Program Summary

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention incorporates classes twice a week for 8 weeks (or once a week for 16 weeks), along with home practice. It helps to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina.

Program Benefits

• Improved balance and mobility
• Improved strength and flexibility
• Improved relaxation
• Decreased pain and falls

Target Audience

Adults with or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases or related musculoskeletal conditions. The program is appropriate for people with mild, moderate and severe joint involvement and back pain. It is especially appropriate for adults who have a higher risk of falling.

Program Length

Two delivery options:

• 8 weeks, two 1-hour session per week
• 16 weeks, one 1-hour session per week

Program Cost

Contact Master Trainer to meet your needs. Remote or in-person

• Contact a master trainer to schedule an instructor training workshop and recertification training every 2 years (one-day training)
• CPR certification required
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Contact

For more information in:

• Illinois, contact Robin Ridgley or Kara Schweitzer