Tai Chi Is Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
SHERRY BOSCHERT
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Tai Chi

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.

The effect of Tai Chi exercises on postural stability and control in older patients with knee osteoarthritis

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 594-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Ghandali ◽  
Saeed Talebian Moghadam ◽  
Mohammad Reza Hadian ◽  
Gholamreza Olyaei ◽  
Shohreh Jalaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Stability And Control ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals The Tai Chi training for middle-aged and elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis

Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (20) ◽  
pp. e20242
Author(s):  
Runyuan Ren ◽  
Guangjun Tang ◽  
Chenjian Tang ◽  
Jiayuan Zhang ◽  
Xiao Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Middle Aged

The Ottawa panel clinical practice guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis. Part one: introduction, and mind-body exercise programs

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 582-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucie Brosseau ◽  
Jade Taki ◽  
Brigit Desjardins ◽  
Odette Thevenot ◽  
Marlene Fransen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
High Quality

Objective: To identify effective mind-body exercise programs and provide clinicians and patients with updated, high-quality recommendations concerning non-traditional land-based exercises for knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A systematic search and adapted selection criteria included comparative controlled trials with mind-body exercise programs for patients with knee osteoarthritis. A panel of experts reached consensus on the recommendations using a Delphi survey. A hierarchical alphabetical grading system (A, B, C+, C, D, D+, D-) was used, based on statistical significance ( P < 0.5) and clinical importance (⩾15% improvement). Results: The four high-quality studies identified demonstrated that various mind-body exercise programs are promising for improving the management of knee osteoarthritis. Hatha Yoga demonstrated significant improvement for pain relief (Grade B) and physical function (Grade C+). Tai Chi Qigong demonstrated significant improvement for quality of life (Grade B), pain relief (Grade C+) and physical function (Grade C+). Sun style Tai Chi gave significant improvement for pain relief (Grade B) and physical function (Grade B). Conclusion: Mind-body exercises are promising approaches to reduce pain, as well as to improve physical function and quality of life for individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals A46 TAI CHI IS EFFECTIVE IN TREATING KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. S32-S33
Author(s):  
C. Wang ◽  
C. Schmid ◽  
P. Hibberd ◽  
R. Kalish ◽  
R. Roubenoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Effects of Tai Chi on Gait Kinematics, Physical Function, and Pain in Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis — A Pilot Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chwan-Li Shen ◽  
C. Roger James ◽  
Ming-C. Chyu ◽  
Walter R. Bixby ◽  
Jean-Michel Brismée ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Stride Length ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Stride Frequency ◽  
Gait Kinematics ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Our previous study has demonstrated that 6 weeks of Tai Chi exercise significantly improves knee pain and stiffness in elderly with knee osteoarthritis. This study also examine the effects of Tai Chi exercise on gait kinematics, physical function, pain, and pain self-efficacy in elderly with knee osteoarthritis. In this prospective, pretest-posttest clinical trial, 40 men and women (64.4 ± 8.3 years) diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis participated in 6 weeks of instructed Tai Chi training, 1 hour/session, 2 sessions/week. The following measures were taken at baseline and the conclusion of the intervention: (a) gait kinematics including stride length, stride frequency, and gait speed quantified using video analysis, (b) physical function, (c) knee pain, and (d) pain self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using repeated MANCOVA, MANOVA, ANOVA and Wilcoxon tests. After 6 weeks of Tai Chi exercise, stride length ( p = 0.023; 1.17 ± 0.17 vs. 1.20 ± 0.14 m ), stride frequency ( p = 0.014; 0.91 ± 0.08 vs. 0.93 ± 0.08 strides/s), and consequently gait speed (p < 0.025; 1.06 ± 0.19 vs. 1.12 ± 0.15 m/s ) increased in the participants. Physical function was significantly improved ( p < 0.001) and knee pain was significantly decreased ( p = 0.002), while no change was observed in pain self-efficacy. In conclusion, these findings support that Tai Chi is beneficial for gait kinematics in elderly with knee osteoarthritis, and a longer term application is needed to substantiate the effect of Tai Chi as an alternative exercise in management of knee osteoarthritis.

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