Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Arthritis

Abstract

Tai chi is considered both a martial art and a series of low impact exercises. It is also a tool in the toolbox of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been in existence for hundreds of years. Qigong is also a set of low impact, gentle exercises that have been in existence for thousands of years and is also considered a tool in the TCM toolbox. The present article reviews some studies on the treatment of arthritis that have used tai chi or qigong exercises. The reference section includes an extensive list of publications for further research.

Tai chi exercise is better than low-intensity steady-state cardio for improving physical fitness and sleep quality in the elderly

“…This requires a serious handling of a problem that tends to interfere with physical and psychological health in the elderly so that the elderly are more able to be independent without being considered a burden in a family and can improve their quality of life in the elderly (Bagiartana & Huriah, 2021). Problems that occur in the elderly who tend to have physical disorders significantly affect their health of the elderly, this needs to be considered and given special interventions because the elderly have the potential to experience physical, mental, spiritual, economic and social problems (McGee, 2021). This can become an underlying problem that often occurs in the elderly, a health problem due to a degenerative process.…”