In some patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, tai chi exercise works when medications don't, according to one study. It is estimated that about half of Americans experience balance difficulties with everyday tasks and have fear of falling.
Tai chi is characterized by coordination and relaxation of the joints rather than muscular tension. It has been used for centuries to promote health and well-being.
A study by the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai showed that after an eight-week course of tai chi, 45 minutes per week, patients who suffered from imbalance, dizziness and vertigo showed marked improvement as measured on the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale.
