My Joint Tai Chi

Your 3-month research-based online Tai Chi program for knee osteoarthritis

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About

The Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine (CHESM) at the University of Melbourne are excited to announce the release of My Joint Tai Chi (https://myjoint-taichi.org/).

My Joint Tai Chi provides a 3 month Tai Chi exercise program which can be completed independently at home by watching pre-recorded Tai Chi sessions online.

Specifically, scientific evidence shows that Tai Chi and Qigong have benefits for people with osteoarthritis. The slow and flowing movement helps alleviate joint pain and improves joint flexibility and muscle strength. This then allows you to move more freely with less discomfort in your daily activities. Practising Tai Chi and Qigong provides a holistic approach to improving physical and mental well-being for people with knee osteoarthritis.

My Joint Tai Chi has been developed and designed by researchers within the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at The University of Melbourne, working with physiotherapists, Tai Chi experts and people with knee osteoarthritis. It has been designed for people over 45 years of age with persistent knee pain or osteoarthritis. The website’s purpose is to provide evidence-based information to help people manage their painful knee condition.

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My Joint Tai Chi was designed and developed by physiotherapists (led by Julia Zhu, Professor Kim Bennell, Alexander Kimp, Bridget Graham, Dr Rachel Nelligan, and Professor Rana Hinman) at the University of Melbourne and tested in a clinical research trial. It was funded by an Australian National Health and Medical Research grant.

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