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Biomechanics of Tai Chi: A review
Sports Biomechanics, 2007Tai Chi Chuan is a favourite form of exercise throughout the world and has drawn increasing research interest from international scientists. Biomechanical research into Tai Chi has grown substantially and has provided evidence of the beneficial effects of Tai Chi exercise on health, fitness, and prevention of falls. This paper reviews studies that have
Youlian, Hong, Jing Xian, Li
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2008
Balance function begins to decline from middle age on, and poor balance function increases the risk of fall and injury. Suitable exercise training may improve balance function and prevent accidental falls. The coordination of visual, proprioceptive, vestibular and musculoskeletal system is important to maintain balance.
Alice M K, Wong, Ching, Lan
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Balance function begins to decline from middle age on, and poor balance function increases the risk of fall and injury. Suitable exercise training may improve balance function and prevent accidental falls. The coordination of visual, proprioceptive, vestibular and musculoskeletal system is important to maintain balance.
Alice M K, Wong, Ching, Lan
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Proceedings of the 8th Augmented Human International Conference, 2017
Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) is a famous physical exercise and well-known for being able to effectively promote physical well-being. Many people have been interested in learning TCC at the beginning, but eventually failed in mastering it due to the lack of a constantly accompanying master on the side. In this paper, we present an augmented-learning tool, called
Ping-Hsuan Han +4 more
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Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) is a famous physical exercise and well-known for being able to effectively promote physical well-being. Many people have been interested in learning TCC at the beginning, but eventually failed in mastering it due to the lack of a constantly accompanying master on the side. In this paper, we present an augmented-learning tool, called
Ping-Hsuan Han +4 more
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Journal of Holistic Nursing, 2009
The aim of this article is to review the literature on Tai Chi and meditation. A coherent construct is developed that includes a comparative analysis and conceptual synthesis of existing theories. The authors discuss a set of assumptions that justify this synthesis; they also argue that this construct would facilitate greater understanding of Tai Chi ...
Paul, Posadzki, Samantha, Jacques
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The aim of this article is to review the literature on Tai Chi and meditation. A coherent construct is developed that includes a comparative analysis and conceptual synthesis of existing theories. The authors discuss a set of assumptions that justify this synthesis; they also argue that this construct would facilitate greater understanding of Tai Chi ...
Paul, Posadzki, Samantha, Jacques
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Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2012
In the last 2 decades, a growing body of research aimed at investigating the health benefits of Tai Chi in various chronic health conditions has been recognized in the literature. This article reviewed the history, the philosophy, and the evidence for the role of Tai Chi in a few selected chronic pain conditions.
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In the last 2 decades, a growing body of research aimed at investigating the health benefits of Tai Chi in various chronic health conditions has been recognized in the literature. This article reviewed the history, the philosophy, and the evidence for the role of Tai Chi in a few selected chronic pain conditions.
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2023
Shanghai Tai Chi offers a masterful portrait of daily urban life under socialism in a rich social and political history of one of the world's most complex cities. Hanchao Lu explores the lives of people from all areas of society - from capitalists and bourgeois intellectuals to women and youth.
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Shanghai Tai Chi offers a masterful portrait of daily urban life under socialism in a rich social and political history of one of the world's most complex cities. Hanchao Lu explores the lives of people from all areas of society - from capitalists and bourgeois intellectuals to women and youth.
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1999
Few low-velocity, low-impact exercise programs have high appeal for all ages and can be done almost anywhere. One that meets these specifications is tai chi chuan.
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Few low-velocity, low-impact exercise programs have high appeal for all ages and can be done almost anywhere. One that meets these specifications is tai chi chuan.
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Physiotherapy Research International, 2005
Background and Purpose. To describe the effects of an eight-week Tai Chi class on two patients: one with Parkinson's disease, the other with multiple system atrophy. Method and Results. Both patients demonstrated improved scores on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Functional Reach Test.
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Background and Purpose. To describe the effects of an eight-week Tai Chi class on two patients: one with Parkinson's disease, the other with multiple system atrophy. Method and Results. Both patients demonstrated improved scores on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Functional Reach Test.
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