Does tai chi improve lifestyle in clients with fibromyalgia? An expert speaks about this of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks is moderately reliable in enhancing quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: B, based on a little meta-analysis and randomized controlled trial [RCT]) No significant adverse impacts have been reported in patients with fibromyalgia who carry out tai chi.
A 2013 systematic review investigated complementary treatments for fibromyalgia. In a subgroup of five trials (n = 242), the mean pre- and postintervention Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) ratings were compared in clients who practiced Yang-style tai chi (the most popular of the 5 types). Arise from all five research studies favored tai chi.
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