by Admin | Mar 24, 2017 | Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles
“Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, muscle tenderness leading to disability, impaired quality of life (QoL), fatigue and it is accompanied by sleep disorders and psychological distress. Mind body therapies (MBT), such as Tai Ji...
by Admin | Oct 11, 2016 | Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles, IRQTC Blog
“Several studies reported that Tai Chi showed potential effects for chronic pain, but its role remains controversial. This review assessed the evidence regarding the effects of Tai Chi for chronic pain conditions. 18 randomized controlled trials were included in...
by Admin | Aug 27, 2016 | Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles, Research Articles
Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi Versus Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial “Few remedies effectively treat long-term pain and disability from knee osteoarthritis. Studies suggest that Tai Chi alleviates symptoms, but no trials have...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2016 | Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles, Research Articles
How Do Patients with Chronic Neck Pain Experience the Effects of Qigong and Exercise Therapy? A Qualitative Interview Study. “We aimed to understand how mind-body therapies and exercise therapy may influence the experience of pain among patients with chronic...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles, Research Articles
The effectiveness of Tai Chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis “Objective: o determine whether Tai Chi improves pain, disability, physical performance, and/or health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with...
by Admin | Jan 14, 2016 | Cardio-Pulmonary Articles, Fibromyalgia / Arthritis / Pain Articles
“Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been known to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on CVD risk in elderly women with RA… Tai Chi exercise improved...