Effects of T'ai Chi on Balance

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Abstract
T'AI CHI is an exercise discipline derived from the tradition of Chinese ethnomedicine and martial arts. It is generally practiced as a daily exercise routine called a form that consists of a sequence of movement modules, which we will call movements. The form typically lasts 30 minutes. The movements typically are slow and flowing, are performed while standing, and appear similar to a slow dance. About 108 movements are available to the practitioner of traditional (Yang style) T'ai Chi. There are also several other styles or "schools" of T'ai Chi (eg, Chen, Wu, Wu-Hao, and Sun), each providing additional or variant movements.

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