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Practicing tai chi reduces risk of falling in older adults

Researchers have compared the effects of tai chi to leg strengthening exercises (A physical therapy called 'lower extremity training,' or LET) in reducing falls. After six months of training, people in the tai chi group were significantly less likely to experience an injury-causing fall than were people in the LET group. Ref. Source 3o

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Can Tai Chi be considered a real self-defense art of is it just a skill of body movement. I've never heard of a great fighter having Tai Chi as his main discipline.

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Tai chi can help relieve chronic neck pain, study shows

Tai Chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, can be as effective as neck exercises in relieving persistent neck pain, according to results of randomized controlled trial. Ref. Source 5v.

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I've been practicing Tai Chi for about a year to relieve neck pain from a vehicle accident. We turned end over end three times and landed on the passenger side where I was sitting. I have had chiropractic help and medication, but nothing helped anywhere near as much as Tai Chi. In fact, I learned that I've been practicing aspects of Tai Chi for decades without knowing. The primary benefit is longevity and whole body health, but there are certainly combat applications, mostly not being thrown down, thrown off balance, or lifted off your feet. There are also significant leverage techniques for doing damage when pressed.

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I've always seen small Tai Chi groups outdoors moving in a very slow rhythmic manner. Is it always like that, moving very slow?

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Tai chi significantly reduces depression symptoms in Chinese-Americans. A new study finds that a 12-week program of instruction and practice of the Chinese martial art tai chi led to significantly reduced symptoms of depression in Chinese-Americans not receiving any other treatments. Ref. Source 6z.

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The purpose of the slow movement of Tai Chi is to prefect the movement. Once you have the movement perfected from lots of practice when you need it you know the move inside and out and can preform it at a much greater speed to achieve the end result. The slow movements can be a good work out as you keep your body stiff and ready. Many people have stated that this helps them get better balance and flexibility in their movements.

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Tai chi may help prevent falls in older and at-risk adults. An analysis of published studies indicates that tai chi may help reduce the number of falls in both the older adult population and at-risk adults. Source 5e.