Loading...
Tai chi, a gentle exercise program that emphasizes controlled breathing and relaxation, has been evaluated as a potential therapy for many diseases and chronic conditions, but results are inconsistent (JW Gen Med May 3 2011 and JW Gen Med Aug 19 2010). Several recent systematic reviews have been conducted to resolve these inconsistencies, and this study is a “review of the reviews.” After a search of the English, Chinese, and Korean medical literature, researchers identified 35 systematic reviews of tai chi; at least 11 reviews were conducted by one of the authors of this meta-review.
The 35 reviews addressed the value of tai chi in more than 15 diseases and chronic conditions, including cancer, Parkinson disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and c…