Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tai Chi may aid stroke patients

The traditional Chinese exercise, Tai Chi is a form of exercise where people learn to move slowly and deliberately through a sequence of standing poses. It's usually done in smooth, flowing movements and requires a lot of concentration.

Tai Chi may help people who've had strokes regain their ability to balance. In a study, people were better able to balance after a 12-week course of Tai Chi than after a course of general exercise and stroke education.

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