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Deconstructed Tai Chi Step Training: A Novel Approach for Rehab and Fall Prevention

A recent scientific study may quietly reshape how Tai Chi is understood in rehabilitation and falls prevention. Most Tai Chi practitioners already know that Tai Chi improves balance and reduces…

Could Qigong Help Us Discover a Hidden Human Sense?

Most of us learned in school that humans have five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Modern science has since expanded that list to include other sensory systems, such…

Deconstructed Tai Chi Step Training: A New Direction in Rehab and Falls Prevention (Premium)

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Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis: Why Usage Remains Low — and How to Improve It

At the 2026 Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole Person Health Conference, Dr. Eric Roseen, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Boston University and a practicing clinician at…

Bringing Qigong into Healthcare through Shared Medical Appointments

At the 2026 Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole Person Health Conference, a team from New York-Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medical Center presented how Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs)…

Tai Chi for Veterans: Telehealth and Trauma-Informed Care

At the 2026 Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole Person Health Conference, Dr. Barbara Niles presented research on using Tai Chi for veterans with Gulf War Illness and…

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What Musicians Teach Us About Tai Chi

Research on piano performers reveals how Tai Chi principles—relaxation, center-driven movement, and mindful breathing—can improve coordination, reduce tension, and enhance movement for practitioners of all levels. Professional musicians—especially pianists—depend on…

Heel Kick – A Commonly Misunderstood Movement in Tai Chi

The Tai Chi heel kick looks simple. Shift your weight.Lift the leg.Extend the heel.Return smoothly. Because it appears slow and controlled, many students assume it is just a matter of…