Exploring Tai Chi in rheumatoid arthritis: a quantitative and qualitative study
Open Access
- 5 March 2010
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Vol. 11 (1) , 43
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory and systemic disease which affects the musculoskeletal system. Exercise programmes are reported to improve physical functioning in patients with RA. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art which combines slow and gentle movements with mental focus. The purpose of this study was to study in which way Tai Chi group exercise impacted on disease activity, physical function, health status and experience in RA patients, applying quantitative and qualitative methods.Keywords
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