Literature uncovers that depression is common in elderly people. The problem is more
serious in elderly with chronic physical illnesses. Although the relationship between physical …

Background The effectiveness of meditative movement (tai chi, yoga, and qigong) on COPD
remained unclear. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the …

Objectives Based on the model by Tsang et al.(2002) which summarized the etiological
factors and consequences of depression in elderly with chronic physical illnesses, a …

Objectives: To assess the feasibility and safety of using the health-promoting traditional
Chinese exercise, known as Baduanjin, in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). Subjects …

Objective. Tai Chi and Qigong are the two similar traditional Chinese wellness exercises. A
strong body of published clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has investigated the …

Tai Chi Chuan (TC) is a Chinese conditioning exercise and is well-known for its graceful
movement. The exercise intensity of TC depends on its training style, posture and duration …

Objectives To evaluate the sustaining effects of Tai chi Qigong in improving the
physiological health for COPD patients at sixth month. Design A randomized controlled trial …

This study aims to determine the relative exercise intensity of classical Yang Tai Chi Chuan
(TCC) in different ages and gender. One hundred TCC practitioners (54 men and 46 …

This review examined and compared the effects of exercise interventions using portable
exercise equipment on muscle strength, balance, and ability to perform activities of daily …

BACKGROUND: Sleep disturbances are common among older adults. Recently there is
much interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) from the population in …