scholarly journals The Effect of Tai Chi on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Cognitively Impaired Elders: Pilot Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pao-Feng Tsai ◽  
Cornelia Beck ◽  
Jason Y. Chang ◽  
Jody Hagen ◽  
Yong-Fang Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Osteoarthritis Pain

Teaching Tai Chi to elders with osteoarthritis pain and mild cognitive impairment

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Y. Chang, PhD ◽  
Pao-Feng Tsai, RN, PhD ◽  
Sheery Woods ◽  
Cornelia Beck, RN, PhD ◽  
Paula K. Roberson, PhD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Cognitive Frailty ◽  
Arthritis Foundation ◽  
Martial Art ◽  
Osteoarthritis Pain

This article describes the authors’ experience and strategies in teaching Tai Chi, a gentle exercise derived from an ancient Chinese martial art, to mildly cognitively impaired elders to relieve osteoarthritic knee pain. The 12-form Sun-style Tai Chi, a set of Tai Chi forms endorsed by the American Arthritis Foundation, was used in the program. Teaching Tai Chi to elders with mild cognitive impairment requires particular strategies tailored to their physical and cognitive frailty. When effectively taught, Tai Chi can be a unique and cost-effective intervention for elders with knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

The Effects of Collateral Meridian Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Management: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huei-Chi Horng ◽  
Chang-Po Kuo ◽  
Chen-Hwan Cherng ◽  
Chun-Chang Yeh ◽  
Ting-Chuan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Osteoarthritis Pain

scholarly journals Effect of Tai Chi Training on Plantar Loads during Walking in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Zhiwang Zhang ◽  
Lingyan Huang ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Peak Pressure ◽  
Maximum Force ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Wellness Education ◽  
Metatarsophalangeal Joints

Tai Chi is an available method for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The impacts of Tai Chi on plantar loads of individuals with KOA are not fully understood. 46 participants with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned into the Tai Chi group (n=23) or the control group (n=23). The Tai Chi group attended a 6-month Tai Chi program, and the control group participated in a wellness education program. Novel Pedar-X system was used to collect the peak pressure (PP) and maximum force (MF) during walking before and 6 months after the intervention. Significant higher peak pressure and maximum force were observed in the 4th and 5th metatarsophalangeal joints in the Tai Chi group. However, there were significant declines in the peak pressure of the whole foot and the 2nd and 3rd metatarsophalangeal joints and maximum force of the heel in the control group. These results suggested that individuals with KOA might change the pattern of plantar loads during walking through Tai Chi, and plantar loads would be useful as a parameter to assess the effect of Tai Chi on knee osteoarthritis. This trial is registered with Clinical Trials: CHiCTR-TRC-13003264.

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