Tai chi and Qigong as a form of physical activity of people of all ages in the context of modern physiotherapy

Tai Chi and Qigong are forms of movement derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), gaining more and more popularity around the world. Qigong is the oldest branch of TCM, whose oldest forms are over 5000 years old, dating back to the legendary Yellow Emperor. Tai Chi is a new f...

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Main Authors: Wiktoria Klich, Agata Milert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PPHU Projack 2018-02-01
Series:Physical Activity Review
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Online Access:http://www.physactiv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018_4.pdf
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description Tai Chi and Qigong are forms of movement derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), gaining more and more popularity around the world. Qigong is the oldest branch of TCM, whose oldest forms are over 5000 years old, dating back to the legendary Yellow Emperor. Tai Chi is a new form which approximately dates back to 13th century. Qigong is a system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, alongside with mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy. Tai Chi is an ancient discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises. Tai Chi and Qigong exercises consist in performing slow, coordinated movements, controlling the position of the body in space, learning how to gradually move the weight from leg to leg. They focus on attention, movement , relaxation of the body and silence of the mind. Tai Chi and Qigong have invaluable health benefits and strengthen the body, both physically and mentally. The results of the study confirm the beneficial effects of Tai Chi and Qigong exercises in patients with neurological disorders, imbalance, lowered bone density, weakened muscular strength, increased risk of falls, diseases of the cardiopulmonary system, cervical and lumbar spine pain, depression, anxiety, stress and many more.
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spelling doaj.art-4d41ceebdfee4d1fa9f7dde08b6c81ac2022-12-22T00:31:33ZengPPHU ProjackPhysical Activity Review2300-50762300-50762018-02-016222810.16926/par.2018.06.04Tai chi and Qigong as a form of physical activity of people of all ages in the context of modern physiotherapyWiktoria Klich0Agata Milert1Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The University of Physical Education in KrakowFaculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The University of Physical Education in KrakowTai Chi and Qigong are forms of movement derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), gaining more and more popularity around the world. Qigong is the oldest branch of TCM, whose oldest forms are over 5000 years old, dating back to the legendary Yellow Emperor. Tai Chi is a new form which approximately dates back to 13th century. Qigong is a system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, alongside with mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy. Tai Chi is an ancient discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises. Tai Chi and Qigong exercises consist in performing slow, coordinated movements, controlling the position of the body in space, learning how to gradually move the weight from leg to leg. They focus on attention, movement , relaxation of the body and silence of the mind. Tai Chi and Qigong have invaluable health benefits and strengthen the body, both physically and mentally. The results of the study confirm the beneficial effects of Tai Chi and Qigong exercises in patients with neurological disorders, imbalance, lowered bone density, weakened muscular strength, increased risk of falls, diseases of the cardiopulmonary system, cervical and lumbar spine pain, depression, anxiety, stress and many more.http://www.physactiv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018_4.pdftai chiqigongphysical activity
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