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Tai Chi for Arthritis (Multi-Language Version) | 
 enlarge | Actor: Paul Lam
Studio: Wellspring Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 27019
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: Cantonese (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 80
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1583501886
UPC: 790658007550
EAN: 9781583501887
ASIN: B0000714EX
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
Release Date: December 24, 2002
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Condition: DVD is brand new and is shipped directly from the ONLY AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR TAI CHI PRODUCTIONS
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The beginning of Tai Chi for Arthritis introduces the arthritic senior-citizen members of Paul Lam's Australian tai chi class, who share their stories of increased range of motion and resulting enjoyment of life thanks to the positive effects of exercise. Lam, a Sydney physician and international tai chi champion, personally vouches for the ancient practice, which reversed the debilitating effects of his own arthritis. Then the class follows an hour-long program of warm-ups, stretches, and 12 movements that increase muscle tone and joint movement for the arthritic. These consist of six basic movements, six more advanced movements, and a separate demonstration by Lam without verbal instruction for those ready for a more fluid daily practice. Lam also introduces a set of qigong exercises for arthritis, explaining that the Chinese believe that the sluggish flow of Qi--the Chinese word for energy--is a major cause of arthritis. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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 Works well for this RA sufferer June 27, 2008
I have rheumatoid arthritis affecting most of my joints and was looking for a set of very slow, gentle exercises. This tape fits that bill quite well, I am able to get some benefit out of it on all but my worst days. The flowing movements are very relaxing. I like that they stress warming up and cooling down, not over-extending yourself, and modifying any movements that are difficult. There are days that I cannot maintain the positions with my knees bent so I simply stand up.
The tape is very easy to follow and the movements are thoroughly demonstrated. You can watch each movement described and repeated in detail, or once you are more familiar you can go through the first 6 or all 12 at once.
I also enjoy the Qigong exercises. Stress tends to send me into a flare so practicing them should be beneficial.
Remember though that just because this tape was designed for arthritis sufferers doesn't mean you should be able to do it no matter how sick you are! If you're having a bad flare or your arthritis is not under control and exercising makes you feel miserable just do your range of motion stretches every day and put your feet up until you feel better.
Great product for arthritis/joint stiffnes January 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I took a class in tai chi for arthritis and wanted to continue although it was not offered for another couple of months. This DVD is very helpful in all the movements and Dr. Lam is very inspirational.
Tai Chi for Arthritis July 4, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This may be just what I need. I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, so my exercises are limited. This is relaxing and helpful. I especially like that Dr. Lam has a student show the exercise from the back so I can follow it and not confuse my right from my left as I typically do with tapes. I can't wait to get these steps mastered, so I can go to the next tape!! This is very beneficial for someone who (at age 41) has little physical activiy. I started this tape having an intense headache and body ache. They were almost gone afterwards!
Jamie
Like an old friend November 10, 2005
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I have this. I use this, I love this! Dr Paul Lam very clearly, and very slowly, guides you literally step by step through gentle rhythmic movements. His participants, just a tad older than I am, demonstrate the movements from the back, in the same position that you are in when you watch the DVD.
I've never been able to follow an exercise programme from watching a video or disc before, but this one I watch and follow twice a week, all at my own speed. Fortunately, my arthritis is sporadic and more irritating than dehabilitating, but it's the regular exercise of tai chi and walking that keep it under control.
I have watched Dr Lam's tutorial so ofter that I think of him as an old friend. And, just like an old friend, he gives me good advice.
The best martial arts exercise instruction available March 31, 2005
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
Learning from most tapes and DVDs is difficult at best but Dr Lam has great clarity, focus, different angles to view, and some repetition for learning from tape or DVD. He had Arthritis himself before becoming world class martial artist and has a special interest in the subject. He shows the form and explains; then he comments on a single student doing it; then a group of students do the form with a leader facing them so one can watch both from the front and behind. He also uses balck background for demonstration by instructor in white uniform.
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