Tai Chi reduces Fear of Falling among the Elderly

Fear of falling is major health problem among elderly adults. Researchers at Chang-Gung University in Taiwan studied the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral strategies with and without tai chi in reducing the fear of falling. Participants were randomly assigned to a control group, a cognitive-behavioral group without tai chi or a cognitive-behavioral group with tai chi. Participants [...]

Tai chi improves balance and mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri did a pilot study to examine the effects of tai chi on balance, gait and mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease. 33 individuals with Parkinson’s disease were randomly assigned to 20 hour long tai chi classes over a 10-13 week period while the [...]