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Tai Ji
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Definition of 'Tai Ji'One of the MARTIAL ARTS and also a form of meditative exercise using methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance. Common names: Tai Ji; Tai-ji; Tai Chi; Chi, Tai; Tai Ji Quan; Ji Quan, Tai; Quan, Tai Ji; Taiji; Taijiquan; T'ai Chi; Tai Chi Chuan |
Sunday, November 08, 2009
30 Oct 2009 
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of tai chi chuan exercise on peripheral nerve modulation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. DESIGN: Parallel group comparative study with a pre- and post- design. SUBJECTS: Twenty-eight participants with ... Read more...
13 Jun 2009 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether Tai Chi improves pain, disability, physical performance, and/or health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. METHODS: Eight databases were searched for randomized controlled ... Read more...
30 May 2009 PURPOSE: This study was to examine the effects of adherence to a 6-month t'ai chi exercise program on glucose control, diabetic self-care activities, and quality of life among individuals with type 2 diabetes. METHOD: The data from a ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Tai Ji'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Tai chi for Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review.
19 Nov 2080 - Effect of 12-week tai chi chuan exercise on peripheral nerve modulation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 30 Oct 2009
- The effectiveness of Tai Chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 13 Jun 2009
- Adhering to a t'ai chi program to improve glucose control and quality of life for individuals with type 2 diabetes. 30 May 2009
- Tai chi and meditation: A conceptual (re)synthesis? 30 May 2009
- A randomized controlled trial of tai chi for long-term low back pain (TAI CHI): study rationale, design, and methods.
26 May 2009 - Exercise interventions in fibromyalgia: clinical applications from the evidence. 29 Apr 2009
- Tai chi exercise for patients with cardiovascular conditions and risk factors: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. 29 Apr 2009
- The health benefits of tai chi. This gentle form of exercise can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. 29 Apr 2009
- Tai Chi Qigong for the quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pilot, randomized, waiting list controlled trial. 21 Apr 2009
- Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. 13 Apr 2009
- Changes in muscle strength, endurance, and reaction of the lower extremities with Tai Chi intervention. 5 Apr 2009
- Speed effect of selected Tai Chi Chuan movement on leg muscle activity in young and old practitioners. 5 Apr 2009
- Health-related quality of life in frail institutionalized elderly: effects of a cognition-action intervention and Tai Chi. 30 Mar 2009
- Meditative movement as a category of exercise: implications for research. 27 Feb 2009
- Tai Chi and health-related quality of life in nursing home residents. 27 Feb 2009
- Physical activity programs for chronic arthritis. 27 Feb 2009
- Breast cancer and "chemobrain": the consequences of cognitive difficulties following chemotherapy and the potential for recovery. 27 Feb 2009
- A review of clinical trials of tai chi and qigong in older adults. 27 Feb 2009
- Effects of Tai Chi intervention on dual-task ability in older adults: a pilot study. 27 Feb 2009
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Technical information about 'Tai Ji'
Definition: One of the MARTIAL ARTS and also a form of meditative exercise using methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance.
Descriptor UI: D026302
Alternative terms: Tai Ji; Tai-ji; Tai Chi; Chi, Tai; Tai Ji Quan; Ji Quan, Tai; Quan, Tai Ji; Taiji; Taijiquan; T'ai Chi; Tai Chi Chuan;
Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; education; legislation & jurisprudence; organization & administration;
Tree Number: E02.190.525.890; E02.779.474.913; I03.450.642.845.560.500;
History Note: 2002; use MARTIAL ARTS 1996-2001
Technical Notes: do not confuse with 'Taiji study' carried out in that region of Japan; do not confuse with Japanese interpretation of "Taiji" which means 'embryo' or 'fetus'