November 2011

Effects of Tai Chi on pre-landing muscle response latency during stepping down while performing a concurrent mental task in older adults.

November 23, 2011

Effects of Tai Chi on pre-landing muscle response latency during stepping down while performing a concurrent mental task in older adults. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2011 Nov 22; Authors: Tsang WW, Hui-Chan CW, Fu SN Abstract To investigate whether elderly Tai Chi practitioners are better able to descend a step while performing a concurrent mental [...]

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A trial for the use of qigong in the treatment of pre and mild essential hypertension: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

November 22, 2011

A trial for the use of qigong in the treatment of pre and mild essential hypertension: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2011 Nov 21;12(1):244 Authors: Park JE, Liu Y, Park T, Hong S, Kim JE, Kim TH, Kim AR, Jung SY, Park H, Choi SM Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a [...]

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Welcome to the 2012 NQA Conference Page

November 11, 2011
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Mark Your Calendars for the National Qigong Association’s 17th Annual Conference: RENEWAL – REALIGNMENT – REBIRTH. At the Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver, WASHINGTON on July 27 – 29, 2012.

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Exercise for improving balance in older people.

November 11, 2011

Exercise for improving balance in older people. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;11:CD004963 Authors: Howe TE, Rochester L, Neil F, Skelton DA, Ballinger C Abstract BACKGROUND: In older adults, diminished balance is associated with reduced physical functioning and an increased risk of falling. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2007. OBJECTIVES: [...]

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BPH: Tai chi can improve LUTS and QoL in elderly patients.

November 10, 2011

BPH: Tai chi can improve LUTS and QoL in elderly patients. Nat Rev Urol. 2011 Nov 8; Authors: PMID: 22064642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Tai chi, glucosamine, probiotics, acupressure, and pelargonium sidoides.

November 10, 2011

Tai chi, glucosamine, probiotics, acupressure, and pelargonium sidoides. Explore (NY). 2011 Nov;7(6):392-5 Authors: Alper BS, Glickman-Simon R PMID: 22051564 [PubMed - in process]

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Effects of 2 Exercise Training Programs on Physical Activity in Daily Life in Patients With COPD.

November 4, 2011

Effects of 2 Exercise Training Programs on Physical Activity in Daily Life in Patients With COPD. Respir Care. 2011 Nov;56(11):1799-807 Authors: Probst VS, Kovelis D, Hernandes NA, Camillo CA, Cavalheri V, Pitta F Abstract BACKGROUND: The effects of different exercise training programs on the level of physical activity in daily life in patients with COPD [...]

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