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KMID : 0895820110210040219
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2011 Volume.21 No. 4 p.219 ~ p.226
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Effect of Qigong(Zhan zhuang gong ) on Grip Strength mprovement
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Cho Mon-Hyung
Hwang Eui-Hyoung
Jang In-Soo
Yang Chang-Sop
Kang Jun-Won
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this pilot study is to investigate qigong as a training method to treat diseases and improve the quality of life.
Methods: We used a controlled clinical study in this research. qigong group(n=34) practiced the zhan zhuang gong for 2 minutes. Control group(n=33) did low intensity walking for 2 minutes. Changes of grip strength, heart rate and rating of perceieved exertion were measured before and after treatment. Paired t-tests and independent t-tests were applied for statistical analysis.
Results: Qigong group showed significant improvement in grip strength(p<0.05), whereas the control group showed insignificant changes(p<0.05). Both groups demonstrate significant changes in heart rate(p<0.05). In rating of perceieved exertion, significant difference showed between groups(p<0.05).
Conclusions: The zhan zhuang gong, a kind of qigong improved grip strength by 2 minutes of practice. We may conclude that zhan zhuang gong could be a method of improving physical strength.
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KEYWORD
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Qigong, Zhan zhuang gong, Grip strength, Taichi
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