| About Dr Paul Lam |
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Arthritis Foundation of USA and Australia, Arthritis Care of UK, Diabetes Australia, Osteoporosis Australia and other similar organistaions, fitness associations, universities and hospitals around the world supported one or all of Dr Lam's Tai Chi for Health programs. His instructors' training workshops are accredited by Australian fitness industry; American Council of Exercise; Florida and many other physiotherapist associations, HK rehabilitation society and the Korean Rheumatology Health Professional's Society. Dr Lam's instructional DVD (some are in six languages) and books have made learning the programs easy and enjoyable. Dr Lam's team have also produced other tai chi instructional DVDs for learners of intermediate and advanced levels. You can find our more information online.
Dr Lam practices Yang, Chen, Sun styles as well as several sets with combined styles. He has begun his Tai Chi journey with his late father-in-law Mr Lum Win Gwei who was a student of Yang Zhou Zhong (Eldest son of Yang Chen Fu who is the grandson of the creator of Yang Style Tai Chi). With the encouragement of Mr Lum, Dr Lam has also studied with several teachers in China. Click the topics below for more information:
back to the top Dr Lam believes medical research is the best way to show how effective tai chi is for health improvement. More medical evidence will bring more governmental support which will help spread tai chi to more people. Dr Lam has integrate his medical, tai chi and research knowledge to participate in research projects around the world. Some of his research papers are published in pretigeous medical journals. He has been contributing to medical research of the topic tai chi for health improvement in the capacity as chief investigator, co-investigator, consultant and advisor.
Click this link to a summary of Dr Lam's latest research study on Tai Chi for diabetes, published by the Australian Family Physician's Journal October 2008. Summaries for other studies can be found from this link.
Dr Lam is prepare to contribute the best he could to improve the quality and usefulness of tai chi research. Please feel free to contact him for more information. Tai Chi for Arthritis is a special program created in 1997 by Dr Lam and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts especially for people with arthritis. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations around the world. In 2001, Dr Lam and his colleagues created the Tai Chi for Diabetes program and later in 2004 the Tai Chi for Back Pain. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is designed to build strength, improve balance and better health. This two part program can enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of falls. Tai Chi 4 Kidz is a fun activity to develop children's concentration and coordination.
Dr Lam is a practising family physician in Sydney, Australia haven graduated from the University of NSW on a university scholarship in 1974. For the past 23 years Dr Lam has been a clinical teacher with the Family Medicine Program and lecturer in the University of NSW.
 In 1997 Dr Lam realized the need of a specially designed Tai Chi program for people with arthritis, his team of Tai Chi associates and medical specialists created the 12 movement Tai Chi for Arthritis program based on the Sun style. The program is now adapted by the Arthritis Foundation of USA and supported by Arthritis Care of UK, many arthritis foundations worldwide.
The program is being taught through authorized instructors; instructional DVD (in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian and German) and a book "Overcoming Arthritis". Several scientific studies have shown the program effective in relieving pain, improve physical function and is safe to learn. In 2001 Dr Lam's team created another program of Tai Chi for Diabetes, this program consists of a simple set of tai chi based on the Sun and Yang styles designed to help prevent and improve control of diabetes. This program is different but complementary to that of Tai Chi for Arthritis, It is supported by Diabetes Australia. In 2004 he has created Tai Chi for Back Pain based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. In 2005 he has created Tai Chi for Osteoporosis based on available scientific evidence to build strength and prevent falls.
Other programs includes Tai Chi 4 Kidz and Tai Chi @ Work.
back to the top  Dr Lam has collaborated with Arthritis Foundations, Diabetes Associations, Univerisities and hospitals, fitness associations, Rehabilitation Society and the Rheumatology Health Professional's Society to conduct instructor's training workshops around the world. These workshops are accredited by many organisations including American Council of Exercise; Florida and many other physiotherapist associations and Tai Chi union of Great Britain. Dr Lam has presented annual tai chi workshops (of one week duration) since 1998 in Sydney Australia and USA. This workshop offers many courses from beginners to advance and is attended by people from many countries.
Click here for a list of upcoming workshops by Dr Lam and his authorised trainers.
Dr Lam writes a monthly newsletter free to any email subscribers, it contains Tai Chi information, health and better lifestyle ideas. Click here to subscribe.
He is the co-author of the book "Overcoming Arthritis" with Judith Horstman, Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms with Nancy Kaye and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.
The new book: Tai Chi for Diabetes is now available. Dr Lam regularly contributes articles to several international Tai Chi magazines, and has been featured on their covers.
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Also many other conferences invited by arthritis Foundations, diabetes foundation and organisations, universities, health department and medical professional around the world at international, national and state levels
back to the top Dr Lam is the founder of the Better Health Tai Chi Chuan. From its beginning over 22 years ago, thousands of students have graduated from the school, which has expanded to now include 18 instructors. A number of Tai Chi schools in Australia are affiliated with the Better Health TCC. Tai Chi Teacher, Accredited Coach and Judge Dr. Lam has taught thousands of students and instructors; many of them have been successful at international competitions. He is highly sought after for presenting Tai Chi seminars and workshops. Dr Lam gained governmental accreditation as a nationally accredited sport coach and has been invited to join the judging panels of many competitions. back to the top Dr Lam is the producer of a comprehensive series of Tai Chi instructional DVD from beginners to advanced. These products are distributed worldwide through major retail stores. Many people have improved their health and lifestyle, and their skill of tai chi through using these videos. At the Third International Tai Chi Competition in Beijing (1993), Dr Lam won a gold medal for the Combined 42 Competition Forms, as well as two silver medals for the Combined 42 Tai Chi Sword Forms and the Chen Style Forms. Dr Lam founded Tai Chi Productions in 1994 to produce useful Tai Chi teaching material with the mission: "To improve people's health and quality of life by promoting Dr Lam's Tai Chi for Health programs through education, research and instructional products." The products are useful to improve user's health and tai chi skill. The quality of these productions has won approval from users worldwide. back to the top Dr Lam is committed to promoting Tai Chi for health improvement. He has combined his knowledge of medicine, Tai Chi and sport coaching to further this purpose. New projects include conducting workshops in more countries, training more trainers and research of the health benefits of Tai Chi. Click here to read a message from Dr Lam Contact Dr Lam at: Tai Chi Productions & East Acton Video (Australia) Telephone: +61-2-9533-6511 or 9533-6150 TCP Distribution - Authorised Distributor
4756 Stage Road Memphis TN 38128-4936 Phone: (901) 388 3253 Fax: (901) 388 1415 Email: TCPdistribution@taichiproductions.com Manager: Shelia Rae |
Dr Paul Lam, a practicing physician and tai chi master for more than 30 years, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. Dr Lam worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create several Tai Chi for Health programs since 1997. 
Many of Dr Lam's students excelled in promoting health improvement and international competitions. Dr Lam is fluent both in English and Chinese. He enjoys working to bridge the gap between East and West, traditional and modern Tai Chi stylists. 
