How to study the relationship between Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong and medicine - A review of research frameworks

The research frameworks proposed in the literature still have not addressed the conditions which permit the association of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong with “medicine”. It is therefore important to begin to debate this question and analyse if by modifying the practice of TCC to embrace the principles of QG, (a practice traditionally associated with Chinese medicine), it will be able to offer similar or greater benefits than when practised as a martial arts or sports modality, or as healthy physical activity programmes.