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The influence of Tai Chi exercise on postural stability and its use as a prevention of falls in seniors
Šíslová, Kamila ; Vomáčková, Helena (advisor) ; Pavlů, Dagmar (referee)
Title: The influence of Tai Chi exercise on postural stability and its use as a prevention of falls in seniors Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to verify by dynamic computer posturograph Smart EquiTest System from NeuroCom®, whether the Tai Chi exercise has a positive effect on postural stability and prevention of falls in seniors. The secondary objective of the thesis is to evaluate the quality of life of seniors, practicing regularly Tai Chi, using the standardized WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and to assess whether this exercise has a positive impact on the quality of life. Methods: Nine probands mean age 62,53 (± 7,05) years participated in this study. They practiced Tai Chi under the guidance of a professional instructor for 10 months regularly 60 minutes twice a week and they were also instructed to do it alone at home. The dynamic postural stability measurement was performed in the Kinesiology Laboratory of the UK FTVS on the Smart EquiTest System. Limits of Stability, Motor Control Test and Sensory Organization Test were chosen for this study. The measured data were then processed by the Neurocom Balance Manager Software. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was chosen to measure quality of life. The following statistical methods were used to analyze the data obtained by Neurocom:...
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Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on the health of humans
Kurečka, Štěpán ; Čadová, Libuše (advisor) ; Dvorský, Jaroslav (referee)
Title: Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on the health of humans Objectives: The main objective of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of the health effects of exercise Tai Chi Chuan and to add scientific studies that deal with this issue. Methods: For my thesis I chose the method of literary research. It will be a summary of findings from available literature and scientific research from online databases concerning this issue. Subsequent synthesis will serve to unite the various parts of the work and the resulting overview of the current state of human health in relation to Tai Chi. Results: The results of the available scientific studies confirm the positive effect of exercise Tai Chi Chuan on human health. Some of the areas in need of further exploration. Keywords: health, tchaj-ťi, exercise
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The Possibilites of T'ai Chi Lessons for Elderty in the Prague
Cermanová, Monika ; Čadová, Libuše (advisor) ; Dvorský, Jaroslav (referee)
Title: The possibilities of T'ai Chi lessons for the elderly in Prague Objective: Main goal of this bachelor thesis is to find out what are the possibilities of T'ai Chi lessons for the elderly in Prague. The goal is to map available T'ai Chi schools in Prague, find out where T'ai Chi can be practiced and whether schools offer special lessons for the elderly. In the introduction, the thesis aims to characterize Tai Chi as a martial art, explain the term elderly and describe the effects of T'ai Chi. Methods: The method of data collection was a study of available literature, mapping of Prague area with the focus on possibilities of T'ai Chi lessons for the elderly, as well as telephone interviews with representatives from the given T'ai Chi school. Results: I found out that there are many opportunities to practice T'ai Chi for the elderly in Prague. There is a high density of school in the city centre, in the outskirts T'ai Chi school are much more infrequent. Out of fourteen asked schools, only four offer specialized lessons for the elderly, yet many elderly visit the remaining schools. Keywords: T'ai Chi, Chi, elderly, lessons, health
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