Relationship Between the Practice of Tai Chi for More Than 6 Months With Mental Health and Brain in University Students: An Exploratory Study

Li, Xiaoyuan; Geng, Jintao; Du, Xiaoyu; Si, Hongyu; Wang, Zhenlong

doi:10.3389/fnhum.2022.912276

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“…A 2018 systematic review identified tai chi increases both brain connectivity and grey matter volume (57). Since that time, multiple studies have confirmed these findings in young (58)(59)(60), middle-aged (61,62), and older adults (63,64).…”

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2023

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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. Several recent trends in managing TBI, such as recommending sub-threshold aerobic activity, tailoring multi-modal treatment strategies, and studying the potential role of inflammation in those with persistent symptoms, all suggest that the physical and cognitive exercise of tai chi/qigong could be beneficial. Method The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. Cochrane-based risk of bias assessments were conducted on all included trials. Quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-RCTs were assessed. Four trials used tai chi as the intervention and one trial used qigong. Primary and secondary outcome measures significantly varied amongst all trials. Certainty of evidence by the GRADE assessment was higher for the RCTs than the non-RCTs due primarily to lower risk of bias. All four tai chi trials showed a beneficial outcome for the tai chi group. For the RoB 2.0 scores, one tai chi RCT had a low risk of bias and a high level of certainty by GRADE; one had some concerns. For the ROBINS-I scores, one non-RCTs had a moderate risk of bias and the other a serious risk of bias. The one qigong trial had a low risk of bias and a moderate level of certainty by GRADE. Conclusion Considering the high level of certainty from one RCT and the beneficial effects found in all four trials on tai chi, there is a sufficient signal to merit conducting a multi-centre trial on tai chi for TBI that will increase statistical power and test tai chi against current trends in the management of TBI. Although promising, based on a single trial, the signal for qigong is insufficient at this time; another single centre RCT is indicated. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO [CRD42022364385]

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“…A 2018 systematic review identified Tai Chi increases both brain connectivity and grey matter volume [63]. Since that time, multiple studies have confirmed these findings in young [64][65][66], middle-aged [67,68], and older adults [69,70]. There is preliminary evidence that Qigong may have similar effects [71,72].…”

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2023

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“…However, as a multicomponent mind–body practice, TCE can not only help improve physical health but also benefit psychological health among patients with chronic disorders 23 . Studies have shown that TCE such as Tai Chi has an impact on specific brain areas of the brain, 24 and the prefrontal cortex is likely a key biomarker among the multiple complex neural correlates to help an individual manage negative mental health 25 . Previous meta results point out that Tai Chi was beneficial for ameliorating physical and mental health of patients with KOA 26 .…”

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Kinesitherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Physical and Psychological Health Based on “Traditional Chinese Exercise” Management Modalities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Tan,

Yan,

Zhou

et al. 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Traditional Chinese exercise (“TCE” management modalities), including but not limited to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Yijinjing, has a good effect on improving the physical function of patients with knee osteoarthritis, but less attention has been paid to the impact on the psychological health of patients, and currently there is insufficient evidence to support it. We conducted this study to provide a systematic synthesis of best evidence regarding the physical and mental health of patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by traditional Chinese exercise. Literature on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise (Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Qigong, etc.) versus conventional therapy (muscle‐strength training of the lower extremity and aerobic training, wellness education, quadriceps strengthening exercises, etc.) on Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), visual analog scale (VAS), Short Form‐36 (SF‐36), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) from Pubmed, Web of Science, Ovid Technologies, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, and SinoMed were collected from their inception to April 2022. Thirty‐three studies with 2621 cases were included in this study. The study's results indicated that compared with conventional therapy, traditional Chinese exercise had more advantages on patients' WOMAC score, significantly reducing patients' overall WOMAC score (SMD = −0.99; 95% CI: −1.38, −0.60; p < 0.00001) and relieving pain (SMD = −0.76; 95% CI: −1.11, −0.40; p < 0.0001) in patients with KOA. It also has advantages over conventional therapy in improving mental component score (MCS) (SMD = 0.32; 95% CI: −0.00, 0.65; p = 0.05) and physical component score (PCS) (SMD = 0.34; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.62; p = 0.02). Compared with conventional therapy, traditional Chinese exercise can significantly reduce the effect on timed up and go test (TUG) score (SMD = −0.30; 95% CI: −0.50, −0.11; p = 0.002), beck depression inventory (DBI) score (SMD = −0.62; 95% CI: −1.03, −0.22; p = 0.002), and increase the impact on Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score (SMD = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.37, 0.83; p < 0.00001). The findings of this study indicated that traditional Chinese exercise improved body function and mental health in patients with knee osteoarthritis significantly. More high‐quality clinical evidence‐based data was needed to confirm the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese exercise on the physical and mental health in KOA patients.

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2024

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. The common functional, psychological, and cognitive changes associated with TBI and recent trends in its management, such as recommending sub-threshold aerobic activity, and multi-modal treatment strategies including vestibular rehabilitation, suggest that Tai Chi/Qigong could be beneficial for TBI. Tai Chi and Qigong are aerobic mind-body practices with known benefits for maintaining health and mitigating chronic disease. To date, no systematic review has been published assessing the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi/Qigong for traumatic injury. Methods The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. All people with mild, moderate, or severe TBI who were inpatients or outpatients were included. All Types of Tai Chi and Qigong, and all comparators, were included. All measured outcomes were included. A priori, we chose “return to usual activities” as the primary outcome measure as it was patient-oriented. Cochrane-based risk of bias assessments were conducted on all included trials. Quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results Five trials were assessed; three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-RCTs; only two trials were conducted in the last 5 years. No trial measured “return to normal activities” or vestibular status as an outcome. Four trials - two RCTs and two non-RCTS - all found Tai Chi improved functional, psychological and/or cognitive outcomes. One RCT had a low risk of bias and a high level of certainty; one had some concerns. One non-RCTs had a moderate risk of bias and the other a serious risk of bias. The one Qigong RCT found improved psychological outcomes. It had a low risk of bias and a moderate level of certainty. Only one trial reported on adverse events and found that none were experienced by either the exercise or control group. Conclusion Based on the consistent finding of benefit in the four Tai Chi trials, including one RCT that had a high level of certainty, there is a sufficient signal to merit conducting a large, high quality multi-centre trial on Tai Chi for TBI and test it against current trends in TBI management. Based on the one RCT on TBI and Qigong, an additional confirmatory RCT is indicated. Further research is indicated that reflects current management strategies and includes adverse event documentation in both the intervention and control groups. However, these findings suggest that, in addition to Tai Chi’s known health promotion and chronic disease mitigation benefits, its use for the treatment of injury, such as TBI, is potentially a new frontier. Systematic review registration PROSPERO [CRD42022364385].

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Relationship Between the Practice of Tai Chi for More Than 6 Months With Mental Health and Brain in University Students: An Exploratory Study

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References 43 publications

Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Kinesitherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Physical and Psychological Health Based on “Traditional Chinese Exercise” Management Modalities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

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