Tai Chi Research/Resources
Beling J. 12-month tai chi training in the elderly: its effect on health
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Castleman M. Nature's Cures: from Acupuncture & Aromatherapy
to Walking & Yoga, the Ultimate Guide to the Best Scientifically Proven,
Drug-Free Healing Methods. Emmaus, Pa:
Rodale Press, Inc; 1996:352-359.
Chen KM, Snyder M, Krichbaum K. Clinical use of tai chi in
elderly populations. Geriatr Nurs. 2001;22(4):198-200.
Chen KM, Snyder M, Krichbaum K. Facilitators and barriers to
elders' practice of t'ai chi. A mind-body low-intensity exercise. J
Holist Nurs. 2001;19(3):238-255.
Hain TC. Effects of tai chi on balance. JAMA.
2000;283(7):864.
Jin P. Efficacy of tai chi, brisk walking, meditation, and
reading in reducing mental and emotional stress. J Psychosom Res.
1992;36:361-370.
Learning about tai chi chuan. Feeling stressed? Give this quiet
exercise a try.
Nursing. 2002;32(12):86.
Li F, Fisher KJ, harmer P, McAuley E. Delineating the impact of
tai chi training on physical function among the elderly. Am J Prev Med.
2002;23(2 Suppl):92-97.
Li F, Harmer P, McAuley E, et al. An evaluation of the effects of
Tai Chi exercise on physical function among older persons: a randomized
controlled trial. Ann Behav Med. 2001;23(2):139-146.
LoBuono C, Pinkowish MD. Moderate exercise, tai chi improve BP in
older adults. Patient Care. 1999;33(18):230.
Lumsden DB, Baccala A, Martire J. T'ai chi for osteoarthritis: an
introduction for primary-care physicians. Geriatrics.
1998;53(2):84-87.
Novey DW, ed. Clinician's Complete Reference to
Complementary/Alternative Medicine. St. Louis,
Mo: Mosby; 2000:219-230.
Rappaport J. Muscle and meditation: the ancient art of tai chi
builds strength—and serenity—in a few minutes a day. Natural Health.
1997;27(2):104-110.
Taggart HM. Effects of Tai Chi exercise on balance, functional
mobility, and fear of falling among older women. Appl Nurs Res.
2002;15(4):235-242.
Ward J. Tai chi for older people. Nurs Older People.
2001;13(1):10-13.
Wong AM, Lin YC, Chou SW, Tang FR, Wong PY. Coordination exercise
and postural stability in elderly people: Effect of tai chi chuan. Arch
Phys Med Rehabil. 2001;82(5):608-612.
Wu G. Evaluation of the effectiveness of tai chi for improving
balance and preventing falls in the older population – a review. J Am
Geriatr Soc. 2002;50(4):746-754.
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