Effects of health qigong exercise on sleep and life quality in patients with drug abuse [PDF]
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2023 Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Health Qigong (HQ) exercise on the subjective and objective sleep quality and the quality of life in male patients with drug abuse who received treatment at a mandatory drug rehabilitation ...
Xuetong Huang +7 more
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Effects of Health Qigong Exercise on Lower Limb Motor Function in Parkinson's Disease [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 PurposeThis study explored the effects of Health Qigong exercise on lower limb motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).Patients and MethodsA total of 40 patients with PD were recruited and randomly allocated into the experimental group ...
Xiying Li +3 more
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Effects of health qigong exercise on upper extremity muscle activity, balance function, and quality of life in stroke patients [PDF]
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023 IntroductionThis study explored the effects of Qigong exercises on upper extremity muscle activity, balance function, and quality of life in stroke patients.MethodsA total of 30 stroke patients were randomly allocated to either control group or Qigong ...
Huixin Yang +4 more
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A randomized controlled trial on the comparative effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and health qigong-based cognitive therapy among Chinese people with depression and anxiety disorders [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2020 Background The goal of this study was to investigate treatment outcome and related intervention processes of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus health qigong-based cognitive therapy versus waitlist control among individuals with mood disorders ...
Sunny H. W. Chan +3 more
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Effects of Health Qigong in Improving the Cervical and Lumbar Disc Disease and Mental Health Status of Sedentary Young and Middle-Aged Faculties [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2021 Background: Shoulder, neck, and back discomforts and abdominal obesity caused by sedentariness are increasingly prominent in young and middle-aged population groups.
Bin Li
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Yoga and Qigong for Health: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Behavioral Sciences, 2022 Yoga and qigong are ancient mind–body practices used in the East for thousands of years to promote inner peace and mental clarity. Both share breathing techniques and slow movements and are being used as alternative/complementary approaches to the ...
Paula Boaventura +2 more
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Influence mechanisms of health Qigong embodied experience on meaning in life among older adults: a mixed-methods study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectiveThis study used a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative) to develop the Health Qigong Embodied Experience Scale, code its dimensions, and examine associations between Health Qigong embodied experience and meaning in life among ...
Doudou Yang, Qiong Yao
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Health Qigong engagement scale and wellbeing in Chinese older adults [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundChina's population is aging. Psychological wellbeing describes positive psychological functioning, including self-acceptance, purpose in life, personal growth, positive relationships, autonomy, and the ability to manage daily life.
Jingwu Liu, Faxiang Fan
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Effects of Health Qigong on quality of life, physical function, and mental health in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundHealth Qigong is widely used for health promotion in older adults. This study aimed to systematically evaluate its effects on physical function, psychological well-being, and quality of life (QoL), alongside the moderating effects of ...
Shi-han Liang +4 more
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Comparative effects of Health Qigong and closed motor exercise on the physical and mental health of female drug rehabilitation participants: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Drug rehabilitation is a challenging process that impacts both the physical and mental health of individuals. Traditional martial arts, such as Health Qigong, and closed motor exercises, such as power cycling, have shown potential benefits in ...
Guang Yang +7 more
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