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Taiji Stick Program Boosts Strength and Balance in Seniors

10/19/2025

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The Frontiers in Public Health study found an 11-week Taiji Stick program significantly improved lower limb strength, dynamic balance, and daily living abilities in 35 older adults.
Participants practiced with a wooden staff, emphasizing whole-body movements and mindfulness, in a program conducted by researchers from Poland and China.
The findings suggest traditional martial arts, including weapons training, can enhance physical and mental well-being and resilience in older populations.

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The Frontiers in Public Health study found an 11-week Taiji Stick program significantly improved lower limb strength, dynamic balance, and daily living abilities in 35 older adults.
Participants practiced with a wooden staff, emphasizing whole-body movements and mindfulness, in a program conducted by researchers from Poland and China.
The findings suggest traditional martial arts, including weapons training, can enhance physical and mental well-being and resilience in older populations.