Study finds decreased knee pain and stiffness and improved physical function in elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of tai chi in elderly subjects with knee osteoarthritis. Forty-one elderly adults with knee osteoarthritis were assigned either to a tai chi program, which consisted of 6 weeks of 40-minute group tai chi sessions, 3 times per week, followed by six weeks of home-based tai [...]

Study compares the benefits of tai chi, aquatic exercise, and a self-help program for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

This study compared the benefits of tai chi, hydrotherapy and a self help group for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty individuals completed the study. Both the tai chi and the hydrotherapy groups showed statistically significant improvements compared to the self-help group in a “difficulty of performing activities” measure, while the tai chi group also showed [...]

Tai Chi improves arthritic symptoms, balance and physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis.

Seventy-two older women with osteoarthritis were assigned either to a 12-week Sun style tai chi program designed for people with arthritis or a control group. 22 individuals in the tai chi group and 21 in the control group completed both pre and post test measurements.
Based on the results the researchers concluded that older women with [...]

Tai Chi found efficacious for the treatment of pain and physical impairment in people with severe knee osteoarthritis.

In October 2008 researchers from Tufts Medical Center in Boston presented results to the American College of Rheumatology on a clinical study which concluded that “tai chi is efficacious for the treatment of pain and physical impairment in people with severe knee osteoarthritis.”
In the study forty people who suffered from severe knee osteoarthritis for over [...]

Benefits of Tai Chi or Hydrotherapy for People With Osteoarthritis of the Hip(s) or Knee(s)

A single blinded randomized controlled clinical trial with 3 allocation groups:- Tai Chi: maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks.- Hydrotherapy: maximum 15 people per group twice weekly 12 weeks.- Control: 12 weeks waiting time prior to …