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People with Parkinson's disease are more prone to falls and other complications from poor balance. A new study shows that practicing tai chi, a martial art that requires good balance, can help patients with mild to moderate disease improve their stability and reduce their risk of falls. The study included nearly 200 people with Parkinson's disease who were randomized to hour-long exercise sessions of stretching, resistance training or tai chi twice a week. The training sessions lasted for 6 months, and resulted in better directional control, stride length and reach, even 3 months later. There were no serious adverse events.
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is tai chi also good for someone with 2 hip replacements? (he is doing well) also just as a general exercise for senior citizens?