Global trends and interdisciplinary insights in Tai Chi research: a bibliometric analysis (2004–2024)
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 10, 2025
Tai
Chi,
as
a
traditional
Chinese
martial
art,
has
received
extensive
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
its
multiple
health
benefits.
Research
demonstrates
that
Chi
improves
physical
health,
enhances
flexibility
and
coordination,
alleviates
psychological
stress.
With
the
increase
research,
benefits
of
have
been
confirmed
by
many
scientific
studies.
Therefore,
bibliometric
analysis
literature
can
help
us
better
understand
research
status
development
trends
this
field.
The
article
commentary
on
from
2004
2024
were
retrieved
Web
Science
Core
Collection.
We
used
bibliometric.com
online
platform
VOSviewer
software
analyze
collaboration
between
countries/institutions/journals/authors,
well
co-occurrence
keywords
hotspots.
Disciplinary
distribution
was
analyzed
using
subject
categories,
visualized
through
VOSviewer's
clustering
algorithm.
From
2023,
number
papers
related
showed
an
overall
upward
trend,
with
12.3%
average
annual
growth
rate
post-2012.
China
contributed
68.5%
publications
(n
=
645/941),
followed
United
States
(15.2%,
n
143).
Key
findings
include
40%
reduction
fall
risk
(RR
0.60,
95%
CI:
0.52-0.69)
33%
improvement
sleep
quality
(p
<
0.001)
among
elderly
practitioners.
author
network
map
shows
authors
like
Wayne,
Peter
M.
significant
influence
field
research.
Keyword
reveals
several
main
themes
research:
benefits,
disease
management,
social
regional
cultural
factors.
is
growing
globally,
potential
are
increasingly
recognized.
leads
other
countries
regions.
interdisciplinary,
involving
academic
fields.
value
improving
elderly,
preventing
falls,
enhancing
cognitive
function,
managing
chronic
diseases.
Future
further
explore
long-term
effects,
mechanisms
action,
application
different
populations.
Language: Английский
Addressing gaps in pain research from an integrated whole person perspective
Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165(11S), P. S23 - S32
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Abstract
While
our
understanding
of
pain
is
rapidly
growing,
some
areas
research
are
lagging
behind.
This
article
discusses
two
current
and
inter-related
gaps
in
knowledge
that
need
addressing:
first,
the
connections
between
“brain”
“body”
components
pain;
second,
process
endogenous
resolution.
Historical
reasons
for
these
discussed
solutions
outlined
based
on
an
integrative,
whole
person
approach.
These
include
comprehensive
mapping
mechanosensory
nociceptive
innervation
deep
tissues;
developing
objective,
non-invasive
measurements
to
quantify
metabolic,
structural
mechanical
peripheral
tissue
environment;
integrating
pathophysiology,
across
organs
body,
as
well
bio-psycho-social
domains;
interplay
nervous
system
mechanisms
promote
resolution
prevent
its
acute-to-chronic
transition.
Current
NIH-led
efforts
outlined,
including
several
studies
within
NIH
HEAL
(or
Help
End
Addition
Long
Term)
initiative
National
Center
Complementary
Integrative
Health's
strategic
priorities
research.
Language: Английский
Tai-Chi Exercise Training And Its Promising Therapeutic Impacts Among Older Community Dwelling Adults With Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
Journal Of Aging Research And Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Knee
joint
osteoarthritis,
a
chronic
condition
resulting
in
considerable
disability,
particularly
later
life,
not
only
impacts
life
quality
significantly
and
severely,
but
is
also
strongly
associated
with
the
persistence
of
intractable
pain,
depression,
helplessness,
high
falls
injury
risk.
This
narrative
overview
synthesizes
knowledge
base
regarding
painful
knee
osteoarthritis
what
known
about
Tai
Chi
exercise
participation
context
reducing
disability
its
risk
one
or
more
injurious
falls,
as
well
pain
depression.
To
this
end,
all
relevant
articles
published
English
language
on
topic
were
sought.
While
most
reports
rely
Eastern
observations,
rather
than
Western
medicine
studies,
collectively,
these
data
reveal
that
practiced
widely
Asia
for
many
centuries
may
have
an
enormous
positive
impact
distress
increasing
function
autonomy
among
older
adults
living
community
diagnosed
having
osteoarthritis.
They
specifically
suggest
numbers
can
safely
practice
selected
exercises
expectation
consistent
applications
will
enhance
mobility,
reduce
plus
instability
possible
while
fatigue,
even
if
surgery
forthcoming.
Language: Английский
Qigong and Tai Chi for ME/CFS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic
fatigue
syndrome
(ME/CFS)
is
a
chronic
and
debilitating
illness
with
symptoms
such
as
post-exertional
malaise
cognitive
dysfunction
that
can
be
challenging
for
patients
to
manage
independently.
Randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
have
examined
mind-body
psychological
approaches
teach
coping
skills
mitigating
ME/CFS
symptoms,
including
emerging
literature
on
Qigong
or
Tai
Chi
instruction
programs.
This
systematic
review
aims
summarize
the
characteristics
of
these
highlight
potential
areas
future
optimization
refinement.
Language: Английский