Tai Chi and Balance Control

2008 ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice M.K. Wong ◽  
Ching Lan
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Balance Control

Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Wei Huang ◽  
Nannette Nicholson ◽  
Sheila Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Vestibular Disorders ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
The Impact

PurposeTai chi is receiving increasing research attention with its benefit of improving flexibility and balance. The objective of this review was to examine the evidence concerning the impact of tai chi as a practical therapy for vestibular rehabilitation on individuals with balance and vestibular disorders.MethodA systematic review using 4 electronic databases was conducted. Randomized clinical trials and quasi-experimental studies were included.ResultsFour studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for data analysis. Results indicate positive effect of tai chi practice on dynamic postural stability in balance of its practitioners.ConclusionTai chi may be a useful therapy as for vestibular rehabilitation as it improves dynamic balance control and flexibility of individuals with balance and vestibular disorders.

Reduced Cognitive-Motor Interference on Voluntary Balance Control in Older Tai Chi Practitioners

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Varghese ◽  
Christina W. Y. Hui-Chan ◽  
Tanvi Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Balance Control

Tai Chi Practice Improves Senior Citizens’ Balance and Arm Movement Control

1998 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin H. Yan
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Arm Movements ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Arm Movement ◽  
Movement Speed ◽  
Locomotor Activities

Empirical evidence from this study supports the hypothesis that Tai Chi practice can improve senior citizens’ dynamic balance control and rapid-aiming arm movement performance. Of 38 senior citizens, 28 (M = 78.8 years. SD = 2.1) chose to practice the 24-form simplified Tai Chi. The remaining 10 seniors (M = 79.2 years. SD = 1.9) selected a locomotor activity (walking or jogging). Dynamic balance tests and ballistic-aiming arm movements were conducted for all participants at the beginning, middle (4th week), and end of the 8-week exercise program. The Tai Chi participants improved their time on balance more than did their counterparts who performed locomotor activities. In addition, Tai Chi practice improved arm movement smoothness to a greater extent than the locomotor activities. However, no changes in arm movement speed were observed in either group. The results suggest that Tai Chi practice may help senior citizens improve dynamic balance control and gain smoothness in rapid-aiming arm movements.

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