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Effects of tai chi on postural control during dual-task stair negotiation in knee osteoarthritis : a randomised controlled trial protocol [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Stair ascent and descent require complex integration between sensory and motor systems; individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) have an elevated risk for falls and fall injuries, which may be in part due to poor dynamic postural control during ...
Chang, A   +13 more
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The effects of Tai Chi on peripheral somatosensation, balance, and fitness in Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes:a pilot and feasibility study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Peripheral neuropathy and loss of somatosensation in older adults with type 2 diabetes can increase risk of falls and disability. In nondiabetic older adult population Tai Chi has been shown to enhance balance and fitness through improvements in ...
Cavegn, Elisabeth I., Riskowski, Jody
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BackgroundThis evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught as a series of slow, low-impact movements that integrate the breath, mind, and ...
Beroes, Jessica M   +6 more
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Tai Chi Chuan em posição sentada

open access: yesConexões, 2018
O presente trabalho teve por objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura científica sobre Tai Chi Chuan em posição sentada, entre 2007 e 2017. Foram analisados 17 artigos em língua inglesa e portuguesa.
Samuel Ribeiro dos Santos Neto   +2 more
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Analysis of human mechanics structure in national Tai Chi movement

open access: yesInternational Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2020
Tai Chi is an excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and a treasure of traditional national sports. It has been developing since thousands of years and is increasingly loved by more and more people at home and abroad.
Feng Wang
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Eye-hand Coordination of Elderly People Who Practice Tai Chi Chuan

open access: yesJournal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2008
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of motor control from Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on eye-hand coordination in the elderly. Methods: Forty-two elderly people were recruited into this study.
Yu-Cheng Pei   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and validation of a Tai chi intervention protocol for managing the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in female breast cancer patients

open access: yesComplementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021
Objective: To develop an evidence-based tai chi intervention protocol for managing the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster (FSDSC) in breast cancer (BC) patients.
Li-Qun Yao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The potential yield of Tai Chi in cancer survivorship [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The purpose of the current paper is to encourage research into all areas of Tai Chi and cancer survivorship. Tai Chi is defined here as a combination of Chinese philosophy, martial and healing arts.
Bourke L   +5 more
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A comparison of balance and leg muscle strength between tai chi and yoga in older adults: A cross-sectional study

open access: yesBaltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, 2021
Background: There is increasing evidence that practicing tai chi or yoga can improve the elderly’s physical performance. This study aimed to compare the effects of tai chi and yoga on balance and leg muscle strength in the elderly.
MENTARI A. JELITA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tai Chi for Chronic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Several studies reported that Tai Chi showed potential effects for chronic pain, but its role remains controversial. This review assessed the evidence regarding the effects of Tai Chi for chronic pain conditions.
Bu, JH   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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