A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of Baduanjin exercise on older adults with sarcopenia in China

A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of Baduanjin exercise on older adults with sarcopenia in China

Abstract Background Accompanied by the decline of physiological functions, the decrease of physical activity, and comorbidities, older adults are susceptible to sarcopenia because of accelerated loss of muscle mass. Resistance training is recommended by different clinical practice guidelines. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Shengnan Yue, Jing Zhang, Jiaxin Li, Yanwei Hao, Shaofeng Wang, Tianyu Liu, Wen Zhong, Chongli Chen, Fei Wang, Bin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Baduanjin
Sarcopenia
Older adults
Physical function
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03778-9

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