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Tai Chi is a slow gentle exercise that is great for seniors with arthritis or other balance and mobility issues.
Tai Chi Relieves Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis
 While many elderly patients rely on medication to manage their knee pain caused from arthritis, a new study has revealed that a form of exercise could have the same effect. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art. The exercise involves slow movements that are responsible for reducing stress and pain while improving senior's mental health and well-being. Elderly patients have reported that they have in fact experienced less pain after implementing a Tai Chi routine into their lifestyle. The exercises are low impact and put minimal pressure on joints and tendons. The following list provides some facts about Tai Chi exercise and its relation to knee osteoarthritis.
1. The elderly population is at the highest risk of developing knee osteoarthritis.
2. More than 4.3 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with this condition.
3. Research has shown that Tai Chi exercise provides many mental benefits. The exercise can combat the negative effects of daily pain experienced by many seniors by promoting positive perceptions of over-all health.
4. After a few months of regular Tai Chi Exercise, most patients report a significant decrease in their level of knee pain.
5. Physical function, balance and strength are improved when a Tai Chi regiment is introduced.
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