Fall Prevention 

Tai Chi for arthritis has been the subject of several clinical trials which show it to be effective in preventing falls and the fear of falls.  Together with increased mobility and improved muscle tone this also brings about a greater sense of wellbeing and confidence as well as reducing depression. What's more...
It's fun!

The largest tai chi for fall prevention study in a community setting was published by the American Journal of American Geriatric Society in August 2007. Subjects practised a modified tai chi program, which incorporated 80% of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. The results indicate that recurring falls were reduced by nearly 70%.

The study concludes: "the findings from this study indicates that participation in weekly community-based tai chi classes can reduce falls in relatively healthy, community-dwelling older people. Given that the tai chi program used existing community facilities, the study suggests that tai chi is an effective and sustainable public health intervention for falls prevention for older people living in the community."

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