An Analysis of Tai Chi Posture Effects on Knee pains: An approach for improving the Implementation Tai Chi.

Abstract Tai Chi is a form of physical activity characterized by slow movements that induce a state of meditation synchronized with breathing, to achieve spiritual tranquility. This kind of training exercise has a light-to-moderate-intensity with a metabolic activity varying between 2.5 and 6.5 METs, is suitable for all age groups. This review begins with a compelling meta-analysis that sheds light on the significant relationship between posture, knee pain, and knee movements. Prepare to uncover valuable insights that could transform our understanding and management of knee health during Tai Chi practice. Additionally, it investigates the proportion of knee pain between Tai Chi practitioners, and the findings suggest that there is a notable prevalence of knee pain among Tai Chi practitioners, with reported rates ranging from 48% to 57% in different research studies. This knee pain is caused by movements involving high knee rotation and high knee extension/abduction, owning to the posture level. This indicates the need for practitioners to be mindful of their knee movements during Tai Chi practice in order to minimize the risk of knee pain. Furthermore, it outlines the role of the hip in knee pain and indicates the need for further research. In the review part, the selected results were analyzed based on three primary categories: characteristics of Tai Chi practice, health benefits of Tai Chi, and its implementation. The findings revealed that Tai Chi greatly enhances both physical and psychological well-being. It similarly proposes how the implementation of Tai Chi can be beneficial to private and public sector and further outlines some limitation faced by Tai Chi.