I came across this article during the night and thought it very explanitory as to Qigong and some of it's uses. Feel free to comment.
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http://www.healingtherapies.info/qigong.htm
Qigong: Chinese Energy Healing for Physical Disability
Article by Laurance Johnston, Ph.D.
With origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong is a popular alternative medicine healing tradition that has considerable relevance for individuals with physical disability, including spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), and post polio syndrome.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, a life-force energy called qi permeates all living things. Good health requires an ample and flowing supply of qi (also chi, pronounced “chee”).
Depleted by the demands of daily living, qi is naturally replenished through breathing, eating, and closeness to nature; it is deliberately enhanced by meditation, qigong, tai chi, and other principles of traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture. When qi is consistently diminished, out of balance, or polluted, sickness ensues; its absence means death.
Unfortunately, in people with a physical disability, qi can stagnate and become unbalanced, increasing the likelihood of illness. Therefore, it is especially important for these individuals to stimulate qi flow.
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Qigong: Chinese Energy Healing for Physical Disability 
