Department of Audiology Faculty Articles

Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review

ORCID

0000-0001-6770-4377

Publisher

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

ISSN

1558-9137

Publication Date

6-2019

Keywords

balance, flexibility, tai chi, vestibular disorders, vestibular rehabilitation

Abstract

Purpose: Tai chi is receiving increasing research attention with its benefit of improving flexibility and balance. The objective of this review was to examine the evidence concerning the impact of tai chi as a practical therapy for vestibular rehabilitation on individuals with balance and vestibular disorders.

Method: A systematic review using 4 electronic databases was conducted. Randomized clinical trials and quasi-experimental studies were included.

Results: Four studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for data analysis. Results indicate positive effect of tai chi practice on dynamic postural stability in balance of its practitioners.

Conclusion: Tai chi may be a useful therapy for vestibular rehabilitation as it improves dynamic balance control and flexibility of individuals with balance and vestibular disorders.

DOI

10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115

Volume

28

Issue

2

First Page

391

Last Page

404

Disciplines

Communication Sciences and Disorders | Medicine and Health Sciences | Speech and Hearing Science | Speech Pathology and Audiology

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