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Effect of Qigong(Zhan zhuang gong) on Grip Strength Improvement (참장공이 악력 증가에 미치는 영향)

  • Cho, Moon-Hyung;Hwang, Eui-Hyoung;Jang, In-Soo;Yang, Chang-Sop;Kang, Jun-Won
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.219-226
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    • 2011

  • 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.

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