Effects of Ba-Duan-Jin Based Deep Breathing on Multimorbidity: A Case Study

Introduction: Interventions for older adults with multiple medical diagnoses may need to have a more general focus that can be applied across broad range of conditions. Ba-Duan-Jin (BDJ), non-disease specific Tai Chi-QI Gong based mind-body training coordinated deep breathing, good choice. Case Description: A 79-year-old white female patient, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, and perceived sleep dysfunctions, was referred consultation geriatric rehabilitation poor endurance balance in senior living retirement complex where services were provided. BDJ-based diaphragmatic breathing (DDB) progressive provided 45-50 minutes each time 3 times week 6 months. At the baseline, end 3rd 5th month this study, patient assessed Barthel index activity daily living, 1-minute heart rate recovery, Pittsburg quality index, head elevation during sleeping, 4-stage balance, 2-minute walk test. 6th month, able improved strength, endurance, cardiorespiratory function, gastral regurgitation, activities living. The mechanism beneficial effects case discussed body mechanical anatomical consideration. KEY WORDS: Older adults, Ba-Duan-Jin, Chi, Multimorbidity, Diaphragmatic anatomy.