Tai Chi and Balance in Men with Osteoporosis
May 13th, 2010
The Question:
Can Tai Chi improve balance?
The Answer:
Tai Chi improved balance as measured by a Computer Posturographic System.
The Study:
A randomized controlled trial where 25 men over the age of 60 with osteopenia or osteoporosis were randomly assigned to a Tai Chi exercise group. Tai Chi was performed for 45 minutes, twice a week, for 18 weeks.
Maciaszek J, Osinski W, Szeklicki R, Stemplewski R.
The American journal of Chinese medicine. 2007 volume 35.
