منابع مشابه
Health benefits of tai chi
Objective To summarize the evidence on the health benefits of tai chi. Sources of information A literature review was conducted on the benefits of tai chi for 25 specific conditions, as well as for general health and fitness, to update a 2014 review of systematic reviews. Systematic reviews and recent clinical trials were assessed and organized into 5 different groups: evidence of benefit as ex...
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The majority of studies on Tai Chi conducted between 1996 and 2004 had focused on health and well being of Tai Chi exercise for senior adults. The results show that Tai Chi may lead to improved balance, reduced fear of falling, increased strength, increased functional mobility, greater flexibility, and increased psychological well-being, sleep enhancement for sleep disturbed elderly individuals...
متن کاملFunctional benefits of tai chi training in senior housing facilities.
OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of tai chi training on functional performance and walking with and without the addition of the performance of a cognitive task, in older adults living in supportive housing facilities. DESIGN Secondary data analysis comparing a single-blind, randomized controlled trial of tai chi training with an attention-matched educational control intervention with cross...
متن کاملTai Chi research review.
This review briefly summarizes recent Tai Chi research on physical benefits including balance and muscle strength and psychological benefits including attentiveness, sleep and anxiety. Cardiovascular changes following Tai Chi include decreased heart rate and blood pressure, increased vagal activity and decreased cholesterol. Pain syndromes that have been affected include fibromyalgia, osteoarth...
متن کاملA systematic review of the health benefits of Tai Chi for students in higher education
BACKGROUND The poor health consequences of stress are well recognized, and students in higher education may be at particular risk. Tai Chi integrates physical exercise with mindfulness techniques and seems well suited to relieve stress and related conditions. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of the health benefits of Tai Chi for students in higher education reported in the English and...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Public Health
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0090-0036,1541-0048
DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2008.146837