The Impact of Tai Chi on Balance, Falls and Cognitive and Motor Health in Older Adults
Peter Wayne
TL;DR
This paper explores how Tai Chi improves balance, prevents falls, and supports cognitive and motor health in older adults.
Contribution
It presents new insights into Tai Chi's effects on cognitive-motor interdependence using dual task experimental conditions.
Findings
Tai Chi improves gait and balance in older adults.
It enhances cognitive and motor function under dual task conditions.
Findings suggest potential for fall prevention through regular Tai Chi practice.
Abstract
As a mind-body exercise, Tai Chi has the potential to impact both cognitive and motor function. This presentation will highlight recent research regarding the effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving outcomes related to cognition, gait, balance and fall prevention. Drawing on both randomized trials cross-sectional studies with seasoned tai Chi experts, emphasis will be given to outcomes assessed under experimental dual task conditions that inform cognitive-motor interdependence.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBalance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Sports injuries and prevention · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery