http://qi-spot.com/2009/11/07/tai-chi-helps-relieve-knee-arthritis-whats-new/ Exploring Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and More Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:07:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://qi-spot.com/2009/11/07/tai-chi-helps-relieve-knee-arthritis-whats-new/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Philip Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:23 +0000 http://qi-spot.com/?p=172#comment-21 Excellent points, Joel! Excellent points, Joel!

]]> http://qi-spot.com/2009/11/07/tai-chi-helps-relieve-knee-arthritis-whats-new/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Joel E. Contreras, M.D. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:49:19 +0000 http://qi-spot.com/?p=172#comment-20 It's to do with motor learning and development of balance and proprioception. Eastern exercise and movement disciplines like Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga (and indirectly The Pilates Method, which incorporates ideas from these disciplines) place emphasis on precise, controlled movement patterns. Motor learning theory states that with enough repetition, these movements can become automatic and subconscious, leading to more efficient everyday movement that puts less stress on your joints. That's why the effects persist even after stopping the program-- precise, controlled movement has already been integrated into the patient's motions. It's like learning to walk or ride a bike. It’s to do with motor learning and development of balance and proprioception. Eastern exercise and movement disciplines like Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga (and indirectly The Pilates Method, which incorporates ideas from these disciplines) place emphasis on precise, controlled movement patterns. Motor learning theory states that with enough repetition, these movements can become automatic and subconscious, leading to more efficient everyday movement that puts less stress on your joints. That’s why the effects persist even after stopping the program– precise, controlled movement has already been integrated into the patient’s motions. It’s like learning to walk or ride a bike.

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