Select Research Studies on the Health Benefits of Taiji
		Review Papers Klein P.J., Adams W.D. Comprehensive therapeutic benefits of Taiji: a critical review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004: 83(9):735-45. Wang C., Collet J.P., & Lau J. The effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes in patients with chronic conditions. Arch Intern Med. 2004: 164:493-501. Verhagen A. P., Immink M., van der Meulen A., & Bierma-Zeinstra S. The efficacy of Tai Chi Chuan in older adults: a systematic review. Fam Pract. 2004: 21:107-113. Wayne P. M., Krebs D. E., Wolf S. L., Gill-body K. M., Scarborough, D. M., McGibbon C. A., Kaptchuk T. J., & Parker S. W. Can Tai Chi improve vestibulopathic postural control? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004: 85:142-152. Select Studies (A table summary of the study design, subjects, and result of each study is also available.) Channer, K. S., Barrow, D., Barrow, R., Osborne, M., & Ives, G. (1996). Changes in haemodynamic parameters following Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise in patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction. Postgrad Med J, 72(848), 349-351. Christou, E. A., Rosengren, K. S., & Yang, Y. (2003). Taiji training improves knee extensor strength and force control in older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 58(8), 763-6. Hain, T. C. (1999). Effects of T'ai Chi on balance. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 125(11), 1191-1195. Hong, Y., Li, J. X., & Robinson, P. D. (2000). Balance control, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness among older Tai Chi practitioners. Br J Sports Med, 34(1), 29-34. Husted, C., Pham, L., Hekking, A., & Niederman, R. (1999). Improving quality of life for people with chronic conditions: The example of t'ai chi and multiple sclerosis. Altern Ther Health Med, 5(5), 70-74. Jacobson, B. H., Chen, H. C., Cashel, C., & Guerrero, L. (1997). The effect of T'ai Chi Chuan training on balance, kinesthetic sense, and strength. Percept Mot Skills, 84(1), 27-33. Jin, P. (1989). Changes in heart rate, noradrenaline, cortisol and mood during Tai Chi. J Psychosom Res, 33(2), 197-206. Jin, P. (1992). Efficacy of Tai Chi, brisk walking, meditation, and reading in reducing mental and emotional stress. J Psychosom Res, 36(4), 361-370. Kutner, N. G., Barnhart, H., Wolf, S. L., McNeely, E., & Xu, T. (1997). Self-report benefits of Tai Chi practice by older adults. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci, 52(5), P242-246. Lai, J. S., Lan, C., Wong, M. K., & Teng, S. H. (1995). Two-year trends in cardiorespiratory function among older Tai Chi Chuan practitioners and sedentary subjects. J Am Geriatr Soc, 43(11), 1222-1227. Lai, J. S., Wong, M. K., Lan, C., Chong, C. K., & Lien, I. N. (1993). Cardiorespiratory responses of Tai Chi Chuan practitioners and sedentary subjects during cycle ergometry. J Formos Med Assoc, 92(10), 894-899. Lan, C., Chen, S. Y., Lai, J. S., & Wong, M. K. (2001). Heart rate responses and oxygen consumption during Tai Chi Chuan practice. Am J Chin Med, 29(3-4), 403-410. Lan, C., Lai, J. S., & Chen, S. Y. (2002). Tai chi chuan: an ancient wisdom on exercise and health promotion. Sports Med, 32(4), 217-224. Lan, C., Lai, J. S., Chen, S. Y., & Wong, M. K. (2000). Tai Chi Chuan to improve muscular strength and endurance in elderly individuals: a pilot study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 81(5), 604-607. Lan, C., Lai, J. S., Wong, M. K., & Yu, M. L. (1996). Cardiorespiratory function, flexibility, and body composition among geriatric Tai Chi Chuan practitioners. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 77(6), 612-616. Li, F., McAuley E, et al. (2001). Tai Chi enhances self-efficacy and exercise behavior in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. Lin, Y. C., Wong, A. M., Chou, S. W., Tang, F. T., & Wong, P. Y. (2000). The effects of Tai Chi Chuan on postural stability in the elderly: Preliminary report. Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi, 23(4), 197-204. Rosengren, K. (2003). Quantification of Taiji learning in older adults. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 51, 1-2. Schaller, K. J. (1996). Tai Chi Chih: An exercise option for older adults. J Gerontol Nurs, 22(10), 12-17. Tracy, B. L., Kern, D. S., Mehoudar, O. D., Sehnert, S. M., Byrnes, W. C., & Enoka, R. M. (2001). Strength training does not improve the steadiness of muscle contractions in the knee extensors of older adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 33, S254-. Tse, S. K., & Bailey, D. M. (1992). T'ai chi and postural control in the well elderly. Am J Occup Ther, 46(4), 295-300. Van Deusen, J., & Harlowe, D. (1987). The efficacy of the ROM Dance Program for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Am J Occup Ther, 41(2), 90-95. Wang, J. S., Lan, C., & Wong, M. K. (2001). Tai Chi Chuan training to enhance microcirculatory function in healthy elderly men. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 82(9), 1176-1180. Wolf, S. L., Barnhart, H. X., Kutner, N. G., McNeely, E., Coogler, C., & Xu, T. (1996). Reducing frailty and falls in older persons: An investigation of Tai Chi and computerized balance training. Atlanta FICSIT Group. Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques. J Am Geriatr Soc, 44(5), 489-497. Wolf, S. L., Coogler, C., & Xu, T. (1997). Exploring the basis for Tai Chi Chuan as a therapeutic exercise approach. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 78(8), 886-892. Wolfson, L., Whipple, R., Derby, C., Judge, J., King, M., Amerman, P., Schmidt, J., & Smyers, D. (1996). Balance and strength training in older adults: Intervention gains and Tai Chi maintenance. J Am Geriatr Soc, 44(5), 498-506. Yan, J. H. (1998). Tai Chi practice improves senior citizens' balance and arm movement control. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6, 271-284.
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