Klein Penelope J, Adams William D
D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York 14201, USA.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Sep;83(9):735-45. doi: 10.1097/01.phm.0000137317.98890.74.
This literature review offers physical rehabilitation professionals an update on the current breadth and strength of research evidence regarding comprehensive therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice. A critical analysis distinguishes between what is known from controlled clinical research and what is suggested in preliminary research. Of >200 published reports examined, 17 controlled clinical trials were judged to meet a high standard of methodological rigor. Controlled research evidence was found to confirm therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice with regard to improving quality of life, physical function including activity tolerance and cardiovascular function, pain management, balance and risk of falls reduction, enhancing immune response, and improving flexibility, strength, and kinesthetic sense. Preliminary research on implementation feasibility of Taiji programming exists for a variety of clinical populations. Further controlled clinical study is justified for a wide variety of clinical contexts.
这篇文献综述为物理康复专业人员提供了关于太极拳练习综合治疗益处的当前研究证据广度和强度的最新信息。批判性分析区分了对照临床研究中已知的内容和初步研究中提出的内容。在所审查的200多篇已发表报告中，有17项对照临床试验被判定符合方法学严谨性的高标准。对照研究证据表明，太极拳练习在改善生活质量、身体功能（包括活动耐力和心血管功能）、疼痛管理、平衡和降低跌倒风险、增强免疫反应以及提高柔韧性、力量和动觉方面具有治疗益处。针对各种临床人群，已有关于太极拳项目实施可行性的初步研究。在多种临床背景下，进一步开展对照临床研究是合理的。
