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Tai Chi for Diabetes

February 6th, 2010

The Question:

Can Tai Chi improve mobility, physical function, and the quality of life of adult diabetics?
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Originally posted 2009-06-22 10:49:38.

Diseases and Conditions

Tai Chi versus Brisk Walking

February 3rd, 2010

The Question:
How does Tai Chi compare to a brisk walk for women aged 65 years or older?
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Originally posted 2009-06-14 18:45:26.

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Tai Chi for Parkinson’s disease

January 31st, 2010

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

Electromyography in Tai Chi

January 28th, 2010

The Question:

How does a Tai Chi master move and use his muscles?
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Originally posted 2009-04-08 11:28:00.

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Physiological effects of Tai Chi

January 25th, 2010

The Question:

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

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Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan

January 22nd, 2010
Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan

Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan

The Single Whip is a posture found in many forms of Tai Chi Chuan. (See Wikipedia). The stance and position of the arms will vary in the different forms of Tai Chi. There are also martial arts applications for fighting and self defense.

Some example videos:

Tai Chi Movements : Single Whip Tai Chi Movement

Single Whip of Yang Style

Tai Chi Fighting Applications – Single Whip

In the 108 movement Taoist Tai Chi form, the Single Whip is referred to as Whip to One Side. In this form of Tai Chi Chuan, the shoulders and hips face forward while the left arm is raised to the side (in abduction)  horizontally.

Originally posted 2009-10-21 17:30:27.

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Tai Chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 19th, 2010

The Question:

Can eight weeks of Tai Chi help patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Originally posted 2009-04-04 12:03:00.

Diseases and Conditions

Tai Chi and Falls in the Elderly

January 16th, 2010

The Question:

Can 13 weeks of Tai Chi prevent falls in the elderly over a period of 12 months?
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Originally posted 2009-04-11 11:18:00.

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Tai Chi and Aerobic Capacity

January 13th, 2010

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.

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Tai Chi and Sleep Quality

January 10th, 2010

The Question:

Can Tai Chi improve the quality of sleep?
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Originally posted 2009-04-10 11:23:00.

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