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RESPONSES OF TAI CHI IN UPPER LIMB SPORTS INJURIES REHABILITATION ON YOUNG PEOPLE

RESPOSTAS DO TAI CHI NA REABILITAÇÃO DE LESÕES ESPORTIVAS DOS MEMBROS SUPERIORES EM JOVENS

RESPUESTAS DEL TAI CHI EN LA REHABILITACIÓN DE LESIONES DEPORTIVAS DE LOS MIEMBROS SUPERIORES EN JÓVENES

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Practicing sports can strengthen the body both physically and mentally. Although Tai Chi can help injured athletes to recover quickly and shorten the return to sports training and competition, there are still no detailed studies about its effectiveness in lower limb injuries in young people.

Objective

Analyze the effects of Tai Chi in upper limb sports injuries rehabilitation on young people.

Methods

91 patients with sports injuries are selected and randomly divided into a control group (n=44) and an experimental group (n=47). The control group received regular exercises for rehabilitation, while the experimental group used Tai Chi exercises. Mathematical statistics are used to analyze the effects before and after the activities.

Results

There are considerable statistical differences in the effects of exercise on the two groups of patients.

Conclusion

Tai Chi exercise can help young people recover from upper limb sports injuries. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.

Tai Ji; Sports; Athletic Injuries; Adolescent

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