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

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Gap Between Evidence and Real-World Adoption
2. Strong Evidence, Limited Adoption
3. Why Tai Chi Usage for Knee OA Remains Low
   • Limited Healthcare Integration
   • Variability in Program Structure
   • Scalability and Sustainability Challenges
   • Accessibility Barriers
4. Why Delivery Quality Matters
5. Tai Chi’s Adherence Advantage
6. How Tai Chi Delivery Can Improve
   • Improve Instructor Training for Clinical Populations
   • Create More Structured Programs
   • Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships
   • Expand Community-Based Access
   • Continue Developing Hybrid and Telehealth Models
7. What Organizations Should Understand About Tai Chi Programs
8. Looking Ahead
9. References