Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, Box 406, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2012 Dec;14(6):598-603. doi: 10.1007/s11926-012-0294-y.
Rheumatologic diseases (e.g., fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis) consist of a complex interplay between biologic and psychological aspects, resulting in therapeutically challenging chronic conditions to control. Encouraging evidence suggests that Tai Chi, a multi-component Chinese mind-body exercise, has multiple benefits for patients with a variety of chronic disorders, particularly those with musculoskeletal conditions. Thus, Tai Chi may modulate complex factors and improve health outcomes in patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions. As a form of physical exercise, Tai Chi enhances cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, balance, and physical function. It also appears to be associated with reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improved quality of life. Thus, Tai Chi can be safely recommended to patients with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis as a complementary and alternative medical approach to improve patient well-being. This review highlights the current body of knowledge about the role of this ancient Chinese mind-body medicine as an effective treatment of rheumatologic diseases to better inform clinical decision-making for our patients.
风湿性疾病（如纤维肌痛、骨关节炎和类风湿关节炎）涉及生物和心理方面的复杂相互作用，导致治疗具有挑战性的慢性疾病难以控制。有充分证据表明，太极，一种多成分的中国身心锻炼，对患有各种慢性疾病的患者有多种益处，特别是那些患有肌肉骨骼疾病的患者。因此，太极可能调节复杂的因素，并改善慢性风湿性疾病患者的健康结果。作为一种体育锻炼形式，太极可以增强心血管健康、肌肉力量、平衡和身体功能。它似乎还与减轻压力、焦虑和抑郁以及提高生活质量有关。因此，太极可以作为一种补充和替代医学方法，安全地推荐给纤维肌痛、骨关节炎和类风湿关节炎患者，以提高患者的幸福感。本综述强调了这种古老的中国身心医学作为风湿性疾病有效治疗方法的现有知识体系，以便为我们的患者提供更好的临床决策依据。
