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Effect of Qigong(Zhan zhuang gong) on Grip Strength Improvement  

Cho, Moon-Hyung (School of Korean Medicine, Pu-San National University)
Hwang, Eui-Hyoung (School of Korean Medicine, Pu-San National University)
Jang, In-Soo (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University)
Yang, Chang-Sop (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University)
Kang, Jun-Won (Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST))
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Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation / v.21, no.4, 2011 , pp. 219-226 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this pilot study is to investigate qigong as a trailing 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, heat 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.
Keywords
Qigong; Zhan Zhuang gong(站樁功); Grip strength; Taichi;
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