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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises

a couple practising tai chi outdoors
Tai chi was found to significantly ease chronic musculoskeletal pain and stiffness while boosting bone mineral density in people with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Photograph: MoMo Productions/Getty Images

Traditional Chinese exercises such as tai chi can offer wide-ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, mental health, sleep quality and bone mineral density, according to the largest review of its kind.

More than 1.7bn people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. While prevalence varies by age and diagnosis, people of all ages in every country and every continent are affected.

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