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ARTHRITIS. T'ai Chi's low impact causes no joint damage (unlike other higher impact exercises), while its weight-bearing aspect may encourage development of bone mass and connective tissue. Note: Those with arthritic knees may want to do modified Tai Chi forms sharing weight on both legs rather than fully centering the weight over one knee. Newswise — Tai chi is effective in the treatment of pain and physical impairment in people with severe knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, Calif. American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 22-Oct-2008 Tai chi helps cut pain of knee arthritis: study (Reuters; October 26, 2008) - The traditional Chinese form of exercise known as tai chi can help reduce pain and physical impairment in people who have knee arthritis, researchers said on Saturday. In their study, one group of people in their 60s with severe knee osteoarthritis performed tai chi for an hour twice a week for 12 weeks while a similar group did the same amount of conventional stretching exercises over the same period. Those who did tai chi experienced greater pain reduction, less depression and improvements in physical function and overall health, researchers led by Dr. Chenchen Wang of Tufts Medical Center in Boston reported at a meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in San Francisco. (Reporting by Will Dunham; Editing by Julie Steenhuysen and Peter Cooney) . . . read entire article at: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE49P0VB20081026 Click for PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH ON T'AI CHI AND ARTHRITIS . . . Check for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day articles on various health conditions and Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) Therapy, that you may publish on your publication or website, by clicking here. Any re-printed information from this website, MUST include a live link to http://www.worldtaichiday.org * NOTE: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day advises consulting your physician before beginning any new exercise, herbal, diet, or health program. The research listed here is meant to stimulate a discussion between you and your physician, health insurance carrier, etc., not as medical advise. Research and comments provided here are hoped to stimulate a more robust discussion of powerful natural mind/body health tools.

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The QiGong Database by Qi Institute MUST become a part of every Tai Chi or Qigong Teacher's library, ... every physician's library, and also every health reporter's. With this Database you can search over 3,500 research abstracts on energy medicine benefits, including Tai Chi & Qigong, by malady or other search criteria. Besides getting this for yourself, recommend this valuable resource to all health professionals and health reporters. You can click here to learn more about the invaluable resource of the Qigong Database. Many of these health listings are provided courtesy of excerpts from The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong Reprinting is strictly forbidden without express written consent from the author. To inquire for reprint permission, email: wtcqd2000@aol.com

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BELOW IS PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH ON T'AI CHI AND ARTHRITIS:

1. Kirsteins, A.E., Dietz, F., & Hwang, S.M. (1991). Evaluating the safety and potential use of a weight-bearing exercise, Tai-Chi Chuan, for rheumatoid arthritis patients. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 70(3), 136-141.

2. Hartman, C.A., Manos, T.M., Winter, C., Hartman, D.M., Li, B., & Smith, J.C. (2000). Effects of T'ai Chi training on function and quality of life indicators in older adults with osteoarthritis. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 48(12):1553-9, 2000 Dec, 48(39 ref), 1553-1559.

3. Van Deusen, J., & Harlowe, D. (1987). The efficacy of the ROM Dance Program for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(2), 90-95.

4. Hartman, C.A. (US). Effects of T'ai Chi training on function and quality of life indicators in older adults with osteoarthritis. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 48(12), Dec-1559

NON-RESEARCH ARTICLES ON T'AI CHI AND ARTHRITIS:

1. Anonymous. (2002). Tai Chi may help OA patients. Orthopedics Today, 22(3):30, 2002 Mar, 22(3), 30

2. Anonymous. Tai chi for elders with chronic arthritis pain. Geriatric Nursing, 22(3):121, 2001 May-Jun, 22(3), 121-Jun

3. Cotter, A.C., Camardese, M.B., & Rigassio, D. (2001). Complementary and alternative medicine approaches to pain management in osteoarthritis. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: State of the Art Reviews, 15(1):157-74, 2001 Feb, 15(99 ref), 157-174.

4. Galantino, M.L.A. (Univ Microfilms International). Blending traditional and alternative strategies for rehabilitation: Measuring functional outcomes and quality of life issues in an AIDS population. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: the Sciences & Engineering, 58 (6-B), Univ

5. Horstman, J. (2000). Explorations. Tai chi. Arthritis Today, 14(4):60-2, 2000 Jul-Aug, 14(4), 60-62.

6. Lumsden, D.B., Baccala, A., & Martire, J. (1998). T'ai chi for osteoarthritis: an introduction for primary care physicians. Geriatrics, 53(2):84, 87-8, 1998 Feb, 53(8 ref), 84-88.

7. Yocum, D.E., Castro, W.L., & Cornett, M. (2000). Exercise, education, and behavioral modification as alternative therapy for pain and stress in rheumatic disease. Rheum Dis Clin North Am JID - 8708093, 26(1), 145-1xi.

8. Anonymous. (1994). Medication in motion: tai chi and beyond. University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter, 10(5):7, 1994 Feb, 10(5), 7

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