Overcoming Arthritis: How to Relieve Pain and Restore Mobility Through a Unique Tai Chi Program

by Paul Lam, Judith Horstman

A unique plan that shows you how to relive arthritis pain and restore your mobility. After being diagnosed with osteoarthritis and bringing his symptoms under control through tai chi, Dr. Paul Lam created a complete program to help others lead a more active, pain-free life. Used to treat arthritis in China, tai chi helps open up joint movement and increase muscle strength. Explaining how to use a simple-to-follow 12-step program to relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness, Overcoming Arthritis is an essential reference for anyone with arthritis who is interested in enjoying a better quality of life. Clear, full-color photographs walk you through each movement. Exercises can be adapted for people in wheelchairs or for those with limited mobility.

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

About the author

Dr Paul Lam, an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. He has trained thousands of instructors all over the world. You can find your closest Master Trainer to you on his website www.taichiforhealthinstitute.org His Tai Chi for Health programs are easy to learn and effective for all ages and abilities, including people with chronic conditions. Over five million people enjoy the benefits of his programs. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov) recommend his Tai Chi for Arthritis program for fall prevention, Arthritis Foundations around the world including that of USA, Australia, Singapore and UK support his programs.

Dr Lam is the author of Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, Tai Chi for Diabetes and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively. He has produced many best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Dr Lam has conducted research studies into the positive effects of tai chi on health and chronic conditions. His autobiography "Born Strong" was published in early 2015.