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== | == Introduction == | ||
Qigong (also written as qi gong or chu kung) is an ancient Chinese practice that uses movement, breathing, meditation, relaxation, and internal energy. ''Qi'' (meaning breath, air, spirit) in traditional Chinese medicine is the “vital force or energy of life.”<ref>Venes D (ed). ''Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 23rd'' ed. Philadelpia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2017.</ref> The earliest qigong-like exercises in China are from animal movements. Many qigong postures have names such as Bathing Duck, Leaping Monkey, Turning Tiger, Coiling Snake, Old Bear in the Woods, and Flying Crane.<ref name=":0">Altug, Z. ''Integrative Healing: Developing Wellness in the Mind and Body''. Springville, UT: Plain Sight Publishing; 2018.</ref> Qigong can be practiced anywhere, does not involve any specialized equipment, and is especially beneficial in a pleasant outdoor area. | |||
There are many forms of qigong, such as: | |||
* Eight Section Brocade Qigong (also known as Eight Strands of Brocade, Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight Silken Movements, Baduanjin or Ba Duan Jin) | |||
* Five Animals Play Qigong (''Wu Qin Xi)'' | |||
* Fragrant Qigong | |||
* Guo Lin Qigong (walking qigong) | |||
* Laughing Qigong | |||
* Medical Qigong | |||
* Nei Yang Gong Qigong | |||
* Six Healing Sounds Qigong (Liu Zi Jue) | |||
* Tai Chi Qigong | |||
== | == Qigong for Health and Disease Management == | ||
The following are medical conditions that Baduanjin qigong, one form of qigong, may help: | |||
* Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms<ref>Xie Y, Guo F, Lu Y, et al. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31383427/ A 12-week Baduanjin Qigong exercise improves symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial.] ''Complement Ther Clin Pract''. 2019;36:113-119. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.12.007</ref> | |||
* Anxiety and depression symptoms<ref>Chan JS, Li A, Ng SM, et al. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27938498/ Adiponectin potentially contributes to the antidepressive effects of Baduanjin qigong exercise in women with chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness.] ''Cell Transplant''. 2017;26(3):493-501. doi:10.3727/096368916X694238</ref> | |||
* Bone loss prevention in middle aged women<ref>Chen HH, Yeh ML, Lee FY. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17080541/ The effects of Baduanjin qigong in the prevention of bone loss for middle-aged women]. ''Am J Chin Med''. 2006;34(5):741-747. doi:10.1142/S0192415X06004259</ref> | |||
* Cancer-related fatigue in patients with colorectal cancer<ref>Kuo CC, Wang CC, Chang WL, Liao TC, Chen PE, Tung TH. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33880125/ Clinical effects of Baduanjin qigong exercise on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials.] ''Evid Based Complement Alternat Med''. 2021;2021:6651238. doi:10.1155/2021/6651238</ref><ref>Lu Y, Qu HQ, Chen FY, et al. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31266043/ Effect of Baduanjin qigong exercise on cancer-related fatigue in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial.] ''Oncol Res Treat''. 2019;42(9):431-439. doi:10.1159/000501127</ref> | |||
* Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<ref>Cao A, Feng F, Zhang L, Zhou X. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32517512/ Baduanjin exercise for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.] ''Clin Rehabil''. 2020;34(8):1004-1013. doi:10.1177/0269215520926635</ref> | |||
* Chronic stroke (improved balance, leg strength, mobility)<ref>Yuen M, Ouyang HX, Miller T, Pang MYC. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33825587/ Baduanjin qigong improves balance, leg strength, and mobility in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled study. ''Neurorehabil Neural Repair''. 2021;35(5):444-456. doi:1]0.1177/15459683211005020</ref> | |||
* Fibromyalgia<ref>Jiao J, Russell IJ, Wang W, Wang J, Zhao YY, Jiang Q. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30789154/ Ba-Duan-Jin alleviates pain and fibromyalgia-related symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: results of a randomised controlled trial]. ''Clin Exp Rheumatol''. 2019;37(6):953-962.</ref> | |||
* Heart failure (improved fatigue and quality of life)<ref>Chen DM, Yu WC, Hung HF, Tsai JC, Wu HY, Chiou AF. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29189045/ The effects of Baduanjin exercise on fatigue and quality of life in patients with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial.] ''Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs''. 2018;17(5):456-466. doi:10.1177/1474515117744770</ref> | |||
* Knee osteoarthritis<ref>Ye J, Simpson MW, Liu Y, et al. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31998728/ The effects of Baduanjin qigong on postural stability, proprioception, and symptoms of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.] ''Front Med (Lausanne)''. 2020;6:307. doi:10.3389/fmed.2019.00307</ref><ref>Zeng ZP, Liu YB, Fang J, Liu Y, Luo J, Yang M. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31987253/ Effects of Baduanjin exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis]. ''Complement Ther Med''. 2020;48:102279. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102279</ref> | |||
* Physical and psychological health of elderly housebound individuals<ref>Jing L, Jin Y, Zhang X, Wang F, Song Y, Xing F. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30572482/ The effect of Baduanjin qigong combined with CBT on physical fitness and psychological health of elderly housebound.] ''Medicine (Baltimore)''. 2018;97(51):e13654. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000013654</ref> | |||
* Musculoskeletal pain<ref>Zou L, Yeung A, Quan X, Boyden SD, Wang H. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29370149/ A systematic review and meta-analysis of mindfulness-based (Baduanjin) exercise for alleviating musculoskeletal pain and improving sleep quality in people with chronic diseases]. ''Int J Environ Res Public Health''. 2018;15(2):206. doi:10.3390/ijerph15020206</ref> | |||
* Parkinson’s disease (improved gait, mobility, sleep)<ref>Xiao CM, Zhuang YC. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26310941/ Effect of health Baduanjin qigong for mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.] ''Geriatr Gerontol Int''. 2016;16(8):911-919. doi:10.1111/ggi.12571</ref> | |||
* Physical and psychological health outcomes among breast cancer survivors<ref>Ying W, Min QW, Lei T, Na ZX, Li L, Jing L. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30850143/ The health effects of Baduanjin exercise (a type of Qigong exercise) in breast cancer survivors: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial]. ''Eur J Oncol Nurs''. 2019;39:90-97. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2019.01.007</ref> | |||
* Post-stroke cognitive impairment<ref>Zheng G, Zheng Y, Xiong Z, Ye B. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32517490/ Effect of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.] ''Clin Rehabil''. 2020;34(8):1028-1039. doi:10.1177/0269215520930256</ref> | |||
* Sleep quality<ref>Jiang YH, Tan C, Yuan S. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28777659/ Baduanjin exercise for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis]. ''Behav Sleep Med''. 2017;1-13. doi:10.1080/15402002.2017.1363042</ref> | |||
* Type 2 diabetes<ref>Wen J, Lin T, Cai Y, et al. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29234435/ Baduanjin exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials]. ''Evid Based Complement Alternat Med''. 2017;2017:8378219. doi:10.1155/2017/8378219</ref> | |||
== Practical Application == | |||
The best approach to learning any one of the styles of qigong is to take classes. As a visual demonstration, see Figure 1 for the basic Baduanjin qigong movements.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== References == | == References == |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Qigong (also written as qi gong or chu kung) is an ancient Chinese practice that uses movement, breathing, meditation, relaxation, and internal energy. Qi (meaning breath, air, spirit) in traditional Chinese medicine is the “vital force or energy of life.”[1] The earliest qigong-like exercises in China are from animal movements. Many qigong postures have names such as Bathing Duck, Leaping Monkey, Turning Tiger, Coiling Snake, Old Bear in the Woods, and Flying Crane.[2] Qigong can be practiced anywhere, does not involve any specialized equipment, and is especially beneficial in a pleasant outdoor area.
There are many forms of qigong, such as:
- Eight Section Brocade Qigong (also known as Eight Strands of Brocade, Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight Silken Movements, Baduanjin or Ba Duan Jin)
- Five Animals Play Qigong (Wu Qin Xi)
- Fragrant Qigong
- Guo Lin Qigong (walking qigong)
- Laughing Qigong
- Medical Qigong
- Nei Yang Gong Qigong
- Six Healing Sounds Qigong (Liu Zi Jue)
- Tai Chi Qigong
Qigong for Health and Disease Management[edit | edit source]
The following are medical conditions that Baduanjin qigong, one form of qigong, may help:
- Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms[3]
- Anxiety and depression symptoms[4]
- Bone loss prevention in middle aged women[5]
- Cancer-related fatigue in patients with colorectal cancer[6][7]
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[8]
- Chronic stroke (improved balance, leg strength, mobility)[9]
- Fibromyalgia[10]
- Heart failure (improved fatigue and quality of life)[11]
- Knee osteoarthritis[12][13]
- Physical and psychological health of elderly housebound individuals[14]
- Musculoskeletal pain[15]
- Parkinson’s disease (improved gait, mobility, sleep)[16]
- Physical and psychological health outcomes among breast cancer survivors[17]
- Post-stroke cognitive impairment[18]
- Sleep quality[19]
- Type 2 diabetes[20]
Practical Application[edit | edit source]
The best approach to learning any one of the styles of qigong is to take classes. As a visual demonstration, see Figure 1 for the basic Baduanjin qigong movements.[2]
References [edit | edit source]
see adding references tutorial.
- ↑ Venes D (ed). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 23rd ed. Philadelpia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Altug, Z. Integrative Healing: Developing Wellness in the Mind and Body. Springville, UT: Plain Sight Publishing; 2018.
- ↑ Xie Y, Guo F, Lu Y, et al. A 12-week Baduanjin Qigong exercise improves symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019;36:113-119. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.12.007
- ↑ Chan JS, Li A, Ng SM, et al. Adiponectin potentially contributes to the antidepressive effects of Baduanjin qigong exercise in women with chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness. Cell Transplant. 2017;26(3):493-501. doi:10.3727/096368916X694238
- ↑ Chen HH, Yeh ML, Lee FY. The effects of Baduanjin qigong in the prevention of bone loss for middle-aged women. Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(5):741-747. doi:10.1142/S0192415X06004259
- ↑ Kuo CC, Wang CC, Chang WL, Liao TC, Chen PE, Tung TH. Clinical effects of Baduanjin qigong exercise on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021;2021:6651238. doi:10.1155/2021/6651238
- ↑ Lu Y, Qu HQ, Chen FY, et al. Effect of Baduanjin qigong exercise on cancer-related fatigue in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. Oncol Res Treat. 2019;42(9):431-439. doi:10.1159/000501127
- ↑ Cao A, Feng F, Zhang L, Zhou X. Baduanjin exercise for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2020;34(8):1004-1013. doi:10.1177/0269215520926635
- ↑ Yuen M, Ouyang HX, Miller T, Pang MYC. Baduanjin qigong improves balance, leg strength, and mobility in individuals with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled study. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2021;35(5):444-456. doi:10.1177/15459683211005020
- ↑ Jiao J, Russell IJ, Wang W, Wang J, Zhao YY, Jiang Q. Ba-Duan-Jin alleviates pain and fibromyalgia-related symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: results of a randomised controlled trial. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2019;37(6):953-962.
- ↑ Chen DM, Yu WC, Hung HF, Tsai JC, Wu HY, Chiou AF. The effects of Baduanjin exercise on fatigue and quality of life in patients with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2018;17(5):456-466. doi:10.1177/1474515117744770
- ↑ Ye J, Simpson MW, Liu Y, et al. The effects of Baduanjin qigong on postural stability, proprioception, and symptoms of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Front Med (Lausanne). 2020;6:307. doi:10.3389/fmed.2019.00307
- ↑ Zeng ZP, Liu YB, Fang J, Liu Y, Luo J, Yang M. Effects of Baduanjin exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2020;48:102279. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102279
- ↑ Jing L, Jin Y, Zhang X, Wang F, Song Y, Xing F. The effect of Baduanjin qigong combined with CBT on physical fitness and psychological health of elderly housebound. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(51):e13654. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000013654
- ↑ Zou L, Yeung A, Quan X, Boyden SD, Wang H. A systematic review and meta-analysis of mindfulness-based (Baduanjin) exercise for alleviating musculoskeletal pain and improving sleep quality in people with chronic diseases. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018;15(2):206. doi:10.3390/ijerph15020206
- ↑ Xiao CM, Zhuang YC. Effect of health Baduanjin qigong for mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2016;16(8):911-919. doi:10.1111/ggi.12571
- ↑ Ying W, Min QW, Lei T, Na ZX, Li L, Jing L. The health effects of Baduanjin exercise (a type of Qigong exercise) in breast cancer survivors: a randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2019;39:90-97. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2019.01.007
- ↑ Zheng G, Zheng Y, Xiong Z, Ye B. Effect of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2020;34(8):1028-1039. doi:10.1177/0269215520930256
- ↑ Jiang YH, Tan C, Yuan S. Baduanjin exercise for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Behav Sleep Med. 2017;1-13. doi:10.1080/15402002.2017.1363042
- ↑ Wen J, Lin T, Cai Y, et al. Baduanjin exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:8378219. doi:10.1155/2017/8378219