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ERIC Number: EJ683400
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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Tai Chi for People with Visual Impairments: A Pilot Study
Miszko, Tanya A.; Ramsey, Vincent K.; Blasch, Bruce B.
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v98 n1 p1-13 Jan 2004
This pilot study assessed the physical and psychological outcomes of a tai chi exercise program for eight adults with visual impairments. It found that after eight weeks of orientation and mobility training and tai chi practice, the participants' single leg-stance time and total knee flexion work and power improved, as did their frequency of, independence in, and satisfaction with performing mobility tasks.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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