Stand Tall, Don’t Fall: A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Improving Balance in Healthy Older Adults

Authors

Miya Cho, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Moira Frain, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Courtney Monk, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Caitlin O'Neill, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kathryn Ricciardi, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

5-3-2016

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Abstract

Objectives:

•Identify and describe the need for effective balance related interventions among the healthy older adult population

• Recognize occupational therapy’s role in improving balance to decrease risk of falls

• Discuss the effectiveness of Tai Chi as an intervention for improving balance within this population

PICO

• Is Tai Chi an effective intervention for improving balance in the healthy older adult population?

Presentation: 40:55

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Recommended Citation

Cho, OTS, Miya; Frain, OTS, Moira; Monk, OTS, Courtney; O'Neill, OTS, Caitlin; and Ricciardi, OTS, Kathryn, "Stand Tall, Don’t Fall: A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Improving Balance in Healthy Older Adults" (2016). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 44.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/44