Department of Audiology Faculty Articles
Title
Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review
ResearchID/ORCID ID
0000-0001-6770-4377
ISBN or ISSN
1558-9137
Volume
28
Issue
2
Publication Date / Copyright Date
6-2019
First Page
391
Last Page
404
Publisher
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
DOI Number
10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115
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.
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Medicine and Health Sciences | Speech and Hearing Science | Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keywords
balance, flexibility, tai chi, vestibular disorders, vestibular rehabilitation
NSUWorks Citation
Huang, Hsin-Wei; Nicholson, Nannette; and Thomas, Sheila, "Impact of Tai Chi Exercise on Balance Disorders: A Systematic Review" (2019). Department of Audiology Faculty Articles. 49.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_aud_facarticles/49