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KMID : 0123520160230010001
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2016 Volume.23 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.8
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A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of 12-week Tai chi Exercise on the Activity of Autonomic Nervous System and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
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공경란:Kong Kyoung-Ran
이은남:Lee Eun-Nam/황현주:Hwang Hyun-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was to examine the effects of 12-week Tai Chi exercise on the autonomic nervous system activity and risk factors of metabolic syndrome in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Methods: A single group pre-posttest was used. Subjects were 16 participants aged 51~71 years with metabolic syndrome. All of the subjects were met the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program -Adult Treatment Panel Ⅲ (NCEP-ATP Ⅲ). The Tai Chi exercise consisted of 19 movements from Yang and Sun styles provided twice a week for 3 months. Metabolic syndrome risk factors including waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) were measured. A heart rate variability device was used to measure the activity of autonomic nervous system.
Results: After 12-week Tai Chi exercise, systolic pressure, waist circumference, and HDL-cholesterol improved significantly. Tai Chi exercise had no effect on the autonomic nervous system activity.
Conclusion: The 12-week Tai Chi exercise was partially effective in managing risk factors of metabolic syndrome. A larger study with longer period to improve the autonomic nervous system activity in patients with metabolic syndrome is needed.
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KEYWORD
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Tai Chi, Metabolic syndrome X, Autonomic nervous system
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