by Admin | Apr 11, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
Effects of 24-week Tai Chi exercise on the knee and ankle proprioception of older women. “This study examined the effects of regular Tai Chi (TC) exercise on the kinaesthesia of the knee and ankle joints of older women… After 24 weeks, the TC group showed...
by Admin | Mar 26, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
Effects of Tai Chi training on postural control and cognitive performance while dual tasking – a randomized clinical trial. “This single-blinded, randomized controlled study investigated the effects of practicing Tai Chi on the postural control and...
by Admin | Mar 21, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
Effects of Home-Based Tai Chi and Lower Extremity Training and Self-Practice on Falls and Functional Outcomes in Older Fallers from the Emergency Department-A Randomized Controlled Trial. The objective of this study was to “compare the effects of guided...
by Admin | Feb 27, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
Reducing frailty and falls in older persons: an investigation of Tai Chi and computerized balance training. Atlanta FICSIT Group. Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques. “Grip strength declined in all groups, and lower extremity...
by Admin | Feb 27, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
A randomized, controlled trial of tai chi for the prevention of falls: the Central Sydney tai chi trial. “Falls were less frequent in the tai chi group than in the control group…Participation in once per week tai chi classes for 16 weeks can prevent falls...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Balance Group Articles, Research Articles
Complexity-Based Measures Inform Effects of Tai Chi Training on Standing Postural Control: Cross-Sectional and Randomized Trial Studies “Diminished control of standing balance, traditionally indicated by greater postural sway magnitude and speed, is associated...