Effects of Tai /Chi Exercise on Balance, Functional Mobility, and Fear of Falling among Older Women
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Publication Title
Applied Nursing Research
DOI
10.1053/apnr.2002.35975
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Tai Chi exercise among older women. Multiple regression analysis revealed statistically significant improvements in scores for balance (p < .001), functional mobility (p < .05), and fear of falling (p < .001) and associated demographic factors. Three months of twice weekly, 30-minute Tai Chi classes was associated with statistically significant improvements in balance and functional mobility and a reduction in the fear of falling in this sample of older women living in retirement communities. T'ai Chi exercises may be an age-appropriate and acceptable form of exercise for older women.
Recommended Citation
Taggart, Helen M..
2002.
"Effects of Tai /Chi Exercise on Balance, Functional Mobility, and Fear of Falling among Older Women."
Applied Nursing Research, 15 (4): 235-242.
doi: 10.1053/apnr.2002.35975
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nursing-facpubs/70