Effect of Tai Chi on knee pain and muscle strength in middle-aged and older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial protocol

• Main Authors: Hongyu Yue (Author), Yang Li (Author), Jianwen Ma (Author), Chaoqun Xie (Author), Fangfang Xie (Author), Junhao Cai (Author), Min Fang (Author), Fei Yao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common public health problem and a leading cause of long-term pain, decreased muscle strength, and even disability. Tai Chi has been proved effective and highly recommended for KOA management worldwide. However, little is known about its benefits on...