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Healthy Weight and Stress Management Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Seated Tai Chi Qigong and Health Information Videos for Physical Disability and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Approximately 1 in 10 mid-life (age 35-64) Americans have mobility impairing disabilities. People with mobility impairing disabilities are defined using the World Health Organization criteria: community living adults with mobility impairment (e.g., amputation, spinal cord injury). Women with mobility impairing disabilities often struggle with stress, abdominal fat (measured as waist circumference), lack of muscle tissue (measured as handgrip strength) and high cardiometabolic risk. This study investigates the usefulness, acceptability, and effectiveness of two strategies to reduce stress, improve health habits, reduce abdominal fat and increase muscle tissue in mid-life women with mobility impairments. These strategies involve either gentle stretching and strengthening exercises or watching informative videos.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive seated Tai Chi Qigong videos.
Participants will receive videos of health information.