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Review
. 2010 Mar-Apr;45(2):97-102.
doi: 10.1016/j.regg.2009.11.002. Epub 2010 Feb 18.

[Effects of tai chi on health-related quality of life in the elderly]

[Article in Spanish]
Alejandro Romero Zurita  1
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[Effects of tai chi on health-related quality of life in the elderly]

[Article in Spanish]
Alejandro Romero Zurita. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2010 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Thai Chi is increasingly used in the field of medicine and rehabilitation as an alternative therapy. The results of this review show that older persons obtain physical and psychological benefits from this activity. These benefits are reflected in improved physical functions, reduced fear and fewer falls, which also reduce levels of depression. Furthermore, symptoms are considerably reduced in distinct groups with various diseases, thus improving health-related quality of life.

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