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Lan Y, You Q, Jiang Q, Peng X, Yan D, Cao S, Sun J. Effect of Qigong exercise on motor function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Top Stroke Rehabil 2024; 31:223-234. [PMID: 37489736 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2023.2240582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Motor impairment is one of the most common defects after stroke, which could seriously affect the life quality of stroke patients. Exercise intervention gradually becomes a popular alternative rehabilitation therapy because of its safety and applicability. OBJECTIVES To systematically assess the effect of Qigong exercise on motor function in stroke patients. METHODS Randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effect of Qigong on motor function of stroke patients were obtained from PubMed and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure through May 2022. Mean values and standard deviations of the post-intervention score in both experimental group and control group were collected to calculate the mean difference (MD) and corresponkding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of each study, which were quantificationally summarized using the Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS Nineteen randomized controlled trials enrolling 1487 stroke patients were included. Pooled results indicated that Qigong exercise had beneficial effect on balance function (Berg Balance Scale [MD: 7.56, 95% CI: 4.09-11.02]), limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment [total score: MD: 7.54, 95% CI: 6.38-8.69; upper limb: MD: 3.57, 95% CI: 0.71-6.43; lower limb: MD: 2.44, 95% CI: 0.59-4.29]) and walking function (6-min walking test [MD: 62.21, 95% CI: 11.70-112.73]) of stroke patients. It was also found to be associated with an improvement in trunk function as indicated by the Trunk Impairment Scale. CONCLUSIONS Available evidence supported potential benefits of Qigong exercise for improving motor functions of stroke patients. As a safe and widely applicable exercise, Qigong is worthy of further promotion in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.
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- Yi Lan
- Wushu College, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wushu College, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
- Northeast China Ethnic Traditional Sports Research Center, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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Li M, Huang Y, Chen H, Wang S, Zhou Y, Zhang Y. Relationship between motor dysfunction, the respiratory muscles and pulmonary function in stroke patients with hemiplegia: a retrospective study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:59. [PMID: 38218756 PMCID: PMC10787470 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04647-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The interaction between motor dysfunction and respiratory functions in stroke patients with hemiplegia are not fully understood, particularly with regard to the relationship between changes in trunk control, balance, and daily activities, and changes in respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary volume. Investigating this relationship will facilitate the optimization of stroke rehabilitation strategies. METHODS Clinical history data were collected from 134 patients to analyze the relationship between motor function scales scores and spirometric data. The data from 60 patients' data were used to evaluate the relationship between motor function scales scores and spirometric data at baseline and after 3-weeks rehabilitation. RESULTS (1) Patients with lower scores on Trunk impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Barthel Index (BI) had weaker respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function. (2) Stroke patients' BBS and BI scores showed differences between normal and unnormal maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), but not in TIS. (3) Improvements in motor function led to promotion of enhanced respiratory function. Patient exhibited less MIP improvement at the severe level of TIS and BBS. CONCLUSIONS Patients with hemiplegia exhibited diminished respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function at a more severe motor dysfunction level. Impaired inspiratory muscle strength was associated with reduced balance ability and limitations in activities required for daily living. Enhanced motor function improved respiration and rehabilitation programs should prioritize the activation of diaphragm function to improve overall outcomes.
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- Meng Li
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pneumology, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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Drakopanagiotakis F, Bonelis K, Steiropoulos P, Tsiptsios D, Sousanidou A, Christidi F, Gkantzios A, Serdari A, Voutidou S, Takou CM, Kokkotis C, Aggelousis N, Vadikolias K. Pulmonary Function Tests Post-Stroke. Correlation between Lung Function, Severity of Stroke, and Improvement after Respiratory Muscle Training. Neurol Int 2024; 16:139-161. [PMID: 38251057 PMCID: PMC10801624 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint16010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Stroke is a significant cause of mortality and chronic morbidity caused by cardiovascular disease. Respiratory muscles can be affected in stroke survivors, leading to stroke complications, such as respiratory infections. Respiratory function can be assessed using pulmonary function tests (PFTs). Data regarding PFTs in stroke survivors are limited. We reviewed the correlation between PFTs and stroke severity or degree of disability. Furthermore, we reviewed the PFT change in stroke patients undergoing a respiratory muscle training program. We searched PubMed until September 2023 using inclusion and exclusion criteria in order to identify studies reporting PFTs post-stroke and their change after a respiratory muscle training program. Outcomes included lung function parameters (FEV1, FVC, PEF, MIP and MEP) were measured in acute or chronic stroke survivors. We identified 22 studies of stroke patients, who had undergone PFTs and 24 randomised controlled trials in stroke patients having PFTs after respiratory muscle training. The number of patients included was limited and studies were characterised by great heterogeneity regarding the studied population and the applied intervention. In general, PFTs were significantly reduced compared to healthy controls and predicted normal values and associated with stroke severity. Furthermore, we found that respiratory muscle training was associated with significant improvement in various PFT parameters and functional stroke parameters. PFTs are associated with stroke severity and are improved after respiratory muscle training.
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- Fotios Drakopanagiotakis
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (K.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (K.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (K.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece;
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece; (C.K.); (N.A.)
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece; (C.K.); (N.A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (A.S.); (F.C.); (A.G.); (S.V.); (C.-M.T.); (K.V.)
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Su JJ, Lin RSY, Batalik L, Abu-Odah H, Pepera G, Xu Q, Yeung WF. Effects of mind-body exercise on physical and psychosocial well-being of stroke patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 55:346-353. [PMID: 38159477 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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This study conducted pairwise and network meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of three mind-body exercise interventions (Tai Chi, Qigong, and yoga) on physical capacity, psychological well-being, and quality of life in stroke patients. The research encompassed 30 studies involving 2107 participants and utilized the Risk of Bias 2.0 tool for quality assessment. Pairwise analysis revealed that all three mind-body exercises significantly enhanced patients' quality of life. Tai Chi demonstrated the most comprehensive improvements in balance, limb motor function, activities of daily living, and depression. Network meta-analysis indicated that Qigong was the most effective in improving balance and quality of life for post-stroke patients, followed by Tai Chi. These findings underscore the positive impact of mind-body exercises on both physical and psychosocial outcomes in stroke patients. However, further research involving rigorously designed and adequately powered trials is necessary to enhance the level of evidence in this area.
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- Jing Jing Su
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong; The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing Research on Aging, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Lan Y, You Q, Jiang Q, Peng X, Cao S, Sun J. Effect of Qigong exercise on non-motor function and life quality in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Behav 2023; 13:e3246. [PMID: 37667530 PMCID: PMC10636391 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Qigong have a positive impact on the rehabilitation of motor function in stroke survivors, but there is no consensus on the effectiveness of Qigong on activities of daily living (ADL), neurological function, and life quality for patients with stroke. We aimed to quantitatively evaluate the effect of Qigong on non-motor function and life quality in stroke patients. METHODS Electronic literature searches were performed for randomized controlled trials on this topic using PubMed and China National Knowledge Infrastructure through August 2022. The primary outcome measures were the Barthel Index, neurological deficit score (NDS), and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQLS). A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RevMan 5.4 software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 16 eligible randomized controlled trials with 1253 stroke patients were included. As indicated by the Barthel Index, Qigong was associated with the improvement in daily living activities of stroke patients (MD: 10.72, 95% CI: 5.88∼15.57). It was also found that Qigong was helpful in improving life quality (SSQLS, MD: 14.41, 95% CI: 5.56∼23.25) and reducing NDSs among them (NDS, MD: -4.56, 95% CI: -6.99∼-2.14). After sensitivity analysis, the effect of Qigong on these functions and life quality did not change significantly. By subgroup analysis of intervention duration, we found that long-term intervention (MD: 11.83, 95% CI: 2.80∼20.86) had a better effect on the improvement of daily living activities than short-term intervention (MD: 10.07, 95% CI: 6.15∼14.00) (pfor subgroup differences = .001). CONCLUSIONS Pooled results suggested that Qigong had beneficial effects on ADL, neurological function, and life quality in stroke patients, which may provide an option for their rehabilitation.
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- Yi Lan
- Wushu CollegeWuhan Sports UniversityWuhanChina
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubeiChina
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubeiChina
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- Department of Neurology, the Third People's Hospital of Hubei ProvinceJianghan UniversityWuhanChina
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- School of Public Health, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubeiChina
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- Wushu CollegeWuhan Sports UniversityWuhanChina
- Northeast China Ethnic Traditional Sports Research CenterWuhan Sports UniversityWuhanChina
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Kowalski T, Kasiak PS, Rebis K, Klusiewicz A, Granda D, Wiecha S. Respiratory muscle training induces additional stress and training load in well-trained triathletes-randomized controlled trial. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1264265. [PMID: 37841319 PMCID: PMC10576561 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1264265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Background: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has been investigated in the context of improved athletic performance and pulmonary function. However, psychophysiological costs of RMT remain understudied. Voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea (VIH) and inspiratory pressure threshold loading (IPTL) are widely applied RMT methods. The main purposes of this study were to assess whether RMT induces additional load on well-trained triathletes and determine differences in RMT-induced load between sexes and applied methods. Materials and Methods: 16 well-trained triathletes (n = 16, 56% males) underwent 6 weeks of VIH or IPTL program with progressive overload. Blood markers, subjective measures, cardiac indices, near-infrared spectroscopy indices, inspiratory muscle fatigue, and RMT-induced training load were monitored pre-, in and post-sessions. We used multiple ANOVA to investigate effects of sex, training method, and time on measured parameters. Results: There were significant interactions for acid-base balance (p = 0.04 for sex, p < 0.001 for method), partial carbon dioxide pressure (p = 0.03 for sex, p < 0.001 for method), bicarbonate (p = 0.01 for method), lactate (p < 0.001 for method), RMT-induced training load (p = 0.001 for method for single session, p = 0.03 for method per week), average heart rate (p = 0.03 for sex), maximum heart rate (p = 0.02 for sex), intercostales muscle oxygenation (p = 0.007 for testing week), and intercostales muscle oxygenation recovery (p = 0.003 for testing week and p = 0.007 for method). Conclusion: We found that RMT induced additional load in well-trained triathletes. Elicited changes in monitored variables depend on sex and training method. VIH significantly increased subjective training load measures. IPTL was associated with disbalance in blood gasometry, increase in lactate, and reports of headaches and dizziness. Both methods should be applied with consideration in high-performance settings.
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- Tomasz Kowalski
- Department of Physiology, Institute of Sport—National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Sport—National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education and Health in Biala Podlaska, Faculty in Biala Podlaska, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Biala Podlaska, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition Physiology and Dietetics, Institute of Sport—National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education and Health in Biala Podlaska, Faculty in Biala Podlaska, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Biala Podlaska, Poland
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Zhang QL, Ge M, Chen C, Fan FD, Jin Y, Zhang N, Wang L. Comparison of Effects of Liuzijue Exercise and Conventional Respiratory Training on Patients after Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Chin J Integr Med 2023:10.1007/s11655-023-3637-9. [PMID: 37243804 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-023-3637-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and safety of Liuzijue exercise (LE) for the clinical effect in patients after cardiac surgery. METHODS Totally 120 patients who underwent cardiac surgery and were admitted to the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital between July and Oclober, 2022 were allocated to the LE group, the conventional respiratory training (CRT) group, and the control group by a random number table at a ratio of 1:1:1; 40 patients in each group. All patients received routine treatment and cardiac rehabilitation. LE group and CRT group respectively performed LE and CRT once a day for 30 min for 7 days. Control group did not receive specialized respiratory training. The forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, peak inspiratory flow rate, peak expiratory flow rate, maximum inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, modified Barthel index (MBI), and Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) were evaluated before, after 3 and 7 days of intervention. In addition, the postoperative length of hospital stay (LOS) and the adverse events that occurred during the intervention period were compared. RESULTS A total of 107 patients completed the study, 120 patients were included in the analysis. After 3 days of intervention, the pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, MBI and HAM-A of all 3 groups improved compared with that before the intervention (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the control group, pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength were significantly improved in the CRT and LE groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). MBI and HAM-A were significantly improved in the LE group compared with the control and CRT groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). On the 7th day after intervention, the difference was still statistically significant (P<0.01), and was significantly different from that on the 3rd day (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In addition, on the 7th day of intervention, the pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in the LE group were significantly improved compared with those in the CRT group (P<0.01). MBI and HAM-A were significantly improved in the CRT group compared with the control group (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in postoperative LOS among the 3 groups (P>0.05). No training-related adverse events occurred during the intervention period. CONCLUSIONS LE is safe and feasible for improving pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, the ability to complete activities of daily living and for relieving anxiety of patients after cardiac surgery (Registration No. ChiCTR2200062964).
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- Qiao-Li Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Massage Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Massage Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China.
- Department of Rehabilitation, College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Massage Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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BACKGROUND Previous systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials have investigated the effect of post-stroke trunk training. Findings suggest that trunk training improves trunk function and activity or the execution of a task or action by an individual. But it is unclear what effect trunk training has on daily life activities, quality of life, and other outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of trunk training after stroke on activities of daily living (ADL), trunk function, arm-hand function or activity, standing balance, leg function, walking ability, and quality of life when comparing with both dose-matched as non-dose-matched control groups. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and five other databases to 25 October 2021. We searched trial registries to identify additional relevant published, unpublished, and ongoing trials. We hand searched the bibliographies of included studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We selected randomised controlled trials comparing trunk training versus non-dose-matched or dose-matched control therapy including adults (18 years or older) with either ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke. Outcome measures of trials included ADL, trunk function, arm-hand function or activity, standing balance, leg function, walking ability, and quality of life. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two main analyses were carried out. The first analysis included trials where the therapy duration of control intervention was non-dose-matched with the therapy duration of the experimental group and the second analysis where there was comparison with a dose-matched control intervention (equal therapy duration in both the control as in the experimental group). MAIN RESULTS: We included 68 trials with a total of 2585 participants. In the analysis of the non-dose-matched groups (pooling of all trials with different training duration in the experimental as in the control intervention), we could see that trunk training had a positive effect on ADL (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.96; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.69 to 1.24; P < 0.001; 5 trials; 283 participants; very low-certainty evidence), trunk function (SMD 1.49, 95% CI 1.26 to 1.71; P < 0.001; 14 trials, 466 participants; very low-certainty evidence), arm-hand function (SMD 0.67, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.15; P = 0.006; 2 trials, 74 participants; low-certainty evidence), arm-hand activity (SMD 0.84, 95% CI 0.009 to 1.59; P = 0.03; 1 trial, 30 participants; very low-certainty evidence), standing balance (SMD 0.57, 95% CI 0.35 to 0.79; P < 0.001; 11 trials, 410 participants; very low-certainty evidence), leg function (SMD 1.10, 95% CI 0.57 to 1.63; P < 0.001; 1 trial, 64 participants; very low-certainty evidence), walking ability (SMD 0.73, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.94; P < 0.001; 11 trials, 383 participants; low-certainty evidence) and quality of life (SMD 0.50, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.89; P = 0.01; 2 trials, 108 participants; low-certainty evidence). Non-dose-matched trunk training led to no difference for the outcome serious adverse events (odds ratio: 7.94, 95% CI 0.16 to 400.89; 6 trials, 201 participants; very low-certainty evidence). In the analysis of the dose-matched groups (pooling of all trials with equal training duration in the experimental as in the control intervention), we saw that trunk training had a positive effect on trunk function (SMD 1.03, 95% CI 0.91 to 1.16; P < 0.001; 36 trials, 1217 participants; very low-certainty evidence), standing balance (SMD 1.00, 95% CI 0.86 to 1.15; P < 0.001; 22 trials, 917 participants; very low-certainty evidence), leg function (SMD 1.57, 95% CI 1.28 to 1.87; P < 0.001; 4 trials, 254 participants; very low-certainty evidence), walking ability (SMD 0.69, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.87; P < 0.001; 19 trials, 535 participants; low-certainty evidence) and quality of life (SMD 0.70, 95% CI 0.29 to 1.11; P < 0.001; 2 trials, 111 participants; low-certainty evidence), but not for ADL (SMD 0.10; 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.17 to 0.37; P = 0.48; 9 trials; 229 participants; very low-certainty evidence), arm-hand function (SMD 0.76, 95% CI -0.18 to 1.70; P = 0.11; 1 trial, 19 participants; low-certainty evidence), arm-hand activity (SMD 0.17, 95% CI -0.21 to 0.56; P = 0.38; 3 trials, 112 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Trunk training also led to no difference for the outcome serious adverse events (odds ratio (OR): 7.39, 95% CI 0.15 to 372.38; 10 trials, 381 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Time post stroke led to a significant subgroup difference for standing balance (P < 0.001) in non-dose-matched therapy. In non-dose-matched therapy, different trunk therapy approaches had a significant effect on ADL (< 0.001), trunk function (P < 0.001) and standing balance (< 0.001). When participants received dose-matched therapy, analysis of subgroup differences showed that the trunk therapy approach had a significant effect on ADL (P = 0.001), trunk function (P < 0.001), arm-hand activity (P < 0.001), standing balance (P = 0.002), and leg function (P = 0.002). Also for dose-matched therapy, subgroup analysis for time post stroke resulted in a significant difference for the outcomes standing balance (P < 0.001), walking ability (P = 0.003) and leg function (P < 0.001), time post stroke significantly modified the effect of intervention. Core-stability trunk (15 trials), selective-trunk (14 trials) and unstable-trunk (16 trials) training approaches were mostly applied in the included trials. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is evidence to suggest that trunk training as part of rehabilitation improves ADL, trunk function, standing balance, walking ability, upper and lower limb function, and quality of life in people after stroke. Core-stability, selective-, and unstable-trunk training were the trunk training approaches mostly applied in the included trials. When considering only trials with a low risk of bias, results were mostly confirmed, with very low to moderate certainty, depending on the outcome.
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- Liselot Thijs
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- AIMS lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- icometrix, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health, Dresden Medical School, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Public Health, Dresden Medical School, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Neurology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Center for Brain & Disease Research, Laboratory of Neurobiology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Neurology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Li D, Shen M, Yang X, Chen D, Zhou C, Qian Q. Effect of weight-bearing Liuzijue Qigong on cardiopulmonary function. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33097. [PMID: 36827027 PMCID: PMC11309644 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, many people have had to reduce their outdoor activities. Therefore, a convenient, simple, at-home training method to improve or maintain cardiopulmonary function is required. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effect of weight-bearing Liuzijue Qigong on cardiopulmonary function in healthy volunteers. METHODS This study was a longitudinal trial. The health participants completed a 4-week Liuzijue Qigong exercise with 0.25 kg sandbag wore on each wrist. Each training session took 30 minutes to complete 2 consecutive cycles, and 5 times a week. The cardiopulmonary function of participants was evaluated at baseline (T0) and the end of the intervention (T4). Outcomes measures were pulmonary function, diaphragm movement, and cardiac hemodynamic parameters. Paired t test was used to analyze differences within the group. RESULTS After 4 weeks of weight-bearing Liuzijue Qigong exercise intervention, the differences in the forced expiratory volume in the 1st second (P = .006), forced vital capacity rate of 1 second (P = .003), maximal mid-expiratory flow curve (P = .002), forced expiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity (P = .003), and maximum ventilatory volume (P < .001) of the participants were statistically significant. The diaphragmatic excursion (P = .009) under the calm breathing mode and the diaphragmatic contraction speed (P = .003) under the deep breathing mode improved significantly. The cardiac output (P = .04), cardiac index (P = .035), contractility index (P = .018), early diastolic filling ratio (P = .042), systemic vascular resistance index (P = .019), systemic vascular resistance (P = .017), and estimated ejection fraction (P = .016) of participants improved significantly in the resting stage. At the end stage of fast walking, that is, the sixth minute of six-minute walk test, the stroke volume index (P = .048), heart rate (P = .019), cardiac output (P = .008), cardiac index (P = .003), and left cardiac work index (P = .028) of participants were significantly increased compared with those before training, and the systemic vascular resistance index (P = .003) and systemic vascular resistance (P = .005) were decreased. CONCLUSION Weight-bearing Liuzijue Qigong training significantly improved cardiopulmonary function in healthy volunteers, thus representing home-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation training.
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- Desheng Li
- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Shenzhen Longhua District People’s Hospital, Shenzhen City, China
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Effect and Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercise Therapy on Stroke Recovery. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 2023:5507186. [PMID: 36865742 PMCID: PMC9974248 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5507186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Stroke is currently the second largest contributor to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in developing countries, and it is the third largest contributor to DALYs in developed countries. It requires a large number of resources from the health care system every year, which places a great burden on society, families, and individuals. The treatment of traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapy (TCMET) during stroke recovery has become a hot topic of current research due to its few adverse events and high efficiency. This article sorts out the latest progress of TCMET on the recovery of stroke through the review method and explores its role and mechanism based on existing clinical and experimental studies. TCMET treatment of stroke recovery mainly includes Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Daoyin, Yi Jin Jing, five-fowl play, and six-character tips, which can effectively improve motor function, balance and coordination ability, cognitive dysfunction, nerve function, depression or emotional state, daily living ability, and so on after stroke. The mechanisms of stroke treated by TCMET are discussed, and deficiencies in the literature are discussed and analyzed. It is hoped that some guiding suggestions will be provided for future clinical treatment and experimental studies.
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Li J, Gu Q, Li R, Wang R, Cai Y, Huang Y, Wang S, Wang S, Liu X. Effect of Yi Jin Jing exercise plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise on overall bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. J Sci Med Sport 2023; 26:87-92. [PMID: 36707306 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2023.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This work aimed to study the effects of Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise on bone mineral density at all parts of the body and bone metabolism index levels in postmenopausal women. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. METHODS Forty postmenopausal women were randomly assigned equally to the exercise or to the control group. The control group maintained their lifestyle behaviors unaltered, whereas the exercise group received Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise. The primary outcome was overall bone mineral density at each part, and the secondary one was bone metabolism indicator levels and bone mineral density on both sides. RESULTS The results after six months showed increased bone mineral density at all parts of the body in the exercise group (spine, P = 0.002; thighs, lumbar, and whole body, P < 0.05) and decreased bone mineral density in the control group (trunk, pelvis, and spine, P < 0.01). In particular, the decrease and increase were greater on the non-preferred (left) side than on the right side. As for bone metabolism indexes, β-Crosslaps levels reduced (P = 0.016) and a significant increase in 1,25-(OH)2-D3 (P < 0.001) can be observed in the exercise group. CONCLUSIONS The results suggested that Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise could delay the overall decrease of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, especially on the non-preferred side. It also increased bone formation metabolite levels and inhibited bone resorption metabolite levels.
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- Jingyuan Li
- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shidong Hospital, Yangpu District, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China.
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- School of Exercise and health, Shanghai University of Sport, China; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, China.
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Cui R, Liu H, Li M, Wang J, Mao J, Ni W, Wang F, Pan J, Yu L, Wang Y, Wang Y, Huang P, Li G, Zhao Y, Zhu N, Chen C, Pan Z, Zhang Y, Fu W, Yang J. Effects of "Taking the Waist as the Axis" Therapy on trunk postural control disorder after stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1040277. [PMID: 36819714 PMCID: PMC9933551 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1040277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background Sufficient attention to trunk rehabilitation after stroke is still lacking. Loss of trunk selective activity is considered to be the leading cause of trunk postural control disorder after stroke. "Taking the Waist as the Axis" Therapy (WAT) was developed as a combination of the concept of "Taking the Waist as the Axis" from Tai Chi and the rehabilitation of trunk dysfunction after stroke. The present clinical trial examined and assessed the effects of WAT on stroke patients. Methods A total of 43 stroke hemiplegic patients with trunk postural control disorder, whose Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) scoring between 8 and 18, participated in the present study and were allocated randomly to the experimental (n = 23) or control groups (n = 20). The experimental group received WAT plus conventional therapy, and the control group received "Trunk Selective Activity" Therapy (TSAT) plus conventional therapy. Both groups received treatment once daily and 5 times per week for 3 weeks. The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), change of Intra-abdominal Pressure (IAP), static balance ability assessment, rapid ventilation lung function test and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) were evaluated before and after intervention for both groups. Results The experimental group was superior to the control group in TIS [4 (2, 5) vs. 3 (1.25, 4), p = 0.030], change of IAP [-3 (-8, -1.33) vs. -0.02 (-3.08, 6), p = 0.011], FMA-upper extremity [10 (6, 18) vs. 1 (0, 3), p = 0.002], FMA-lower extremity [2 (1, 4) vs. 1 (0, 2), p = 0.009] and FMA [14 (7, 21) vs. 2 (0.25, 3.75), p = 0.001]. Within experimental group, forced vital capacity (FVC) [81.35 (63.30, 94.88) vs. 91.75 (79.40, 97.90), p = 0.02] was significantly improved. Conclusion WAT was an effective trunk treatment after stroke, which significantly improved the patients' trunk posture control ability, motor function and forced vital capacity. However, the results still need to be interpreted with caution for the intervention only lasted for 3 weeks.
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- Rong Cui
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China,School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan School, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Yichuan Middle School, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Ying Zhang, ; Weijie Fu, ; Jianzhong Yang,
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Ying Zhang, ; Weijie Fu, ; Jianzhong Yang,
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Ying Zhang, ; Weijie Fu, ; Jianzhong Yang,
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Park M, Song R, Ju K, Seo J, Fan X, Ryu A, Li Y, Jang T. Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on the mobility of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277541. [PMID: 36395145 PMCID: PMC9671349 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke survivors often experience impaired mobility and physical functions. Tai Chi and Qigong have been shown to have physical and psychological benefits for stroke patients. PURPOSE To summarize the evidence on Tai Chi and Qigong for improving mobility in stroke survivors, specifically the ability to walk, dynamic balance, and activities of daily living (ADL). METHODS Independent searches of 16 electronic databases in English, Korean, and Chinese from their inception until December 2021 were conducted by two research teams. Methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane's risk of bias tool 2.0. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0 software was used to calculate effect sizes with subgroup analysis and to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 27 randomized trials (18 with Tai Chi and 9 with Qigong) on stroke survivors (N = 1,919). None of the studies were considered at high risk of bias, about 70% had some concerns, and 30% were considered low risk. Meta-analysis of 27 randomized controlled trials with random-effects models indicated that Tai Chi and Qigong effectively improved mobility, specifically on the ability to walk (Hedges'g = 0.81), dynamic balance (Hedges'g = 1.04), and ADL (Hedges'g = 0.43). The effects of Tai Chi and Qigong were significant for short-term and long-term programs (Hedges'g 0.91 vs. 0.75), and when compared with active controls and no treatment group (Hedges'g 0.81 vs. 0.73). CONCLUSION Tai Chi and Qigong performed for 12 weeks or less were effective in improving the mobility of stroke survivors. Further studies are warranted to assess whether Tai Chi and Qigong work best as an adjunct to rehabilitation, an effective alternative to rehabilitation or as a maintenance strategy, and whether the results could be further optimized by assessing different schools of Tai Chi and Qigong, different types of stroke patients, and different points in the post-stroke recovery process. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER This study has been registered on the UK National Institute for Health Research (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO) PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020220277.
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- Moonkyoung Park
- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju, Republic of Korea
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Boaventura P, Jaconiano S, Ribeiro F. Yoga and Qigong for Health: Two Sides of the Same Coin? Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:bs12070222. [PMID: 35877292 PMCID: PMC9312231 DOI: 10.3390/bs12070222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Yoga and qigong are ancient mind–body practices used in the East for thousands of years to promote inner peace and mental clarity. Both share breathing techniques and slow movements and are being used as alternative/complementary approaches to the management of disease, especially chronic problems with no effective conventional treatments. However, information comparing the health benefits of both approaches is scarce, and the choice between yoga or qigong practice may only depend on patients’ preferences or practice availability. The aim of the present paper was to overview yoga and qigong use for health benefits under different pathological conditions. Yoga and qigong seem to have similar effects, which might be expected, since both are similar mind–body approaches with the same concept of vital life-force energy and the practice of meditative movements. Problematic research issues within the literature on yoga and qigong are the small sample sizes, use of different styles, significant variance in practice duration and frequency, short duration of intervention effects, and the usage of a non-active control group, thus emphasizing the need for further high-quality randomized trials. Studies comparing yoga and qigong are warranted in order to assess differences/similarities between the two approaches for health benefits.
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- Paula Boaventura
- IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal;
- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- FMUP—Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- EAAD—School of Architecture Art and Design, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal;
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- IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal;
- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Zhang Y, Wang C, Yang J, Qiao L, Xu Y, Yu L, Wang J, Ni W, Wang Y, Yao Y, Yong Z, Ding S. Comparing the Effects of Short-Term Liuzijue Exercise and Core Stability Training on Balance Function in Patients Recovering From Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Neurol 2022; 13:748754. [PMID: 35242094 PMCID: PMC8886894 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.748754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AimsLiuzijue Qigong (LQG) exercise is a traditional Chinese exercise method in which breathing and pronunciation are combined with movement guidance. Breathing is closely related to balance, and LQG, as a special breathing exercise, can be applied to balance dysfunction after stroke. The purpose of this study was to observe the clinical effects of short-term LQG exercise on balance function in patients recovering from stroke.MethodsStroke patients were randomly divided into an Intervention Group (IG) (n = 80) and a Control Group (CG) (n = 80). The IG received conventional rehabilitation training plus LQG and the CG received conventional rehabilitation training plus Core Stability Training (CST). All patients received treatment once a day, 5 times a week for 2 weeks. The primary outcome was Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Secondary outcome measures were static standing and sitting balance with eyes open and closed, Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Maximum Phonation Time (MPT), Modified Barthel Index (MBI) and diaphragm thickness and mobility during quiet breath (QB) and deep breath (DB).ResultsCompared with the CG, the IG showed significant improvement in the BBS (10.55 ± 3.78 vs. 9.06 ± 4.50, P = 0.039), MPT (5.41 ± 4.70 vs. 5.89 ± 5.24, P = 0.001), MBI (12.88 ± 6.45 vs. 10.00 ± 4.84, P = 0.003), diaphragmatic mobility during QB (0.54 ± 0.73 vs. 0.33 ± 0.40, P = 0.01) and diaphragmatic mobility during DB (0.99 ± 1.32 vs. 0.52 ± 0.77, P = 0.003), Cop trajectory in the standing position with eyes open (−108.34 ± 108.60 vs. −89.00 ± 140.11, P = 0.034) and Cop area in the standing positions with eyes open (−143.79 ± 431.55 vs. −93.29 ± 223.15, P = 0.015), Cop trajectory in the seating position with eyes open (−19.95 ± 23.35 vs. −12.83 ± 26.64, P = 0.001) and Cop area in the seating position with eyes open (−15.83 ± 9.61 vs. −11.29 ± 9.17, P = 0.002).ConclusionsThe short-term LQG combined with conventional rehabilitation training significantly improved the balance functions of stroke patients. It also improved static standing and sitting balance with the eyes open, diaphragm functions, maximum phonation time and the quality of daily life for stroke patients.Clinical Trial Registrationhttp://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=25313&htm=4, Identifier: ChiCTR1800014864.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Badakhsh M, Dastras M, Sarchahi Z, Doostkami M, Mir A, Bouya S. Complementary and alternative medicine therapies and COVID-19: a systematic review. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2021; 36:443-450. [PMID: 33838089 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2021-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Despite the high prevalence of coronavirus and various treatment approaches, including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), there is still no definitive treatment for coronavirus. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of CAM interventions on COVID-19 patients. CONTENT Four databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE) were searched from the inception of databases until July 16, 2020. Keywords included complementary and alternative medicine therapies and Coronavirus. SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK Of the 1,137 studies searched, 14 studies performed on 972 COVID-19 patients entered the systematic review final stage. The results showed that different CAM interventions (acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], relaxation, Qigong) significantly improved various psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, stress, sleep quality, negative emotions, quality of life) and physical symptoms (inflammatory factors, physical activity, chest pain, and respiratory function) in COVID-19 patients. The results showed that various CAM interventions have a positive effect on improving the various dimensions of coronavirus disease but since there are few studies in this regard, further studies using different CAM approaches are recommended.
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- Mahin Badakhsh
- Department of Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Clinical Immunology Research Center, Ali-Ebne Abitaleb Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Wang J, Cui Y, Liu S, Zhou J, Sun Y. Assessment of the effects of Liuzijue Qigong on the lung function of COVID-19 patients during disease recovery: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26866. [PMID: 34397864 PMCID: PMC8341372 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak began in late 2019 and spread rapidly throughout China and then the rest of the world. COVID-19 is a serious respiratory disease and many patients' exhibit varying levels of persistent parenchymal lung damage. However, there is currently a lack of effective rehabilitation treatments for COVID-19 patients with lung damage. Several clinical trials have shown that Liuzijue Qigong (LQG) can enhance the strength of respiratory muscles and overall quality of life. In this study, a meta-analysis approach was used to assess the effects of LQG on the lung function of COVID-19 patients during disease recovery. METHODS Eight databases will be explored for relevant investigations including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, China Biology Medicine, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. All databases will be explored for articles published from inception through July 2021. Data will be extracted independently by 2 researchers according to the eligibility criteria. Finally, RevMan 5.3.0 will be implemented for statistical analyses. RESULTS The results of this study will show the effects of LQG on the lung function of COVID-19 patients during disease recovery and will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide reliable evidence based on the effects of LQG on the lung function of COVID-19 patients during disease recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021268102.
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- Jilin Wang
- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Wang J, Li G, Ding S, Yu L, Wang Y, Qiao L, Wu Q, Ni W, Fan H, Zheng Q, Zhang Y, Li H. Liuzijue qigong versus traditional breathing training for patients with post-stroke dysarthria complicated by abnormal respiratory control: Results of a single-center randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2021; 35:999-1010. [PMID: 33517744 PMCID: PMC8193589 DOI: 10.1177/0269215521992473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate whether liuzijue qigong could improve the ability of respiratory control and comprehensive speech in patients with stroke dysarthria. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Setting: The research was carried out in the department of rehabilitation. Participants: Altogether, a total of 98 stroke patients with dysarthria participated in the study. Interventions: Patients were randomly divided into two groups (the experimental group: basic articulation + liuzijue qigong, 48 patients or the control group: basic articulation + traditional breathing training, 50 patients). All therapies were conducted once a day, five times a week for three weeks. Main measures: Primary outcome measure: Speech breathing level of the modified Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment. Secondary outcome measures: the modified Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment, maximum phonation time, maximal counting ability, /s/, /z/, s/z ratio, and the loudness level. All outcome measures were assessed twice (at baseline and after three weeks). Results: At three weeks, There were significant difference between the two groups in the change of speech breathing level (81% vs 66%, P = 0.011), the modified Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment (5.54 (4.68–6.40) vs 3.66 (2.92–4.40), P = 0.001), maximum phonation time (5.55 (4.92–6.18) vs 3.01(2.31–3.71), P < 0.01), maximal counting ability (3.08(2.45–3.71) vs 2.10 (1.53–2.67), P = 0.018), and /s/ (3.08 (2.39–3.78) vs 1.87 (1.23–2.51), P = 0.004), while no significant differences were found in the change of /z/ (3.08 (2.31–3.86) vs 2.10 (1.5–2.64), P = 0.08), s/z ratio (1.26 (0.96–1.55) vs 1.03 (0.97–1.09), P = 0.714), and the change of loudness level (69% vs 60%, P = 0.562). Conclusions: Liuzijue qigong, combined with basic articulation training, could improve the respiratory control ability, as well as the comprehensive speech ability of stroke patients with dysarthria. Trial registration: ChiCTR-INR-16010215.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jie Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China.,School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Shenyuan Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, China
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