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Medicine and Sport Science
Tai Chi Chuan: State of the Art in International Research
Edited by
S.Karger AG
Volume
52
Status:
Available
ISBN electronic:
978-3-8055-8490-6
ISBN print:
978-3-8055-8489-0
Subject Area:
Cardiovascular System
,
Further Areas
,
General Medicine
,
Geriatrics and Gerontology
,
Public Health
Book Series:
Medicine and Sport Science
Publication date:
2008
Book Details
Tai Chi Chuan was originally developed as a form of martial arts and has been used for centuries in China as a health exercise. Today, millions of people in both Eastern and Western countries and cultures are practicing Tai Chi Chuan, which has been widely accepted as an exercise form for health and fitness benefits. This unique collection of current scientific research reflects the characteristics and beneficial effects of Tai Chi Chuan in the fields of biomechanics and physiology, sensory motor control and fall prevention, psychology and social aspects, as well as in clinical application of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s diseases, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.
The publication will not only serve as a high-quality reference book for teachers, healthcare professionals and students in exercise science and medicine, but also as a valuable source of information for everybody already practicing Tai Chi Chuan or considering taking it up, who would like to learn more on the beneficial effects of this intriguing form of exercise.
Tai Chi Chuan: State of the Art in International Research
Edited by: Y. Hong
https://doi.org/10.1159/isbn.978-3-8055-8490-6
ISBN (print): 978-3-8055-8489-0
ISBN (electronic): 978-3-8055-8490-6
Publisher: S.Karger AG
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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1 - 11: Temporal Characteristics of Foot Movement in Tai Chi ExerciseByYoulian Hong;Youlian HongaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;Search for other works by this author on:De Wei Mao;De Wei MaoaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;b Shandong Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Jinan, China;Search for other works by this author on:Jing Xian LiJing Xian LiaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;c School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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12 - 19: The Exercise Intensity of Tai Chi ChuanByChing Lan;Ching LanDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, Taipei, TaiwanSearch for other works by this author on:Ssu-Yuan Chen;Ssu-Yuan ChenDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, Taipei, TaiwanSearch for other works by this author on:Jin-Shin LaiJin-Shin LaiDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University, College of Medicine, Taipei, TaiwanSearch for other works by this author on:
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20 - 29: Tai Chi Exercise and Muscle Strength and Endurance in Older PeopleByDong Qing Xu;Dong Qing XuaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong,b Department of Health and Exercise Science, Tianjin University of Sports, Tianjin, China;Search for other works by this author on:Youlian Hong;Youlian HongaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong,Search for other works by this author on:Jing Xian LiJing Xian LiaDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong,cSchool of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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30 - 39: Muscle Action Pattern and Knee Extensor Strength of Older Tai Chi ExercisersByGe WuGe WuDepartment of Rehabilitation and Movement Science,The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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40 - 53: The Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercise in Improving Aerobic Capacity: An Updated Meta-AnalysisByRuth E. Taylor-PiliaeRuth E. Taylor-PiliaeCollege of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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54 - 63: Tai Chi Exercise in Improving Cardiorespiratory CapacityByEverard W. ThorntonEverard W. ThorntonSchool of Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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64 - 76: Effects of a Traditional Taiji/Qigong Curriculum on Older Adults’Immune Response to Influenza VaccineByYang Yang;Yang YangaDepartments of Kinesiology and Community Health andcCenter for Taiji Studies, Champaign, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Jay Verkuilen;Jay VerkuilenbPsychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, Ill., andSearch for other works by this author on:Karl S. Rosengren;Karl S. RosengrenaDepartments of Kinesiology and Community Health andbPsychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, Ill., andSearch for other works by this author on:Rachel A. Mariani;Rachel A. MarianiaDepartments of Kinesiology and Community Health andSearch for other works by this author on:Michael Reed;Michael ReedaDepartments of Kinesiology and Community Health andcCenter for Taiji Studies, Champaign, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Scott A. Grubisich;Scott A. GrubisichcCenter for Taiji Studies, Champaign, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Jeffrey A. Woods;Jeffrey A. WoodsaDepartments of Kinesiology and Community Health andSearch for other works by this author on:Bob SchlagalBob SchlagalcCenter for Taiji Studies, Champaign, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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77 - 86: Tai Chi Exercise and Proprioception Behavior in Old PeopleByJing Xian Li;Jing Xian LiaSchool of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada;c Department of Health and Exercise Science, Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, Tianjin, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Dong Qing Xu;Dong Qing XubDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, andc Department of Health and Exercise Science, Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, Tianjin, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Youlian HongYoulian HongbDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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87 - 103: Neural Mechanisms Underlying Balance Control in Tai ChiByStrawberry GattsStrawberry GattsClinical Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Lab., Department of Kinesiology, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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104 - 114: Sensorimotor Control of Balance: A Tai Chi Solution for Balance Disorders in Older SubjectsByWilliam W.N. Tsang;William W.N. TsangDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Christina W.Y. Hui-ChanChristina W.Y. Hui-ChanDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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115 - 123: Tai Chi and Balance ControlByAlice M.K. Wong;Alice M.K. WongaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital and Department of Physical Therapy, Post-Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Chang-Gung University,Search for other works by this author on:Ching LanChing Lanb Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROCSearch for other works by this author on:
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124 - 134: Tai Chi and Falls Prevention in Older PeopleByPeter A. Harmer;Peter A. HarmeraExercise Science, Sports Medicine, Willamette University, Salem, Oreg., andSearch for other works by this author on:Fuzhong LiFuzhong LibOregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oreg., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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135 - 145: Tai Chi Exercise and the Improvement of Mental and Physical Health among College StudentsByYong 'Tai' WangYong 'Tai' WangDivision of Physical Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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146 - 154: Effect of Tai Chi on Depressive Symptoms amongst Chinese Older Patients with Major Depression: The Role of Social SupportByKee-Lee ChoKee-Lee ChoSau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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155 - 165: Tai Chi Exercise and the Improvement of Health and Well-Being in Older AdultsByMatthew Kwai-sang YauMatthew Kwai-sang YauDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Hong Kong, SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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166 - 172: Teaching Tai Chi with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Middle School Children in the Inner City: A Review of the Literature and ApproachesByRobert B. WallRobert B. WallMGH Institute of Health Professions, and Uphams Corner Health Center, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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173 - 181: Tai Chi Chuan in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s DiseaseByPenelope J. KleinPenelope J. KleinD’Youville College, Buffalo, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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182 - 194: Tai Chi Training for Patients with Coronary Heart DiseaseByChing Lan;Ching LanaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, andSearch for other works by this author on:Ssu-Yuan Chen;Ssu-Yuan ChenaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, andSearch for other works by this author on:May-Kuen Wong;May-Kuen Wongb Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital and Department of Physical Therapy, Post-Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Chang-Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROCSearch for other works by this author on:Jin-Shin LaiJin-Shin LaiaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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195 - 208: T’ai Chi Exercise in Patients with Chronic Heart FailureByGloria Y. Yeh;Gloria Y. YehaDivision for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard Medical School, andb Division of General Medicine and Primary Care, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:Peter M. Wayne;Peter M. WayneaDivision for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard Medical School, andSearch for other works by this author on:Russell S. PhillipsRussell S. PhillipsaDivision for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard Medical School, andb Division of General Medicine and Primary Care, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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209 - 217: Tai Chi Chuan for Breast Cancer SurvivorsByKaren M. Mustian;Karen M. MustianBehavioral Medicine Unit, Department of Radiation Oncology, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester,N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Oxana G. Palesh;Oxana G. PaleshBehavioral Medicine Unit, Department of Radiation Oncology, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester,N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephanie A. FlecksteinerStephanie A. FlecksteinerBehavioral Medicine Unit, Department of Radiation Oncology, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester,N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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218 - 229: Tai Chi Improves Pain and Functional Status in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of a Pilot Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled TrialByChenchen WangChenchen WangTufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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230 - 238: Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Patients with Type 2 DiabetesByJing Hao WangJing Hao WangFaculty of Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
