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shafai H, rahnama N, Sabagh langaroudi M, yarahmadi Y. the effect of eight weeks of selected Tai Chi exercises on the balance and muscle strength of the lower limbs of young men seeking physical and movement assistance.. SJNMP 2024; 10 (1) :41-52
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1- Ph. D Candidate of sports rehabilitation, Depattment of Physical Rehabilitatoin, Massage and health- improving physicl culture nemed after l.M. sarkizov-serazini RSUFKSMIT, Moscow, Russia , hassanshafai37@yahoo.com
2- full professor Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Isfahan Islamic Azad University (Khorasgan), Iran
4- department of biomechanics and sport injuries, faculty of sport sciences and health, university of tehran.tehran. Iran
2- full professor Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Isfahan Islamic Azad University (Khorasgan), Iran
4- department of biomechanics and sport injuries, faculty of sport sciences and health, university of tehran.tehran. Iran
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kground & Aim: Individuals with physical disabilities often have characteristics that hinder the optimal use of their physical or bodily abilities. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of eight weeks of selected Tai Chi exercises on balance and lower limb muscle strength in young male physical rehabilitation clients.
Materials & Methods: This study was a semi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty young male physical rehabilitation clients were randomly divided into two equal groups: an experimental group (15 participants) who underwent Tai Chi exercises and a control group (15 participants). The experimental group performed Tai Chi exercises for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week. To measure balance and lower limb strength, the Y-Balance Test and the 30-Second Chair Stand Test were used, respectively.
Results: The results of the research showed that there is a significant difference in balance (0.002) and lower limb strength (0.001) in the Tai Chi training group (P< 0.05) of the young men seeking physical assistance. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the variables in the control group (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of the study demonstrated that eight weeks of Tai Chi exercises can improve balance and lower limb muscle strength in young male physical rehabilitation clients. Therefore, Tai Chi is recommended as a safe, easy, and practical exercise method for individuals with physical disabilities.
Materials & Methods: This study was a semi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty young male physical rehabilitation clients were randomly divided into two equal groups: an experimental group (15 participants) who underwent Tai Chi exercises and a control group (15 participants). The experimental group performed Tai Chi exercises for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week. To measure balance and lower limb strength, the Y-Balance Test and the 30-Second Chair Stand Test were used, respectively.
Results: The results of the research showed that there is a significant difference in balance (0.002) and lower limb strength (0.001) in the Tai Chi training group (P< 0.05) of the young men seeking physical assistance. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the variables in the control group (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of the study demonstrated that eight weeks of Tai Chi exercises can improve balance and lower limb muscle strength in young male physical rehabilitation clients. Therefore, Tai Chi is recommended as a safe, easy, and practical exercise method for individuals with physical disabilities.
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Received: 2024/05/26 | Revised: 2024/10/5 | Accepted: 2024/09/21 | Published: 2024/09/21 | ePublished: 2024/09/21
Received: 2024/05/26 | Revised: 2024/10/5 | Accepted: 2024/09/21 | Published: 2024/09/21 | ePublished: 2024/09/21
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