Qigong and COPD
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July 2022 Qigong and COPD Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. A total of 39 trials involving 2,397 participants with COPD were evaluated. In the review, they  found that patients who received a traditional pulmonary rehabilitation program had significant improvement in  exercise tolerance on a 6 minute walk test.  The participants also showed improvement in quality of life as measured on the St. George Questionnaire, and a reduction in severity of shortne ..read more
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CALL FOR PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS - 2022 NQA Conference Research Panel
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CALL FOR PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS   National Qigong Association Featured Research Panel Saturday, September 17, 2022 2:40 – 4:10 PM Location: on zoom   Deadline for Paper Presentation Application:  August 15, 2022   For more information visit the website at  www.NQA.org About National Qigong Research and Education Committee The Research and Education Committee is a subcommittee of the National Qigong Association.  The Research and Education Committee provides our membership relevant, current scientifically sound research that can assist them in the education of ..read more
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Tai Chi Qigong and Parkinson's Disease
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  A comprehensive literature search was done looking for completed studies up to 2021.  601 articles were identified, and only 16 met the criteria for this meta-analysis.   The studies reviewed analyzed the effect of tai chi on  balance, falls, and functional mobility.  Balance was assessed by participants' performance on standard balance tests such as the Functional Reach and Berg balance tests. Significant improvement was found in the tai chi group compared with other traditional interventions. Functional mobility was assessed using the Timed Up and Go test whic ..read more
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Tai Chi Qigong for Hypertention - High Blood Pressure
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  Tai Chi can improve the blood pressure of patients with hypertension by decreasing the serum Ang II level and increasing the serum NO level. This is  welcome research on the mechanism of action of how tai chi qigong benefits high blood pressure. This is a study of people with hypertension. Hypertension is high blood pressure. This is a common condition that, when long-term, can cause health problems like heart disease. A group of 99 patients with hypertension were divided into one of two groups: a control group which did not receive the intervention; a treatment group that received ..read more
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Tai Chi Qigong for Hypertention - High Blood Pressure
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  Tai Chi can improve the blood pressure of patients with hypertension by decreasing the serum Ang II level and increasing the serum NO level. This is  welcome research on the mechanism of action of how tai chi qigong benefits high blood pressure.   Effect and mechanism of Tai Chi on blood pressure of patients with essential hypertension: a randomized controlled study Bo Lin, Qiu Jin, Chunhua Liu, Wenhui Zhao, Runyuan Ji  J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2021 Dec 9.  doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.21.13394-8.Online ahead of print. PMID: 34881557      Abstr ..read more
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Qigong for cognitive function
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Qigong on cognitive function This meta-analysis reviewed 24 high-quality studies that investigated the effects of Tai Chi & Qigong exercises on blood pressure, quality of life, and weight.  The overall conclusion was that Tai Chi & Qigong (called Baduanjin in the article, but including a large variety of Tai Chi and Qigong activities) had a significant impact on lowering blood pressure and improving quality of life, but that it did not impact weight (body mass index).  Summary written by Dr. CJ Rhoads, M.Ed., D.Ed. Effect of Baduanjin exercise on the cognitive function of mid ..read more
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Tai chi qigong in Older Adults
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Key Points • Tai Chi was associated with lower incidence of frailty and impaired quality of life. • Tai Chi was associated with improved physical and neurocognitive functions. • Real-world evidence supports that Tai Chi is a suitable intervention for long-term improvement in health It is a longitudinal study with a large sample size and good results. Abstract Association of Tai Chi exercise with physical and neurocognitive functions, frailty, quality of life and mortality in older adults: Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Study Shuen Yee Lee1, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt2, Qi Gao3, Xinyi Gwee4, Denise ..read more
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Sitting Qigong for Impaired Mobility
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Sitting Qigong for Impaired Mobility  Sitting Tai Chi was found to have favourable effects on depressive symptoms, heart rate, and social domain of quality of life of individuals with impaired physical mobility. More research is needed on dynamic sitting balance, handgrip strength, and the physical and psychological domains of quality of life. Abstract The effects of sitting Tai Chi on physical and psychosocial health outcomes among individuals with impaired physical mobility: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int J Nurs Stud  2021 Mar 3;118:103911.doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.10 ..read more
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Tai Chi Qigong for Adolescents
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The Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong Exercise on Psychological Status in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 4 Randomized Controlled Trials and 6 non-randomized comparison studies, involving 1,244 adolescents and the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on psychological status. Results showed that tai chi and qigong provided beneficial effects for anxiety, depression, and reducing cortisol levels in adolescents. Although non-significant, results also showed trends towards improving mood, stress, and self esteem in participants who performe ..read more
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Qigong and greater resilience during the time of COVID-19 in older adults
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Qigong and greater resilience during the time of COVID-19 in older adults Summary During the challenging time of COVID-19, Tai Chi and Health-Education improved health and wellbeing, though people who did Tai Chi had greater odds of an improved mental health response. Declines in health and wellbeing were observed at pandemic follow-up, with smaller declines in the Tai Chi arm, suggesting increased resilience. Tai chi was beneficial in the challenging time of COVID-19.   Tai chi or health education for older adults with hypertension: effects on mental health and psychological resilience t ..read more
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