Tai chi qigong improves mood and self-esteem for individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham randomly assigned 20 individuals with traumatic brain injuries a one hour per week, 8 week tai chi qigong class or a non-exercise based social and leisure activity of the same duration.
After the intervention the tai chi group had statistically significant improvements in mood compared to the controls. Furthermore, [...]

Tai Chi Improves Mood Among People with Traumatic Brain Injuries

A tai chi research study in New Zealand assigned 18 individuals with traumatic brain injuries either to a 6-week program or to a control wait list.  After the 6-week tai chi program there were significant decreases in sadness, confusion, anger, tension and fear and significant increases in energy and happiness in the tai chi group.
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