Many people with arthritis have gained health benefits and relief from their participation in the program. Workshop in Florida USA November 99. The lady behind Dr Lam is 84 years old Winny who teaches Tai Chi in a Nursing Home. Tai Chi originated in ancient China. Nowadays, it is practised as an effective exercise for health, arthritis and well-being.
Exercise is an essential part of the multi-disciplinary approaches for arthritis.
Suitable exercises should include flexibility, muscle strengthening and fitness components. Tai Chi is proven to improve these three aspects. Tai Chi gently exercises all joints, muscles and tendons throughout the body. It significantly increases flexibility as shown by many studies. Cardiorespiratory function, flexibility, and body composition among geriatric Tai Chi Chuan practitioners.