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The effects of Tai Chi on the balance control of elderly persons with visual impairment: a randomised clinical trial

Author(s) -

Ellen W. Chen,

Siu Ngor Fu,

Kai-Ming Chan,

William W.N. Tsang

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afr146

Subject(s) - medicine , balance (ability) , proprioception , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , visual impairment , randomized controlled trial , intervention (counseling) , elderly people , gerontology , surgery , psychiatry

balance control is a major problem for older individuals with poor vision. There are limitations, however, for visually impaired elderly persons wishing to participate in exercise programmes. The benefits of Tai Chi for balance control, muscle strength and preventing falls have been demonstrated with sighted elderly subjects. This study was designed to extend those findings to elderly persons with visual impairment.

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