The psychophysiological effects of Tai-chi and exercise in residential Schizophrenic patients: a 3-arm randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background Patients with schizophrenia are characterized by high prevalence rates and chronicity that often leads to long-term institutionalization. Under the traditional medical model, treatment usually emphasizes the management of psychotic symptoms ...
Au-yeung, FSW +10 more
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Accumulative evidence has shown that Tai Chi Chuan has significant rehabilitative effects in the elderly and in those with chronic diseases. Based on different movement patterns, the individual stances of Tai Chi Chuan require different integrated ...
Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine +13 more
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Background The newly compiled Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi (Eight Methods and Five Footworks) is a fitness routine that has been developed in accordance with the appeal of the General Administration of Sport of China and promoted both in China and abroad.
Shaojun Lyu +7 more
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Tai-chi for residential patients with schizophrenia on movement coordination, negative symptoms, and functioning: a pilot randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Objective. Patients with schizophrenia residing at institutions often suffer from negative symptoms, motor, and functional impairments more severe than their noninstitutionalized counterparts.
Au Yeung, FSW +6 more
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Kinesthesia: the creative condition for health communication
Kinesthesia is a universal condition. It may be understood as the creative condition for all sense and sensibility. Kinesthesia operates as an enabling mechanism of “I can” and “I cannot”.
Joseph J. Pilotta
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Tai Chi exercise improves working memory capacity and emotion regulation ability
PurposeThe study aimed to research the promoting effects of Tai Chi exercise on working memory capacity and emotional regulation ability among college students.MethodsFifty-five participants were recruited and randomly divided into the Tai Chi group and ...
Yi Wang, Jing Tian, Qingxuan Yang
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Mindfulness-based interventions in multiple sclerosis : beneficial effects of Tai Chi on balance, coordination, fatigue and depression [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experience a wide array of symptoms, including balance problems, mobility impairment, fatigue and depression. Physical exercise has recently been acknowledged as a treatment option complementary
Burschka, Janina M. +4 more
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BackgroundTai Chi may be a promising exercise to prevent and control bone loss in postmenopausal women. This meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis aimed to evaluate the effect and safety of Tai Chi on bone health in postmenopausal women.MethodSeven
Xiaobo Liu +10 more
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Current trends in tai chi for stroke rehabilitation
Background: There are an increasing number of studies focusing on the effect of tai chi for different diseases. As a special form of physical activity, tai chi may be beneficial for the rehabilitation of stroke, a leading cause of disability worldwide ...
Yong Zhang +5 more
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The Effects of Tai Chi and Neck Exercises in the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
© 2016 American Pain Society This study aimed to test the efficacy of Tai Chi for treating chronic neck pain. Subjects with chronic nonspecific neck pain were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of group Tai Chi or conventional neck exercises with weekly ...
Cheng, YW +8 more
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