Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study findsby Cassie WierengaOct 06, 2009Tai chi, a slow-moving form of Chinese martial arts, may be an effective treatment option for patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, according to a study presented this week at the American Academy of Otolaryngology annual meeting in San Diego.“Patients overall showed significant improvements in both the frequency and severity of their dizziness and vertigo. In addition, they reported a greater confidence at performing daily tasks, and decreased fear of falling,” said Dr. Paul Lee of the New York Eye and Ear Institute in his study of 21 patients.

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