What is Tai Chi?
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TYPES:Generic: Martial Arts
Tai Chi ("Ultimate fist") is a Chinese martial art emphasizing breathing, slow controlled movements, and balance. It is a low-impact form of exercise which has been shown to have health benefits and is suitable even for those with movement problems.
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How do members experience Tai Chi?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 42 | 20 | |
| Balance problems | 18 | 12 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 13 | 9 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 7 | 3 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 6 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 3 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 42 |
Member evaluations
Tulabee
evaluated on Sep 30, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Inge
evaluated on Apr 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Missy180
evaluated on Mar 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for balance problems: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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