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Tai Ji Quan
Start Date/Time: Friday, January 24, 2025 10:30 AM
End Date/Time: Friday, January 24, 2025 11:30 AM
Recurring Event: Recurring Event Every 1 week(s) on Tuesday, Friday until 6/27/2025 (total 50 events)
Category:
Exercise & Fitness
Location: Wm B Cashin Senior Activity Center
Description:
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) is a research-based balance-training program designed for older adults at risk of falling and people with balance disorders developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D. The program consists of two major components. One is a core routine set of exercises based on traditional Tai Ji Quan (TJQ) forms with built in practice variations such as seated, standing, and direction changing movements. The other is a subroutine of Mini Therapeutic Movements® integrating TJQ movement and therapeutic balance and mobility training. TJQMBB significantly reduces falls (58% reduction in falls in individuals 65 and older, 75% reduction in injurious falls and a 67% reduction in falls in people with Parkinson’s Disease) and improves function, balance and strength. A recent study has also showed it can slow cognitive decline. This program is the only community-based tai chi program extensively tested through randomized controlled trials and demonstrated to have this degree of efficacy. Must have prior balance screen to join.