The results suggest that Tai Chi could be an effective alternative and /or complementary approach to existing therapies for people with fatigue .
There is still absence of adverse events data to evaluate the safety of Tai Chi .
BACKGROUND Fatigue is not only a familiar symptom in our daily lives , but also a common ailment that affects all of our bodily systems .
Several r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) have proven Tai Chi to be beneficial for patients suffering from fatigue , however conclusive evidence is still lacking .
Tai Chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional, and physical functioning following cancer treatment: a pilot study.
OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi ( TC ) program on neuropsychological , psychological , and physical health of female cancer survivors . DESIGN Twenty-three women with a history of cancer participated in 60-min TC classes two times/week for 10-weeks . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Before and after the intervention , participants completed neuropsychological tests ( memory , executive functioning , language , and attention ) ; 5 tests of balance ; and self-report question naires of neuropsychological complaints , stress and mood , and fatigue . RESULTS After the 10-week session , participants evidence d fewer neuropsychological complaints and enhanced neuropsychological functioning . They also demonstrated improved balance and reported better psychological functioning . CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that TC may promote gains in neuropsychological functioning , in addition to previously demonstrated improvements in physical and psychological health . These findings support the need for controlled trials examining the potential benefits of TC on neuropsychological functioning after cancer
The results suggest that Tai Chi could be an effective alternative and /or complementary approach to existing therapies for people with fatigue .
There is still absence of adverse events data to evaluate the safety of Tai Chi .
BACKGROUND Fatigue is not only a familiar symptom in our daily lives , but also a common ailment that affects all of our bodily systems .
Several r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) have proven Tai Chi to be beneficial for patients suffering from fatigue , however conclusive evidence is still lacking .