Tai Chi: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Lower Back Pain

Abstract

A literature review was conducted to explore the use of Tai Chi as an evidence-based intervention for lower back pain in active duty military personnel. Retrieved articles were critically appraised. Synthesis of the literature provided evidence to guide development of the proposed intervention. In active duty personnel being seen in an outpatient military clinic with lower back pain how does participation in a weekly Tai Chi session compared to current practice affect pain management?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2019
Accession Number
AD1081334

Entities

People

  • Rebecca E. Heyne

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • English Language
  • Instructors
  • Intervention
  • Literature
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Pain
  • Pain Management
  • Personnel Management

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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