ReviewChinese journal of integrative medicine2023
Beneficial Effects and Potential Mechanisms of Tai Chi on Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: A Biopsychosocial Perspective.
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- A bibliometric and visualization analysis for global research trends in Wushu and mental health (1981-2024).Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Standard Tai Chi on Exercise Capacity and Mental Health in Exercise-Deprived Overweight/Obese Adults and Assessment of Participant Adherence.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2024Trial
- Effect of different types of Tai Chi exercise programs on the rate of change in bone mineral density in middle-aged adults at risk of osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Trial
- Efficacy of Tuina Therapy Based on Hip-Knee-Ankle Synergy in the Lower Extremity Kinematic Chain in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- The selective cognitive benefits of long-term Tai Chi practice on executive function of students: a study on young adults.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- New insights into the mechanisms and therapeutic strategies of chondrocyte autophagy in osteoarthritis.Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) · 2024Review
- Comparative study on the association between types of physical activity, physical activity levels, and the incidence of osteoarthritis in adults: the NHANES 2007-2020.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Paeoniflorin, the Main Monomer Component of Paeonia lactiflora, Exhibits Anti-inflammatory Properties in Osteoarthritis Synovial Inflammation.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2024Article
- Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Is Tai Chi beneficial for multisite pain syndrome in older adults?Aging clinical and experimental research · 2023Review
- Tai Chi exercise reduces circulating levels of inflammatory oxylipins in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: results from a pilot study.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Applying Gamification Principles and Therapeutic Movement Sequences to Design an Interactive Physical Activity Game: Development Study.JMIR serious games · 2022Article
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Abstract
Lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, multifactorial disease characterized by impaired physical function, chronic pain, compromised psychological health and decreased social functioning. Chronic inflammation plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of OA. Tai Chi is a type of classical mind-body exercise derived from ancient Chinese martial arts. Evidence supports that Tai Chi has significant benefits for relieving lower limb OA symptoms. Using a biopsychosocial framework, this review aims to elucidate the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in lower limb OA and disentangle its potential mechanisms from the perspective of biology, psychology, and social factors. Complex biomechanical, biochemical, neurological, psychological, and social mechanisms, including strengthening of muscles, proprioception improvement, joint mechanical stress reduction, change of brain activation and sensitization, attenuation of inflammation, emotion modulation and social support, are discussed.
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