lee Eun-Ok
Eom Ae-Yong
Lam Paul
Bae Sang-Chul
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of the Tai Chi self-help program with a self-help program on pain, stiffness, physical functioning, and fear of falling in women with osteoarthritis.
Method: Total of 82 women with Osteoarthritis recruited from outpatient clinics or community health centers were randomly assigned either to a Tai Chi self-help group or a self-help group. Thirty subjects in the Tai Chi self-help group and 39 in the self-help group completed posttest measures (pain, stiffness, physical functioning, and fear of falling) at 6 months.
Results: After the 6 month study period, the subjects in the Tai Chi self-help group reported significantly less difficulties in performing daily activities (mean difference = -0.16 vs. 6.19 for the selfhelp), and less fear of falling (mean difference = -3.20 vs. 0.27 for the self-help) than those in the self-help group. There were no significantly differences in pain and stiffness between the groups.
Conclusion:The Tai Chi combined with self-help program was more effective than the self-help only program in reducing difficulties in performing daily activities and fear of falling in women with Osteoarthritis. Whether these changes prevent fall episodes requires further study
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KEYWORD
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Osteoarthritis, Tai Chi, Self-help, Symptoms, Fear of falling
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