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- [Baduanjin improves sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes possibly via regulating Bmal1 gene]. Baduanjin may act on the biological rhythm of the body, skeletal muscle glucose metabolism, and skeletal muscle fibers, regulating the blood glucose level and circadian rhythm of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and improving their physiological functions.
- Traditional Chinese exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An overview of systematic reviews.
- Efficacy of Baduanjin for obesity and overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin could be effective in reducing weight.
- The Effect of Long-Term Learning of BaduanJin on Emotion Regulation: Evidence from Resting-State Frontal EEG Asymmetry. Baduanjin has lower physical and cognitive demands and is more characterized by simplicity, ease of learning and moderate intensity. It is considered an effective form of exercise for promoting physical and mental health. Individuals who had been practicing Baduanjin for an extended period were more likely to employ cognitive reappraisal strategies for regulating their emotions. Long-term Baduanjin exercise can improve emotion regulation at the neural level.
- Nonpharmacological Interventions for Managing Symptom Clusters in Adults: A Systematic Review. The complex effects of multiple co-occurring symptoms are a major cause of reduced quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions including Qigong and Tai Chi reduce the occurrence and severity of symptom clusters, thereby improving health-related quality of life.
- Effects of Qigong Therapy on the Psychological Well-Being, Physical Health State, Sleep State, and Life Satisfaction of Older Adults Living in Community. Older adults living in a community are looking for alternative and complementary methods to improve their healthy longevity and quality of life. Qigong therapy was performed 50 minutes per session, twice a week for a total of 20 times over a 10-week period. Qigong therapy was an effective nursing intervention for improving the psychological well-being, physical health state, sleep state, and life satisfaction of older adults living in community.
- Distinct effects of long-term Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise interventions on motor and neurocognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi improved motor symptoms and provided neurocognitive benefits in PD patients.
- Physical and mental health predicts better adherence to exercise intervention in older women: A post-hoc analysis. Physical exercise is beneficial to mental health, and Tai Chi is among the exercises found protective for cognitive function in individuals older than 50 years.
- Effectiveness of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) exercise therapy intervention on the cognitive function in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Qigong can can effectively improve the cognitive function of the elderly.
- Effectiveness of exercise intervention in relieving symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: A network meta-analysis. Tai Chi was among the interventions that were more effective than traditional therapies.
- Dependable approaches to hypertension management: A review. Tai Chi and Qigong reduce stress and promote relaxation.
- Optimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi effectively alleviate depressive symptoms in older adults.
- Effects of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive frailty, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation in older adults with cognitive frailty: a randomized controlled trial. Baduanjin exercise mediates oxidative stress and inflammatory processes.
- What improvements do general exercise training and traditional Chinese exercises have on knee osteoarthritis? A narrative review based on biological mechanisms and clinical efficacy. Traditional Chinese exercises, like Tai Chi and Qigong, benefit the improvement of KOA symptoms and tissue repair by regulating immune function and alleviating joint inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that both types of exercise can improve physical function, quality of life, and pain relief in patients with KOA. Both general exercise training and traditional Chinese exercises are non-pharmacological treatment options for KOA that can effectively improve patients' physiological function and quality of life.
- The Effect of Tai Chi on Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review. Tai Chi is a common, reliable, and non-pharmacological treatment method used in COPD disease management. The results showed that the Qigong, Sun, and Yang styles of Tai Chi are used for COPD patients. Tai Chi interventions were usually administered for a duration of 12 to 24 weeks. The results indicate that Tai Chi positively affects lung functions, exercise capacity, multidimensional perceived social support, diaphragm strength, quadriceps strength in the legs, self-care, self-efficacy, dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: Tai Chi is a safe and effective exercise for COPD patients with comorbidities. It is superior to mind-body breathing and routine care and as good as pulmonary rehabilitation but is easier to practice.
- Therapeutic Potential of Recreation on Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Literature Review. Qigong and Tai Chi are effective complements to regular physiotherapy interventions in alleviating non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's Disease.
- Effects of a Tai Chi rehabilitation program implemented using a hybrid online and offline mode on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in patients with coronary heart disease: a randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: The study conducted a 12-week program which utilized a hybrid online and offline model for individuals with coronary heart disease. The program showed promising results in alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation, possibly by regulating the balance between oxidative and antioxidative factors, as well as pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors.
- Stress reduction through taiji: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusions: Results underscore taiji's potential in mitigating perceived stress in both patients and healthy populations, paralleled by enhancements in depressive symptoms, anxiety levels, and physical QoL.
- Tai Chi-Induced Exosomal LRP1 is Associated With Memory Function and Hippocampus Plasticity in aMCI Patients.
- Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: An Update on the Guidelines. This is another article on the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society for Integrative Oncology updated guidelines which include strong recommendations for management of cancer fatigue during treatment using in-person or web-based integrative therapies including Qigong and Tai Chi.
- Evaluating qigong as integrative support for COVID-19 and Long-COVID-19 rehabilitation: a systematic review. Amidst the ongoing global impact of COVID-19 on public health, there is an increasing focus on holistic strategies encompassing integrative therapies and rehabilitation techniques, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by Long-COVID-19. Across the spectrum of COVID-19 severity, individuals engaging in qigong practice exhibited notable enhancements in both physical and psychological wellbeing, evidenced by ameliorated respiratory symptoms, reduced anxiety levels, enhanced sleep quality, bolstered mental wellbeing, and augmented health-related quality of life. Moreover, qigong training, whether employed independently or in conjunction with other therapies, demonstrated beneficial effects on Long-COVID-19 symptoms, encompassing persistent respiratory issues, dizziness, sleep disturbances, and compromised health-related quality of life.
- Effectiveness of Tai Chi as a non-invasive intervention for mild cognitive impairment in the elderly: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi is efficacious in improving cognitive function and slowing down the rate of cognitive impairment among elderly patients.
- Optimal Tai Chi forms in knee osteoarthritis: An exploration from biomechanical rationale to pain reduction. Study finds that a two week simplified Tai Chi form is more effective than longer forms of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis pain reduction.
- The Role of Physical Activity in Adjunctive Nursing Management of Neuro-Degenerative Diseases among Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies. Tai Chi is one of he mind-body exercises found to have beneficial effects.
- Effects of sedentary behaviour and long-term regular Tai Chi exercise on dynamic stability control during gait initiation in older women. Conclusion: Long-term regular Tai Chi exercise can enhance the dynamic stability of GI in older women, and effectively improve their foot placement strategy during GI. The findings further confirm the negative effect of sedentary on the stability control of older women and the positive role of Tai Chi in enhancing their gait stability and reducing the risk of falls.
- Mind-Body Exercises as an Intervention for Improving Executive Functioning: A Systematic Review of RCTs. Conclusion: This review demonstrates the effectiveness of MBE (including Qigong and Tai Chi) as a treatment option for improving EF, where MBE should be considered as a treatment option for individuals with deficits in EF.
- The role of exercise in aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia. Tai Chi exercise is feasible and safe for breast cancer patients and may serve the most benefit in improving joint pain, functionality, and quality of life. The recommended prescription for Tai Chi is twice a week depending upon a patient's target symptoms.
- Tai Chi compared with cognitive behavioral therapy and the reversal of systemic, cellular and genomic markers of inflammation in breast cancer survivors with Insomnia: A randomized clinical trial. Insomnia contributes to inflammation in breast cancer survivors. Tai Chi effectively treats insomnia, and shows additional benefits of reducing cellular, and genomic markers of inflammation, and increasing anti-viral genomic markers in breast cancer survivors with insomnia. Tai Chi, as compared to CBT-I, yields greater and more durable decreases in systemic- and cellular inflammation. Targeting insomnia might mitigate the risk of inflammation-related co-morbidities in breast cancer survivors.
- Efficacy of Daoyin combined with lower limb robot as a comprehensive rehabilitation intervention for stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial. The combined use of Daoyin Qigong and robotics not only enhances motor function in stroke patients but also has a positive impact on fatigue, sleep quality, and mood. This approach may offer a more effective rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients.
- Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Managing Sarcopenia in Chronic Diseases. The traditional Chinese exercises of Qigong and Tai Chi can effectively improve physical fitness, balance, and muscle strength in the elderly.
- A Phenomenological Qualitative Exploration of Mind-Body Therapy Use and Effectiveness Among Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cancer Survivors. MBTs, such as Tai Chi and Qigong, had beneficial physical and mental health effects on survivors of all age groups. These benefits were particularly connected to the ongoing life stresses common to each age cohort, such as relief from work and family roles for young adults or support during retirement transition for older adults. Hence, access to MBT programs may be beneficial as part of the survivorship plan for patients and the recruitment strategies or content can be adapted by MBT providers to better target and support age-specific groups.
- Efficacy of exercise treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Conclusion: This systematic review highlights the benefit of exercise treatments, including Tai Chi and Qigong) as a potential adjunct treatment for COPD patients.
- Tai Chi Chuan evidence related to impulsivity and impulse related disorders: A scoping review. TCC had several positive effects in cognitive domains resulting in improvements in memory, executive functions, inhibitory control, attention, and verbal fluency. These improvements in memory, executive function, including inhibitory control and attention, and verbal fluency were associated with changes in the brain plasticity, resting activity, and other neurobiological markers. Considering the behavioral impact of TCC, especially the improvement of executive functions, it could be a valuable therapeutic tool for approaching impulse control related disorders.
- Physical activity components associated with gait parameters in community-dwelling older adults. Tai Chi was significantly associated with better gait performance, specifically gait speed and stride length.
- Advances in Exercise in the Clinical Trials of Migraine: A Scoping Review. Tai Chi studies showed significant effects on migraine.
- Feasibility and acceptability of a home-based virtual group exercise program in global Asian adult population: Baseline characteristics of a cohort study. This paper reports on the methodology, baseline characteristics, initial findings, and future plans of a home-based virtual group exercise study using Qigong. The group exercise program in the form of Qigong does not have any requirements for equipment and space. This intervention approach is easy to learn and demonstrates feasibility and acceptability in the context of health promotion. Due to the low cost and attainability of Qigong, a home-based Qigong intervention via a virtual platform can be highly accessible and affordable and possibly broadcast around the globe. Hence, exercise intervention can be delivered to a larger-scale population and reduce the barriers of distance, time, and cost.
- Management of Fatigue in Adult Survivors of Cancer: ASCO-Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline Update. The American Society of Clinical Oncology reports that Tai Chi and Qigong showed benefits during treatment and clinicians should recommend Tai Chi or Qigong to reduce the severity of fatigue during cancer treatment.
- The effect of sitting baduanjin in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: A quasi-experimental study. Sitting Baduanjin Qigong training has the potential to enhance HRV, cardiac function, and psychological well-being in patients with STEMI after PCI. This intervention can potentially improve the exercise capacity of a patient before discharge.
- Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on Cancer-Related Dyspnea in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Physical activity has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for managing dyspnea. Conclusion: Both TC and AE alleviate dyspnea severity in patients with advanced lung cancer, and continuous exercise can yield substantial improvements. Due to its multi-component nature, Tai Chi has a greater effect on dyspnea.
- Impact of Baduanjin exercise combined with rational emotive behavior therapy on sleep and mood in patients with poststroke depression: A randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: Baduanjin exercise combined with rational emotive behavior therapy effectively improves the mood and sleep status of patients with PSD; It increases the serum levels of 5-HT and BDNF while reducing the level of serum proinflammatory factor IL-6; additionally, the intervention alleviates the degree of neurological impairment, upgrades the ability of daily living, and improves the quality of life.
- Effects of combined resistance training and Tai Chi on oxidative stress, blood glucose and lipid metabolism and quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tai Chi can reduce oxidative stress damage in elderly patients with T2DM to different degrees, control the levels of blood sugar and blood lipid and improve the quality of life. Compared with single intervention, a combination intervention can further reduce the level of oxidative stress.
- Effectiveness of mindfulness and Qigong training for self-healing in patients with Hwabyung and depressive disorder: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
- Comparative effects of exercise interventions and mindfulness-based interventions for cognitive impairment and quality of life in breast cancer survivors during or after cancer treatment: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Physical activity and Qigong showed better effect in improving executive function. In terms of improving verbal memory, compensatory cognitive training, neurofeedback training, Qigong and sham Qigong were more effective than other interventions. On performing surface under the cumulative ranking curve analysis, acceptance and commitment therapy, neurofeedback training, Qigong, and mediation had the best effects on cognitive function, quality of life, executive function, and processing speed, respectively.
- Effectiveness of Resistance Band Use in Conjunction With Tai Chi Among Older Adults With Prefrailty to Improve Functional Fitness, Quality of Life, and Heart Rate Variability. Results revealed substantial improvements in physical fitness, frailty conditions, self-care abilities, and quality of life, but not balance or lower limb flexibility, for the experimental group. Therefore, exercise interventions may effectively improve prefrail older adults' quality of life.
- Comparative effect of Tai Chi and aerobic exercise on cognitive function in advanced lung cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment: a three-arm randomized controlled trial with mediation analysis. Cancer-related cognitive impairment is prevalent in metastatic lung cancer survivors. Tai Chi demonstrated beneficial effects on cognitive function in advanced lung cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment. Improvement in cognitive function was mediated by reducing sleep disturbance, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing these symptoms in future interventions to improve cognitive function, with anxiety playing a significant role at an earlier stage.
- Effects of three-duration Tai-Chi exercises on depression and sleep quality in older women. Conclusion: These results indicate that older individuals may undertake at least 12 weeks of TC exercise with a duration of 60 min per session to significantly improve depressive mood and sleep quality.
- Health Neuroscience-How the Brain/Mind and Body Affect our Health Behavior and Outcomes. This Opinion piece discusses several key research questions in health neuroscience, a new interdisciplinary field that investigates how the brain and body interact to affect our health behavior such as health mindsets, decision-making, actions, and health outcomes across the lifespan. To achieve physical, mental, and cognitive health, and promote health behavior change, we propose that the prevention and treatment of diseases should target the root causes-the dysfunction and imbalance of brain-body biomarkers, through evidence-based body-mind interventions such as mindfulness meditation and Tai Chi, rather than dealing with each symptom or disorder in isolation through various treatment approaches.
- Effects of mind-body exercise on perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi are among the mind-body exercises that positively influence bone mineral density, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and fatigue among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
- The effects of Tai Chi on standing balance control in older adults may be attributed to the improvement of sensory reweighting and complexity rather than reduced sway velocity or amplitude. Conclusion: Long-term Tai Chi practice improved sensory reweighting (more reliance on the proprioception system and less reliance on the vestibular system) and complexity of standing balance control in older adults. In addition, greater sway velocity may be as an exploratory role in standing balance control of TC older adults, which correlated with greater complexity, but no such significant relationship in the control group. Therefore, the effects of Tai Chi practice on standing balance control in older adults may be attributed to the improvement of sensory reweighting and complexity rather than reduced sway velocity or amplitude.
- Can strength training or tai ji quan training reduce frailty in postmenopausal women treated with chemotherapy? A secondary data analysis of the GET FIT trial.
- The optimal exercise intervention for sleep quality in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are included in exercise modalities that were found to significantly improve sleep quality
- The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression. Conclusions: TCQ practice exhibits small-to-moderate efficacy in alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms among cancer patients and survivors. Moreover, patients with depressive symptoms for whom TCQ intervention coupled with improvements in function-related outcomes manifested greater antidepressant effect.
- The effect of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression and anxiety symptoms in adults with Cancer: A systematic review and meta-regression
- Health Qigong Mawangdui Guidance can improve pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life in females with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial pilot study. Conclusion: Mawangdui Guidance can effectively improve the function of pelvic floor muscle, improve the ability of urine storage and control, and alleviate the symptoms of female patients with stress urinary incontinence.
- Rehabilitative effects of Baduanjin in Chinese stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Baduanjin improves movement, balance, trunk, ambulation and neurological functions, and the ability to perform activities of daily living in stroke patients.
- Tai chi, irisin and cognitive performance: a clinical and biological investigation in older adults. Conclusion: Results suggest the potential benefits for cognitive health of TC practice by irisin levels modulation.
- Multicomponent Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Ability of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and potential outcomes of an innovative 16-session multicomponent intervention model to improve cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by promoting healthy lifestyle, cognitive skills, tai chi and mindfulness practices. The study results support the feasibility and efficacy of the multicomponent intervention.
- Evaluation and Comparison of Relaxation-Related Workplace Interventions Among Office Workers at an Insurance Institution: An Intervention Study. Relaxation-related workplace interventions can be counterstrategies for stress due to office work and should be evaluated for success after implementation. Tai Chi was among the methods which were able to improve stress-related outcomes in terms of stress perception and individual aspects of stress management.
- The effect of sitting baduanjin in patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: A quasi-experimental study. Sitting Baduanjin training has the potential to enhance HRV, cardiac function, and psychological well-being and can potentially improve the exercise capacity of a patient before discharge.
- Research status and trends of physical activity on depression or anxiety: a bibliometric analysis. The term “physical activity intervention” captures a broad range of interventions aimed at increasing energy expenditure above resting levels, encompassing aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, weight training, dance, yoga, tai chi, and qigong (wuqinxi, baduanjin, and yijinjing). Clinicians can consider recommending patients perform mind–body exercise for improving mood, especially for students and pregnant women who use medications with cautions.
- The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving higher education students' mental health: A systematic review. Qigong and Tai Chi are included in exercise-specific interventions targeted at improving the mental health and wellbeing of higher education students.
- Health benefits of short Taichi Qigong exercise (STQE) to University Students' core strength, lower limb explosive force, cardiopulmonary endurance, and anxiety: A Quasi experiment research. The study enrolled a total of 31 students who actively participated in a 5-week STQE program, consisting of three 60-minute sessions per week. Conclusion: The study suggests that the STQE program effectively improves core strength, lower limb explosive force, and reduces anxiety levels among university students.
- Traditional Chinese exercises on depression: A network meta-analysis. Baduanjin Qigong and Tai Chi improved the outcomes related to depression and anxiety.
- Baduanjin is Better Balance Training Compared to Walking: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Center of Gravity Trajectories. Previous studies have demonstrated that Baduanjin Qigong training can improve the body's balance. Baduanjin training provides a more intense center of gravity perturbation than walking, which may be a more challenging balance training than walking.
- The effects of Tai Chi exercise on sleep quality among the elderly: a study based on polysomnographic monitoring. Conclusion: The findings indicate that Tai Chi exercise may improve subjective reported sleep quality. In addition, Tai Chi exercise may alleviate general drowsiness, extend sleep duration, and optimize the sleep process and structure. Consequently, Tai Chi exercise may be a suitable exercise to improve sleep quality in older individuals.
- Effects of mind-body exercise on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Qigong and Tai Chi are mind-body interventions found to be safe and effective for improving knee osteoarthritis.
- Effect of 24-form simplified Tai Chi on executive inhibitory control of college students: a randomized controlled trial of EEG. Tai Chi training not only improves executive inhibitory control but may also enhance localized brain activity, suggesting its potential as a holistic intervention for cognitive and neurological well-being during stressful periods.
- Remote Delivery of Mindful Movement Within Healthcare Systems: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration. Mindful Movement approaches have been a growing part of the Veterans Health Administration (VA). This paper shares lessons learned from virtual delivery of mindful movement as part of clinical and well-being programs in VA. Benefits of virtual care discussed include the convenience and decreased travel burden; accessibility for adaptive movement options; translation to home practice; and shifting the emphasis to interoceptive skills-building supportive of self-efficacy for exploring and identifying safe movement. Mindful movement approaches of yoga and Tai Chi are in the top 5 Whole Health services delivered via telehealth and have also seen growth year over year.
- Some types of exercise interventions are more effective than others in people with coronary heart disease: systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are included in the exercise interventions that improve oxygen consumption, quality of life and mortality.
- Effects of different traditional Chinese exercise in the treatment of essential hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Conclusion: TCEs combined with antihypertensive medication may be able to achieve more prominent antihypertensive effects with Tai Chi and Wuqinxi (Animal Frolics Qigong) potentially being the higher-priority options. Dr. Ken Sancier, founder of the Qigong Institute, reported that the combination of Qigong and drugs is superior to that of drugs alone in his seminal 1996 paper Anti Aging Benefits of Qigong.
- The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Among the four types of Tai Chi studied, the 24-form simplified Tai Chi has shown better efficacy than other types.
- Effect of exercise based interventions on sleep and circadian rhythm in cancer survivors-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tai Chi is one of the interventions.
- Enhancing Tai Chi Training System: Towards Group-Based and Hyper-Realistic Training Experiences
- Comparative Efficacy of Mind-Body Exercise for Treating Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain (CNNP): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Qigong and Tai Chi demonstrated considerable effectiveness in improving pain intensity, functional disability, cervical mobility, and quality of life in patients with CNNP.
- Tai Chi counteracts age-related somatosensation and postural control declines among older adults. Tai Chi practice increased strength, tactile sensation, kinesthesia, and static postural control among older adults. Tai Chi practice improved tactile, kinesthesia sensations, and static postural control among older adults over 80, who presented with worse strength and kinesthesia than their younger counterparts. Tai Chi practice offers a safe exercise option for those aged over 80 to encourage improvements in sensorimotor control.
- Acute effects of different Tai Chi practice protocols on cardiac autonomic modulation.
- The effect of Tai Chi lower extremity exercise on the balance control of older adults in assistant living communities. Tai Chi can improve balance and functional mobility in older adults.
- Cognitively enhanced tai chi improved cognition vs. tai chi or stretching at 24 wk in older adults with MCI or memory concerns.
- Exercise or mind-body exercises for psychiatry symptoms and quality of life in schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis. Tai chi may be more effective than multiple controls for decreasing negative symptoms.
- Effects of Tai-Chi on Quality of Life in People With Neurodegenerative Diseases. A systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials. Tai Chi can effectively improve the health-related quality of life of people with neurodegenerative diseases.
- High-frequency multimodal training with a focus on Tai Chi in people with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study. A multimodal training program with Tai Chi not only improves gait and stability but may also contribute to improving cognition.
- Effect of Tai-chi on balance, mood, cognition, and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis: A one-year prospective study. This study indicates the beneficial effects of long-term Tai-chi training on patients with MS and supports the recommendation of regular and long-term Tai-chi exercise in patients with MS.
- Effects of tai chi, ba duan jin, and walking on the mental health status of urban older people living alone: the mediating role of social participation and the moderating role of the exercise environment. The findings of this study indicate that tai chi, ba duan jin, and walking have a positive impact on the mental health of urban older people living alone, which can be influenced by the mediating efficacy of social participation and the moderating effect of the exercise environment.
- Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Conclusion: Traditional Chinese fitness exercises can significantly improve the BMD levels of postmenopausal women. Taiji, Yijinjing, and Baduanjin combined with medication showed better intervention effects overall.
- Impact of traditional Chinese Baduanjin exercise on menstrual health among international female students studying in China: a randomized controlled trial. Conclusion: Regular Baduanjin exercise is a safe, acceptable, and effective form of exercise to promote international female students' menstrual health, reduce stress levels, and improve sleep quality.
- The effects of mind-body exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Mind-body exercises including Tai Chi and Qigong have positive effects on improving anxiety and depression in older adults. Among the five different types of mind-body exercise interventions, Tai Chi was considered an effective approach for improving anxiety and depression. However, we encourage older adults to choose exercise modalities that suit their interests to enhance adherence.
- Advances in balance training to prevent falls in stroke patients: a scoping review. Tai Chi is safe and effective in improving the balance function of stroke patients. The training is generally 12 weeks, and can be as long as 12 months, training 2–5 times per week, each time is 40–60 min.
- Tai Chi training as a primary care plan for the prevention and management of hypertension: an opinion and positioning article. The prolonged use of antihypertensive medication may result in dependence and adverse effects, without any substantial improvement in achieving targeted blood pressure leves. As a result, research has focused on using exercise therapy to treat hypertension. Tai Chi, a widely-practiced Chinese health exercise, has evolved into a form of exercise therapy that might help alleviate the risk associated with hypertension. Therefore, this article aims to outline the role of Tai Chi in preventing and managing hypertension.
- Global trends and developments in mindfulness interventions for diabetes: a bibliometric study. Qigong is mentioned as a psychosomatic mindfulness intervention.
- Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis. Tai Chi was the most studied TCE with the most detailed content of exercise prescription, followed by Baduanjin and Wuqinxi (two popular forms of Qigong). TCE, such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Wuqinxi, and Liuzijue, has shown beneficial effects on human health. For example, Tai Chi can reduce pain and increase quadriceps strength in patients with OA. In addition, it has been reported that Baduanjin helps to improve proprioception and balance function in elderly patients with OA. These findings suggest that TCE is a promising means of rehabilitation. At present, most studies explain the potential mechanism of TCE treatment of OA from the bio-psycho-social model. Importantly, effective TCE can reduce low-grade chronic inflammation in the development of OA. In addition, some studies have reported that TCE can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression; improve mental health; and increase the social participation of OA patients.
- Traditional Chinese Exercises for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis. The highest-frequency keywords in this research area were Tai Chi, exercise, blood pressure, quality of life, and older adult. Additionally, important research topics included heart rate variability, quality of life, meta-analysis, Baduanjin exercise, and breathing exercise. In addition, our results revealed that among all the TCEs, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Qigong emerged as the most extensively studied.
- Effect of mind-body exercise on risk factors for metabolic syndrome including insulin resistance: a meta-analysis. Conclusion: Mind-body exercise is effective in improving risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome. Current evidence recommends an intervention program of low to moderate intensity fitness qigong, with 6-7 sessions per week for 24-48 weeks in patients with metabolic syndrome.
- Integrative Medicine for Cancer-Related Pain: A Narrative Review. Cancer-related pain (C-RP) is a prevalent and debilitating concern among patients with cancer, with conventional treatments limited in their ability to provide adequate relief, and by the adverse effects associated with their use. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities have been shown to be potentially effective and safe for the treatment of pain and related symptoms, when used in conjunction with conventional medications and under medical supervision. The term “mind-body medicine” covers a wide range of CIM modalities that include breathing and relaxation exercises, tai chi and qigong, and more. A significant component of mind-body medicine's ability to reduce C-RP is likely related to its ability to reduce anxiety and emotional distress, which can exacerbate both acute and chronic pain.
- Effects of Mind-Body Qigong Exercise on Overall Health, Fatigue/Sleep, and Cognition in Older Chinese Immigrants in the US: An Intervention Study with Control. Conclusion: We revealed significant positive effects of Qigong in older Chinese immigrants across multiple health domains. Findings highlight the potential of a culturally relevant exercise in addressing health disparities.
- Effect of Tai Chi vs Aerobic Exercise on Blood Pressure in Patients With Prehypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Conclusions and relevance: In this study including patients with prehypertension, a 12-month Tai Chi intervention was more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing systolic blood pressure. These findings suggest that Tai Chi may help promote the prevention of cardiovascular disease in populations with prehypertension.
- Randomized controlled trials of mind-body interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review. Movement based interventions (MoBIs) include Tai Chi and Qigong. MoBIs feature physical postures and breathing practices and impact PTSD through reduced arousal and increased awareness, a skill related to emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
- Knowledge structure and future research trends of body-mind exercise (BME) for mild cognitive impairment: a bibliometric analysis. Tai Chi and Qigong are among the body-mind exercises have been increasingly employed to enhance cognitive function and to manage MCI among older adults. Compared to Tai Chi, Qigong is a more accessible type of BME. Tai Chi and Qigong are hot research topics in the field of BME for MCI, and they also have greatly promoted the role of traditional Chinese exercise in healthy aging.
- Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review.
- Effects of Tai Chi in diabetes patients: Insights from recent research. Tai Chi, a practice that combines elements of both exercise and mindfulness, offers a wide range of health benefits. The body of evidence concerning the impact of Tai Chi on diabetes has recently been growing. Tai Chi demonstrates a significant effect to enhance glycemic control, lower blood pressure, improve serum lipid profiles, reduce insulin resistance, positively influence obesity-related indices, and improve overall quality of life in individuals with T2D.
- Narrative Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Investigations demonstrate that exercise therapies including various forms of Qigong and Tai Chi have considerable therapeutic effects.
- Lifestyle intervention Tai Chi for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a PRIO-harms based overview of 17 systematic reviews. Tai Chi shows promise as a potentially effective and safe lifestyle intervention for adults with T2DM.
- The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital. Conclusion: Tai chi practice may reduce death anxiety in older adults living alone through the chain-mediated effects of social support and psychological capital. This suggests that tai chi may be a beneficial intervention for older adults living alone.
- Effect of aquatic exercise programs according to the International Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health domains in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE quality assessment. Ai Chi, an aquatic version of Tai Chi, is one of the recommended exercise programs. The average duration, frequency, and total time implemented were 50 minutes, three times a week, for seven weeks, respectively. Considering the potential benefits identified in this study, AEP can be recommended as an adjunct treatment strategy for individuals with PD.
- An RCT META analysis based on the effect of tai chi exercise therapy on the outcome of elderly patients with moderate-to-severe sleep disorders-A systematic review study. This study provides a practical approach to reducing the risk of medication side effects in older adults with sleep disorders and offers a potentially effective non-pharmacological treatment option, especially for those who are unable or unwilling to use medication. Tai chi exercise may not only improve sleep, but also improve coordination, muscle strength, balance, and reduce stress and anxiety in older adults. It also helps older adults socialize and enhances their social connections and emotional support. This study suggests that community centers or activity centers for the elderly can organize tai chi classes to promote the participation of older adults, and can be used as a scientific exercise rehabilitation tool in clinical treatment, incorporating tai chi practice into daily life, such as tai chi practice at a fixed time every day or every week, which not only helps to improve the sleep disorders of older adults, but also improves their overall quality of life.
- Effects of home-based exercise interventions on post-stroke depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Tai Chi was the most effective way to improve post-stroke depression.
- Meta-analysis of the intervention effects of tai chi on fasting blood glucose, blood pressure and triglyceride in middle-aged and elderly people. Tai Chi, as a gentle form of aerobic exercise, exerts a profound impact on reducing blood pressure, fasting blood glucose levels, and triglyceride concentrations among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Notably, the intervention effect is particularly pronounced among male patients afflicted with hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. Based on the collective advantages underscored by this research, we strongly recommend engaging in Tai Chi exercises for a minimum duration of 16 weeks, with each session lasting 30-50 min and conducted 6-7 times per week, without any restrictions on the style employed.
- The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. The body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. The findings of this study imply that Tai Chi can have beneficial outcomes in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms among older individuals. Specifically, when examining various forms of Tai Chi interventions, it was observed that Yang-style Tai Chi exhibited a greater efficacy in alleviating anxiety symptoms, whereas Tai Chi exercise programs demonstrated a higher effectiveness in improving depressive symptoms.
- Tai Chi improves non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: One-year randomized controlled study with the investigation of mechanisms. Conclusions: Tai Chi improved non-motor symptoms in PD, especially in cognition and sleep. Enhanced brain network function, downregulation of inflammation, and enhanced energy metabolism were observed after Tai Chi training.
- Implementation of Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOSMAS) Within Mixed Diagnosis Population. Integrative oncology is sought-after by patients, endorsed by clinical guidelines, and valued within National Cancer Institute Centers. Qigong is included as part of the mindful movement component of the experiential sessions.
- Effects of Bafa Wubu and He-Style Tai Chi exercise training on physical fitness of overweight male university students: A randomized controlled trial. Bafa Wubu Tai Chi (a simplified form created by China's General Administration of Sport of China to promote a more user-friendly routine of Tai Chi based on the 24-form simplified Tai Chi) and a more traditional style of Tai Chi effectively improved physical fitness in overweight university students. However, traditional Tai Chi showed superior results in lower limb strength improvement.
- The effect of Tai Chi exercise intervention on sleep quality in community residing older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Conclusions: Tai Chi exercise can serve as an effective non-medication approach for addressing sleep problems in this demographic. Among the various types of Tai Chi exercises, the 24-form Tai Chi exercise emerges as a preferred option. Moreover, Tai Chi exercise proves to be an excellent choice for older people in their later years, promoting their overall well-being and health.
- Effects of aerobic exercise or Tai Chi Chuan interventions on problematic mobile phone use and the potential role of intestinal flora: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial. Tai Chi is an effective, safe and efficient intervention for college students with problematic mobile phone use, providing some physiological and psychological benefits and having some impact on their intestinal flora.