Effect of health Baduanjin Qigong for mild to moderate Parkinson's disease

Ba Duan Jin improved the gait performance, functional mobility and sleep quality in older adults with PD at the 6-month follow up.

It is as an alternative home exercise program for older adults in rehabilitation for Parkingson Disease.

Balance training to maintain mobility and prevent disability

Class-based exercise programs in senior centers or exercise centers have improved balance and physical performance, and some have reduced falls. Programs such as tai chi and social dance look promising and should be further investigated.

Comprehensive therapeutic benefits of Taiji: a critical review

 Controlled research evidence was found to confirm therapeutic benefits of Taiji practice with regard to improving quality of life, physical function including activity tolerance and cardiovascular function, pain management, balance and risk of falls reduction, enhancing immune response, and improving flexibility, strength, and kinesthetic sense. 

The health benefits of Tai Chi

This gentle form of exercise can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren’t in top shape or the best of health.

Best exercise for Balance : Tai Chi

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that can help older adults improve their balance and lower their fall risk. And by reducing their risk of falls, seniors can lower their odds of suffering a debilitating fracture. “In just 12 weeks, I’ve seen people improve their balance and stability and walk faster and farther,” says Stanwood Chang, a tai chi instructor at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, part of Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

Slow, deliberate movements improve your stability and protect against falls.

The effects of Tai chi on body balance in elderly people

American Journal of Chinese Medicine has published a study concerning the effect of tai chi on body balance in elderly people,
by reviewing studies from the early 21st century.

Results are very optimistic.

Tai chi’s benefits become more obvious over time

The fitness benefits of tai chi for older women only become obvious if they engage in long-term practice. Chinese researchers randomised 105 urban elderly women into an experimental group (tai chi) and two active control groups a (dance or brisk walking).

At 12 months, the effects of tai chi were found to be more significant than both control groups.

Tai chi improve balance for those with knee osteoarthritis

Tai Chi is a practice of meditative movement. 

It’s been shown to improve balance for those with knee osteoarthritis, who are at increased risk for falls because of knee weakness and instability. 


Tai chi is considered a safe practice for nearly everyone.