Efficacy of Baduanjin Exercise for Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A 24‐Week Randomized Controlled Trial

作者：Kuan Wu, Xianyu Chen, Keyu Long, Shengnan Yue, Wenyuan Li, Xueqing Duan, Jing Zhang, Tianyu Liu, Yuanli Chen, Kaisy Xinhong Ye, Jing Guo, Bin Li · 发表于：Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1002/jcsm.70163 · 被引用次数：3 · 研究领域：Biofield Effects and Biophysics、Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies、Exercise and Physiological Responses

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by a substantial reduction in muscle mass and decreased muscle function, is a common degenerative condition in older adults. Regular Baduanjin exercise (BE) is deemed an effective intervention for improving muscle function in older adults. It is a traditional Chinese practice of qigong that combines gentle exercise, breathing techniques and meditation, in the elderly population. However, randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of BE in preventing and treating sarcopenia among older adults remain limited. The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy of a systematic BE regimen based on the short physical performance battery (SPPB) in managing sarcopenia. By establishing a clear link between BE and improvements in muscle function, this study reveals valuable insights into nonpharmacological strategies for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. METHODS: This is a 24-week randomized controlled trial involving 90 participants aged 60-77 years who were diagnosed with primary sarcopenia. The participants were randomly assigned by SAS software to either BE or a resistance training (RT) group. Both groups undertook their respective training under professional supervision from July 2022 to August 2023 in Chengdu, China. The intervention consisted of 60-minute sessions, three times a week for 24 weeks. Participants were evaluated at baseline, Week 12 (midintervention) and Week 24 (postintervention) using the primary outcome m...