Tai Chi Quan and Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation

Stroke is a major cause of mortality and across the globe and remains the third leading of death in China, with the total stroke incidence 6.7% annually from 1984 to 2004. The of strokes is more important than their. Tai Chi Quan is a slow and graceful Chinese that includes a form of mindful meditation for its health benefits. Many studies have shown Tai Chi Quan not only improves gait, balance and muscle strength in older adults, but also blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, its potential benefits for stroke prevention and. This article will summarize the effects of Chi Quan on stroke prevention.