Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, often leading to severe injuries, loss of independence, and increased healthcare costs, making fall prevention a critical focus in rehabilitation and occupational therapy practices.

Tai Chi has emerged as a promising intervention for fall prevention due to its ability to improve balance, coordination, and physical stability through slow, deliberate movements that stimulate muscles, tendons, and joints.

A systematic review of 17 studies involving over 4,000 participants highlighted that exercise programs, including Tai Chi, significantly reduced fall-related injuries and improved balance among older adults, with Tai Chi specifically featured as an effective intervention.

Tai Chi's emphasis on balance training aligns with evidence-based strategies for fall prevention, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing fall-related injuries and improving protective responses during falls.

Clinical trials have shown that practicing Tai Chi semi-weekly for 24 weeks leads to sustained improvements in dual-task performance and global cognition, which are essential for maintaining physical stability and preventing falls.

Research comparing Tai Chi to aerobic exercise found that Tai Chi participants experienced greater improvements in blood pressure and overall physical stability, suggesting unique advantages in addressing fall risks and related health concerns.

Specific styles of Tai Chi, such as Yang Tai Chi, have been highlighted for their ability to improve physical stability and reduce fall risk, with structured programs requiring practice three times a week for 12 weeks yielding measurable benefits.

A study involving older adults with mild cognitive impairment demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi for one hour, twice weekly over 24 weeks led to measurable improvements in dual-task performance and global cognition, with effects persisting at 48 weeks.

Tai Chi also targets sensory systems such as the vestibular system in the inner ear and proprioceptive receptors in muscles and joints, integrating these inputs to improve the brain's ability to adapt posture and prevent falls.

Unlike aerobic exercises or physical therapy, Tai Chi incorporates slow, flowing movements that enhance both physical and mental stability, making it particularly beneficial for older adults with balance issues and degenerative conditions like arthritis or Parkinson’s disease.

Tai Chi's slow, rhythmic movements not only improve physical coordination but also help regulate breathing and relax the nervous system, contributing to better proprioceptive awareness and overall physical stability in older adults.

Studies have shown that Tai Chi reduces the risk of falls in older adults by enhancing balance and coordination through its deliberate movements and weight-shifting techniques, which are particularly beneficial for improving stability.

Tai Chi practitioners frequently describe increased confidence in their physical abilities, as the exercise integrates mindfulness and controlled breathing, helping them feel more centered and capable of managing daily activities without fear of falling.

The meditative and dynamic nature of Tai Chi fosters psychological comfort and calm, complementing its physical benefits by reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being, which further supports mobility and balance improvements.

Tai Chi plays a significant role in reducing the fear of falling by promoting relaxation and psychological comfort through its slow, flowing movements, which have a meditative effect that helps individuals feel calm and mentally secure.

The fear of falling can lead to avoidance of activities requiring balance, which exacerbates physical weakness and increases fall risk; Tai Chi addresses this by improving balance and mobility, thereby reducing psychological barriers to movement.

By enhancing self-body awareness and proprioception, Tai Chi not only mitigates the fear of falling but also contributes to overall fall prevention by strengthening the connection between mental confidence and physical stability.

Tai Chi is generally considered safe and beneficial for individuals with limited mobility or chronic health conditions, as its slow, gentle movements and controlled breathing improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength without requiring special equipment or intense physical exertion.

For individuals with severe mobility restrictions or chronic conditions, it is recommended to consult healthcare professionals to tailor Tai Chi exercises appropriately and ensure safe practice, avoiding exacerbation of health issues while maximizing benefits.

Tai Chi can be modified to include seated exercises or simplified movements for individuals with significant physical limitations, allowing participants to engage in meditative states and improve coordination without overexertion.

Instructors emphasize mindful movement and gradual progression, helping older adults with conditions like Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and reduce the risk of injury through personalized and adaptive approaches.

Tai Chi programs are cost-effective as they can be integrated into existing community or home-based care settings, leveraging minimal equipment and space while providing significant health benefits such as improved balance and reduced fall risk.

Accessibility of Tai Chi programs is enhanced by their adaptability to various settings, including long-term care facilities and home environments, where simple exercises can be tailored to individual needs without requiring specialized equipment.

Occupational therapists can integrate Tai Chi into transition plans by using its proven benefits in improving balance, coordination, and mobility, which are critical for reducing fall risks during the transition from long-term care to home settings.

Regular practice of Tai Chi, ideally two to four times per week with additional daily self-training, has been shown to significantly improve walking ability and reduce fall incidence within one to three months, making it a practical addition to home rehabilitation plans.

Community-based Tai Chi programs can be effective in preventing fall-related injuries, as evidenced by studies that emphasize balance training and functional exercises, which are integral components of Tai Chi practice.

Efforts to promote Tai Chi in multicultural settings, such as the Sunset District Community Center in San Francisco, demonstrate its appeal across ethnic groups, with in-person classes resuming post-pandemic to cater to older adults who prefer direct teacher interaction for effective learning and fall prevention.

Cultural and regional differences influence the adoption and effectiveness of Tai Chi for fall prevention among older adults, as seen in its integration into diverse communities like Melbourne, Australia, where non-Chinese participants have embraced Tai Chi for its mental and physical benefits.

In regions like Germany, Tai Chi is recognized for its ability to improve balance and reduce fall risks among older adults, with its slow, flowing movements providing both physical stimulation and meditative relaxation.

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention highlights Tai Chi as a recommended exercise for older adults to maintain balance and prevent falls, emphasizing its adaptability for indoor practice during adverse weather conditions.

Tai Chi has shown effectiveness in improving balance and preventing falls among individuals with mild cognitive impairment, as studies have demonstrated enhanced dual-task performance and global cognition scores when Tai Chi incorporates cognitive elements.

Research has shown that Tai Chi, particularly cognitively enhanced versions, synergistically stimulates neuroplasticity by combining physical movements with mental tasks, leading to improved dual-task performance and global cognition scores in older adults.

Occupational therapy protocols for fall prevention often include structured training strategies, such as step-by-step movement practice and dual-task training, which align with Tai Chi's emphasis on mindful, flowing movements to enhance focus and balance.

Evidence from exercise programs, including Tai Chi, suggests that balance training is a critical component in reducing fall-related injuries, with studies showing significant improvements in gait, strength, and functional mobility when Tai Chi is practiced regularly.

Tai Chi's accessibility, requiring no special equipment or facilities, allows it to be easily integrated into real-world settings such as home environments or local community centers, making it a practical option for older adults to maintain regular practice and benefit from its fall prevention capabilities.

Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, often leading to severe injuries, loss of independence, and increased healthcare costs, making fall prevention a critical focus in rehabilitation and occupational therapy practices.

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Content: Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.

Fall-related injuries are common among seniors and a major cause of long-term pain and disability. They also increase the risk of having to go to a nursing home and have a high economic cost.

The new findings, published online Oct. 29 in the journal bmj.com, suggest that "reducing the risk of falling and improving protective responses during a fall may be an important and feasible means of preventing fractures and other serious injuries in the elderly," the study authors wrote in a journal news release.

Well-designed exercise programs can prevent falls in seniors living at home, but there is a lack of evidence on whether such programs can help prevent fall-related injuries, said French researchers Fabienne El-Khoury and colleagues.

In this review, they analyzed 17 studies that looked at whether fall-prevention exercises lowered seniors' risk of fractures and other injuries caused by falls. More than 4,000 participants were involved in all.

Tai Chi was the exercise in two of the studies, but most of them used gait, balance, strength and functional training, which involves workouts that help people do normal daily activities.

Most of the programs reduced fall-related injuries and appeared to significantly curb falls that lead to fractures, serious injuries and medical care.

Balance training was emphasized in all of the exercises that were effective in preventing falls, the researchers noted.

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The U.S. National Institute on Aging has more about older adults and falls.

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Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi has emerged as a promising intervention for fall prevention due to its ability to improve balance, coordination, and physical stability through slow, deliberate movements that stimulate muscles, tendons, and joints.

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Content: Learn about the sport of Tai Chi
The German health centre says Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art, also known as shadow boxing.
It combines physical training, self-defense and meditation.
The focus of Tai Chi is on body tightening, mental alertness and breathing, the center explained, noting that motor training consists of a series of traditional Chinese physical exercises that flow smoothly with each other in order to achieve harmony between body and soul.
Muscle and Joint Stimulation
In this way all the muscles, tendons, joints and bones are stimulated and stretched in a gentle way.
The upright position of the back during exercise creates a stretching effect in the spine, relieving pressure on the intervertebral discs.
The nervous system is also positively affected by the gentle posture of the back.
Studies have suggested that tai chi reduces the risk of falls in older adults thanks to its ability to improve their balance.
The sport also has a positive effect on degenerative arthritis, the symptoms of which are knee stiffness, pain and swelling.
Improve lung function
Tai chi is also beneficial for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as it improves lung function.
It is also useful for patients with Parkinson ’ s, which affects the nervous system and its symptoms are disorders of movement, tremor of the hands, stiffness and instability of the body position, where sports contribute to improving balance and mobility.
In addition, tai chi improves the cognitive functioning of the brain, making it also useful for dementia patients.
On the other hand, slow flowing movements have a relaxing and meditative effect, helping to feel relaxed, calm and psychologically comfortable.
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

A systematic review of 17 studies involving over 4,000 participants highlighted that exercise programs, including Tai Chi, significantly reduced fall-related injuries and improved balance among older adults, with Tai Chi specifically featured as an effective intervention.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi's emphasis on balance training aligns with evidence-based strategies for fall prevention, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing fall-related injuries and improving protective responses during falls.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Clinical trials have shown that practicing Tai Chi semi-weekly for 24 weeks leads to sustained improvements in dual-task performance and global cognition, which are essential for maintaining physical stability and preventing falls.

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Content: Lifestyle Interventions and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's and Dementia

— "Without any change, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease could more than double"

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Cognitive decline in Alzheimer's and other dementias may be delayed for some at-risk older adults, recent clinical trials have suggested.

The ACHIEVE study, for example, reported that hearing aids cut the rate of cognitive decline by 48% over 3 years in older adults who had a high risk of dementia. And in a randomized controlled trial of people with mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns, cognitively enhanced tai-chi led to improved global cognition scores.

"Currently, two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia," said Heather Snyder, PhD, of the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago.

"The need for effective risk reduction strategies to help all communities grows larger by the day," Snyder stated. "Without any change, the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease could more than double by mid-century."

In 2015, the FINGER study in Finland was the first randomized controlled trial to show it was possible to delay cognitive decline using a multidomain lifestyle intervention.

In the U.S., the POINTER study is evaluating multiple ways to protect cognition in 2,000 at-risk older adults. "Recruiting for the clinical trial was successfully completed in March 2023," Snyder said. "The study is expected to begin reporting results in summer 2025."

"U.S. POINTER community-based teams recruited nearly 30% of participants from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in research, including racially and ethnically minoritized individuals and those from rural areas," she added.

New Clinical Trial Data

About 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed by modifying 12 risk factors, according to a 2020 report from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

In the past year, several trials have shown that lifestyle interventions -- notably ones involving physical exercise or hearing aids -- could delay dementia onset. Two trials have combined exercise with a cognitive component, including a study of cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

"Research has shown that both physical and mental activity may attenuate age-related declines in cognitive function and dual task activities, but combined physical and mental challenges may be more effective than either alone," said study co-author Peter Harmer, PhD, MPH, of the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene.

Cognitively enhanced tai chi was designed to synergistically stimulate neuroplasticity, Harmer noted. The regimen included an emphasis on performing properly despite an interfering mental or motor task, following instructions that required recalling names and detailed steps, and distinguishing correct from miscued instructions.

The study randomized older adults with mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns to stretching, standard tai chi, or cognitively enhanced tai chi for 1 hour semi-weekly for 24 weeks. The cognitively enhanced tai chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in both global cognition scores and dual-task performance while walking, with effects persisting at 48 weeks.

The SYNERGIC trial, published in JAMA Network Open, took a different approach to combining physical exercise and cognitive training. SYNERGIC randomized older adults with mild cognitive impairment to physical exercise with or without cognitive training and vitamin D supplementation for 20 weeks.

Overall, those who received aerobic-resistance exercises with sequential computerized cognitive training had improved cognition, but some results were inconsistent.

The multidomain intervention effect was larger than the improvement from exercise alone, reported Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, of the Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario, and co-authors, and vitamin D supplementation showed no significant benefit. In several arms of the trial, cognitive improvements diminished slightly at 12 months, but did not revert to baseline levels.

Another intervention that showed promise was the use of hearing aids. Hearing loss is treatable in later life, which makes it an important public health target to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, noted Frank Lin, MD, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues who reported the findings of the ACHIEVE trial in The Lancet.

ACHIEVE assigned participants to one of two interventions -- either hearing aids or a health education program. Both groups received follow-up visits every 6 months, and cognitive tests were conducted every year for 3 years.

The trial's main analysis showed no difference in the rate of change in cognitive functioning between the hearing aid group and the education group. In a pre-specified analysis of participants with high risk for future dementia, however, cognitive decline was reduced over 3 years in those assigned to wear hearing aids compared with those who received health education.

Policies to Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

Research about Alzheimer's and dementia risk factors is evolving, and Lancet Commission researcher Gill Livingston, MD, of the University College London in England, is optimistic that policymakers will continue to use new insights to help reduce global cognitive decline.

Since 2020, several countries have taken steps to address modifiable risk factors, Livingston noted. "U.S. policy has changed, and many countries and the World Health Organization have issued new policy documents," she said.

In the U.S., the 2023 update to the National Alzheimer's Project Act included new risk reduction strategies, Livingston pointed out. The CDC also extended its Healthy Brain Initiative program with state and local health officials.

An updated Lancet Commission report about dementia is under review and should be published this year, Livingston said.

Disclosures

Snyder had no conflicts of interest.

Harmer reported no conflicts of interest.

Livingston had no conflicts of interest.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What has a study that includes the cognitively enhanced Tai Chi found out?

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in dual-task performance while walking.

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in global cognition scores.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Research comparing Tai Chi to aerobic exercise found that Tai Chi participants experienced greater improvements in blood pressure and overall physical stability, suggesting unique advantages in addressing fall risks and related health concerns.

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Content: Study suggests tai chi is better than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure

According to a recent study, Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, lowers blood pressure more effectively than other types of exercise such as stair climbing or brisk walking. Over a year, Chinese researchers examined two groups of high blood pressure participants—one performing the Chinese martial arts and the other with aerobic exercise.

The study's authors argue that their findings, which were published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, should persuade medical professionals to advocate for moderate martial arts as a means of preventing heart disease in those with high blood pressure.

How was the study conducted?

The study included 349 individuals, 51.5% of whom were women, who had been diagnosed with prehypertension and were randomized to either the aerobic exercise or tai chi group. During a 12-month period, both groups engaged in four weekly 60-minute supervised sessions.

The aerobic exercise interventions comprised jogging, cycling, brisk walking, and climbing stairs. The tai chi group practiced Yang-style tai chi, which consists of 24 standard movements or forms. At baseline, six, and twelve months, blood pressure was measured. The mean change in SBP from baseline to 12 months, as measured while walking and in an office setting, was the main endpoint.

At the end of the research, blood pressure was within normal range in 21.8% of the tai chi group and 15.6% of the aerobic exercise group without medication. In the tai chi group, fewer patients had advanced hypertension (12.0% vs. 17.7%) than in the aerobic exercise group.

What is tai chi?

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has gained popularity as a kind of meditation and mind-body workout. Its roots are in traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy, which date back to ancient China.

Key features

This practice is known for its slow, methodical movements that seamlessly transition from one stance to the next. These motions, which are frequently continuous and circular, encourage balance, flexibility, and calmness.

This practice places a strong emphasis on the relationship that exists between the mind and the body. Practitioners emphasize developing an internal awareness, living in the now, and synchronizing their movements with their breath.

This practice includes aspects of meditation that promote a relaxed and concentrated state of mind. People who participate in the technique, which is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation," perform a series of flowing motions while paying close attention.

This practice incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines, which can enhance balance and coordination. Because of this, this Chinese practice is very helpful for senior citizens and anyone looking to improve their stability.

Regular practice has been linked to many health advantages, such as higher mental clarity, lower stress levels, enhanced flexibility, improved cardiovascular health, and an overall sense of well-being.

These results clearly show that this Chinese practice can be very helpful in lowering sympathetic excitability and offering prehypertensive people primary treatment. This practice may be a more beneficial option for controlling high blood pressure than standard aerobic activities, especially for people with prehypertension, according to new research.

Future research is necessary to fully investigate the possible advantages and long-term impacts of this Chinese practice in the management of hypertension.

Edited by Divya Singh

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Specific styles of Tai Chi, such as Yang Tai Chi, have been highlighted for their ability to improve physical stability and reduce fall risk, with structured programs requiring practice three times a week for 12 weeks yielding measurable benefits.

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Content: Tai Chi can help obese people reduce waist circumference
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The School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) recently held a press conference to announce a new study found that tai chi exercise can help elderly people with "central obesity" reduce waist circumference, the effect of which is similar to traditional exercise.
Tai Chi is a long-established traditional Chinese martial arts, integrating the body and mind, and is regarded as a "dynamic meditation" of the body and mind movement.
It is reported that the School of Public Health of HKU School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of California, Los Angeles, the research team recruited 543 Chinese aged 50 or above who were defined as “central obesity ” to participate in the study between February 2016 and March 2018.
Participants were randomly assigned to the tai chi exercise group, the traditional exercise group, or the no-exercise control group.
According to the research team, participants in the tai chi exercise group and the traditional exercise group are required to participate in a 12-week exercise course three times a week, one hour each time.
The Tai Chi exercise group is taught by instructors the most popular and widely known 24 Yang Tai Chi, while the traditional exercise group contains muscle-strengthening training such as brisk walking, hand bending, hand side lifting, shoulder lifting, squatting and heel lifting.
The team measured waist circumference and other indicators of metabolic health for all participants before, during the 12th and 38th weeks of the course.
The study found that participants in the tai chi exercise group and the traditional exercise group reduced their average waist circumference by 1.8 cm and 1.3 cm, respectively, after no dietary intervention and after 12 weeks of exercise.
Exercise intervention also helped to increase the high density cholesterol levels of participants in the Tai Chi exercise group and the traditional exercise group.
Xiao Minghui, director and associate professor of kinesiology at the School of Public Health of HKU Medical School, pointed out that recent academic articles have clarified that waist circumference is an important health risk indicator and is closely related to overweight, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The results show that Tai Chi exercise, like traditional exercise, can effectively improve central obesity. Xiao Minghui believes that the results of the study are good news for the elderly who have difficulty moving or do not like traditional exercise, but have central obesity.
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

A study involving older adults with mild cognitive impairment demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi for one hour, twice weekly over 24 weeks led to measurable improvements in dual-task performance and global cognition, with effects persisting at 48 weeks.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What has a study that includes the cognitively enhanced Tai Chi found out?

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in global cognition scores.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

Tai Chi also targets sensory systems such as the vestibular system in the inner ear and proprioceptive receptors in muscles and joints, integrating these inputs to improve the brain's ability to adapt posture and prevent falls.

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Content: 7 Exercises Necessary for Perfect Balance
Balance is your ability to coordinate and control your body ’ s center of gravity – in everyday life you have to deal with this all the time!
For example, your balance ensures that you can walk without falling.
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Although it may not occur to you, you need a good balance to do almost everything, including walking, getting up from a chair and bending over to tie your shoes.
Balance training involves doing muscle-strengthening exercises that help keep you upright, including your legs and torso as these types of exercises can improve stability and help prevent falls.
And while there are intense balancing exercises like some very challenging yoga poses, others are as simple as standing on one leg for a few seconds.
If you have a problem with this, you can use equipment that forces your body to stabilize, such as a semi-circular stability ball.
Meaning of Balance
Balance is your ability to coordinate and control your body ’ s center of gravity – in everyday life you have to deal with this all the time!
For example, your balance ensures that you can walk without falling, that you can sit up straight, and that you can jump over a hole without falling.
Your body uses different systems: your eyes (the visual system) help you see the space around you, your inner ear (the vestibular system) records rotating movements and accelerations, and the receptors in your joints and muscles and the pressure receptors in your skin (together the stimulus receptor system) transmit changes in your posture.
All the stimuli your body receives through these systems come together in your central nervous system, and your brain in turn sends the message to your muscles that adapt immediately to prevent you from falling; all this has to happen at lightning speed and that ’ s what it should be, as our bodies have to adapt constantly as we move.
With the help of balanced training, you can teach your muscles to respond more quickly to brain messages as this allows you to improve fine motor and coordination skills.
Areas targeted by balance
• Middle: Yes, balance exercises target this area, you need strong core muscles to achieve good balance, many stability exercises work to exercise the abdominal muscles and other core muscles.
• Forearms: No, balance exercises do not target these ends, most balance exercises revolve around balance on your feet.
Legs: Yes, the legs are definitely areas where balance is targeted, and exercises in which you balance on one leg and then squat or lean forward also work to exercise the leg muscles.
Buttock: Yes, the same balance exercises that work on the legs also work to strengthen the buttocks.
Back: Another area targeted by balance exercises, where your core muscles include some of your back muscles.
Good balance depends on:
Sensory information from your eyes (visual system), muscles, tendons, joints (stimulation inputs), and balance organs in the inner ear (vestibular system).
The brain stem understands all of this sensory information combined with other parts of the brain.
Movement of your eyes to keep things stable in your vision and maintain your balance.
What are the benefits of balance training?
The benefits of balance training are great, for example:
• You can improve your posture and you can stand or sit better.
• Train your deep muscles, especially the muscles in the torso and around the spine.
• Reduce back wear and less muscle pain due to poor posture.
Prevent injuries during exercise and in daily life because your body is not constantly out of balance, causing muscle strain.
• Ability to perform movements more efficiently and smoothly.
A positive effect on how your body feels and your performance improves as you make faster progress.
• Improve the motor coordination of the body.
How often do you have to do this type of training?
You have to aim to do balance workouts one to two times a week, this applies to beginners all the way to advanced athletes, and it is very important that professionals improve their stability as well.
Simple exercises to get the perfect balance:
Tai Chi (Tai Chi)
Studies show that tai chi, a gentle exercise often called “movement meditation, ” can help you reduce falls if you ’ re older and have balance problems, a skilled teacher can show you slow and precise movements that help you not only achieve more stability but also boost your overall health and mood as well.
Standing on one leg (one-legged stand)
Start by installing yourself on the back of the chair or any other sturdy handle.
Raise one foot to approximately calf level and hold for 10 seconds.
• Repeat this 10-15 times and then move on to the other leg.
As time goes on and your balance improves you may be able to continue in this situation without fixating yourself on any purpose.
Weight Shifts (Weight Shifts)
Stand with your feet spaced by the width of your hip.
Slowly lean forward horizontally on one leg to bear all your weight while lifting the other leg off the ground.
• Wait for up to 30 seconds, then move to the other side.
You can do the same exercise while standing straight and raising one leg forward or left / right.
• Yoga and Pilates
To maintain your balance, you need muscles that can hold you while standing, walking, or doing other movements. These muscles are known as your “core muscles. ” Yoga and Pilates involve movements that help you stretch and strengthen these muscles, but first consult your doctor before starting and to learn the movements correctly it is a good idea to join a nearby class taught by a certified instructor.
Heel-to-Toe Walk
Walk slowly in a straight line.
• Touch your heel to the opposite toe as you progress.
Walk about 20 steps using the wall for support if you feel unsteady.
Back Leg Raises (Back Leg Raises)
To build up the lower back and buttocks, try raising your back leg while standing upright.
Hold a chair and lift one of your legs back without bending your knee or pointing your toe.
• Keep the leg on the floor slightly bent.
• Hold position for 5 seconds.
Do this 10-15 times with the first leg before moving on to the other leg.
• Squats (squats)
To strengthen the muscles of your legs and pelvis, do a squat exercise.
Stand up straight, make your feet slightly wider than your hips while pointing your toes forward.
Bend your knees and send your ass back, and slowly descend as if you were sitting.
Place your weight on your heels and arms in front of you or on your thighs.
Raise yourself once and repeat 10 times.
To get a better idea of how strong your balance is while standing, lift one foot and see how long you can keep it there, or test your balance as you move and try to walk as if you were on a tightrope for 10 steps and see how it goes, you ’ ve probably noticed that one side is much stronger and more coordinated than the other.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Unlike aerobic exercises or physical therapy, Tai Chi incorporates slow, flowing movements that enhance both physical and mental stability, making it particularly beneficial for older adults with balance issues and degenerative conditions like arthritis or Parkinson’s disease.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi's slow, rhythmic movements not only improve physical coordination but also help regulate breathing and relax the nervous system, contributing to better proprioceptive awareness and overall physical stability in older adults.

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5 exercises to relieve discomfort
Dr. Deepak Ravindran, head of pain medicine at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, has spent more than two decades specializing in the management of acute and chronic pain.
In specific cases such as chronic pain, the research actually proves that mental body techniques can be effective compared to traditional techniques such as medications and surgery.
These mental practices may not fully cure the individual ’ s pain but they can certainly help.
In some cases it is more effective than traditional medical interventions.
"We now understand neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain and nerves to be plastic and rewire themselves in a way that can overcome pain."
"Alongside this, we recognise the role and contribution of lifestyle and personality driven by genes, and may indeed combine with environmental factors that can stimulate a particular gene in undesirable ways."
The doctor shared 5 practical tips on how you can begin to control pain:
• Activate your internal security system by breathing 3-4-5
Breathing is one of the most reliable and easily controlled ways to activate the safety system (parasympathetic apparatus).
When we can breathe longer than we breathe, the safety system can activate more predictably and provide the mind with reassurance that everything is safe.
A simple way to incorporate the breathing technique is the 3-4-5 method where you can breathe for three seconds, hold your breath for four seconds, and then exhale for five seconds.
Even practicing this for two to five minutes will help you take 10 to 20 breaths which can often help calm the nervous system considerably.
Another method that is easy to start with is the 5-5-5 method which requires 5 seconds of breathing, five seconds of waiting, and then five seconds of exhalation.
• Focus on a word, phrase or thing
One approach to trying to relax is to focus on a word, stage, or thing — a response that Howard ’ s cardiologist and professor of the mental body Herbert Benson wrote about.
This aims to achieve a state of focused flow or awareness of ourselves using a repetitive word, phrase, or action.
The use of Christian swimming pools or Hindu "jap mala" are examples of object focus.
This allows the nerves of our brain to move from the so-called virtual network to a different set of neural circuits called flow circuits.
This can then help relax the nervous system and thus reduce physical pain.
• Try yoga or tai chi
Both yoga and tai chi, also known as mind-body techniques, are becoming increasingly popular now, exercises are already in the mainstream with general practitioners and hospital doctors recommending tasks for different situations and age groups.
There are also studies that suggest that yoga and tai chi can benefit and cause pain relief.
Both exercises embrace the concept that pain can be present in both mind and body and relieve slow rhythmic movements, and yoga and tai chi can help control breathing as well as tighten and improve unconditioned muscles.
There are many videos and apps that can help you get started, while gyms and local health care centers may also have classes available.
• Exercise vigilance
Try to adopt a negative, non-judgmental, empathic attitude toward your thoughts as this is the essence of mindfulness-based stress reduction.
This technique has a very good evidence base for managing chronic pain using mind / body methods.
There is now good scientific evidence to suggest that when people are well-awakened meditators, there are positive changes in their nerves, the practice based on mindfulness shouldn ’ t be just about meditation.
It can be any physical activity that patients feel safe and like doing – be it eating, running, running, or going to the gym.
Be selective in the language you use.
Even when thinking.
Evidence has shown that the type of language we use can be very powerful in shaping our thoughts, and therefore our behaviors and actions, this is important because the language we use and the stories we tell can cause unsafe thoughts and actions, which can trigger activation of our immune system.
Writing down your positive thoughts at the beginning of the day with some points you are grateful for are also examples of positive thinking that can change the way you think and reduce pain.
Ultimately, many mental body techniques are used to relieve pain and all of them now benefit from the principle of neuroplasticity.
The growing success of these techniques shows that these can be safe and sustainable long-term strategies to overcome pain and in some cases become pain-free.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursin say about Tai Chi?

She tells NPR that Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Studies have shown that Tai Chi reduces the risk of falls in older adults by enhancing balance and coordination through its deliberate movements and weight-shifting techniques, which are particularly beneficial for improving stability.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi practitioners frequently describe increased confidence in their physical abilities, as the exercise integrates mindfulness and controlled breathing, helping them feel more centered and capable of managing daily activities without fear of falling.

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Content: Seniors exercise at YMCA to improve health

Published: May. 31, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - One of the keys to living a long life is having a healthy lifestyle.

Seniors at the YMCA did exercises tailored to their fitness levels Wednesday, May 31. This included tai chi, an exercise that focuses on mind and body, as well as helps with balance.

“It has completely changed my life. It has made me stronger in my body: I’m straighter, stronger, I can do all of my daily activities like laundry and dishwashing, and everything else that I have to do,” volunteer Palmer Gard said.

The YMCA offers programs and classes for all ages.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

The meditative and dynamic nature of Tai Chi fosters psychological comfort and calm, complementing its physical benefits by reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being, which further supports mobility and balance improvements.

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Chi is the key

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What is Chi? It is a special type of energy. Every living thing has Chi. Inanimate objects have it also. Chi flows in our bodies through pathways called meridians and it can be enhanced by special exercises, massage, and meditation. Chi also surrounds us. It is in the very air we breathe.

The Chinese character for Chi represents steam, vapor, or mist rising upward from a pot of rice, which is connected to the concept of nourishment. The vapor or mist calls to mind breathing, which can be controlled to facilitate the flow of Chi in the body. The word "Chi" or "Qi" can be translated as air, energy, or spirit, and the word "Gong" or "kung" means achievement, skill, or work.

Recommendations about cultivating and managing Chi can be found in several cultures. The concept of Chi dates from the ancient Chinese Book of Changes from about 2000 B.C. and has come down to the present day to become "The Force" in "Star Wars." It has been preserved, honored, and known by many names as it has traveled through time.

When we practice the gentle arts of Tai Chi and Chi Gong with attention to magnifying and moving the Chi, we enjoy many health benefits. Among these benefits are enhanced flexibility, balance, strength, cardiovascular health, increase bone density, relaxation of the mind and emotional balance. According to Eastern wisdom, our health improves when we have more energy circulating in our bodies and our ability to handle stress increases.

Whether we are learning Tai Chi or Chi Gong, there are guidelines involving posture, breathing, and mindfulness that help us to circulate the Chi energy. Blockages of the Chi flow can be caused by straining too much in our exercises, being under stress, or holding on to negative emotions. But being totally relaxed and in the present moment, we encourage a connection with the Chi energy which is the key to optimal physical and emotional health.

What does Chi feel like? It manifests in many ways. There could be tingling in your hands or feet. For some people, it is an inner feeling of wellness, wholeness, and calm. There can be a sense of aliveness and awareness that travels out into our surroundings, enriching our interactions with others, and our creative endeavors. Think of Chi as a key to the door between the world of the senses and the world of the spirit.

May the force be with you!

Inglis Carré is a Tai Chi practitioner certified by the American Tai Chi and Qigong Association. She has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong since 2020. She also has a background in Kenpo Karate and Hung Gar style Kung Fu.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursin say about Tai Chi?

She tells NPR that Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

An overall sense of well-being.
Lower stress levels.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi plays a significant role in reducing the fear of falling by promoting relaxation and psychological comfort through its slow, flowing movements, which have a meditative effect that helps individuals feel calm and mentally secure.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What does Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursin say about Tai Chi?

She tells NPR that Tai Chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

An overall sense of well-being.
Lower stress levels.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

The fear of falling can lead to avoidance of activities requiring balance, which exacerbates physical weakness and increases fall risk; Tai Chi addresses this by improving balance and mobility, thereby reducing psychological barriers to movement.

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Content: Healthy aging comes with challenges. For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases.

According to Dr. Boris Goralnik, a geriatric specialist at UPMC in North Central Pa, a fall is defined as an unexpected event in which a person comes to rest on the ground, floor, or a lower level.

“Falls result in fall-related injuries, progression of gait impairments, loss of independence, depression,” Goralnik said. “It is a leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults.”

By preventing falls, providers try to prevent related injuries such as fractures, hematomas, and skin lacerations. From practice and literature, said Goralnik, the most important risk factor of falls is a previous history of falls.

According to Janine Fee, MS, MPT, a physical therapist who is certified in vestibular rehabilitation at Evangelical Community Hospital, physical balance, which is important to avoid falling, can be complicated.

“I like to use the analogy of a baseball field,’’ Fee said. “Every player on the field is important and if a player is not working, then your team — your balance — is going to be impacted.”

Fee said many systems have a direct impact on balance. Eyes, ears, sense of touch — especially with our feet, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture are a few. And, the brain can have a major impact on our ability to avoid falling.

Fee said any weakening of one or more of these areas will significantly increase the risk of falling.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year. One out of five of those falls will cause serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries.

“This can then lead to serious consequences that may significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life,” said Fee. “Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”

Many factorsIn many cases, Goralnik said, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency in activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults. He agreed with Fee that a fear of falling leads to things like not participating in activities that require balance, causing weaknesses and furthering the risk of repeated falls. Paying attention to the body and being more aware of areas contributing to balance is a big step in preventing falls.

Age alone should not be blamed as a factor regarding balance, said Fee.

“I strongly believe that if you stay active, you can minimize the effects that aging has on all of these players,” Fee said.

Diseases and underlying medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathy, strokes, vision problems, and pain can impact a person’s balance. Other factors such as medications, fear of falling, and environmental factors.

It is very important for older patients to discuss with their providers any changes in the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they start to experience new musculoskeletal pain, Goralnik advised.

“Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik. “It is very important for people to have a complete list of all current medications when they visit their medical providers.”

Having detailed information, he said, about existing and potential risk factors may help reduce the risk of future falls.

Fee added that testing can be completed to assess balance and what kind of treatment or therapy might be available to assist with balance. Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls.

“You can talk to your doctor or health care provider to refer you to a physical therapist to evaluate your risk for falling,” said Fee.

She said a physical therapist will measure/evaluate strength, flexibility, analyzation of posture and feet, how you walk and perform specific balance measures to determine your areas of weakness. The therapist may also ask about fall history and possible home hazards like uneven pavement, rugs, steps, clutter or pets.

“Then a physical therapist can design a specialized treatment program to help you reduce your risk of falls,” Fee said. “Other recommendations to improve overall balance is getting involved in a local gym where you can perform strength and balance exercises like Tai Chi or yoga.”

Temporary conditionsIn addition to medical conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, etc., other temporary conditions also have effects on an individual’s balance.

Fee, a physical therapist who specializes in inner ear disorders, said the most common inner ear problem is a condition known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Classic symptoms include brief episodes of spinning or imbalance that occur when lying down, rolling over in bed, or looking up.

“BPPV can significantly increase a person’s risk for falling especially if they have other balance risk factors. This problem is easily identified by the physical therapist that is trained in detecting inner ear problems,” she added.

Fee said a physical therapist with specialized training can provide the most appropriate intervention to reduce or resolve these symptoms in as little as one to three sessions.

Fee said physical therapists can often identify risk factors and provide specific recommendations to improve balance.

“Physical therapists are like coaches, but you have to do the work. In order for your balance to improve, you have to challenge the team!”

Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults.

The economic burdens from falls are substantial and likely to increase with the growth of the older population, according to Goralnik.

Fall-related health care costs include hospital bills, fees for professional service, and costs of prescription medications, home health services, long-term care facilities, and durable medical equipment.

“Always inform your doctor about recent falls and fall-related injuries,” concluded Gorainik.

It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

By enhancing self-body awareness and proprioception, Tai Chi not only mitigates the fear of falling but also contributes to overall fall prevention by strengthening the connection between mental confidence and physical stability.

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Kashyap K, Dhar M, Bisht K, Bahurupi Y, Pathania M. BMJ Open 2023; 13(12): e070540.

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INTRODUCTION: Fear of fall is experienced by the elderly irrespective of the presence or absence of history of fall. Falls contribute to injuries that culminate in hospitalisation that incur unwarranted medical expenses. Yoga is unique to Indian cultural practices, with a potential to enhance proprioception. It increases self-body awareness, ultimately improving the balancing capacity of older adults. Thus, the objective of this study is to compare the effect of yoga therapy in the study and control groups at 12 weeks from the baseline.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This study is designed as an open-label, randomised controlled trial (1:1) with a sample size of 62 elderly patients more than or equal to 60 years of age. Participation of either sex, male or female with a fear of fall will be considered. Two randomised groups of 31 participants each will receive standard therapy for their primary diseases as per the local, national or international guidelines. However, participants in the intervention arm will receive additional structured yoga therapy sessions. The primary objective of this study is to assess and compare the change in fear of fall score of participants in each group using Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) at 12 weeks versus baseline. The secondary endpoint will assess the change in the quality of life of participants at 3 months compared with the baseline.Data will be gathered, entered into Microsoft Excel and further analysed by R software (V.4.3.0). Changes in FES-Intervention and BBS of two groups will be compared either by Student's t-test for parametric data or Mann-Whitney U test for non-parametric data. Statistical significance will be considered if p<0.05 at 95% confidence level. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval for this study protocol (version 1.0, 22 April 2022) was obtained from the institute ethics committee (AIIMS/IEC/22/195). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: CTRI/2022/06/043287.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi is generally considered safe and beneficial for individuals with limited mobility or chronic health conditions, as its slow, gentle movements and controlled breathing improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength without requiring special equipment or intense physical exertion.

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Content: Tai Chi Tops Other Exercises for Blood Pressure

More participants in a yearlong study saw their numbers drop than those who did aerobic exercises
By Gina Carey,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 17, 2024 8:23 AM CDT

Signing up for a tai chi class might come with an unexpected health benefit: lower blood pressure. A new clinical trial found that participants with prehypertension or slightly elevated blood pressure had improved measurements after practicing tai chi for a year—even more so than a group that regularly did aerobic exercises, reports the Washington Post. The yearlong study split 342 adults in China into two groups. The first group was given an aerobic regimen—60 minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking—to practice four times per week. The second group learned a tai chi routine to perform four times weekly for an hour.

The participants had their blood pressure measured six months in, and then again after a year. During the course of the study, they also received health education and were encouraged to follow a diet developed to improve heart health. While all participants were at risk of hypertension at the start of the study, 21.8% of people from the tai chi group saw their blood pressure lowered to an ideal range, while 15.6% from the aerobic group fell within that range, according to the study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. So what might explain tai chi's advantage in lowering blood pressure?

Ruth Taylor-Piliae of University of Arizona's College of Nursing tells NPR that tai chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate what's known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress. She also notes that it's an accessible form of exercise. "I think the beauty of tai chi is that you don't have to have a special gym membership, you don't have to have special clothing," says Taylor-Piliae, who was not involved in study. "Once you learn tai chi, you can do it anytime, anyplace, anywhere. And it does kind of provide that calming, relaxing" effect. Other benefits associated with tai chi include improved balance, flexibility, and muscle strength, per Harvard Health. (More blood pressure stories.)

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

Improved muscle strength
Improved balance
Improved flexibility

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

For individuals with severe mobility restrictions or chronic conditions, it is recommended to consult healthcare professionals to tailor Tai Chi exercises appropriately and ensure safe practice, avoiding exacerbation of health issues while maximizing benefits.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Tai Chi can be modified to include seated exercises or simplified movements for individuals with significant physical limitations, allowing participants to engage in meditative states and improve coordination without overexertion.

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People to old age, it seems to go back to childhood, children playing with the ball, do not try to relive it.
A quiet and noisy old age requires a rest, a pleasure, a supreme enjoyment.
The spiritual calling of Tai Chi does not need to be “wild horses ” or“ white cranes shining their wings ”, but rather listens to the sounds of the universe, awakens the sleeping mind, expands the chest, turns the neck, and relaxes the beat, gradually adjusts the breath to natural fluency.
The elderly need the coordination of movement, but also need to exercise the strength of the muscles, gentle movements insist on doing a little every day, can also achieve physical improvement.
The elderly do have some inconvenience in the body, but there are people to help in the sun, and they still enjoy family and beauty.
Activity equipment on-site selection, depending on the person, simple and easy, the purpose of the exercise is clear, the same to achieve the fitness effect.
Throwing a small sandbag into a bucket seems simple, not easy, and requires patience, accuracy, and moderate strength.
Rings are more difficult than throwing sandbags, more need for direction accuracy, 10 times will miss nine times, but the more difficult the activity can mobilize the initiative and improve the excitement, exercise physical coordination, meticulous and patient.
Table tennis is China's national ball, the same is loved by foreigners, from the serve and the catch, to the push block to kill, technical difficulty, the movement of feet and body response, feel the ball has a high demand.
Spongebob game This activity is sitting together in a circle, the spongebob is held in the hand, with the rhythm of the music and the demonstration of the staff, the action can not be standardized, the imitation is not allowed to be very similar, as long as you do, as long as you are happy.
The "tai chi" under the guidance of the foreign leader does not need to "wild horses", nor do you need to "white crane bright wings", as long as you sit in a chair, the sound of a cosmic sound next to your ear, do a little simple action, more is to enter the meditative state of meditation meditation, or a psychological hint...
The nurses will check the body and guide the medication for some elderly members, such as loving care and care, and warm the heart of each elderly person.
The small sandbag at the tip of your finger to achieve stability, joy in a moment, the small movement is also satisfied and happy.
The elderly do have some inconvenience in the body, but there are people to help in the sun, and they still enjoy family and beauty.
Mini bowling ball, a throw of all the "10" points satisfied, small venues can still experience the fun.
Four people sit around, four walls, touch and eat round, and see who is the winner. The cards are full of heart, the cards are not happy on the face, and when they are eager to stop, the "Hu" sound has already sounded.
Drawing color, hand steady color, a beautiful picture on the paper, every time Danqing depicts, there is joy in it. Bingo is always playing, every time it faces suspense, listening to the digital announcement, and the level of 5 blocks connected.
Small table tennis, throw a lonely line, bounce into the cup, the direction, the strength is just right, in order to achieve the goal, seemingly easy, but need to slowly master the skills. With satisfaction, with happiness, with a morning of beauty, looking forward to a better tomorrow!
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Instructors emphasize mindful movement and gradual progression, helping older adults with conditions like Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and reduce the risk of injury through personalized and adaptive approaches.

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Content: A Guide to Exercise in Parkinson ’ s Disease: How to Use Active Awareness to Improve Exercise Effectiveness
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Parkinson ’ s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, and patients want to regain their autonomy in life.
Exercise is considered a good medicine for Parkinson ’ s disease, how to do it most effectively?
Dr. Xie Yixi shared that it is best to maintain exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week.
If you are just starting your exercise program, divide 30 minutes into three times for 10 minutes each, and the results will be better than 30 minutes at a time.
More importantly, learning to improve the quality of movement, the “conscious movement ” can be used as a starting point for change, such as the Feldenkrais method of active awareness, tai chi, yoga.
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Conscious Action: Moving Awareness
Dr. Xie has long studied mindfulness stress reduction and Feldenkrais methods and is licensed as a lecturer. He tries to apply what he has learned to rehabilitation.
Based on foreign research experience and patient feedback, conscious movement is important for people with Parkinson ’ s disease.
General exercise training focuses on repetition and muscle endurance training, using willpower or more effort to force yourself to achieve the goal; but "in-motion awareness" is concerned with the individual's awareness of themselves, by starting from a gentle and slow start (it is easier to be aware of what they are doing), aware of their original use of the body's habitual pattern, and then exploring different ways to use the body. Nervous?
How is it easier to be efficient?
More suitable for yourself?
Then change the speed or amplitude and practice to proficiency.
Quality first, then increment gradually.
When you are aware of the practice in action, do not force yourself or over-stretch, remind yourself that the range of action is within the comfort zone.
If you feel pain, it is necessary to slow down the speed or amplitude of the action, or stop the rest first, and simulate it in the brain (visualization) in an imaginary way, and wait until the body is ready to start again.
Dr. Xie said that often practice moving with awareness, over time, you will know more about how you use your body, and the more you understand your body and mind, you can find a more relaxed and effective way to get along with it.
When you can call up more parts of the body to work together and participate in the movement wholeheartedly, it will be easier and labor-saving, and reduce the risk of injury due to improper activities.
Can housework be a sport?
According to the American Parkinson ’ s Association (APDA), any form of activity or exercise training can be beneficial for Parkinson ’ s disease, even for gardening and housework.
Dr. Xie said that the same activities, with different attitudes, different ways to do, the effect is different.
If you do the work mechanically, it is good to do it, it is only to strengthen the old habits, and even aggravate the old injuries.
Work consciously, find uncomfortable or unsmooth, or hold your breath while doing, know the appropriate adjustment, find a better way to do it, that activity is exercise, that is rehabilitation.
The core of in-action awareness is not the size or amount of the action you are performing, but the quality of attention and awareness when you are doing it.
In the process of movement, be curious, pay attention to and be aware of the physical and mental sensations and changes during the practice. Be aware of the body ’ s sensations, breathing, movements, emotions and thoughts, and accept the feelings of the moment, avoiding evaluation or judgment.
The important thing is that there is no awareness to carry out every action, labor, movement, activity may look similar in appearance, but the mentality and the quality of the movement may be very different.
Pai Yau learns from movement: Conversation with the body
This year, the R Foundation again invited Dr. Xie Yixi to plan six sessions of “Active Awareness Parasol Classes ”. Each participant said that they gained something of value or importance. They said:
• Learn to identify problems through mindfulness conversations with the body
• More understanding of how to improve regular movements and strengthen
• Understand that labor is also a sport, just the right mindset
• Get good movement improvement
• Slowly move, relax and make your hands shake less and less!
• Observe your own situation and feelings in the quietness
Parkinson ’ s disease exercise mode selection reference
In addition to being aware of movement during exercise, Dr. Xie quotes from the book “Parkinson ’ s disease – a multidisciplinary guide to management ”, where people with Parkinson ’ s disease can choose the right type of exercise according to their symptoms.
For example, for problems with slow movement and rigid limbs, you can take a balance training course, tai chi, or game machine exercise.
For quivering, stretching activities and activities that require both hands to bear weight (such as cycling) can be helpful.
In addition, resistance training, balance training, and fall prevention exercise courses can also help improve posture instability and reduce the risk of falls.
In addition to movement disorders, people with Parkinson ’ s disease often have problems such as fatigue, apathy, depression, insomnia and constipation.
It is recommended to choose aerobic and social exercises to increase flexibility and strength of muscles and promote relaxation and balance of mind and body, such as walking, jogging, dancing, tai chi and yoga.
Crossing the barriers that hinder movement makes it easy.
Dr. Xie suggested that the exercise principle for people with Parkinson ’ s disease should start from a small number of times, and arrange activities in a way that is kind to themselves according to the individual ’ s daily situation.
Through this people-centered approach, patients can be helped to practice continuously every day, improve mobility and improve quality of life.
The right mindset is also crucial for the body ’ s flexibility and mobility.
When you encounter difficulties, you can use the method of mindfulness pause (STOP) to pause, take a good breath for 1-3 minutes (rest your body and mind), and then observe the current situation. What are the options?
Respond again.
Break complex things into simple steps, reconnect, practice, remember...
Focus on one thing at a time.
Awareness is the beginning of change, like Moshe.
As Feldenkrais said, “When you know what you are doing, you can do what you want to do. ”
What kind of beliefs, what kind of body and life, Parkinson ’ s disease people can be aware of the way of exercise to delay the course of the disease, improve physical and mental health.
Dr. Xie proposed a formula for healthy living based on years of experience, namely (+) plus awareness, (-) reducing unnecessary excessive effort, (X) multiplying mindfulness (living in the present), (÷) removing unhealthy habits.
As long as you continue to practice accumulating every day, little by little, you will gradually regain your autonomy in life and shape your body, mind and life.
Source: RBI Ruijin Anti-Aging Care Research and Education Foundation, collated / Kuo Chi-ming, Reviewed / Dr. Hsieh Yi-xi, Department of Rehabilitation, Tzu Chi Hospital, Taichung
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi programs are cost-effective as they can be integrated into existing community or home-based care settings, leveraging minimal equipment and space while providing significant health benefits such as improved balance and reduced fall risk.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Accessibility of Tai Chi programs is enhanced by their adaptability to various settings, including long-term care facilities and home environments, where simple exercises can be tailored to individual needs without requiring specialized equipment.

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Content: Home rehabilitation services make the road to recovery uninterrupted
Reporter Lin Yi-tzu / Tainan reporting
2021-09-27 17: 43: 40
Mr. Jiang, 58, has a history of high blood pressure and diabetes. He began dialysis in February last year. In August of the same year, he accidentally fell on the stairs and was sent to the emergency room of Chi Mei Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with traumatic cerebral hemorrhage and a skull fracture.
During his stay in the hospital, Mr. Jiang ’ s physical strength decreased significantly and his muscles contracted due to his long stay in the bed.
After being discharged from hospital, unable to maintain a sitting balance, daily activities need the assistance of his wife, and unable to go to the hospital for rehabilitation treatment on his own. Therefore, he sought the help of the rehabilitation department of Chi Mei Medical Center.
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Chimei Medical Center Rehabilitation Department physiotherapist Chen Liangqi used the equipment and environment available at home to teach Mr. Jiang and his family to practice simple rehabilitation activities at home (sitting on the edge of the bed, wiping the table with a hand-held rag and practicing balance between the body and the body). When Mr. Jiang can move indoors and outdoors in a wheelchair, he is in a good mood and enjoys chatting and eating with his family. Mr. Chen also suggested that Mr. Jiang buy a walker so that he can stand up from the side of the bed with the help of his family.
According to the 2020 statistics of the National Development Council, the proportion of people over the age of 65 has exceeded 16%, and it is estimated that they will enter a super-aged society by 2025.
With the rapid aging of the population structure and the diversification of the demand for care services, the Government provides diversified and continuous services from supporting families, homes and communities to residential care in response to the long-term care needs arising from the increase in the disabled and mentally handicapped population.
The home rehabilitation service in the long-term 2.0 system emphasizes that under the limited "inner ability" of the disabled, it helps the disabled to maximize the "functional ability" and apply it to the living things that the disabled consider important.
Through professional training, physical therapists in the Rehabilitation Department of Chi Mei Medical Center focus on the living environment of the disabled, promote the disabled to participate in meaningful activities, stimulate the disabled ’ s autonomy and self-confidence, and also through environmental transformation and the use of aids, so as to enable the disabled to return to an independent life, reduce the burden on the caregiver and reduce the cost of care.
Chen Liangqi, a physiotherapist in the Rehabilitation Department of Chi Mei Medical Center, reminds that through early recovery intervention, practice on the disabled area. By learning appropriate skills, we can perform daily activities to achieve the best functional state, so that existing capabilities can be integrated, and the quality of life can be improved and the burden of caregivers can be reduced.
The application channels for home rehabilitation services can be divided into two application channels for hospitalization cases and non-hospitalization cases. If the case meets the eligibility for long-term license 2.0 status, hospitalization cases can be applied through the personal supervisor at the time of discharge preparation service, and non-hospitalization can call the long-term license hotline 1966 for consultation.
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

Occupational therapists can integrate Tai Chi into transition plans by using its proven benefits in improving balance, coordination, and mobility, which are critical for reducing fall risks during the transition from long-term care to home settings.

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Content: Functional and physical therapy division and collaboration in the rehabilitation of Parkinson ’ s disease
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Wu is 82 years old. She was diagnosed with atypical Parkinson ’ s disease five years ago. Her daily life or work needs to rely on a walking aid to walk. significantly improved.
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Grandpa Liu is 75 years old and has been suffering from Parkinson ’ s disease for 10 years. He was able to walk without assistive devices. He suddenly became severely degraded and fell all the time. Even with the help of a single crutch, he still fell many times.
Fall prevention and recovery, the sooner you start, the better.
The incidence of Parkinson ’ s disease falls is 50%. Although early rehabilitation can reduce the incidence of falls, most people still like Grandma Wu and Grandpa Liu, wait until the fall will go to the rehabilitation department, but in fact, the sooner the rehabilitation is carried out, the better.
Regarding fall prevention, Dr. Yang Yunlin and Dr. Cheng Zhiyan, who work in the same clinic, said that occupational therapy and physical therapy can provide promotion strategies to improve both typical and atypical Barkinsonian disease, and they can choose health insurance or pay for it according to their conditions and needs.
But what is the difference between functional and physical therapy in recovery from Parkinson ’ s disease?
Figure 2: In response to Pai Yo ’ s stiffness, the occupational therapist focuses on daily practice, while the physiotherapist focuses on the improvement of ability.
Functional Therapy Exercises Focusing on Daily Life
Occupational therapists will choose appropriate aids and adjust the environment according to the ability of the case to successfully complete a task, set stage goals, and plan step-by-step training strategies to help patients recover the most daily activities, such as waking up, standing or turning in a small space, going to the bathroom, lighting and darkness in the space, and walking space.
Dr. Yang said that people with Parkinson ’ s disease often fall because they are distracted by not focusing or doing two things at the same time. Therefore, functional therapy will disassemble the original automated movements into simpler steps, allowing patients to reconnect, practice and remember them, giving “inner prompts ” to reconstruct the automated path, or designing action-awareness dual task training.
Take Grandma Wu as an example, the promotion strategies he offers are:
1. Focus on movement and steps
2. Practice stride and turn techniques
3. Practice life tasks such as taking things while walking
4. Turn around and squat down to check things
Physiotherapy is the promotion of eyesight.
Physiotherapy will assess the overall state of the patient ’ s posture, muscle strength, balance, mobility, ability to shift, and continuous movement performance, and then prevent and improve the patient ’ s movement through exercise, equipment, hand therapy, functional training and technical aids, and improve the injury by correcting posture or reducing pain.
LSVT BIG ® (Lee Silvermann Voice Treatment - BIG therapy) is a movement training therapy designed specifically for Parkinson ’ s disease that emphasizes the principle of “big movement ” to increase the quality of movement.
Therefore, when Zheng therapists guide the case to balance, joint activity, muscle strength, and gait training, they will always ask the case to remind themselves that the action strategy should be large, the center of gravity should be shifted, and the center of gravity should be in place when standing up, so that the risk of falling can be reduced.
Grandpa Liu also thought of seeking physical therapy because of a fall. The strategies of Dr. Cheng ’ s physiotherapist are:
1. Movement Enlargement Training
2. Core stability training
3. Dynamic Balance Training
4. Gait training
Whether it is functional or physical therapy, people with Parkinson ’ s disease can significantly improve their walking ability in one to three months as long as they have professional guidance and practice, and gradually reduce the incidence of falls.
The step-by-step walking training strategy is short for stride skills, flat ground walking, big turns, and road walking. Each practice time is 2-4 times a week, one hour each time, plus 15-20 minutes of daily self-training at home.
Fig. 3: Occupational therapists use assistive devices in combination with training for Pau ’ s hand stiffness. Physiotherapists assess the main cause of the overall condition before planning a training program.
Hand stiffness and physical treatment of Parkinson ’ s disease
For example, in patients with Parkinson ’ s disease, when their hands are weak, trembling or stiff, they will use meal aids combined with training to improve their ability to eat autonomously, for example, by increasing the handle of a spoon so that they can hold it better, so that their fingers can be less laborious.
Physiotherapy will focus more on the patient ’ s respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular endurance and other physical conditions to assess why it is impossible to eat autonomously.
Is it possible that the problem is due to insufficient support for the shoulder blades, or is it because his muscles are too stiff to get to his mouth?
Or is the movement too small to scoop for a long time? The tremor is too severe, affecting the smoothness of the movement.
Once the problem has been identified, the physiotherapist will plan the training according to the individual situation.
Dr. Cheng added that although Dr. Yang and I are usually responsible for different cases, because we work together, we can often communicate with each other quickly on the situation of the case, learn from each other's professional perspectives, and propose strategies to promote the integration of functions and physical therapy, which is also one of the advantages of self-funded rehabilitation.
It's best to do a rehabilitation assessment for people with Parkinson's disease with or without drugs.
In particular, Yang Qineng therapists pointed out that the patients with Parkinson ’ s disease have a large difference in drug effectiveness. The ideal state of rehabilitation is that they can also do training or evaluation when there is no drug effect. If the patient ’ s condition assessment can also have drug effect and no drug effect, it can provide more complete information, and the therapist can provide more assistance.
If it is really difficult to go out in a drug-free state, the family can at least help to photograph the patient ’ s difficult movements at home.
Exercise is better than one.
Exercise has been shown to improve mobility and walking balance in patients with Parkinson ’ s disease.
Which exercise is most effective for people with Parkinson ’ s disease?
The two therapists said that diversity is better than a single, and patients are encouraged to do a variety of sports. It is best to include muscle strength, balance, coordination, softness, aerobic and double work situations for training to promote balance, muscle endurance, movement control, cognition and other different functions. Tai Chi, walking, dancing, and cycling are all good ways.
Source: Ruijin Anti-Aging Care Research and Education Foundation
(Interview / Arranged by Yang Yunlin, Cheng Zhiyan, Physiotherapist / Kuo Tsz Ming)
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Regular practice of Tai Chi, ideally two to four times per week with additional daily self-training, has been shown to significantly improve walking ability and reduce fall incidence within one to three months, making it a practical addition to home rehabilitation plans.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Community-based Tai Chi programs can be effective in preventing fall-related injuries, as evidenced by studies that emphasize balance training and functional exercises, which are integral components of Tai Chi practice.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Efforts to promote Tai Chi in multicultural settings, such as the Sunset District Community Center in San Francisco, demonstrate its appeal across ethnic groups, with in-person classes resuming post-pandemic to cater to older adults who prefer direct teacher interaction for effective learning and fall prevention.

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Content: The City University of San Francisco will teach Tai Chi classes for the elderly at the Sunset District Community Center (Video)
【 KTSF Weekly Zhengjun Report 】
The City University of San Francisco (CCSF) will be teaching Tai Chi classes for the elderly at a community center in the Sunset District for the first time since the outbreak.
The City University of San Francisco, in collaboration with City Councillor Ma Zhaoming and the Elderly Self-Help Office, will launch Tai Chi classes for the elderly this fall at the Community Center of the Elderly Self-Help Office in Sunset District, the first time since the epidemic began.
Ma points out that because over the past two years, many courses have been taught online in collaboration with the City University, the Tai Chi class for the elderly and other courses, such as ESL for new immigrants, child development courses, and the City University's curriculum for Lincoln High School, have resumed in-person teaching, and the focus is now on continuing to pay attention to epidemic prevention.
"As municipal and state universities gradually resume in-person teaching, we will make sure that we will take sufficient precautions to continue to take care not to spread the new pneumonia, especially now that we are in a public health emergency, I am glad that at least this physical and mental health course can be held outdoors in the South Sunset area, so it is really safer to teach in person," Mr Ma said.
Tai Chi class teacher Judy also expressed gratitude to the elderly self-help department, the municipal university and the park recreation department for their cooperation in promoting the curriculum.
“We used a small corner today where I could see the students and they could see me, ” Judy said.“ We tried it out last week to find ways to see people outdoors and with each other, and now my dream has come true. ”
Students are also welcome to return to their classes in person.
Ms. Chung, a Tai Chi class student, said, “I usually walk around the beach in the morning, and we need volunteers. We are here. We love this course, so we came and learned a lot. It is good for my health. ”
Tai Chi classes in the Chinese community serve not only Chinese, but also non-Chinese elderly people who are very interested in Tai Chi.
Tai Chi class student Pamela Ciochetti said: "I live in the Richmond area, basically I prefer to teach in person, I am technically illiterate, not online courses, it feels different to me, plus if I do wrong, on-site teachers can correct, online courses can not."
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Cultural and regional differences influence the adoption and effectiveness of Tai Chi for fall prevention among older adults, as seen in its integration into diverse communities like Melbourne, Australia, where non-Chinese participants have embraced Tai Chi for its mental and physical benefits.

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Content: From Muay Thai to Taijiquan: Western PE teacher gets' calm and pleasure 'from tai chi training
Joel Octigan is dancing the Tai Chi Sword.
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He used to be a professional boxer, but now he has found peace of mind from tai chi.
Why do Australians with no Chinese background associate themselves with Chinese Taiji culture?
A white face caught the eye of the audience during the collective Tai Chi Fan performance at the 2023 Melbourne Dr. Hill New Year Carnival.
But the performance, which he saw as pure and steady, calm and leisurely in his movements, won acclaim from the audience.
The only westerner in the show to be surrounded by Chinese is Joel Octigan, currently working as a PE teacher at a public secondary school in Melbourne.
He told SBS Mandarin that he enjoyed the beauty of tai chi and gained “peace and pleasure ” from practicing tai chi.
Joel performs Tai Chi Fan at the Dr. Hill New Year Carnival.
Source: SBS / Lorien Chen
My dad accidentally tied up with Tai Chi.
Joel, who loves sports and works as a professional, was previously a Muay Thai player and “also played professional matches. ”
Talking about the opportunity to tie up with tai chi, he said that it was all because of taking a baby in the doctoral mountain park.
Joel's wife needs work from Friday to Sunday, so the task of bringing the baby these days falls on the shoulders of the father.
He often brought his children to play in the park in the morning, and the regular training team at the park caught his attention.
"I just naturally watch them practice, and then I think about these moves in my mind, and then I do this and that behind their team," he said.
Joel and son Jonathan.
It is because of the weekend with children, Joel will meet the doctor mountain tai chi team, and tai chi knot.
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After a few months of practice, a Tai Chi team member invited Joel to officially join, and he gladly agreed.
Although Joel does not speak Chinese at all, he feels that the language barrier is not a challenge for him, on the contrary, he enjoys this state of “not saying much directly ”.
“When I was a teacher at school, I talked all day, talked too much, and then when I was carrying a baby, I also said a lot of things.
In the Taiji team, I don't need to talk to anyone, and I don't speak Chinese anyway, "he said.
"But on the other hand, I still want to explore and learn more about (Chinese) culture."
The rest of the team welcomed Joel and praised the results of his short months of practice.
Wang Jianjun, founder of the tai chi team, said: "This is the first place here.
In our team, especially among foreign friends, he belongs to Number One.
Ms. Wang taught Joel to dance the Tai Chi Sword.
Source: SBS / Yuye Lu
Tai Chi is like a kind of "dynamic meditation".
The difference between Muay Thai and tai chi is huge, from fast to slow, from direct force to "soft kang", once the boxer Joel evaluation of himself is still tai chi "novice".
"I think I have mastered the movement quite quickly, but the posture is not right," he said.
The real insider sees me and says, 'Well, he's not a master yet.'
When Joel practiced tai chi, Jonathan would follow him closely.
The Tai Chi team members are very familiar with Jonathan and will help Joel look after the children together.
Source: SBS / Yuye Lu
After practicing for several months, he gradually felt that tai chi was more focused on the “spiritual level. ”
"Many people see Taijiquan and feel that it moves so slowly, as if it is a kind of exercise for the elderly."
But for me, I think it's the mental aspect or the mental aspect.
“It ’ s very much like yoga, meditation or mindfulness. I would describe tai chi as ‘ dynamic meditation ’ with elements of martial arts and some elements of dance. ”
Compared to other forms of exercise, tai chi is “obviously slower, but you need to pay more attention to the inner level, pay attention to movement and posture, and adjust your breathing, ” he said.
Joel compared tai chi to yoga, arguing that both are “slow movements ” and need to be balanced and focused on both body and mind.
From a fitness point of view, practicing tai chi requires “balancing coordination ability and muscle endurance ”, as well as focusing attention so that the body and mind can be trained together.
At this point, the lack of language brought him inner peace.
“I love the mindfulness exercise that tai chi brings to me.
When I came here, even though I was carrying a baby, it was a real rest and relaxation for me because there was no pressure to talk to anyone.
“Give a great chance. ”
After falling in love with tai chi, Joel also hopes that more people will join the practice of tai chi: "It sounds like a bit of a cliché, but any interested friend really just needs to try it out."
Especially at the spiritual level.
I want to say, 'Give it a chance' and see how you feel after practicing Tai Chi. "
Dr. Hill Tai Chi Team Family.
Source: SBS / Yuye Lu
Talking about the promotion of tai chi, he once again compared this movement to yoga.
“I like to compare it to yoga with a little bit of dance. Yoga is so commercial and so popular now, but maybe 20 or 30 years ago it wasn ’ t.
I think Taijiquan is moving in that direction, "he said.
"I don't know if this is a good thing for tai chi art, but I think I see the potential of it in some way," he said.
"It may not be as popular as yoga, but it can gradually become more popular as a form of exercise and become more popular in schools and workplaces."
Ms. Wang Jianjun said that at the beginning of the establishment of the team, there were less than 10 members, but now the scale has grown to nearly 200 people, of which Chinese accounted for about 50%, and no Chinese background members accounted for about 5%.
“The Chinese population is relatively large.
Some of our members come and go here, some people move, and they don't come when they are busy, but at least 1% of the members who are not of Chinese descent have been sticking to it, "Ms. Wang said.
“In 18 or 19 years, we had students from India, and also from Germany, and members from other countries.
So our Chinese Taijiquan culture has developed here, and it has really attracted a lot of friends. "
Wang said that about 5% of the members of the Taichi team have no Chinese background.
Source: SBS / Yuye Lu
"I really like them coming to our team and I feel that Chinese culture is growing all over the world," said Gao Mian, a member of the team.
Exotic country practice tai chi, talk about homesickness
The fixed tai chi training on the morning of the weekend not only allowed more international friends to understand the tai chi culture, but also gradually became a "spiritual harbor" for many new and old immigrants.
"I have been in Australia for more than 10 years and have been playing Tai Chi for about seven years," said Mr. Xu Shanhai, who is affectionately known as "Master Xu" by members of the group.
There's a lot of harmony here.
"Older practice tai chi, the spirit is better, and it is not easy to fall, hurt."
Old Mr. Xu Shanhai, who was affectionately called "Master Xu" by the members.
Source: SBS / Yuye Lu
"When I first came to Australia and came to a foreign country, I had a feeling of loneliness, loneliness," said Gai Shiwei, a member of the Tai Chi team.
But after we came here, we found a common language, found our familiar tai chi, and I do not feel lonely, strange, this is a personal feeling of mine. "
“We didn ’ t know each other before, because we shared this passion for tai chi, so we came together and came to this venue voluntarily and consciously … Daily morning exercise is an indispensable part of our daily life. ”
He said that "every ethnic group has its own traditional culture", Taiji culture in China is widely inherited and loved, he also hopes that more people can "understand Taiji culture, benefit from the health and happiness that Taiji brings us."
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

In regions like Germany, Tai Chi is recognized for its ability to improve balance and reduce fall risks among older adults, with its slow, flowing movements providing both physical stimulation and meditative relaxation.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention highlights Tai Chi as a recommended exercise for older adults to maintain balance and prevent falls, emphasizing its adaptability for indoor practice during adverse weather conditions.

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Content: Health · Life
How to prevent falls in the winter? Scientific exercise helps reduce risk
December 10, 2021 16: 06 Source: People 's Daily Online
For older people, falling is no small thing.
According to the official micro-news of the China CDC, the low temperature in winter affects the physical activity of the elderly.
Rain and snow are common, and the ground is slippery and slippery to increase the risk of falls in the elderly
The China CDC reminds every elderly person and caregiver of the elderly to take the initiative to prevent elderly people from falling.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that scientific exercise can help reduce the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly, and the elderly do not break their exercise habits in winter and holidays, and can be replaced by indoor exercise when the weather is bad.
When the elderly exercise, under the premise of ensuring safety, attention should be paid to strengthening functional exercise such as balance ability, muscle strength and endurance.
For example, Taijiquan, Baduanjin and other sports can be carried out, and there are some small moves to strengthen exercise for preventing elderly people from falling.
Families are a common place for falls among the elderly.
The Chinese CDC suggests that the home environment can be adapted for aging.
For example, the ground anti-skid treatment, in the toilet, toilet, stairs and other positions to install handrails, remove the indoor floor height difference, improve indoor lighting and lighting, night can use night lights, replace the height and soft and hard uncomfortable sofa, etc., remove the indoor will hinder the elderly moving items.
In addition, the rain and snow weather elderly should be minimized to go out.
When the elderly go out, it is necessary to slow down the pace of walking, wear anti-skid shoes, don't put your hands in your pockets, and use a walking stick when necessary.
To choose a flat ground, few obstacles, handrails, good light road to walk.
When going up and down stairs, rolling stairs and steps, it is necessary to walk slowly and stand firmly.
(Editor: Sun Hongli, Lu Qian)
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi has shown effectiveness in improving balance and preventing falls among individuals with mild cognitive impairment, as studies have demonstrated enhanced dual-task performance and global cognition scores when Tai Chi incorporates cognitive elements.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

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The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in global cognition scores.

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What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

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Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What has a study that includes the cognitively enhanced Tai Chi found out?

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in dual-task performance while walking.

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in global cognition scores.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

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Occupational therapy protocols for fall prevention often include structured training strategies, such as step-by-step movement practice and dual-task training, which align with Tai Chi's emphasis on mindful, flowing movements to enhance focus and balance.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What has a study that includes the cognitively enhanced Tai Chi found out?

The cognitively enhanced Tai Chi group outperformed other groups on improvements in dual-task performance while walking.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Evidence from exercise programs, including Tai Chi, suggests that balance training is a critical component in reducing fall-related injuries, with studies showing significant improvements in gait, strength, and functional mobility when Tai Chi is practiced regularly.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

Improved muscle strength
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What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

Tai Chi's accessibility, requiring no special equipment or facilities, allows it to be easily integrated into real-world settings such as home environments or local community centers, making it a practical option for older adults to maintain regular practice and benefit from its fall prevention capabilities.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.