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Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. ...


Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for dizziness, balance issues

Medicine & Health / Other

created Oct 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).


Research proves tai chi benefits for arthritis

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created Jun 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces ...


Tai chi improves pain in arthritis sufferers

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension ...


Stroke survivors improve balance with tai chi

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher has found that stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of ...