Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Improving Balance and Preventing Falls in the Older Population—A Review
- 1 April 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Vol. 50 (4) , 746-754
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50173.x
Abstract
One of the challenges faced by people with advancing age is decreased postural stability and increased risks for falls. There has been an increased interest over the last decade in using Tai Chi as a...Keywords
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