Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Join a class where you will learn and practice this ancient exercise consisting of slow, relaxed movements to prevent falls and to improve your body and life.
Call 435-587-3225
To find out about the class schedule
What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?
Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention (TCA) is a program designed by Dr. Paul Lam, in conjunction with a team of medical experts and tai chi masters. Using the sun style of tai chi, the TCA program is easy to learn, safe and effective.
Each class includes:
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- One or two movements per lesson, progressively leading to completing the six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements
- Breathing techniques
- Tai Chi principles, including those relating to improving physical and mental balance.
Is this class for you?
- Tai Chi for Arthritis is designed for anyone who:
- Has had a fall in the past year, or is fearful of falling
- Has mild, moderate, or severe joint pain and/or back pain
- Any adult with or without arthritis.
This program is evidence based to help with Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Benefits of Tai Chi
- Low impact, weight bearing, aerobic exercise
- Improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, flexibility
- Improve balance and decrease the risk for falls
- Ease pain and stiffness from arthritis
- Improve sleep
- Overall wellness
Six Steps to Prevent a Fall
- Find a good balance and exercise program
- Talk to your health care provider about fall prevention
- Regularly review your medications with your health care provider or pharmacies
- Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses
- Keep your home safe from falling hazards
- Talk to your family about staying safe.
Tai Chi Class is open to all Tai Chi Students new and current.
Virtual and in person
Attire: Wear comfortable, cotton clothing.
Cost: Free
To Register Call: 435-587-3225
This class meets once a week for one hour and it is lead by 1-2 trained instructors.
