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Neuromotor Exercise - Coggle Diagram
Neuromotor Exercise
Neuromotor Exercise (Ewing Garber et al., 2011)
Motor Skills
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Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Pilatoes
Combination of neuromotor exericse, resistance training and flexibility.
Popular in all populations - general population, but also older adults and clinical populations.
Tai Chi
‘Combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th century China, tai chi is now practices around the world as a health-promoting exercise.’
Mind body exercise characterised by mild or moderate aerobic activity, and can also improve muscle strength.
Tai Chi & Cardiovascular Rehab (Yang et al., 2019)
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Tai Chi and Physiology (Zhou et al., 2019)
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Conrol - usual care or exercise, sham exercise, or no intervention.
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Summary
Benefits for some physiological parameters (also diabetes-related outcomes such as fasted glucose, but not insulin resistance).
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Tai Chi and Fatigue (Xiang et al., 2017)
RCTs only, including parallel, cross-over design or wait list control groups.
Participants with fatigue - due to ae, due to disease/health
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Control group: exercise, PA, no activity, as long as no tai chi.
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Yoga
‘Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries.’ (NHS)
Yoga and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors (Cramer et al., 2014)
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Control
No treatment, usual care, and any active treatment.
Summary
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Some health benefits evident for healthy participants, but most evident in participants at risk for CVD or participants with Type 2 diabetes.
Pilates
‘Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.
Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed metal and physical health were closely connected. His method was influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling.’
Low-to-moderate intensity exercise, predominantly floor based mind-body exercise, and addresses core stability, muscular strength, flexibility, breathing and posture.
Pilates and Mental Health (Fleming & Herring, 2018)
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Also benefits for cardiorespiratory fitness (Ferdandez-Rodriguez et al., 2019)
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