Starfarm Tai Chi Classes in CT

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Therapeutic Tai Chi Fall Prevention Program DVD

Order your copy and begin practicing right away.  Therapeutic Tai Chi Fall Prevention Program DVD produced by the researchers: original intent preserved. Video is only $5.99, no artistic DVD cover or disc art, no slim case, no other bells and whistles.

S&H $2.99 USPS with delivery confirmation.

Regular Practice with Therapeutic Tai Chi Fall Prevention Program DVD can lead to better Balance :

Better movement excursion and control, and consistent, steady walking patterns:

•     improved postural stability
•     improved control of body positioning
•     improved gait initiation
•     improved movement symmetry and coordination
•     improved lower extremity strength

Therapeutic Tai Chi Fall Prevention Program DVD

With nearly 100 people from around the country in attendence, Jiang, Jian-ye (Grandmaster) introduced The intermediate level of Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi, during a Saturday Workshop held at his Albany, New York studio.  Starfarm’s Laddie Sacharko was in attendence, shown in photo.

Laddie Sacharko Attends HPA training for instructors, Chinese Yoga Intermediate level. Laddie is 3rd from right, second row.

An Intermediate Level class is planned for January 2010 at Thompson, where about 20 people have been practicing the beginner’s level.  Watch for details! Check Here

The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions

A Systematic Review

Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc; Jean Paul Collet, MD, PhD; Joseph Lau, MD

Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:493-501.

Objective To conduct a systematic review of reports on the physical and psychological effects of Tai Chi on various chronic medical conditions.

Data Sources Search of 11 computerized English and Chinese databases.

Study Selection Randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized controlled studies, and observational studies published in English or Chinese.

Data Extraction Data were extracted for the study objective, population characteristics, study setting, type of Tai Chi intervention, study design, outcome assessment, duration of follow-up, and key results.

Data Synthesis There were 9 randomized controlled trials, 23 nonrandomized controlled studies, and 15 observational studies in this review. Benefits were reported in balance and strength, cardiovascular and respiratory function, flexibility, immune system, symptoms of arthritis, muscular strength, and psychological effects.

Conclusions Tai Chi appears to have physiological and psychosocial benefits and also appears to be safe and effective in promoting balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older patients with chronic conditions. However, limitations or biases exist in most studies, and it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about the benefits reported. Most indications in which Tai Chi was applied lack a theoretical foundation concerning the mechanism of benefit. Well-designed studies are needed.

From the Center for Clinical Evidence Synthesis, Division of Clinical Care Research, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass (Drs Wang and Lau); and Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec (Dr Collet). The authors have no relevant financial interest in this article.

via Arch Intern Med — Abstract: The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review, March 8, 2004, Wang et al. 164 (5): 493.

via Tai Chi Can Help You — chicagotribune.com.

via The Health Benefits of Tai Chi – Harvard Health Publications.

Scientists are examining, in a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, whether Tai Chi can improve postural balance and lower-extremity muscle strength, and reduce frequency of falls among early to moderately advanced Parkinson’s disease patients.
Principal Investigator: Fuzhong Li
Co-Investigator: Peter Harmer
Project Period: 12/19/07 – 11/30/11
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

A search of the NIH website for articles,  studies, and or references to Tai Chi and Parkinson’s yielded 336 results.  This short list of article links shows why tai chi has a promise of relief for person’s with the disease symptoms.

My own limited experience with tai chi and parkinson’s is that those who gave an earnest effort gained almost immediate relief from tremor. (two one-time interventions with Parkinson’s support groups, and one long term patient practice).  Additionally I most note that one wife learned “wei qigong” technique from me, and was gratified to be able to relieve her husband’s tremor for brief periods daily, for several years.

Study of Tai Chi Exercise and Balance in Persons With Parkinson’s …

Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy …

Chinese Exercise Modalities in Parkinson’s Disease – Full Text …

NCCAM-Funded Research for FY 2007

Living with Parkinson’s: A Jekyll and Hyde Existence: National …

NIHSeniorHealth: Parkinson’s Disease – Treatment and Research … … Other complementary therapies include massage therapy, yoga, tai chi, hypnosis,
acupuncture, and … these therapies, but they do not slow Parkinson’s disease and …
nihseniorhealth.gov/parkinsonsdisease/surgicaltreatmentsandothertherapies/10.html – 14k – 09-22-2008 – Cached