Effects of tai chi exercise on posturography, gait, physical function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with osteopaenia: a randomized clinical study - Concepedia

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Effects of tai chi exercise on posturography, gait, physical function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with osteopaenia: a randomized clinical study

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Ming‐Chien Chyu, C. Roger James, Steven F. Sawyer, Jean‐Michel Brismée, Ke Xu, Glen Poklikuha, Dale M. Dunn, Chwan‐Li Shen

Clinical Rehabilitation

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tai chi exercise may reduce risk factors for falls by increasing the stride width, and may improve quality of life in terms of general health, vitality and bodily pain in postmenopausal women with osteopaenia.

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