More support for Tai Chi
/Obviously, we don't need yet another reason to practice Taijiquan! But it's nice to be backed up on the "it's just plain good for you" idea!
Thanks to Gary Forbach, who sent this article our way.
Tai Chi May Help Prevent Falls
“Practicing tai chi helps older people improve their balance and avoid falls, a review of studies has found.
Tai chi is a form of Chinese martial arts now practiced as exercise. It involves a specific program of graceful movements, accompanied by deep breathing and mental focus, that slowly move the center of balance from one leg to the other.
Researchers found 10 randomized trials analyzing the effect of tai chi on the incidence of falls or the time until an elderly person first has a fall. All studies compared tai chi to usual care or other treatments like physical therapy, stretching or exercise.”