Richard Furuno shared an article on the benefits of tai chi:
Accommodations people make to prevent falls, such as restricting their activities and adopting a slower gait, can actually increase the risk.
The best way to prevent falls is with activities that build muscle strength in the legs and enhance balance. Tai chi is one form of exercise that can help develop body awareness and confidence. Research suggests that people who participated in tai chi classes cut their risk of falling by nearly half.
Accommodations people make to prevent falls, such as restricting their activities and adopting a slower gait, can actually increase the risk.
The best way to prevent falls is with activities that build muscle strength in the legs and enhance balance. Tai chi is one form of exercise that can help develop body awareness and confidence. Research suggests that people who participated in tai chi classes cut their risk of falling by nearly half.
