Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Antihypertensive Medication Reduction in Older Patients with Hypertension: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Figure 2

Ten postures of Baduanjin exercise. (a) Preparation posture, (b) Prop up the sky by two hands to improve tri-jiao, (c) Draw a bow on both sides like shooting a vulture, (d) Raise single arm up to regulate spleen (Pi) and stomach (Wei), (e) Look back to treat five strains and seven impairments, (f) Shake the head and wag to expel heart (Xin)-fire, (g) Pull toes with both hands to reinforce the kidney, (h) Clench one’s first and glare to increase strength, (i) Rise and fall on tiptoe seven times to treat all diseases, (j) Ending posture.

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