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Knee Joint Safety in Tai Chi: Insights from Forward Bow Step Research

Tai Chi’s forward bow step, a key movement for enhancing stability and flexibility, places varying biomechanical demands on the knee joint depending on posture. A recent study reported by Frontiers…

Tutorial: Knee Joint Safety in Tai Chi: Insights from Forward Bow Step Research

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Qigong for Post-Burn Recovery

Understanding the Challenge Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) is a common issue following severe burns, leading to significant complications and posing a global health problem. Additionally, balance can be further…

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

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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…

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…

Tutorial: A Tai Chi & Qigong Exercise Customized for Young People: Short-term, Targeting Core Strength, Explosive Force and Anxiety

A Tai Chi & Qigong Exercise Customized for Young People: Short-term, Targeting Core Strength, Explosive Force and Anxiety

Taichi Qigong exercise offers numerous health benefits and could serve as a suitable option for college students. Traditional programs, however, are time-consuming and necessitate long-term commitments, which may not suit…

How Different Types of Tai Chi Programs Affect Bone Mineral Density and Risk of Osteoporosis

A Chinese study published by Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research in December 2023 evaluated three Tai Chi exercise programs as intervention measures to compare their effects on improving rate…