PMID:
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 ;2018:4960978. Epub 2018 Apr 2. PMID: 29805467
Abstract Title:
Acute Physiological and Psychological Effects of Qigong Exercise in Older Practitioners.
Abstract:
Qigong is a gentle exercise that promotes health and well-being. This study evaluated the acute physiological and psychological effects of one session of qigong exercise in older practitioners. A total of 45 participants (mean age, 65.14 years) were recruited. Meridian electrical conductance, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), heart rate variability (HRV), and Short Form 36 (SF-36) were evaluated and compared before and after one session of qigong exercise. The results revealed that the electrical conductance of all meridians, except spleen and bladder meridians, increased significantly (
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