title: Water-based Tai Chi: theoretical benefits in musculoskeletal diseases. Current evidence.
abstract: Tai Chi is a low-impact and moderate intensity exercise that has shown positive effects in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Recently have been developed clinical studies on the benefits of Tai Chi techniques combined with hydrotherapy. Both types of treatment include physical training of balance, mobility, strength, coordination and sensory input that could complement each other. This report aims to present the current evidence about the benefits of the combination of water based Tai Chi in musculoskeletal diseases in order to establish whether the combined intervention is better than Tai Chi or hydrotherapy alone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Osteoarticular Rehabilitation, National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: Salvador Israel
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Macías-Hernández
authors.affiliation: National Model for Investigation, Rehabilitation, and Educational Integration Center "Gaby Brimmer", México City, México.
authors.forename: Lucio
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vázquez-Torres
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Division. National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: Juan Daniel
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Morones-Alba
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coronado-Zarco
authors.affiliation: Department of Osteoarticular Rehabilitation, National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: María
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Los Angeles Soria-Bastida
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cruz-Medina
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, National Institute of Rehabilitation, México City, México.
authors.forename: Tania Inés
authors.initials: TI
authors.lastname: Nava-Bringas
keywords: Hydrotherapy; Musculoskeletal diseases; Rehabilitation; Tai Chi; Therapeutics