Effects of Slow Form Tai Chi on Patients with Severe Lower Limb Osteoarthritis. A Systematic Review.
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2024-04-05
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The purpose of this study (in the form of a systematic review) is to demonstrate how Tai Chi could benefit individuals who suffer from Lower limb osteoarthritis (LLOA) in comparison to traditional treatment methods. A singular database of literature was used as a data source for information from 2003 to current (PubMed: 2003 - ). There are 5 studies deemed to be relevant as well as provided necessary data to include within this Systematic Review. The methods used in these studies include, but are not limited to, general education about the disease, Physical Therapy (which is the common treatment) and hydrotherapy. Tai Chi showed to be a great treatment plan in comparison to traditional treatments for Osteoarthritis and saw major improvements in almost all of the tests.While Tai Chi may not be an end all be all for Osteoarthritis it is certainly something that could be an outstanding way to help improve the condition. Tai Chi and its relation to improvement in Osteoarthritis is something that could help benefit others with further research.
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Dylan Brown and Tristan Kessler are students at Texas A&M - Texarkana
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Healthcare