Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

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Did you know that Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is one of the best things you can do to prevent falls?  This evidence-based exercise program reduces the risk of falling by improving strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination.  Join Gia Ramsey, Injury Prevention/Education Outreach Coordinator at Maimonides Medical Center, and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructor for this twice a week, 8-week progressive program.  Each session includes a comprehensive warm-up, learning one to two movements, and cool-down, building to a full 12-movement combination.  Modifications will be available to accommodate those with mobility issues. 

Zoom will be used to host this program, so you will need either a computer with audio or a telephone in order to participate. The Zoom Link will be emailed.

This program is supported by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Add to My Calendar 08/04/2020 07:00 am 08/04/2020 08:00 am America/New_York Tai Chi for Fall Prevention <p>Did you know that Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is one of the best things you can do to prevent falls?&nbsp; This evidence-based exercise program reduces the risk of falling by improving strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination.&nbsp; Join Gia Ramsey, Injury Prevention/Education Outreach Coordinator at Maimonides Medical Center, and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructor for this twice a week, 8-week progressive program.&nbsp; Each session includes a comprehensive warm-up, learning one to two movements, and cool-down, building to a full 12-movement combination.&nbsp; Modifications will be available to accommodate those with mobility issues.&nbsp;</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Virtual MM/DD/YYYY 60

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