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Fewer Forms and Shorter Duration: An Optimized Tai Chi Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis

Discovering the Power of Optimized Tai Chi Tai Chi is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits, including pain reduction in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, previous studies have…

Embrace Healthy Longevity with Qigong Exercise

Discover the Power of Qigong for Older Adults For older adults living in communities, finding alternative and complementary methods to improve healthy longevity and quality of life is essential. Qigong,…

Tutorial: A Customized Tai Chi Program for Gait and Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Patients

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A Customized Tai Chi Program for Gait and Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Patients

Unveiling the Benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly affects gait and postural stability, leading to increased risks of falls…

A Prominent Medical Association Strongly Recommends Tai Chi & Qigong for Reducing Cancer-related Fatigue

In May 2024, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a professional organization representing 45,000 physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for people with cancer, updated its guideline on…

A Master Finds Ways to Harmonize Tai Chi/Qigong and Yoga

Mike Taylor, a Tai Chi & Qigong Master Instructor certified by ATCQA, started his journey with these two healing arts at a young age, learning from his grandfather, a Captain…

Tutorial: Age-specific Approaches in Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Cancer Survivors

Age-Specific Approaches in Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Cancer Survivors

Having been diagnosed with and treated for cancer can have negative psychosocial repercussions that may differ across the lifespan. Mind-body therapies (MBTs), such as tai-chi/qigong or mindfulness-based cancer recovery, have…

Tutorial: Using Qigong to Manage Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Qigong for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

In today’s fast-paced world, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are increasingly common, often leading to significant pain and discomfort. These disorders typically affect the lower back, neck, upper limbs, and synovial…