The effect of Tai Chi Chuan in reducing falls among elderly people: design of a randomized clinical trial in the Netherlands [ISRCTN98840266]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Falls are a significant public health problem. Thirty to fifty percent of the elderly of 65 years and older fall each year. Falls are the most common type of accident in this age group and can result in fractures and subsequent disab...

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Main Authors: van Rossum Erik, Bierma-Zeinstra Sita MA, Verhagen Arianne P, Zeeuwe Petra EM, Faber Marjan J, Koes Bart W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/6/6