Open AccessUsing Essentrics to Improve the Health of Older Adults
Author(s) -
Emilia Patricia T Zarco
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
hsoa journal of gerontology and geriatric medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2381-8662
DOI - 10.24966/ggm-8662/100122
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , balance (ability) , gerontology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , medicine , psychology , economics , management
Essentrics, like Tai Chi, is a low to moderate impact exercise activity that is suitable for older adults. The exercise may offer the benefits of increased strength, flexibility, functional mobility, enhanced balance and relief for chronic pain.