Exercise

Background: Physical exercise training is the central component of pulmonary rehabilitation. This study aimed to further investigate the rehabilitative effects of pulmonary-based Qigong exercise (PQE) in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: In this randomized, assessor-blinded clinical trial, 44 participants with stable COPD were randomly assigned to 2 groups …

Background: The efficacy of traditional Chinese exercise-based interventions in the improvement of sleep quality is controversial. In this systematic review, we aimed to summarise randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that outline the effects of traditional Chinese exercise on sleep quality. Methods: Five databases (Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, Medline, and China National Knowledge …

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) negatively impacts cognition and dual-task abilities. A physical-cognitive integrated treatment approach could mitigate this risk for dementia. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of cognitively enhanced tai ji quan versus standard tai ji quan or stretching exercise in improving global cognition and reducing dual-task walking costs in older …

The beneficial effects of Tai Chi on the cardiovascular risk profile and the migraine trigger factors among female migraineurs remain unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week Tai Chi training on blood pressure (BP) and migraine-related trigger factors, including stress, fatigue, and sleep quality among Chinese …

Background: Sleep efficiency of <80% based on actigraphy was defined as insomnia as self-reported difficulty falling asleep or waking up at night three to four times per week. It is known that adequate sleep is very important for human wellbeing, affecting people’s work and life, insomnia will seriously damage our daily …

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases have become an important concern with the accelerated aging process. Tai Chi Quan has positive benefits for brain health and chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to summarize the protective effects of Tai Chi Quan for motor function, cognition, quality of life, and mood in patients …

Background: Chronic heart failure is among the top causes of cardiovascular morbidity, and most patients with chronic heart failure have poor health status. Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise that originated in China, is beneficial for health status. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on health status …

Objective: This study aims to identify whether Qi Gong rehabilitation therapy can significantly improve the cardiac function of patients with stable coronary artery disease compared with routine therapy. Thus, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the curative effects of a three-month Qi Gong rehabilitation therapy on cardiac rehabilitation.  Methods. In …

Aims: Tai Chi is a promising exercise option in cardiac rehabilitation to manage coronary heart disease. Increasing attention was paid on home-based cardiac rehabilitation to improve participation rate, but no study has yet emphasized the effect of home-based Tai Chi. A single-blinded randomized controlled trial is used to examine the effects …

Objective: This study assessed the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in adults. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Method: We searched 10 databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English or Chinese languages that evaluated the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in participants aged ≥18 years old …