Information on tai Chi osteoporosis exercises
- Tai Chi as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis
- Health benefits of Tai Chi
- Bone Mineral Density Test
- Why Tai Chi is a healthy exercise for people with low bone density
- The Effect of Tai Chi on bone density - Clinical trials
- Tai Chi versus conventional exercises in the fight against Osteoporosis
- Other benefits of Tai Chi in the fight against osteoporosis
- Tai Chi as a preventative measure in the fight against osteoporosis
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Tai Chi as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis
One of the growing health concerns reported by the surgeon generals report in 2004 was the increased prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis amongst women in the united states of America. It was estimated that the number of women over the age of 50 with either the osteopenia or osteoporosis conditions was approximately 44 million people. It is estimated that the number of women over 50 with these conditions is likely to increase further in the coming years; this is because people born in the so called 'baby boom' years are now coming to an age where osteoporosis syndrome symptoms (which are often difficult to detect; hence its title as 'the silent disease') such as fractures are more likely to be detected.
Diet and exercise can help to prevent osteopenia conditions
It is well known that an healthy diet high in Calcium and vitamin D, and the use of weight bearing exercises such as walking can go a long way towards preventing the development of osteoporosis. The use of exercise can also help to eliminate pain and can help to strengthen bones in both men and women who are suffering from osteopenia.
The prevalence of traditional Tai Chi as an exercise in western society
One exercise that is carried out by many people over the age of 50 (and to a lesser extent by young people too) is Tai Chi. This is a traditional Chinese mind and body exercise that is very meditative in nature. It has long been practiced by millions of Chinese people who have found it to be beneficial in the maintenance of health and ones well being. The art of Tai Chi has become increasingly popular in both the USA and Great Britain in recent years.
The conventional medical world has welcomed the use of Tai Chi as they see it as a safe, low cost meditative exercise with many health benefits. Because of its slow and steady movements Tai Chi is thought to be an ideal exercise for elderly people and is thought to help greatly in keeping the body supple and to help balance. Indeed it has recently been reported by the surgeon general of the USA that the use of Tai Chi is beneficial to osteoporosis sufferers as it can help to lower incidents of falls (one of the major causes of fractures in people with osteoporosis); it is also seen as a safe and effective way for people to maintain bone density.
ReferencesWayne et al. The effects of Tai Chi on Bone Mineral Density in postmenopausal Women: A systematic review. Arch Phys Med rehabil. Vol 88, pp673-680, 2007
National Osteoporosis Foundation. America's bone health: the state of osteoporosis and low bone mas in the nation.
Tai Chi as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis (part 2)