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Research Highlight_The health benefits of Tai Chi 2_Banner size
The health benefits of Tai Chi

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor associated with cardiovascular diseases, while regular exercise contributes to a reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality. A 3-month Tai Chi programme was conducted in the community for people with cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, overweight, physical inactivity and smoking. After acquiring Tai Chi skills, participants were advised to practise Tai Chi at home for at least 30 minutes per day and 5 days per week. Tai Chi exercise was then compared with brisk walking exercise. The results suggest that regular Tai Chi exercise is better than brisk walking in reducing blood pressure and blood glucose levels, and improving psychosocial well-being with long-term benefits.

Moreover, a 12-week group- plus home-based Tai Chi programme was conducted in the community for patients with coronary heart disease. Participants in the Tai Chi group first attended supervised group-based Tai Chi classes with incrementally increasing sessions over 6 weeks, followed by 6-week home-based Tai Chi with 4 sessions per week and 60 minutes per session. The results showed that patients’ physical functions (including aerobic endurance, lower-body strength, lower-body flexibility, and balance), blood pressure and psychosocial well-being had been improved after joining this Tai Chi programme.

Related Research Projects
Project TitleFunding SourcePrincipal InvestigatorProject Period
Evaluation of the effectiveness of Tai Chi versus brisk walking in reducing cardiovascular risk factors: A randomised controlled trialHealth and Medical Research Fund CHAN Wai Kiu, Aileen2015–2017
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
Liu, T., Chan, A. W. K., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Choi, K. C., & Chair, S. Y. (2021). Psychometric properties of the translated Tai Chi exercise self-efficacy scale for Chinese adults with coronary heart disease or risk factors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 3651. [Link]
Liu, T., Chair, S. Y., & Chan, A. W. K. (2020). Group- plus home-based Tai Chi program improves physical function and psychosocial well-being among patients with coronary heart disease. Circulation, 141 (Suppl 1), A27. [Link]
Leung, L. Y. L., Chan, A. W. K., Sit, J. W. H., Liu, T., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019). Tai Chi in Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 46, 54–61. [Link]
Chan, A. W. K. , Chair, S. Y., Lee, T. F. D., Leung, D. Y. P., Sit, J. W. H., Cheng, H. Y., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). Tai Chi exercise is more effective than brisk walking in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults with hypertension: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 88, 44–52. [Link]
Liu, T., Chan, A. W. K., Liu, Y. H., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). Effects of Tai Chi-based cardiac rehabilitation on aerobic endurance, psychosocial well-being, and cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(4), 368–383. [Link]
Knowledge Transfer Activities
In the Press/Media Interviews:
  • 陳惠嬌. (2021, September 17). 太極氣功改善慢阻肺病. Hong Kong Economic Journal. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌、劉婷. (2021, June 3). 太極護心 . Hong Kong Economic Journal. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌、劉婷. ( 2020, August 21). 太極可改善代謝綜合症. Hong Kong Economic Journal. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌. (2019, May 2). 日日耍太極 助降血壓防爆標. Hong Kong Economic Times . [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌. (2019, February 19). 無耆不有:「九十後」— 相對健步行,耍太極更能降低血壓水平. TVB.com. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌. (2018, December 31). 無綫新聞 — 醫療:研究指耍太極助降血壓 專家稱有利血管健康.  TVB News. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌. (2018, October 27). Dr.東:長者學太極耍走高血壓  日日練強心肺. On.cc. [Link]
  • 陳惠嬌. (2018, October 27). Dr.東:練武3個月上壓降 老友記減藥物依賴. On.cc. [Link]
Health Resources Developed:
13 Movements of Breathing Regulating Tai Chi Qigong DVD for enhancing respiratory functions and exercise tolerance
13 Movements of Breathing Regulating Tai Chi Qigong DVD for enhancing respiratory functions and exercise tolerance
24-form Tai Chi DVD for enhancing the well-being of people with vascular risk factors
24-form Tai Chi DVD for enhancing the well-being of people with vascular risk factors
Research Highlights
Cancer and Palliative Care
  • Cancer prevention and early detection of cancer for the disadvantaged group
  • Innovative technology for symptom management of paediatric patients
  • Palliative care, advance directive
  • Sexual health
  • Symptom management for cancer and non-cancer patients

Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Stroke Care

  • Fight for better cardiovascular health
  • Building self-management capabilities to enhance stroke survivors’ recovery
  • The health benefits of Tai-chi
  • Innovative approach to cardio-cerebrovascular care in hazardous events

Ageing, Behavioural and Mental Wellness

  • Supportive care for family carers across illness conditions
  • Augmenting positive thinking and mental wellbeing: Managing the intertwined mental and physical conditions
  • Implementation science of advance care planning
To Collaborate with Us
Prof. CHAN Wai Kiu, Aileen
  • aileenchan@cuhk.edu.hk
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