Complementary therapies in medicine
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Complement Ther Med · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialTai chi Qigong improves lung functions and activity tolerance in COPD clients: a single blind, randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a Tai chi Qigong (TCQ) program in enhancing respiratory functions and activity tolerance in clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Tai chi Qigong was able to improve respiratory functions and activity tolerance level in COPD clients. The breathing and walking exercise helped maintain lung functions and slow down disease progression.