Tai Chi Reduces Falls in Stroke Survivors

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Those who suffer from a stroke fall seven times more each year than healthy adults, causing fractures and decreasing mobility. Now, new research is suggesting that the stroke survivors who practice Tai Chi experience less falls when compared to survivors who receive usual care or participate in a national fitness program for Medicare-eligible adults called SilverSneakers.

Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news