A study found that after three months of practicing a modified form of Tai Chi in which participants are seated, stroke survivors had improved hand and arm function, sitting balance, mental health and ...

Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, ...

Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause ...

A seated form of a traditional martial art can help stroke survivors regain strength and balance and help relieve depression symptoms as well as or better than standard post-stroke exercise programs, ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Somatic exercises help you become more aware of your mind and body, which ...

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for ...

It’s easy to tell people to make exercise part of their daily routine. It’s not so easy to tell them what to do. Some folks like to run marathons or climb mountains. But if you would rather care for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with aerobic exercise, tai chi was better for reducing office systolic blood pressure. Participants ...

DALLAS, April 7, 2022 — Stroke survivors who practiced a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of ...