Qi Gong

Qi Gong improves lung function in lung cancer cases

PubMed research

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of Baduanjin qigong on improving lung function and postoperative quality of life of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and to find an effective home-based pulmonary rehabilitation method. Methods: A randomised controlled trial was carried out from July 2019 to …

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Traditional Chinese exercises relieve fibromyalgia

PubMed research

Background and objective: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads to decreased functioning, work productivity, and quality of life. Exercise has been recommended for fibromyalgia treatment. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE), including Taichi, Qigong, Badunjin, Wuqinxi, etc., as a kind of mind-body exercise, plays an important …

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Tai Chi and Qi Gong improve chronic fatigue syndrome

PubMed research

Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a global public health concern. We performed this systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effects and safety of tai chi and qi gong exercises for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Methods: We comprehensively searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, …

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Qi Gong improves COPD

PubMed research

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 …

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Qi Gong improves heart function in people with coronary artery disease

PubMed research

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 …

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