Alternative & Integrative Medicine

Zhang Y

Publications

• Research Article
  Intradialytic Modified Tai Chi Exercise among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: An Exploratory Pilot Study
  Author(s): Phisitkul S, Chyu MC, Zhang Y, Brismee JM, Prabhakar S, Dagda RY, Dagda M, Tang L, Wang JS and Chwan-Li ShenPhisitkul S, Chyu MC, Zhang Y, Brismee JM, Prabhakar S, Dagda RY, Dagda M, Tang L, Wang JS and Chwan-Li Shen
  
  Background: Evidence suggests that intradialytic exercise benefits end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. We examined the feasibility of intradialytic modified Tai Chi (IMTC) among ESRD undergoing hemodialysis and assessed IMTC’s impact on risk of falls, bone metabolism, oxidative stress damage, and quality of life in ESRD patients. Methods: Forty-five ESRD patients were randomized to either non-exercising control group (CON, n=25) or IMTC group (n=20) who performed IMTC exercise 3/week, 45 min/session while sitting in a recliner with one arm connected to the dialysis machine for 12 weeks. At baseline and 12 weeks, we measured risk-of-falls related parameters (balance, gait, and functioning strength), biomarker of bone metabolism and oxidative stress damage, and quality of life. Results: Thirty-four participants completed the study. The feedback from participants suggests that.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-5162.1000123

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