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For knee osteoarthritis

Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis

Similar benefits for Tai Chi, physical therapy; benefits of Tai Chi consistent across instructors
Tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercises may benefit patients with cardiovascular disease

Practicing Tai Chi Could Improve Cardiovascular Health

Traditional Chinese exercises might reduce depression, improve quality of life for heart patients
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

ACR: Tai Chi Offers Similar Benefits to PT for Knee OA

WOMAC pain score improvement similar at 12 weeks; pain medication use reduced in both groups
Tai chi has a favorable effect on physical performance in four chronic conditions

Tai Chi Aids Physical Performance in Chronic Conditions

Improvement or tendency toward improvement in heart failure, osteoarthritis, cancer, COPD
Tai chi is effective in managing several hypertension-related risk factors in older adults

Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults

But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia