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Chinese Journal of Geriatric Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation(Electronic Edition) ›› 2025, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (01): 22-28. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-0263.2025.01.004

• Osteoporosis • Previous Articles    

The effect of tai chi exercise on bone mineral density and trabecular bone score in postmenopausal women

Jinqiu Sun1, Junchao Yang2, Jia Su1, Xizi Wang2, Jingjing Tan1, Junqiang Qiu2,3,()   

  1. 1. Beijing Research Institute of Sports Science,Beijing 100075,China
    2. Department of Exercise Biochemistry,Exercise Science School,Beijing Sport University,Beijing 100084,China
    3. Beijing Sports Nutrition Engineering Research Center,Beijing 100084,China
  • Received:2024-09-05 Online:2025-02-05 Published:2025-03-14
  • Contact: Junqiang Qiu

Abstract:

Objective

To explore the effect of Tai Chi exercise on bone mineral density and trabecular bone score in postmenopausal women.

Methods

123 postmenopausal women who practiced Tai Chi and did not participate in regular physical exercise were recruited and divided into a Tai Chi group of 3 years or more(n=41,exercise duration:10.5±5.3y),a Tai Chi group of 1 year or more(n=41,exercise duration:1.6±0.6y),and a control group who did not participate in regular physical exercise(n=41).Use Dual Energy X-ray Absorption(DXA)to test bone mineral density(BMD)of the femoral neck,total hip,and lumbar spine.Using TBSiNsight®software analyzes lumbar spine DXA images and obtains Trabecular Bone Score (TBS).

Results

The BMD of the left and right femoral neck in the Tai Chi group for more than 3 years was higher than that in the non Tai Chi group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).The total hip BMD of the left and right sides was higher than that in the non Tai Chi group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The L4 TBS and L1-L4 TBS of the lumbar spine were higher than those of the non Tai Chi group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).

Conclusion

Tai Chi exercise for more than 3 years can improve bone mineral density and microstructure in postmenopausal middle-aged and elderly women,especially on the delayed decline of bone density in the femoral neck,hip joint,and lumbar trabeculae.

Key words: Tai Chi, Postmenopausal women, Bone mineral density, Bone trabecular score, Exercise duration

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