Articles and Research Updates

Mind-Body Interventions for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain in Persons with Amputation.

February 1, 2012

Mind-Body Interventions for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain in Persons with Amputation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Jan 26; Authors: Moura VL, Faurot KR, Gaylord SA, Mann JD, Sill M, Lynch C, Lee MY Abstract ABSTRACT: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a significant source of chronic pain in most persons with amputation at some [...]

more…

Reduced functional connectivity between cortical sources in five meditation traditions detected with lagged coherence using EEG tomography.

January 24, 2012

Reduced functional connectivity between cortical sources in five meditation traditions detected with lagged coherence using EEG tomography. Neuroimage. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Lehmann D, Faber PL, Tei S, Pascual-Marqui RD, Milz P, Kochi K Abstract Brain functional states are established by functional connectivities between brain regions. In experienced meditators (13 Tibetan Buddhists, 15 QiGong, 14 [...]

more…

A systematic review of the effectiveness of qigong exercise in supportive cancer care.

January 20, 2012

A systematic review of the effectiveness of qigong exercise in supportive cancer care. Support Care Cancer. 2012 Jan 19; Authors: Chan CL, Wang CW, Ho RT, Ng SM, Chan JS, Ziea ET, Wong VC Abstract PURPOSE: Qigong as a complementary and alternative modality of traditional Chinese medicine is often used by cancer patients to manage [...]

more…

Review of tai chi as an effective exercise on falls prevention in elderly.

January 17, 2012

Review of tai chi as an effective exercise on falls prevention in elderly. Res Sports Med. 2012 Jan;20(1):37-58 Authors: Schleicher MM, Wedam L, Wu G Abstract The risk of accidental falls and fall-related injuries increases with age. Regular physical exercises can delay the age-related changes affecting postural balance and reduce the risk of falls. Although [...]

more…

The Story of the Evolution of a Unique Tai Chi Form: Origins, Philosophy, and Research.

January 13, 2012

The Story of the Evolution of a Unique Tai Chi Form: Origins, Philosophy, and Research. J Holist Nurs. 2012 Jan 6; Authors: Robins JL, Elswick RK, McCain NL Abstract The purpose of this article is to introduce a unique tai chi form that has been successfully implemented in two large randomized clinical trials. The intervention [...]

more…

Taiji practice attenuates psychobiological stress reactivity – A randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects.

January 10, 2012

Taiji practice attenuates psychobiological stress reactivity – A randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2012 Jan 3; Authors: Nedeljkovic M, Ausfeld-Hafter B, Streitberger K, Seiler R, Wirtz PH Abstract BACKGROUND: Stress reducing effects of Taiji, a mindful and gentle form of body movement, have been reported in previous studies, but standardized and controlled experimental [...]

more…

How diverse was the leisure time physical activity of older Australians over the past decade?

December 27, 2011

How diverse was the leisure time physical activity of older Australians over the past decade? J Sci Med Sport. 2011 Dec 22; Authors: Dafna M, Carmen C, Kamalesh V, Adrian B Abstract Objectives: Public health recommendations for older adults highlight the need to engage in a combination of aerobic, muscle strength, flexibility and balance activities. [...]

more…

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong induces cell death and gene expression alterations promoting apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, migration and glucose metabolism in small-cell lung cancer cells.

December 20, 2011

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong induces cell death and gene expression alterations promoting apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, migration and glucose metabolism in small-cell lung cancer cells. Mol Cell Biochem. 2011 Dec 10; Authors: Yan X, Li F, Dozmorov I, Frank MB, Dao M, Centola M, Cao W, Hu D Abstract Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) [...]

more…

The effects of Tai Chi on the balance control of elderly persons with visual impairment: a randomised clinical trial.

December 20, 2011

The effects of Tai Chi on the balance control of elderly persons with visual impairment: a randomised clinical trial. Age Ageing. 2011 Dec 16; Authors: Chen EW, Fu AS, Chan KM, Tsang WW Abstract Background: balance control is a major problem for older individuals with poor vision. There are limitations, however, for visually impaired elderly [...]

more…

Health-related quality of life and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors participating in tai chi chuan.

December 20, 2011

Health-related quality of life and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors participating in tai chi chuan. J Cancer Surviv. 2011 Dec 10; Authors: Sprod LK, Janelsins MC, Palesh OG, Carroll JK, Heckler CE, Peppone LJ, Mohile SG, Morrow GR, Mustian KM Abstract INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer survivors experience diminished health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We report on [...]

more…

Positive Effect of Abdominal Breathing Exercise on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Randomized, Controlled Study.

December 10, 2011

Positive Effect of Abdominal Breathing Exercise on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Randomized, Controlled Study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Dec 6; Authors: Eherer AJ, Netolitzky F, Högenauer C, Puschnig G, Hinterleitner TA, Scheidl S, Kraxner W, Krejs GJ, Hoffmann KM Abstract OBJECTIVES:The lower esophageal sphincter (LES), surrounded by diaphragmatic muscle, prevents gastroesophageal reflux. When these structures [...]

more…

Tai Chi () Pedicle Screw Placement for Severe Scoliosis.

December 5, 2011

Tai Chi () Pedicle Screw Placement for Severe Scoliosis. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2011 Nov 24; Authors: Chang KW, Wang YF, Zhang GZ, Cheng CW, Chen HY, Leng X, Chen YY Abstract STUDY DESIGN:: Retrospective. OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate the clinical safety and accuracy of the Tai Chi () technique for placing pedicle screws, without intraoperative [...]

more…

Atelectasis and perioperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients.

December 5, 2011

Atelectasis and perioperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2011 Nov 22; Authors: Tusman G, Böhm SH, Warner DO, Sprung J Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review evaluates the link between perioperative lung atelectasis and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and how appropriate ventilatory strategies could mitigate this problem. RECENT FINDINGS: Atelectasis may contribute [...]

more…

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 [...]

more…

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 [...]

more…

← Previous Entries