Tai Chi and Qigong for the Treatment and Prevention of Mental Disorders
In this randomized controlled trial, we found significant evidence that a Taiji beginner course of 3 months duration elicits positive effects with respect to physical well-being in healthy individuals, with improvements pronouncing over time.
Changes in Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression and Physical Well-Being in Healthy Individuals Following a Taiji Beginner Course – Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
In this randomized controlled trial, we found significant evidence that a Taiji beginner course of 3 months duration elicits positive effects with respect to physical well-being in healthy individuals, with improvements pronouncing over time.
Complementary Use of Tai Chi Chih Augments Escitalopram Treatment of Geriatric Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Complementary use of a mind–body exercise, such as TCC, may provide additional improvements of clinical outcomes in the pharmacologic treatment of geriatric depression.
Impact of Short- and Long-Term Tai Chi Mind-Body Exercise Training on Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults: Results From a Hybrid Observational Study and Randomized Trial
In healthy non-sedentary adults, long-term Tai Chi (TC) training may help preserve cognitive function; however, the effect of short-term TC training in healthy adults remains unclear.
Effects of Mind-Body Movement Therapy on Functional Status and Exercise Capacity in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Tai Chi may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment that enhances quality of life and functional capacity in patients with chronic heart failure who are already receiving standard medical therapy.
An Evaluation of the Effects of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung Training in Patients with Symptomatic Heart Failure: a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
In patients with chronic heart failure, 16 weeks of Tai Chi training was safe, with no adverse exercise related problems.
A Pilot Cluster Randomized Trial of a 20-Week Tai Chi Program in Elders With Cognitive Impairment and Osteoarthritic Knee: Effects on Pain and Other Health Outcomes
Practicing Tai Chi (TC) can be efficacious in reducing pain and stiffness in elders with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and cognitive impairment (CI).
Qigong Versus Exercise Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults – A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial
Qigong was not proven to be non-inferior to exercise therapy in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Its role in the prevention of chronic low back pain might be addressed in further studies.
Tai Chi Exercise for Treatment of Pain and Disability in People with Persistent Low Back Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This is the first pragmatic randomized controlled trial of tai chi exercise for people with low back pain.