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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining slow, flowing movements with breath control and meditation, originally developed as a martial art but now widely practiced for health and wellness purposes. Research published in this journal has examined Tai Chi primarily within the context of therapeuti…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 46× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-3360 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining slow, flowing movements with breath control and meditation, originally developed as a martial art but now widely practiced for health and wellness purposes. Research published in this journal has examined Tai Chi primarily within the context of therapeutic applications for specific populations and as part of broader investigations into complementary and alternative medicine approaches. One study explored Tai Chi exercise training as a potential intervention for older community-dwelling adults experiencing painful knee osteoarthritis, investigating its therapeutic impacts on this population. The practice has also been discussed within comprehensive reviews of complementary and alternative treatments for cancer prevention and management. Additionally, the journal has published research comparing Tai Chi to other movement-based practices, including surveys examining perceived physical and mental benefits among midlife women engaging in various movement methods. This body of work reflects growing scientific interest in understanding how traditional movement practices like Tai Chi may contribute to pain management, functional improvement, and overall well-being in diverse populations, particularly older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 46 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Tai Chi, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Complementary Medicine (ISSN 3070-3360).

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