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Citation

Huang HW, Nicholson N, Thomas S. Am. J. Audiol. 2019; 28(2): 391-404.

Affiliation

Department of Library Education and Reference Services, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)

DOI

10.1044/2018_AJA-18-0115

PMID

31046404

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 as for vestibular rehabilitation as it improves dynamic balance control and flexibility of individuals with balance and vestibular disorders.


Language: en

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