Tai Ji Quan: An overview of its history, health benefits, and cultural value [PDF]
Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2014 Tai Ji Quan is considered to be a part of traditional Chinese Wushu (a martial art) and comprises various styles that have evolved historically from the Chen, Yang, Wǔ, Wú, and Sun families (schools).
Yucheng Guo, Pixiang Qiu, Taoguang Liu
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Effects of resistance and Tai Ji training on mobility and symptoms in knee osteoarthritis patients [PDF]
Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2013 AbstractBackgroundNo studies have compared effectiveness of resistance training and Tai Ji exercise on relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of the study was to evaluate effects of a 10-week Tai Ji and resistance training intervention on improving OA symptoms and mobility in seniors with knee OA.MethodsThirty-one seniors (60–85 ...
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Tai Ji Quan as an exercise modality to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease: A review [PDF]
Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2014 Background: Regular exercise is beneficial for adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors. Tai Ji Quan is popular among older adults and may offer additional exercise options.
Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae
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Impact of Tai Ji Yunshou with Visual Feedback on Balance and Mobility in Stroke Patients. [PDF]
Med Sci MonitBACKGROUND Stroke often impairs balance and mobility. This study aimed to compare outcomes at 1 month on balance, walking, and muscle strength from Tai Ji Yunshou exercise with visual feedback, static standing with visual feedback, and conventional balance training in 80 patients in the subacute phase of stroke.
Pei S, Xia J, Gao Z.
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Tai Ji Quan im Westen : subjektive Theorien zur östlichen Kampfkunst Tai Ji Quan. [PDF]
, 1999 Diese Arbeit behandelt zum einen die Kampfkunst Tai Ji Quan, zum anderen die Beweggründe für die Ausübung von Tai Ji Quan. Zur Erarbeitung des Themas dient folgende Fragestellung: Warum üben Menschen der westlichen Welt die Kampfkunst Tai Ji Quan aus bzw. welchen Sinn verknüpfen sie mit dieser Kampfkunst?
Tscherpel, Ralf
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Tai Ji on Cognitive Function Improvement in Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 2023 Background: Tai Ji (TJ) can improve cognitive function, which in turn brings life quality to Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. Cognitive function is thus important for PD patients.
Jinling Yin +3 more
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Tai Ji Quan for the aging cancer survivor: Mitigating the accelerated development of disability, falls, and cardiovascular disease from cancer treatment [PDF]
Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2014 Currently there are more than 13.7 million cancer survivors living in the U.S., and that figure is projected to increase by 31% in the next decade, adding another 4 million cancer survivors into the healthcare system. Cancer is largely a disease of aging,
Kerri M. Winters-Stone
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Tai Ji Quan Exercise for People with Parkinson's Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Movement Disorders. [PDF]
Int J Integr Med, 2013 The merits of Tai Ji Quan in preventing or ameliorating chronic disease conditions are increasingly being explored in the biomedical research and clinical rehabilitation communities. Recent findings suggest that this ancient martial art's modality, when implemented as a complementary exercise regimen, can be therapeutically beneficial to people with ...
Li F.
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Traditional Chinese mind–body practices on anxiety levels in university students: a multilevel dose–response meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC PsychologyObjective To estimate the association between traditional Chinese mind–body practices and anxiety symptoms in university students and to explore, rather than prescribe, possible dose–response patterns. Methods We searched PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO,
Yonghua Liu, Haoran He, Jiajun Lan
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Effectiveness of Balance- and Strength-Based Exercise Interventions for Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
LifeBackground: Falls are a leading cause of injury, disability, and loss of independence among community-dwelling older adults. Although exercise-based interventions are widely recommended for fall prevention, the comparative effectiveness of different ...
Prashant Kumar Choudhary +5 more
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