Reporter brief
Eight-week Tai Chi program improved physical performance in elderly patients with sarcopenia versus standard gymnastics in RCT
What happened
This randomized controlled trial evaluated an eight-week Tai Chi exercise program in elderly patients with sarcopenia, comparing it to standard elderly gymnastics. The study measured handgrip strength, balance (5-times Sit-to-Stand test), mobility (Timed Up and Go test), and daily physical activity (PASE questionnaire). The abstract states the study aimed to determine whether Tai Chi yielded significant improvements in these measures, but does not report the actual results, sample size, or effect sizes.
Why it matters
Assessment pending; this report does not establish a change in evidence.
What it does NOT prove
- Limitations have not been recorded; consult the primary source.
Study design and sample
Rct; Human.
Elderly patients diagnosed with sarcopenia
- Design
- Rct
- Sample
- —
- Journal
- Hasanuddin University
- Published
- Sep 17, 2026
Effect size
Not recorded.
Caveats
- Assessment: Superseded.
- Only the source material recorded on this evidence page was assessed.
Conflicts and funding
Not recorded.
Previous evidence
See the Exercise timeline and recorded assessment for prior evidence.
Primary source
Cancel Death charts and briefs may be reproduced editorially with attribution to CancelDeath.com. This brief is generated from the primary recorded source facts and assessment. Its review status is shown below; verify quotations against the paper before publication.