What is Martial Arts?
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Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to spiritual or religious philosophies while others have their own spiritual or non-spiritual code of honour.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 55 | 27 | |
| Balance problems | 17 | 11 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 13 | 9 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 7 | 3 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 7 | 4 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 53 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Martial Arts
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 4 | |
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in elbow(s) | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Martial Arts
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 11 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 7 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 5 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 6 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped doing Martial Arts and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol (Albuterol Inhaler) | 1 |
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