Tai Chi Medical

The Question:

Is Tai Chi effective in people with Parkinson’s disease? It is a movement disorder characterized by muscle rigidity, slow physical movement (bradykinesia), impaired balance, and tremor.
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Originally posted 2009-06-01 06:00:02.

Diseases and Conditions, Review Article Parkinson's disease

The Question:

What is the exercise intensity of Tai Chi?
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Originally posted 2009-04-02 11:09:00.

Physiology and Biomechanics, Review Article Balance, Flexibility, Immunity, Muscle strength, VO2max

The Question:

Is the intensity of Tai Chi exercise sufficient to increase aerobic capacity?
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Originally posted 2009-04-14 12:36:40.

Physiology and Biomechanics, Review Article Aerobic capacity, Exercise, Older adults

The Question:

Can Tai Chi improve symptoms and physical function in osteoarthritis?
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Originally posted 2009-05-02 06:38:13.

Diseases and Conditions, Review Article Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis

The Question:
Can Tai Chi exercise lower blood pressure?
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Originally posted 2009-05-16 05:50:15.

Diseases and Conditions, Review Article Blood pressure, Hypertension

The Question:
Does Tai Chi help patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions such as arthritis? Can Tai Chi decrease pain and disability and improve quality of life and physical function?
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Originally posted 2009-08-24 23:18:49.

Diseases and Conditions, Review Article Arthritis, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain