Knowledge Mapping Analysis of Tai Chi Chuan Based on Web of Science / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

ABSTRACT

Tai Chi Chuanis a traditional Chinese method of regimen and health care, which has attracted wide attention from countries in the world. This article was aimed to analyze the current situation and hot spots about Tai Chi Chuan for future research. A total of 1349 articles were retrieved from Web of Science from 1981 to 2013. CiteSpace was used to map knowledge domain of 1349 articles in order to explore the current situation and hot spots aboutTai Chi Chuan internationally. The results showed that the research onTai Chi Chuan showed a rising trend. The main research regions were in the United States and China. The research fields were extended from medicine and sport science to psychology, engineering and computer science. The hot spots were focused on physical control, psychology and cardiovascular diseases. It was concluded thatTai Chi Chuan was a method benefit to both physical and mental health. The focus of future Tai Chi Chuan research was on basic theory, action mechanism and strict evidences.