The Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Improving Mind‐Body Health for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Chang, Wen‐Dien; Chen, Shuya; Lee, Chia‐Lun; Lin, Hung‐Yu; Lai, Ping-Tung

doi:10.1155/2016/1813979

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“…Another study found that Tai Chi exercise increases varicella-zoster virus specific cell-mediated immunity [ 16 ]. In addition, Chang et al reported that the evidence-based results of Tai Chi exercise had small-to-moderate effects on body functions and structures, activities, and participation of physical component [ 17 ]. It is of note that our findings that Tai Chi synergy T1 exercise increased CD19+ B cells and CD16+CD56+ NK/T cells but decreased CD16-CD56- cytotoxic T cells are consistent with all the above-mentioned studies.…”

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Effect of Tai Chi Synergy T1 Exercise on Autonomic Function, Metabolism, and Physical Fitness of Healthy Individuals

Tai

Chou

Tzeng

et al. 2018

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Objectives Tai Chi synergy T1 exercise is an aerobic exercise derived mainly from Tai Chi exercise. It is also derived from the Eight Trigrams Palms, form and will boxing, mantis boxing, Qigong, and Yoga, with a total of 16 sessions in 63 minutes. In this study, we investigated its effects on autonomic modulation, metabolism, immunity, and physical function in healthy practitioners. Method We recruited a total of 26 volunteers and 23 control participants. Heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded before and after practicing Tai Chi synergy T1 exercise and regular walking for 10 weeks, respectively. Serum glucose, cholesterol, and peripheral blood including B and T cell counts were also measured. They underwent one-minute bent-knee sit-ups, sit and reach test, and three-minute gradual step test. Results Tai Chi synergy T1 exercise enhanced parasympathetic modulation and attenuated sympathetic nerve control with increased very low frequency (VLF) and high frequency (HF) but decreased low frequency (LF) compared to the control group. Metabolic profiles including serum glucose, cholesterol, and BMI significantly improved after exercise. The exercise enhanced innate and adaptive immunity by increasing the counts of CD3+ T cells, CD19+ B cells, and CD16+CD56+ NK cells but decreasing the CD3+ cytotoxic T cell count. All monitored parameters including physical fitness and physical strength improved after the exercise. Conclusion Tai Chi synergy T1 exercise improves autonomic modulation, body metabolism, physical fitness, and physical strength after 10 weeks of practice.

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Effect of Tai Chi Synergy T1 Exercise on Autonomic Function, Metabolism, and Physical Fitness of Healthy Individuals

Tai

Chou

Tzeng

et al. 2018

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Qigong exercises can reduce pain, improve functional abilities (postural stability, muscular strength, flexibility) and help KOA patients maintain normal life activities (18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Baduanjin Qigong (BD), one of traditional Chinese Qigong exercise (Tai Chi, Wuqinxi, and Liuzijue) therapies (23,24), has a great emphasis on mind-body integration; slow body movements along with musculoskeletal stretching should be coordinated with deep breathing, physical relaxation, and mental concentration, leading to a deep state of meditative therapy (25,26).…”

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The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong on Postural Stability, Proprioception, and Symptoms of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Simpson

Yang

et al. 2020

Front. Med.

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease affecting a large number of old individuals worldwide. This study aimed to explore the effects of Baduanjin Qigong in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Fifty participants with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 25) or a control group (n = 25). Participants in the experimental group received Baduanjin Qigong training for 12 weeks, with three sessions per week lasting 40 min per session. Participants in the control group did not receive any additional physical training. All of participants completed outcome (proprioception, postural stability, and functional ability) assessments at three time points (baseline, Week 8, 12). Results: Proprioception and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index function were statistically improved at eighth and 12th week of the intervention in the Baduanjin Qigong group (p < 0.05), while the control group did not have any significant changes. For postural stability at the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed, Baduanjin Qigong group showed significant improvement compared to controls after the 12 weeks of intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Regular Baduanjin Qigong practice helped the improvement of knee joint proprioception and postural stability, and reduction of pain, stiffness, and functional impairments of old adults with knee osteoarthritis. Well-designed randomized controlled trials with long-term assessment are needed. The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-16010042). URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/hvshowproject. aspx?id=10550.

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“…17 Specific therapies such as yoga, Tai Chi, balance training, and aquatic exercise have shown some minor improvement in symptoms related to knee OA. [18][19][20][21][22] Weightbearing strength training, non-weightbearing strength training, and aerobic exercise have all been shown to be effective for short-term pain relief in knee OA, with non-weight-bearing strength training being the most effective. 23 Strengthening of the upper leg muscles is thought to be one of the factors involved in reducing pain associated with knee OA.…”

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A practical approach to knee OA

Sprouse¹

2020

The Journal of Family Practice

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This review of the latest evidence on existing and emerging treatment options can help to inform your decision-making process as you endeavor to provide patients with pain relief. CASE u A 73-year-old woman presents to your clinic with 1 year of gradual-onset left knee pain. The pain is worse at the medial knee and at the beginning and end of the day, with some mild improvement after activity in the morning. The patient has already tried oral acetaminophen, an over-the-counter menthol cream, and a soft elastic knee brace, but these interventions have helped only minimally. On physical exam, there is no obvious deformity of the knee. There is a bit of small joint effusion without redness or warmth. There is mild tenderness to palpation of the medial joint line. Radiographic findings include osteophytes of the medial and lateral tibial plateaus and medial and lateral femoral condyles with mild joint-space narrowing of the medial compartment, consistent with mild osteoarthritis. How would you manage this patient's care? T he knee is the most common joint to be affected by osteoarthritis (OA) and accounts for the majority of the disease's total burden. 1 More than 19% of American adults ages ≥ 45 years have knee OA, 1,2 and more than half of the people with symptomatic knee OA in the United States are younger than 65 years of age. 3 Longer lifespan and increasing rates of obesity are thought to be driving the increasing prevalence of knee OA, although this remains debated. 1 Risk factors for knee OA are outlined in TABLE. 1,4-8 Diagnosis: Radiographs are helpful, not essential The diagnosis of knee OA is relatively straightforward. Gradual onset of knee joint pain is present most days, with pain worse after activity and better with rest. Patients are usually middleaged or older and/or have a distant history of knee joint injury.

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The Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Improving Mind‐Body Health for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Cited by 41 publications

References 30 publications

Effect of Tai Chi Synergy T1 Exercise on Autonomic Function, Metabolism, and Physical Fitness of Healthy Individuals

Effect of Tai Chi Synergy T1 Exercise on Autonomic Function, Metabolism, and Physical Fitness of Healthy Individuals

The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong on Postural Stability, Proprioception, and Symptoms of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A practical approach to knee OA

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