The efficacy of Tai Chi Chuan in older adults: a systematic review


Author: Verhagen Arianne P//Immink Monique//van der Meulen Annemieke//Bierma-Zeinstra Sita MA 

Affiliation: Verhagen AP, Immink M, van der Meulen A and Bierma-Zeinstra SMA
Conference/Journal: Family Practice
Date published: 2004
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 Volume ID: 21   ,  Issue ID: 1   ,  Pages: 107–113   ,  Special Notes: online at www.fampra.oupjournals.org   ,  Word Count: 61  
    Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on fall prevention, balance and cardiorespiratory functions in the elderly. 

Methods. A systematic review was carried out according to the Cochrane standards. A computerized literature search was carried out. Studies were selected when they had an experimental design; the age of the study population was