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Tai Chi for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).


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SUBMITTER: Ngai SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8504989 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Tai Chi for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Ngai Shirley P C SP   Jones Alice Y M AY   Tam Wilson Wai San WW  

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20160607 6


<h4>Background</h4>Tai Chi, a systematic callisthenic exercise first developed in ancient China, involves a series of slow and rhythmic circular motions. It emphasises use of 'mind' or concentration to control breathing and circular body motions to facilitate flow of internal energy (i.e. 'qi') within the body. Normal flow of 'qi' is believed to be essential to sustain body homeostasis, ultimately leading to longevity. The effect of Tai Chi on balance and muscle strength in the elderly populatio  ...[more]

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