Background: Stroke continues to maintain itself as the major cause of disability world-over affecting newborns with survivors suffering from cognition deficits. Neuroplasticity can result from conventional and holistic approaches like Tai Chi and Qigong that benefit the mind-body unit altogether.

Aim: The systematic study aims to evaluate the efficiency Tai Chi and Qigong in the perspective of post stroke rehabilitation as well as its capability in promoting neuroplasticity within the post stroke patients as per research 2021-2025.

Methods: Researches including neuroimaging studies, Meta analysis and Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which the focus on cognitive areas like memory, emotional regulation, attention, executive function, sleep quality and neuroplasticity indicators like brain derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF) as well as functional brain connectivity were assessed.

Results: Noticeable improvements were recorded in individuals practicing Tai Chi or Qigong 2-3 times a week for 8-12 weeks as the people witnessed an increase in processing speed and memory. Biochemical assessment indicated higher BDNF levels, and the Neuroimaging and EEG studies demonstrated increased activity in the frontoparietal network. Compared to traditional therapies, Tai Chi exceled in the rehabilitation process and cognitive retention as for Qigong, sleep, focus and mood were enhanced altogether especially in limited resource settings.

Conclusion: In the post stroke patients, cognitive retention and neuroplasticity both benefited equally from non-pharmacologic sources like Tai Chi and Qigong. Nonetheless, constraints like limited sample sizes and methodological diversity necessitate more rigorous, multifaceted  studies.

Keywords:

Tai Chi, Qigong, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cognitive Function, Neuroplasticity, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, fMRI, Executive Function, Mind–Body Interventions