Improve Functional Fitness in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain.” – Science Daily Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]
Improve Walking in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (OA). . . Fortunately, lifestyle changes such as gentle yoga have been shown to improve OA symptoms.” – Robin Madell Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]
Improve Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Experts have long recommended tai chi as a low-impact workout that’s gentle on the joints. Research . . . revealed additional benefits: It may be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA).” – Sharon Liao Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative […]
Tai Chi is Better than Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi helps patients preserve and improve function by increasing strength, flexibility and coordination while avoiding aggravation of arthritic pain and inflammation. Tai chi is a particularly appealing form of exercise, as it is very low impact […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi provides benefit by improving muscle strength and coordination, which leads to better joint stability. In addition, the mind-body aspects and breath control promote mental calmness, which may help to break the cycle of arthritis pain.” – Harvard Health Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adults with knee osteoarthritis-—the most common joint disease in midlife—saw up to three times greater improvement in both pain and joint function from biweekly hour-long tai chi sessions, compared with those who attended stretching and wellness classes. The flowing, meditative movements tone the muscles surrounding joints, enhance […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With its integrative approach that strengthens the body while focusing the mind, tai chi addresses a range of physical and mental health issues—including bone strength, joint stability, cardiovascular health, immunity, and emotional well-being.” – Stephanie Watson Arthritis is a chronic disease that most commonly affects the […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which can lead to pain and swelling of your joints. Yoga is a great complimentary practice to help overcome knee osteoarthritis relief, as you’re strengthening and loosening your joints, and improving your overall well being.” – Minakshi Welukar Osteoarthritis is […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi Chuan, the great ultimate, strengthens the weak, raises the sick, invigorates the debilitated, and encourages the timid.” –Cheng Man-ch’ing The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, the brain included. The elderly frequently have problems with attention, thinking, and […]
Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adding a mind-body exercise like tai chi that is widely available in the community can improve the outcomes of treating depression in older adults.” – UCLA Health The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline […]