Accession Number:

AD1151853

Title:

Tai Chi: An Evidence Based Intervention for Lower Back Pain

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Briefing Charts]

Corporate Author:

TRISERVICE NURSING RESEARCH PROGRAM BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Heyne, Rebecca

Report Date:

2021-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

1

Abstract:

LBP can have a significant negative impact on readiness and military operations. Among active duty military personnel, LBP has been identified as one of the most frequent reasons for seeking medical care. Tai Chi has been demonstrated to be a safe and cost-effective intervention to improve pain and decrease self-reported disability. Tai Chi has not been evaluated as an intervention for active duty military members with a diagnosis of chronic LBP.

Descriptors:

• pain
• active duty
• military personnel
• military operations
• department of defense
• pain management
• intervention
• air force
• personnel management
• governments
• instructors
• medical personnel
• air force personnel
• materials
• political science

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Stress Physiology

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]