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Older people with knee pain may get help from tai chi

Posted on October 30th, 2009 in tai chi, tai chi arthritis

October 30, 2009 |  6:00 am Knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common and often chronic ailment for older people. But a new study finds that practicing tai chi exercises may not only reduce osteoarthritis pain, but improve function as well. Tai chi is a Chinese martial art with a mind-body connection that emphasizes flexibility, balance [...]

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Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study finds

Posted on October 14th, 2009 in balance, tai chi, vertigo

Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study findsby Cassie WierengaOct 06, 2009Tai chi, a slow-moving form of Chinese martial arts, may be an effective treatment option for patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, according to a study presented this week at the American Academy of Otolaryngology annual meeting in San Diego.“Patients [...]

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