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Jan 2010 The first ever tai chi for cardiac rehab DVD has been produced in Birmingham with the aim of being FREE to patients. It is currently available free to phaze III & IV patients attending tai chi classes
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Tai Chi helps heart attack patients to recover: Ancient Chinese martial art is a safe way for sufferers to improve their health, researchers claim
The ancient martial art may provide a more enjoyable option to traditional rehab Three fifths of patients refuse rehabilitation because they think it is unpleasant But deciding against taking part...31 January 2018
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Tai Chi rehab DVD available from UHB
Great news!!! Tai Chi DVD available to all7 June 2017
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Tai Chi 'could be prescribed' for illnesses on the NHS
Tai Chi is a suitable exercise for older people with conditions like arthritis, a study has found. Gentle flowing movements boost balance, posture and muscle power25 April 2017
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Tai Chi aids PTSD recover
Research at Boston University proves tai chi can aid PTSD recover. Published in BMJ7 January 2017
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Tai Chi Is a Biological Treatment for Depression
“Mind-body medicine” is frequently used to describe the balancing effects between mind and body of nonpharmacological behavioral interventions applied to stress-related psychiatric...17 November 2016
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Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Improve with Tai Chi
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Improve with Tai Chi Mind Body Exercises August 12, 2016 Joana Fernandes, PhDby Joana Fernandes, PhD - In News.23 September 2016
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Tai Chi increases brain size and potentially delays the onset of the Alzheimer
In a study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it shows that in a clinical trial, Tai Chi was proven that it actually helped seniors to grow their brain size...4 July 2016
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Tai Chi: Nature’s Best Anti-Inflammatory
A body and mind approach to well-being and health25 January 2016
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Tai Chi and Stress Relief
We live in an age where stress is everywhere and a part of everything. Tai chi is a great way to relieve some of the build up, which is necessary to maintain, healthy, sanity and wellness.4 January 2016
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Tai Chi – World’s Best Low Impact Exercise ?
Tai Chi is considered a low impact exercise, but there are many other low impact exercises such as aerobics, many forms of dancing and walking...21 December 2015
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Tai Chi Offers Similar Benefits to PT for Knee OA
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, Tai Chi and physical therapy lead to similar improvements in pain and other outcomes, according to a study13 November 2015
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BU researcher gets prestigious fellowship to launch new project for people with dementia
A Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia. They will look at the impacts of tai chi12 November 2015
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Tai Chi reduces chronic pains and more
Dr. Chenchen Wang is well known in the international clinical research community. Her research “A randomized trial of Tai Chi (Taiji) for fibromyalgia” was published in the prestigious New...15 June 2015
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Effect of tai chi exercise on proprioception of ankle and knee joints in old people
Tai chi, a traditional Chinese exercise, has been practiced for centuries in China by the elderly and young to attain agility, balance, and posture control...15 June 2015
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Tai CHI shown to improve cardiorespiratory function
A two year study was carried out to evaluate the impact, if any, on cardiorespiratory function in older adults3 November 2014
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Tai-Chi-Chuan training for improving balance ability in the elders
As studies continue looking at effectiveness of tai chi to reduce falls and improve well-being I would like to share with you abstracts from the two most recently published...26 June 2014
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Tai Chi can really make you younger
Latest research published April 2014 shows evidence of the impact of tai chi practice on lifespan15 June 2014
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Tai Chi Treats Lung Disease COPD - Says Australia Lung Foundation
Tai Chi Treats Lung Disease COPD - Says Australia Lung Foundation. Evidence-Based Tai Chi Treatment Australian Aging Agenda, 8/16/2012 A new study from the University of Sydney,...29 May 2014
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Tai Chi - Patient feedback
Jan 2010 The first ever tai chi for cardiac rehab DVD has been produced in Birmingham with the aim of being FREE to patients...24 March 2014