Tai Chi as a method of fall prevention in the elderly.
Falls often lead to the fracture of bones in the elderly population. Fall incidence is increasing with the concomitant rise in the elderly population. Recently, some nontraditional methods of fall prevention have been explored. This article provides some background information about the ancient practice of Tai Chi as well as a brief review of the current literature exploring the effectiveness of Tai Chi in health promotion and fall prevention.
Kessenich
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Husson College in Bangor, Maine, USA.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*