mechanisms of acupuncture - seslhd · pdf filetai chi (mind, body exercise) +ve effects on...

DR JUDY CHEN PhD

Physiotherapy Department , POWH

COMPLEMENTARY CHINESE MEDICINE

TAI CHI

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.webdicine.com/learn-all-about-schizophrenia-symptoms-and-treatment.html/taichi&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=cvPFU_SWIcPy8QWyhIHoDQ&ved=0CCYQ9QEwCDgU&sig2=XC6jBwSQH3mZGzLZPbUBUg&usg=AFQjCNEwH7jO0-8ReVkhI78BS6Ko-qxung

Judy Chen

Judy Chen

What is Tai Chi?

Series of exercises performed in close

co-ordination with regulated breathing

37 movement patterns

Linked together with flowing circular

movements

Moving form of yoga/meditation

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.shutterstock.com/s/tai-chi/search.html&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=wMjFU-DTFMTgkAX11YCgAg&ved=0CDoQ9QEwEjigAQ&sig2=3FY7ka4v2dUjILVP9UPABQ&usg=AFQjCNF-FsLByu_YAgvMHkoFOSotz3TzZA

Judy Chen

Origin of Tai Chi

6th Century AD

Bodihdharma (Ta Mo)

Shao Lin Monastery

Judy Chen

Tai Chi Movements

White Crane Spreads Wings

Snake Creeps Down

Lion Shakes its Head

Golden Cock Stands on One Leg

Swallow Skims the Water

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jrcompton.com/photos/The_Birds/J/j-pix/one-foot-goose_JR35577.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.jrcompton.com/photos/The_Birds/J/August-06.html&usg=__QCBcuYyNls67Y0Xb0BOaleZc1Ig=&h=432&w=358&sz=59&hl=en&start=37&sig2=hr9rVUlgN2TDkMIZCRjSgA&zoom=1&tbnid=4CmCDZeVcxGHoM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=104&ei=1P00TovMK830mAWTqJy8Bg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcock%2Bstands%2Bon%2Bone%2Bleg%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-54M0fORZ96o/TbkjvTEbAcI/AAAAAAAAAHg/abjl4smY1AM/s1600/Swallow%252Bon%252Bwater.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bobbibby1.blogspot.com/2011/04/swallow-aerobatics.html&usg=__UDXZ3AA208D3J95S_yK9u77uAfA=&h=365&w=500&sz=25&hl=en&start=38&sig2=oybE74hEEZ9wrc_vpu-eKw&zoom=1&tbnid=EgSLlHc7OCXXjM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=130&ei=D_40ToCaPKGimQWk1pXwCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dswallow%2Bskims%2Bthe%2Bwater%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ohioshaolindo.com/ZONE/yang_s10.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ohioshaolindo.com/ZONE/yang_se_tai_chi_tao.htm&usg=__0vyTNJJwmfo43xber-tbmfZELnY=&h=117&w=201&sz=6&hl=en&start=81&sig2=LaISLlV-gCKDX0IPZiv7Rg&zoom=0&tbnid=9DYq2c4HOxUq_M:&tbnh=61&tbnw=104&ei=4_40TpbMGqiimQXCho3wCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwhite%2Bcrane%2Bspread%2Bwings%26start%3D80%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.yogamint.com/images/Dedicated/acacia_148x148rd.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.yogamint.com/_webapp_3858524/Spread_Your_Wings&usg=__YpuRu7MmVOVZYl6b-KU1tT4CWjc=&h=148&w=148&sz=5&hl=en&start=22&sig2=71dnmG-nErJGij0sHBxcig&zoom=1&tbnid=f_NfJMo67KYHSM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=95&ei=Vv80TvXXDqOOmQWx8oTxCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwhite%2Bcrane%2Bspread%2Bwings%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

Judy Chen

Tai Chi Movements

Dividing the Clouds

Wind Rolls the Lotus Leaves

Swaying/painting the Rainbow

Waving the Clouds

Push the Boat with the Current

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tai_Chi1.jpg

Judy Chen

Styles of Tai Chi

Chen

Hao (or Wu Shi)

Hu Lei

Sun (higher stance)

Wu

Yang

Tai Chi Chi Gong 18 forms

Etc etc……

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://english.eastday.com/e/zx/userobject1ai4042344.html&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=FFTQU6nPJcm-uASij4H4Dw&ved=0CC4Q9QEwDDhQ&sig2=8WH3tIThvc6WRZhd4nv6vg&usg=AFQjCNEFloPKV21CGrOeOmjgUV1rEhUdVQ

Judy Chen

Tai Chi-Martial Art

18 Lohan Exercises

Judy Chen

Tai Chi – Sword, Fan Dance

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.eventwebcasting.com/lizconnors/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=kFbQU_nIHMeiugTvq4KABw&ved=0CCwQ9QEwCw&sig2=POKauJcAtx9QgeDy-nGHvA&usg=AFQjCNE8dIULZOHBJN5V_TeBxqZ7g3wkZQ

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.pinterest.com/ambraluna79/tai-chi-fan-fan-dance/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=w1XQU_GfJY69ugTg3oCgDQ&ved=0CDYQ9QEwEDgU&sig2=kfKtMCrWAppPKqgWMAx9Xw&usg=AFQjCNG-F68oJreQReBW8n9O2XS4urm0ww

Judy Chen

Aims of Tai Chi

To foster circulation

of “Qi” within the

body

To foster a calm &

tranquil mind

(Moving Meditation)

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.weekendnotes.com/images/meditation3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.weekendnotes.com/yoga-tai-chi-and-meditation-in-darling-harbour/&usg=__fO4ogSwGf5X2-nyZt8X7TCuFc_M=&h=400&w=266&sz=47&hl=en&start=45&sig2=z8Bi_whzdILzXMrLSE11mw&zoom=1&tbnid=RNB5QV7xuTvbWM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=82&ei=_TguTsOyLNPdiAKVzM0r&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtai%2Bchi%2Bmeditation%26start%3D40%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

Judy Chen

Benefits of Tai Chi

MEDITATION

RELAXATION

BREATHING

CONCENTRATION

HARMONY

Calms thought/mind

Calms energy of body

Links mental concentration

with physical movement

Principles of Practising Tai Chi

Posture

Slow, smooth, flow

Control, precision

Coordination & relaxation,

no muscular tension

Judy Chen

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.taichiforeverybody.com.au/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=ZsfFU9yuBc3e8AWBo4LgCA&ved=0CDYQ9QEwEDgU&sig2=kJP7T_FHvL_YfsP3GYh6ow&usg=AFQjCNF5cGd60iFUYy95wo3SljfSrEuiRg

Principles of Practising Tai Chi

Body movement rotates

around centre in body

Concentration on

breathing & inner stillness

Integrates body, mind &

spirit through body mind

exercises

Judy Chen

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.taichiforeverybody.com.au/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=ZsfFU9yuBc3e8AWBo4LgCA&ved=0CDYQ9QEwEDgU&sig2=kJP7T_FHvL_YfsP3GYh6ow&usg=AFQjCNF5cGd60iFUYy95wo3SljfSrEuiRg

Judy Chen

Physical Benefits of Tai Chi

Movement pattern

Stimulates circulation

Loosens and limbers

up joints - stretches

Isometric exercises

Improves fitness

Judy Chen

Physical Benefits of Tai Chi Posture / Balance

Promotes straight and upright

posture

Improves balance

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://sundafa.com/%3Fpage_id%3D62&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=2ljQU6TLIpHHuATl5oC4Ag&ved=0CCIQ9QEwBjgo&sig2=gjjms-CVVPj8mOjqigbJpw&usg=AFQjCNHhmRuhY1w3VDRRFcGAndLbGXSuaw

Judy Chen

Flexibility

Improves muscle strength and flexibility

Judy Chen

Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Cognitive impairment prevalent with ageing

→↓Quality of Life

Physical Exercise beneficial

Tai Chi (mind, body exercise)

+ve effects on global cognition, memory

Verbal working memory

(Wu et al 2013)

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.marklfuerst.com/blog/tag/tai-chi/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=shHjU8C6GpWD8gWEsIHICA&ved=0CCYQ9QEwCA&sig2=UwDiHgU-pc-V7G6g0aUvDg&usg=AFQjCNEOoCk0QtUT6js8gQLgiNhRVdWTbA

Judy Chen

Tai Chi

“Supreme Ultimate Force”

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.taichiperson.com/Tai%2520Chi%2520history.htm&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=KcjFU8m5B5Xl8AXdpoHQCw&ved=0CCIQ9QEwBjhQ&sig2=txGquX-m5YEq6zRy2yoOSA&usg=AFQjCNHBwo9sn48S9ZqO8I57mfLOqP2dfA

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.webdicine.com/learn-all-about-schizophrenia-symptoms-and-treatment.html/taichi&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=pcnFU-ONLMnTkQXlroHYBQ&ved=0CCYQ9QEwCDgU&sig2=5j_LUPdx90M_OQfH4Xj1JQ&usg=AFQjCNFXrGIXJXtCxX7PVA9uDgE7jLZcog

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.yinyank.com/chinese%2520characters/alphabetical/t/tai-chi.htm&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=gFTQU6HzBsKwuASmjoCgBQ&ved=0CBYQ9QEwAA&sig2=UApjQVH7y9daRahy2A8hnw&usg=AFQjCNEFKROYw3gzKR2zf5pKp1WcKrr78w

Judy Chen

Senior Citizens Are Valuable

They are more valuable than the

younger generation:

-They have silver in their hair.

-They have gold in their teeth.

-They have stones in their kidneys.

-They have lead in their feet

and, they are loaded with natural gas.

http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://middlingthrough.com/2013/01/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=o3vZU8ynMMaiugSGhoEo&ved=0CDgQ9QEwETgo&sig2=_sfaE22OX4kBRaGMLhig2A&usg=AFQjCNFZ-geK60TFO1C0tYW5pafzIQnueg

mechanisms of acupuncture - seslhd · pdf filetai chi (mind, body exercise) +ve effects on...

Documents